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Honeymoon From Hell #1
The Neck Romancer
They're going to make it to the Church on time. And God help anyone who gets in their way.
Marco Catalano and Amanda Colt have survived vampire legions, unkillable demons, supernatural assassins and a full on army of darkness. With their allies, they have taken down the paranormal Illuminati called simply "The Council."
Now they have to deal with their next marriage.
Can Marco and Amanda survive the preparations for their own wedding? And if they manage that, can they fight their way through their honeymoon?
But the biggest question of Who invited the zombies to the ceremony?
Marco Catalano and Amanda Colt have survived vampire legions, unkillable demons, supernatural assassins and a full on army of darkness. With their allies, they have taken down the paranormal Illuminati called simply "The Council."
Now they have to deal with their next marriage.
Can Marco and Amanda survive the preparations for their own wedding? And if they manage that, can they fight their way through their honeymoon?
But the biggest question of Who invited the zombies to the ceremony?
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2024
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About the author
Declan Finn
109 books746 followersDeclan Finn is the NYC based author of books ranging from thrillers to urban fantasy to SciFi, including the 2016 Dragon Award Nominated Novel for Best horror, Honor at Stake, 2017 for Live and Let Bite, and 2018 for Codename: Unsub in best Apocalypse. He is known for "his strong fight scenes and is romance novels are sexy without being dirty, providing enough sexual tension to curl toes."
He hosts the Catholic Geek Radio show, and can be found wherever someone is starting trouble. He also writes thrillers, video game reviews, and works for several blogs.
He is one of a legion of writers over at The Catholic Geeks blog (a legion, for we are many). Other books he has written includes the comedy-thriller It Was Only on Stun! where he blows up a sci-fi convention (no, not this one). He co-authored the science fiction espionage novel Codename: Winterborn. However, he is most proud of The Pius Trilogy – which includes “A Pius Man,” “A Pius Legacy,” “A Pius Stand,” and an anthology, “Pius Tales.”
He hosts the Catholic Geek Radio show, and can be found wherever someone is starting trouble. He also writes thrillers, video game reviews, and works for several blogs.
He is one of a legion of writers over at The Catholic Geeks blog (a legion, for we are many). Other books he has written includes the comedy-thriller It Was Only on Stun! where he blows up a sci-fi convention (no, not this one). He co-authored the science fiction espionage novel Codename: Winterborn. However, he is most proud of The Pius Trilogy – which includes “A Pius Man,” “A Pius Legacy,” “A Pius Stand,” and an anthology, “Pius Tales.”
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October 10, 2024
This is the 49th volume I have read from the pen of Declan Finn, I read most in under a year after first discovering his works. I read them at the pace of about a book a week. This is the first story in the Honeymoon from Hell series, and the fifth story featuring Marco Catalano and Amanda Colt and it is an amazing story. And I believe it is the first of 5 planned in this series. And from where we leave off in this one I am not sure which city the two will be unleashed upon next.
The description of this volume states:
“They're going to make it to the Church on time. And God help anyone who gets in their way.
Marco Catalano and Amanda Colt have survived vampires legions, unkillable demons, supernatural assassins and a full on army of darkness. With their allies, they have taken down a paranormal Illuminati called simply "The Council."
Now they have to deal with their next threat: marriage.
Can Marco and Amanda survive the preparations for their own wedding? And if they manage that, can they fight their way through their honeymoon?
But the biggest question of all: Who invited the zombies to the ceremony?”
The chapters in this volume are:
Prologue: The Wedding
We Need to Talk (2 Years ago)
Talk Later
Murphy
When in Doubt
Follow the Screaming
Breaking the News
Invites
Cards
Area 51 is Not Enough
Out in the Open
Incense and Iron
Rehearsal for Murder
Uninvited Guests
Offers You Can’t Refuse
The Morning After
Night Train to Chicago
Railroaded
Off the Rails
Zombie Jamboree
Walk, Don’t Run
Sex and Death
Clean up
Tourists
Bad Boys
Cabrini-Green Zone
On Fire
Firing Range
Shake Hands with the Devil
Amen and Attack
Emergency Holy
Dancing with the Dead
Dead Beat
Last Dance
Death Warmed Over
Loose Threads
Epilogue: Playing the Field
The chapter Area 51 Is Not Enough appeared previously in the anthology Storming Area 51. But other than that I believe the novel is an entirely new work. This story also ties this series into other works by Finn that I had not known were previously connected. Especially finding out that Galadren was a cousin or uncle to Marco, and that his full name is Galahad Wren. And that he works for Sean A.P. Ryan And Associates, private security company. We have a convoluted cast of characters in this story and it ties to many of Finn’s other series in one way or another. Our main cast includes:
Marco Catalano – the groom, a physician assistant. Killer of evil, brilliant with a supercomputer like mind, and like Kirk does not believe in no win situations nor does he know how to back down.
