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Resurrectionist #3
Infernal Vices
The thrilling final book in the M/M Historical trilogy, "Resurrectionist"
January 1898
Benedict Hannan has veered off his celibate, godly path and onto one of erotic exploration with his beloved criminal Sebastian Cavell. He is also trying and failing to rid himself of the insidious bonds of the deviant cabal Fratres Seminis. The cabal drew Benedict into their blasphemous schemes at the behest of his ex-lover Lord Euan Ardmillan. However, now Ardmillan is out of favour with the leader, Lawrence Blake, and considered to be a betrayer.
Benedict’s relationship with Sebastian grows ever closer, but it’s his friendship with fellow acolyte Charles Ashe that leads to a discovery that could end Lawrence Blake for good. They must tread carefully, for when the young, blond hedonist Leopold Von Liebenstein returns to London, Blake’s nefarious plan to dabble in ancient Greek magic and pass through the veil draws ever closer to completion.
Infernal Vices is an M/M historical romance and contains graphic descriptions of gay sex.
This book is a work of art created by human imagination. No AI was use for the writing or artwork in this book.
Theft of the contents of this book or cover artwork for machine learning (AI) is strictly prohibited.
January 1898
Benedict Hannan has veered off his celibate, godly path and onto one of erotic exploration with his beloved criminal Sebastian Cavell. He is also trying and failing to rid himself of the insidious bonds of the deviant cabal Fratres Seminis. The cabal drew Benedict into their blasphemous schemes at the behest of his ex-lover Lord Euan Ardmillan. However, now Ardmillan is out of favour with the leader, Lawrence Blake, and considered to be a betrayer.
Benedict’s relationship with Sebastian grows ever closer, but it’s his friendship with fellow acolyte Charles Ashe that leads to a discovery that could end Lawrence Blake for good. They must tread carefully, for when the young, blond hedonist Leopold Von Liebenstein returns to London, Blake’s nefarious plan to dabble in ancient Greek magic and pass through the veil draws ever closer to completion.
Infernal Vices is an M/M historical romance and contains graphic descriptions of gay sex.
This book is a work of art created by human imagination. No AI was use for the writing or artwork in this book.
Theft of the contents of this book or cover artwork for machine learning (AI) is strictly prohibited.
421 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2024
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About the author
Isobel Starling
67 books236 followersAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF GAY ROMANCE.
Born in Germany, Isobel Starling spent most of her twenty-year professional career making art in Ireland. Now she writes full-time and runs her publishing company, Decent Fellows Press.
The Shatterproof Bond series is Gay Romance bestseller in the US, Germany and France. It is also a bestseller in audiobook format, narrated by Gary Furlong
Isobel is currently working on "The Dark Harvest", (The Quiet Work #2) The follow up to her successful Fantasy novel "Apple Boy"
When that book is done Isobel will be working on "Infernal Vices" book #3 of the Resurrectionist Historical MM series, and then "The Rebel Candidate " Book #6 in the Shatterproof Bond series.
Born in Germany, Isobel Starling spent most of her twenty-year professional career making art in Ireland. Now she writes full-time and runs her publishing company, Decent Fellows Press.
The Shatterproof Bond series is Gay Romance bestseller in the US, Germany and France. It is also a bestseller in audiobook format, narrated by Gary Furlong
Isobel is currently working on "The Dark Harvest", (The Quiet Work #2) The follow up to her successful Fantasy novel "Apple Boy"
When that book is done Isobel will be working on "Infernal Vices" book #3 of the Resurrectionist Historical MM series, and then "The Rebel Candidate " Book #6 in the Shatterproof Bond series.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
August 5, 2025
4.5 stars. Audiobook. Trilogy, must be read in order, must read all three for full resolution to the story. Victorian era London plotting and scheming with a side of kinky cult. Well written, very interesting and sexy. Audio narration was just right, Gary Furlong does an exceptional suave British gentleman.
Some suspension is required, as we get a bit OTT. Keep in mind that this is a time when science was rarely believed and spiritualism, seances and rituals was a popular past-time of the bored wealthy class. It’s imaginative and entertaining, everything that fiction should be. The romance is A+, sweet, tender, secretive and spicy.
