The Hellhounds

by Phillip Drayer Duncan

Times are hard for the survivors of the fall of civilization, but when The Hellhounds come, all hope is lost. They come in packs, striking at night, brutally murdering all in their path, and leaving a trail of blood and ash in their wake. Some say they are demons. Others say they are were-wolves. All anyone seems to know for sure is that the Hellhounds have killed their way across the land and have remained unchallenged. Until now, for the next house on their path of destruction is the home of a man feared by all who know him. Some call him a killer. Some call him a monster. Like so many survivors of The Fall, he left his name behind with the memories of those he’s lost. Now he is known only as… Vanguard.

140 pages, Paperback

First published August 13, 2013

About the author

Phillip Drayer Duncan has written over ten novels and is the only author who has ever sponsored a racecar…probably. His work has been published by Yard Dog Press, Pro Se Productions, Seventh Star Press, and Happy Omega Publishing.

Along with reading and writing, he enjoys kayaking, fishing, video games, and telling bad jokes. Phillip’s natural habitats include the rivers and lakes of the Ozarks, but he may also be spotted at a con or concert. During the cold season, he hibernates beneath a pile of books and video games. He is generally an approachable creature; however, it’s best to give him snacks to ensure he won’t bite. Cookies are best.

His earliest books were acted out with action figures and scribbled into notebooks. Today, he uses a computer like a real grownup, though he refuses to act his age the rest of the time. If it would pay his bills, he’d be playing with G.I. Joes right now.

His greatest dream in life is to become a Jedi, but since that hasn’t happened yet, he focuses on writing and eagerly awaits the next season of Firefly. He demanded we mention that he is a best smelling author.

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Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who survives in a post-apocalypse world? People who weren't in the cities. Who is the least likely person to be a hero in such a world. The man who lost his whole world before everyone else. The man for whom the apocalypse was just another day he moved through the motions of surviving. A man who wants to be left alone and will use a hammer to get what he wants. But the quiet and tough main character is forced to deal with a new threat that is affecting everyone. Refugees bring news of horrible monsters that can't be stopped. But maybe this is exactly what our protagonist needs to re-find his humanity as he helps what's left of his community survive. Can't wait for the next installment!

[Readtilmyteethbleed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not super big on writing reviews, but this one didn't have one so I thought I would chime in. I stumbled across this little jewel a few weeks back. I had never heard of the author but it sounded intriguing. I was not disappointed. It was fast paced, humorous, and very intense.