Amanda Colt – 100 year old vampire, force for good. Takes communion, goes to confession, and has fought in almost every war for a century and is a spy with top clearance.
Jennifer Bosley – 400 year old vampire, president of the New York Vampire Association, mentor to Amanda,.
Raymond Wilson – Police Commissioner – Bosley’s plus one.
Enrico – crime family contact for Marco.
Galadren – relation to Marco, most dangerous man in middle earth.
Merle Kraft – spook specializing the weird, strange and unusual. Runs a team out of San Francisco, has previously worked with Marko.
Doctor Panda – you will find out.
Rory – aka Sean Allis Treacy, a vampire who fights for good, an Irishman who still reminisces about eh old days.
Father William Rodgers
Vatican Ninjas
SpecOps
Street Gangs – loyal to Marco in NY Tigers and Dragons
Mafia
…
Foes:
Wendigo
Ahanu Achak – with some powerup amultes and such.
Zombies
Chicago Street Ganges – The Latin Kings and The Gangster Disciples
A corrupt politician – the jokes write themselves.
A necromancer
And a demon
…
With all the characters dropped in this story I was surprised not to have seen either Father Richard Freeman or Father Michael Pearson appear, but then we are in the first book of this new series. In an older edition of Madeline L’Engle’s Space Quartet there was a family tree that included her Kairos, Chromos Series as well as other volumes including her non fiction. I am beginning to feel like someone needs to make such a character tree for Finn’s ever expanding canon of work. But back to the book at hand.
The events in this story take place over more than 2 years and they appear to begin shortly after the last novel in the Love at First Bite Series. The main story is Marco’s and Amanda’s engagement, and upcoming nuptials. It also includes the beginning of their honeymoon a tripped planned to take months and travel across America by train from New York to the west coast. It involves many who Marco has worked with in the past. And they make some new allies along the way. When a Zombie hoard attacks the wedding all who care about the newlyweds jump to action to find the best way to try and protect them. Then an attack on the night train to Chicago, and the fun really begins.
This story if full of Finn’s usual action. Improvised weapons, the normal weapons of Marco and a new toy sent as a wedding present. Battles with multiple Zombie hordes, more than one encounter with gangs including almost an entire gang at once. An evil fae, and a necromancer whose job you just will not believe because it is typecasting. And an old foe in a summoning circle.
We have Marco, Amanda and those who care for them and have worked with them coming together to fight the good fight. There are a few surprises and some interesting twists. It was nearly impossible to put this book down. I stayed up way too late on a work night finishing it. And it leaves you desperate for the next volume.
Another amazing read from the masterful pen of Finn. The first in what looks like an amazing new series. A book I can easily recommend.
This book is part of a series of reviews: 2024 Catholic Reading Plan!
The description of this volume states:
“They're going to make it to the Church on time. And God help anyone who gets in their way.
Marco Catalano and Amanda Colt have survived vampires legions, unkillable demons, supernatural assassins and a full on army of darkness. With their allies, they have taken down a paranormal Illuminati called simply "The Council."
Now they have to deal with their next threat: marriage.
Can Marco and Amanda survive the preparations for their own wedding? And if they manage that, can they fight their way through their honeymoon?
But the biggest question of all: Who invited the zombies to the ceremony?”
The chapters in this volume are:
Prologue: The Wedding
We Need to Talk (2 Years ago)
Talk Later
Murphy
When in Doubt
Follow the Screaming
Breaking the News
Invites
Cards
Area 51 is Not Enough
Out in the Open
Incense and Iron
Rehearsal for Murder
Uninvited Guests
Offers You Can’t Refuse
The Morning After
Night Train to Chicago
Railroaded
Off the Rails
Zombie Jamboree
Walk, Don’t Run
Sex and Death
Clean up
Tourists
Bad Boys
Cabrini-Green Zone
On Fire
Firing Range
Shake Hands with the Devil
Amen and Attack
Emergency Holy
Dancing with the Dead
Dead Beat
Last Dance
Death Warmed Over
Loose Threads
Epilogue: Playing the Field
The chapter Area 51 Is Not Enough appeared previously in the anthology Storming Area 51. But other than that I believe the novel is an entirely new work. This story also ties this series into other works by Finn that I had not known were previously connected. Especially finding out that Galadren was a cousin or uncle to Marco, and that his full name is Galahad Wren. And that he works for Sean A.P. Ryan And Associates, private security company. We have a convoluted cast of characters in this story and it ties to many of Finn’s other series in one way or another. Our main cast includes:
Marco Catalano – the groom, a physician assistant. Killer of evil, brilliant with a supercomputer like mind, and like Kirk does not believe in no win situations nor does he know how to back down.
