Even Hell Has Knights

Hellsong #1

by Shaun O. McCoy

What is it like to be damned?

Arturus knows.

Born in Hell, Arturus has never had the chance to meet his creator or seek redemption; but that doesn’t mean he has no destiny. He lives near the village of Harpsborough, whose people have torn a moment of peace from the unwilling claws of damnation—and damnation wants it back.

Future omens are poor. Infidels roam the wilds, devils are amassing, and the very stones of Hell themselves have begun to break apart. But even while they fight damnation, Arturus and the hunters of Harpsborough find themselves facing off against traitors from amongst their own ranks and a people they thought they’d left far behind.

Genres: Fantasy

412 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2012

Reviews

[Kate Bayus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written. Interesting characters, and an imaginative concept of the afterlife. Will definitely continue with the series when time allows for me to read again.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

Sounds like another possibility for those of us reading spooky stories for October/Halloween challenges.

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What is it like to be damned?

Arturus knows.

Born in Hell, Arturus has never had the chance to meet his creator or seek redemption; but that doesn’t mean he has no destiny. He lives near the village of Harpsborough, whose people have torn a moment of peace from the unwilling claws of damnation—and damnation wants it back.

Future omens are poor. Infidels roam the wilds, devils are amassing, and the very stones of Hell themselves have begun to break apart. But even while they fight damnation, Arturus and the hunters of Harpsborough find themselves facing off against traitors from amongst their own ranks and a people they thought they’d left far behind.

[Gabrielle Olexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Normally, I wouldn't say this unless I was talking to someone I hated, but you should really go to Hell, Shaun McCoy's Hell that is. Even Hell Has Knights is a fantastic read filled with exceptional detail. I felt like I was standing right beside the damned and experiencing their woes and their delights as their stories unfolded. Each page kept me entertained and wanting more and like any good story, when this book came to an end, I wanted it to keep going. Many times I found myself rooting for Arturus and his friends and other times hoping characters would suffer their second deaths. I look forward to the rest of the books in this series.

[liirogue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. The pacing is uneven - it drags a little at times - but the world building is fantastic. McCoy reveals the world slowly, bit by bit, never giving away too much and leaving you anxious to learn more, to figure out how this world works. The characters are complex and have their own motives and desires. Just like the world they live in, their natures are slowly revealed. You won't find the dreaded info-dump here. I really enjoyed this and look forward to the sequel.

[Gerald Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

unique concept