Delaney McPhearson knew the end of days would be painful, but she never imagined it would cut this deep. As the dust clears, there’s too much loss, too much betrayal. Laney is spinning.
The last battle didn’t just hurt—it broke her.
But there’s no time to grieve. There’s barely even time to regroup. The Fallen are moving, and Azazael has a plan—one Laney can’t see. He’s smarter, faster, and deadlier than ever. And he knows her she’s already on the edge.
In the past, Laney has always found a way to rise, no matter how hard the fall. But this time feels different. The losses are heavier. The betrayals cut deeper. And the clock is ticking.
With the fate of humanity in her hands, Laney is out of options and running out of time. If she can’t pull herself together, Azazael wins—and the world ends.
In life, everyone reaches a breaking point. And Laney may have just reached hers.
R.D. Brady is the bestselling author of over 60 science-based thrillers, cryptid adventure novels, and mythological conspiracy series that blend real-world science with nonstop action.
With a Ph.D. in Criminology and a professional background in counterterrorism and behavioral science, R.D. brings expert insight to her fast-paced fiction. Her stories are known for featuring fierce female leads, ancient secrets, and cutting-edge research that challenges what we think we know about science, history, and the unknown.
She is best known for the long-running Belial Series, a fan-favorite that explores archaeological mysteries and supernatural revelations—and continues with the high-stakes Belial Rebirth Arc.
R.D. is also the author of The Ancestral Code Series, starting with Hominid, a cryptid-meets-science thriller that reimagines the Bigfoot legend. Her other popular works include the A.L.I.V.E. Series, The Unwelcome Trilogy, and the latest addition, the Shadow Directive series, including Predator Dominion.
Whether it's a global genetic conspiracy, an ancient civilization buried beneath modern myths, or a killer storm trapping a wrongly accused man, R.D.'s books deliver the adrenaline, mystery, and emotional depth that fans of Michael Crichton, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, and James Rollins crave.
When not writing, R.D. teaches martial arts, runs with her dogs, and tends to her garden. Under the pen name Sadie Hobbes, she also writes sharp, fast-paced urban fantasy thrillers.
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Not a spoiler: but it took me two days to get thru the first 43 chapters (they are all kinda short). Then life returned to the book. As always this author presents us with an exciting and emotional rollercoaster of intrigue and adventure. We are doing a lot of globe hopping to places you may or may not heard of but they exist and make you want to travel with Laney and the team. There are strange happenings in this book that make you question what is going on and are things/events being pulled by another source (I think so). WARNING! if you have not read the entire series do so before reading this adventure. There are some really deep lows and some fantastic highs in this series and you need all of it to appreciate this series. Two more books to go
I have no other way to express my feelings on just having finished reading this book. I have been captivated by this series since I originally started reading the first book. The phrase "a real page turner" really does describe it. I do have one complaint though, it seems to take forever for the next book to be released. And now I have to wait for two more releases. ARG!
I loved this book. I started to see the inherent good in Samyaza a book or two back. I also had that feeling that David had not moved to the dark side, so it was satisfying to see how that played out. Ralph? Really? There's a twist I never saw coming. My heart will be so sad when this series ends, as I feel personally close to all the characters. Another show stopper RD!
This was excellent! A really well written & developed story, continuing the same storyline as the previous stories but with new adventures & fresh ideas, which is great! A really great escape from the winter blues, as I found it so absorbing! It kept me up late reading, so brilliant! I do recommend.
Ms. Brady is a wonderful writer and the stories are in depth and rich in history. However, if you have anything you need to do, do it before starting these books, because they pull you in and nothing will get done until you finish them. Thank you for giving me such stories to read.
Every last word was like food for the soul. The story had you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The Belgian series is such a great read you can reread them as many times as you like and never get tired of reading them, they are stories for any one who loves to read works by a great writer like Mrs.Brady. Exceptional
I love the entire Belial series, the weave of true history and fiction and will eagerly be awaiting the next book in the series. This is not a standalone book. My only criticism is the few typos I found. Janet
I love Laney. She & her ability to put others ahead of herself is truly a gift. As a Christian, I really love this series. A great series of good & evil. It is time for GOD to make an appearance.
Again RD has spun a rake that is close to reality she has written a novel series that once you start you don’t want to put down til you know the end results As she did in the first book she keeps you wanting more
R D Brady is the most knowledgeable writer, and the world she’s created is so in-depth . Once you start reading it is almost impossible to put it down.
As ever the writer leads you one way then the other with interlinked stories and so many facts that themselves seem unreal. A great book ......one more??????