Amanda Colt – 100 year old vampire, force for good. Takes communion, goes to confession, and has fought in almost every war for a century and is a spy with top clearance.
Jennifer Bosley – 400 year old vampire, president of the New York Vampire Association, mentor to Amanda,.
Raymond Wilson – Police Commissioner – Bosley’s plus one.
Enrico – crime family contact for Marco.
Galadren – relation to Marco, most dangerous man in middle earth.
Merle Kraft – spook specializing the weird, strange and unusual. Runs a team out of San Francisco, has previously worked with Marko.
Doctor Panda – you will find out.
Rory – aka Sean Allis Treacy, a vampire who fights for good, an Irishman who still reminisces about eh old days.
Father William Rodgers
Vatican Ninjas
SpecOps
Street Gangs – loyal to Marco in NY Tigers and Dragons
Mafia
…
Foes:
Wendigo
Ahanu Achak – with some powerup amultes and such.
Zombies
Chicago Street Ganges – The Latin Kings and The Gangster Disciples
A corrupt politician – the jokes write themselves.
A necromancer
And a demon
…
With all the characters dropped in this story I was surprised not to have seen either Father Richard Freeman or Father Michael Pearson appear, but then we are in the first book of this new series. In an older edition of Madeline L’Engle’s Space Quartet there was a family tree that included her Kairos, Chromos Series as well as other volumes including her non fiction. I am beginning to feel like someone needs to make such a character tree for Finn’s ever expanding canon of work. But back to the book at hand.
The events in this story take place over more than 2 years and they appear to begin shortly after the last novel in the Love at First Bite Series. The main story is Marco’s and Amanda’s engagement, and upcoming nuptials. It also includes the beginning of their honeymoon a tripped planned to take months and travel across America by train from New York to the west coast. It involves many who Marco has worked with in the past. And they make some new allies along the way. When a Zombie hoard attacks the wedding all who care about the newlyweds jump to action to find the best way to try and protect them. Then an attack on the night train to Chicago, and the fun really begins.
This story if full of Finn’s usual action. Improvised weapons, the normal weapons of Marco and a new toy sent as a wedding present. Battles with multiple Zombie hordes, more than one encounter with gangs including almost an entire gang at once. An evil fae, and a necromancer whose job you just will not believe because it is typecasting. And an old foe in a summoning circle.
We have Marco, Amanda and those who care for them and have worked with them coming together to fight the good fight. There are a few surprises and some interesting twists. It was nearly impossible to put this book down. I stayed up way too late on a work night finishing it. And it leaves you desperate for the next volume.
Another amazing read from the masterful pen of Finn. The first in what looks like an amazing new series. A book I can easily recommend.
This book is part of a series of reviews: 2024 Catholic Reading Plan!
October 4, 2024
For a dark urban fantasy, the farce is strong in this novel. I spent as much time snickering as I did wincing. How could I not snicker with lines like: "It was less retrieving a fallen banner and more of a "ripped out of their hands and ran with it"" or "I guess the soundproofing is pretty awesome here". The wedding set the tone for the honeymoon and the author definitely subscribes to the concept of 'truth in advertising'. It appears that neither Amanda nor Marco have lost any part of their ability to attract apocalyptic, near-extinction-level trouble upon getting married and I am looking forward to seeing what happens on the next leg of their honeymoon.
April 15, 2025
This is an awesome story. Declan Finn has been one of my favorite authors for quite awhile now for his awesome urban fantasy/action stories with a Christian/Catholic theme and this is another one of his great ones. I already have the next one and I can't wait to get to it.
August 3, 2025
Another Declan Finn work of art
Love the continuing growth of the characters. Spoiler alert - the Eldar thing was completely unexpected. I knew Marco was different, but not that much.
Love the continuing growth of the characters. Spoiler alert - the Eldar thing was completely unexpected. I knew Marco was different, but not that much.
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