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Curse of the Walking Man
It ain’t easy being Dean.
Mr. Blue Sky, the Spear of Destiny-toting, angel-hating goddess and mankind’s shadowy puppet master, is dead.
Murdered, actually. Some cloak-wearing lunatic cut her head off on live TV.
Although the assassin looked suspiciously like Dean Robinson, Boston’s resident semi-divine super soldier—it wasn’t. It was a cursed, time-orphaned version of him. One who’s vengeance-fueled killing spree was just getting started.
As every flavor of über being this side of Hell races to claim the Spear of Destiny and fill the power vacuum created by Blue Sky’s demise, can Dean rein in his demented doppelganger before things get exponentially worse?
Or will the ensuing supernatural hijinks lure some long forgotten deities out of the celestial woodwork?
Regardless, there’s no denying that Dean’s worst enemy is himself. Kinda sorta, anyway.
Gilmore’s seventh book in the Heaven’s Dark Soldiers urban fantasy series is a maniacal mash-up of apocryphal lore, mainstream mythology, and occultist mysticism. Filled with laugh-out-loud dialogue and visceral skirmishes, CURSE OF THE WALKING MAN is a mischief-laden romp through the eclectic universe of angels, gods, and monsters for which Gilmore’s series is well known.
STEVE GILMORE is a former Army officer and graduate of West Point. His urban fantasy novels are a distinctive blend of military grit and apocryphal lore that have been enjoyed by readers around the world. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files, Kevin Hearn’s Iron Druid, or Steve McHugh’s Hellequin Chronicles.
Mr. Blue Sky, the Spear of Destiny-toting, angel-hating goddess and mankind’s shadowy puppet master, is dead.
Murdered, actually. Some cloak-wearing lunatic cut her head off on live TV.
Although the assassin looked suspiciously like Dean Robinson, Boston’s resident semi-divine super soldier—it wasn’t. It was a cursed, time-orphaned version of him. One who’s vengeance-fueled killing spree was just getting started.
As every flavor of über being this side of Hell races to claim the Spear of Destiny and fill the power vacuum created by Blue Sky’s demise, can Dean rein in his demented doppelganger before things get exponentially worse?
Or will the ensuing supernatural hijinks lure some long forgotten deities out of the celestial woodwork?
Regardless, there’s no denying that Dean’s worst enemy is himself. Kinda sorta, anyway.
Gilmore’s seventh book in the Heaven’s Dark Soldiers urban fantasy series is a maniacal mash-up of apocryphal lore, mainstream mythology, and occultist mysticism. Filled with laugh-out-loud dialogue and visceral skirmishes, CURSE OF THE WALKING MAN is a mischief-laden romp through the eclectic universe of angels, gods, and monsters for which Gilmore’s series is well known.
STEVE GILMORE is a former Army officer and graduate of West Point. His urban fantasy novels are a distinctive blend of military grit and apocryphal lore that have been enjoyed by readers around the world. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files, Kevin Hearn’s Iron Druid, or Steve McHugh’s Hellequin Chronicles.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 9, 2025
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May 4, 2026
Curse of the Walking Man
By Steve Gilmore
This is a great addition to the earlier books that were tremendous! There is plenty of action and great fantasy. I can always count on a Gilmore book for a great read!
By Steve Gilmore
This is a great addition to the earlier books that were tremendous! There is plenty of action and great fantasy. I can always count on a Gilmore book for a great read!
December 11, 2025
Buy this book, hell buy the whole series if you haven't yet.
This series is unlike anything else out there and will soon have you quoting lines usually at the most inappropriate times and giggling to yourself,
This series is unlike anything else out there and will soon have you quoting lines usually at the most inappropriate times and giggling to yourself,
January 11, 2026
Can't wait for.the next one, Will Gilmore write it?
Steve I hope there is a another one coming soon! Or HH2? More dragons and cow bells. Regardless great book and great snarkiness.
Steve I hope there is a another one coming soon! Or HH2? More dragons and cow bells. Regardless great book and great snarkiness.
April 15, 2026
GO buy it. just click. once you get past that first origin book you'll have a blast with the rest. I am glad I revisited all the previous books before going into this one. So glad I seen there will be a #8 !! If I just had the audio I would have thought this may be it. Even with that epilogue.
Steve Gilmore's writing and Jeremy Author's narration is the best combo ever.
Jeremy has got to be one of the best narrator's out there. How he keeps up with all the different voices is just crazy. He is really Damn good. The books will definitely have you laughing but add in Jeremy and you'll snot on yourself with one of those sudden laughs you weren't expecting. Love all the characters and probably even more so with Jeremy. I hope it doesn't take 2 years for the next I really love these books. But I digress lol. BUT Seriously use that credit or buy the books or use KU then buy the audio. just do it. It's a good time.
Definitely one of my favorite authors. More people need to check him out. Need a t.v show or a limited series. Movie wouldn't be enough not long enough. But I'd take any of them. Did I say I love these books? Did I say adding in the audio is awesome? Okay I can not express anymore I am just rambling. Go, run tell that! Remember that bit of pop culture? Lol
Steve Gilmore's writing and Jeremy Author's narration is the best combo ever.
Jeremy has got to be one of the best narrator's out there. How he keeps up with all the different voices is just crazy. He is really Damn good. The books will definitely have you laughing but add in Jeremy and you'll snot on yourself with one of those sudden laughs you weren't expecting. Love all the characters and probably even more so with Jeremy. I hope it doesn't take 2 years for the next I really love these books. But I digress lol. BUT Seriously use that credit or buy the books or use KU then buy the audio. just do it. It's a good time.
Definitely one of my favorite authors. More people need to check him out. Need a t.v show or a limited series. Movie wouldn't be enough not long enough. But I'd take any of them. Did I say I love these books? Did I say adding in the audio is awesome? Okay I can not express anymore I am just rambling. Go, run tell that! Remember that bit of pop culture? Lol
December 20, 2025
Another hit
I wish I had reread the last book again before going over this one since there is such a gap between them. But the story was really good. Plenty of humor and action. Can't wait to see what consequences there are for Dean with some of the decisions he makes
I wish I had reread the last book again before going over this one since there is such a gap between them. But the story was really good. Plenty of humor and action. Can't wait to see what consequences there are for Dean with some of the decisions he makes
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