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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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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,
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
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.
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