HEA, trilogy, read in order, London, Victorian era, m/m, vers, mild angst, mild drama, machinations, ritual, kinky sex cult.
Some suspension is required, as we get a bit OTT. Keep in mind that this is a time when science was rarely believed and spiritualism, seances and rituals was a popular past-time of the bored wealthy class. It’s imaginative and entertaining, everything that fiction should be. The romance is A+, sweet, tender, secretive and spicy.
HEA, trilogy, read in order, London, Victorian era, m/m, vers, mild angst, mild drama, machinations, ritual, kinky sex cult.
October 29, 2025
I’m so sad that I built this ending up in my mind before reading the actual book! I thought every one would get their just desserts, and then my favorites would live happily ever after. And some did. But some got a golden parachute and I wasn’t happy about it. I LOVED our new leading lady though. So much. I’d read her spinoff series for sure (hint hint Isobel).
Also, the extended time line epilogue was not for me. I would certainly have enjoyed more special collection room moments, or more of Charles’ adventures. But no, milestone tragedies only.
Also, the extended time line epilogue was not for me. I would certainly have enjoyed more special collection room moments, or more of Charles’ adventures. But no, milestone tragedies only.
October 30, 2025
This was a great end to this trilogy. Everything came to a head and climaxed in this novel in a very satisfying way (lol all of the double entendre in that sentence). I will say the ending was wildly unexpected for me and kind of took me aback a bit. I enjoyed it but it was just a bit of a shock because for some reason I just never expected the story to end that way. Overall a very interesting series and I will look forward to more works by Isobel Starling in the future.
October 1, 2025
A ridiculous ending to a ridiculous story but entertaining nevertheless
December 6, 2024
Audio: 5 stars for Gary Furlong, like that was a surprise lol
Book: 3.5-4 stars
I would say compared to the first and second books, I didn't love this one as much. Don't get me wrong this still was engaging and an enjoyable read. But I felt like it dragged a little bit in the middle. Yes, I still love Benedict and Sebastian as much as when we saw them meet in book 1! I do see myself rereading these books in the future.
Also, for those who didn't like Charles Ashe in book 2, I did enjoy seeing how Charles Ashes's character redeemed himself in a way in this book!
I don't want to give anything away since this is the third book in the series, but this book took some interesting turns that I wasn't expecting to happen and that kept me on my toes. Which is why it was hard to put down during the second half of the story!
I do love the duo that is Gary Furlong and Isobel Starling, so I look forward to reading and listening to more in the future!
Book: 3.5-4 stars
I would say compared to the first and second books, I didn't love this one as much. Don't get me wrong this still was engaging and an enjoyable read. But I felt like it dragged a little bit in the middle. Yes, I still love Benedict and Sebastian as much as when we saw them meet in book 1! I do see myself rereading these books in the future.
Also, for those who didn't like Charles Ashe in book 2, I did enjoy seeing how Charles Ashes's character redeemed himself in a way in this book!
I don't want to give anything away since this is the third book in the series, but this book took some interesting turns that I wasn't expecting to happen and that kept me on my toes. Which is why it was hard to put down during the second half of the story!
I do love the duo that is Gary Furlong and Isobel Starling, so I look forward to reading and listening to more in the future!
August 30, 2024
This was book 3 in a series and to be honest I had read the first 2 books so long ago I really couldn't remember what had happened but I could read this book ok.
Benedict and Sebastian take on the Cabal. A cult who are proposing to sacrifice a young man.
Benedict and Sebastian take on the Cabal. A cult who are proposing to sacrifice a young man.
May 11, 2025
An odd ending to an odd series. There was a lot of potential here with the main character and his love interest, but I felt the nuance of them got lost on the ridiculous plot. Don’t regret reading them, but wouldn’t recommend them either.
January 15, 2026
Skip the epilogue. SKIP the epilogue. SKIP. THE. EPILOGUE.
March 26, 2025
Enjoyable story that is well written with likeable characters and good world building.
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