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Hell's Mercenary
Hell’s Mercenary – Book One of the Intervening World Chronicles
by Luke West
Synopsis
If you were faced with the abominable decision to die or kill a loved one to survive, would you be the honorable sacrifice?
Hell’s Mercenary. The Urban Fantasy novel from the Intervening World Chronicles, by up and coming author Luke West.
Tobias is the Devil – the ruler of Hell. For years he has banished the souls of innocent humans only to compliment his ruling status, but slowly things are starting to change.
Fewer souls are struggling down the elevator ride eventuating at Hell’s reception desk, yet heaven is reporting an influx of angel’s climbing the staircase into the clouds.
Tobias begins questioning the rules with his sister and rivalry – Constance – the leader of heaven.
When his inquiries go unanswered, he entrusts his assistant Arliah with a mission she simply cannot refuse, yet reluctantly accepts.
Her uncanny nature and gothic philosophy only cause havoc among Hell’s people, and their eyes slowly open as they begin noticing her continual departures through Hell’s gates and presumably into the beauty of heaven.
What Arliah soon comprehends is that the gates of heaven are located at the other end of Earth.
Earth – A deserted a place of patience, hope and misery. The only escape is to win the game; your target – the humans with the leading bounties.
Will her black magic connections lead her to the gates of heaven – a world believed to be the light at the end of the tunnel? Or will her newfound supernatural powers carve the third strike against her signed contract?
Her mission – find heaven, and once she does, bring it to Hell.
by Luke West
Synopsis
If you were faced with the abominable decision to die or kill a loved one to survive, would you be the honorable sacrifice?
Hell’s Mercenary. The Urban Fantasy novel from the Intervening World Chronicles, by up and coming author Luke West.
Tobias is the Devil – the ruler of Hell. For years he has banished the souls of innocent humans only to compliment his ruling status, but slowly things are starting to change.
Fewer souls are struggling down the elevator ride eventuating at Hell’s reception desk, yet heaven is reporting an influx of angel’s climbing the staircase into the clouds.
Tobias begins questioning the rules with his sister and rivalry – Constance – the leader of heaven.
When his inquiries go unanswered, he entrusts his assistant Arliah with a mission she simply cannot refuse, yet reluctantly accepts.
Her uncanny nature and gothic philosophy only cause havoc among Hell’s people, and their eyes slowly open as they begin noticing her continual departures through Hell’s gates and presumably into the beauty of heaven.
What Arliah soon comprehends is that the gates of heaven are located at the other end of Earth.
Earth – A deserted a place of patience, hope and misery. The only escape is to win the game; your target – the humans with the leading bounties.
Will her black magic connections lead her to the gates of heaven – a world believed to be the light at the end of the tunnel? Or will her newfound supernatural powers carve the third strike against her signed contract?
Her mission – find heaven, and once she does, bring it to Hell.
203 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2013
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February 9, 2013
Hell's Mercenary is full of edge of your seat suspence. It's not something I usually read, although I did enjoy it immensly.
I love how the author has managed to portray Hell in such a different light than how one would normally imagine it to be. He has captured his audience and I look forward to following the characters' journey through the series.
I love how the author has managed to portray Hell in such a different light than how one would normally imagine it to be. He has captured his audience and I look forward to following the characters' journey through the series.
January 23, 2013
This book was bordering on something i don't usually read, However I was absorbed into it pretty fast. I really enjoyed some of the other characters, and following them through the story, Sadly i didn't really connect to the main character as much as i would like. Yet by the middle and through to the end I was hooked, and want to know what happens next. I am really looking forward to knowing more about the main character, and the other characters that where introduced. This novel has a promising story, and I can't wait for the roller-coaster ride to continue into the next and future novels.
Overall, I really enjoyed this great story and have and will be recommending it to others.
Thank you Luke for writing this, and keep them coming! Can't wait for more! =D
Overall, I really enjoyed this great story and have and will be recommending it to others.
Thank you Luke for writing this, and keep them coming! Can't wait for more! =D
January 12, 2013
I found this to be a fantastic debut novel by an upcoming new author- Luke West. A fast paced novel from start to finish. Guaranteed to leave you wanting more, I can't wait to get into next book and learn more about the characters!!!
February 5, 2013
I love the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre, but to be honest lately I was feeling a bit let down with some of the books I have read. But I LOVED this book :) Can't wait for the next instalment
March 29, 2013
This book is a little outside of my normal read but I have to say that it was worth my time! Luke West has developed a world that is different and that in itself is a breath of fresh air. Tobias seems like the perfect devil to me. I like the way that Luke develops his personality, but I feel a link to Arliah. Her soul feels lost and alone and I have to tell you that when Tobias branded her, I wanted to knock him out. Hell of a punishment for a mild offense but then it does come from the devil himself. I think that in this story, Hell reminds me of high school! :)
Take a chance on this amazing author and let me know what you think! If you are an urban fantasy kinda person, Luke West is your man!
Take a chance on this amazing author and let me know what you think! If you are an urban fantasy kinda person, Luke West is your man!
March 30, 2013
I won this book in a giveaway. It's a cool story about the Gods of Heaven and Hell and how the worlds came to be, including Earth.
The story starts off with a captive Arliah. You don't know why or who captured her but she escapes. You quickly find out she was on a mission that she accepted from Tobias (the God of Hell) but she doesn't really know what the mission is.
You journey with Arliah on this mission as she discovers supernatural powers and secrets about her life. Can't wait to read the next book in Arliah's journey.
The story starts off with a captive Arliah. You don't know why or who captured her but she escapes. You quickly find out she was on a mission that she accepted from Tobias (the God of Hell) but she doesn't really know what the mission is.
You journey with Arliah on this mission as she discovers supernatural powers and secrets about her life. Can't wait to read the next book in Arliah's journey.
December 29, 2013
Hell's Mercenary quickly became one of my favourite novels; it has everything one could want in a fantasy novel. The characters are easy to relate to and the plot is excellent, unique and well thought out. From start to finish there is something for everyone in this novel and I can tell you now, once you pick it up you will not want to put it down. Can't wait to read more from this Author.
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January 16, 2014Liked the heroine
she was very flawed and inpatient at the wrong times...I really liked that she could give as well as take a butt whipping. so when is the next book ? this one left me hanging
she was very flawed and inpatient at the wrong times...I really liked that she could give as well as take a butt whipping. so when is the next book ? this one left me hanging
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