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The Devil's Peak II: Devil’s Peak, Book 2
There's only one way out of Hell – fight your way out.
Drake Stoker, leader of the elite Reaper Special Forces, is trapped in the deepest depths of Hell – a nightmarish realm where monsters roam and the damned endure unspeakable horrors.
Each step unveils new terrors, forcing Drake to battle for his sanity and survival, desperate to see daylight again.
Meanwhile, on the surface, a Hell-born plague ravages towns, transforming people into grotesque creatures through an incurable parasitic mutagen unlike anything ever known.
Isabella Romano and her Vatican Knights scour ancient texts, seeking a way to save Drake and uncover a cure in a place that is deemed a myth – the legendary Garden of Eden itself.
Drake Stoker, leader of the elite Reaper Special Forces, is trapped in the deepest depths of Hell – a nightmarish realm where monsters roam and the damned endure unspeakable horrors.
Each step unveils new terrors, forcing Drake to battle for his sanity and survival, desperate to see daylight again.
Meanwhile, on the surface, a Hell-born plague ravages towns, transforming people into grotesque creatures through an incurable parasitic mutagen unlike anything ever known.
Isabella Romano and her Vatican Knights scour ancient texts, seeking a way to save Drake and uncover a cure in a place that is deemed a myth – the legendary Garden of Eden itself.
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Published February 1, 2026
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Greig Beck
48 books1,164 followersHi GoodReaders, I’m an Australian author residing in Sydney with my wife, son and a mad Golden Retriever named Jessie. My novels are now available globally, also in Large Print and now in full AUDIO format.
I grew up spending my days surfing at Bondi Beach before entering a career in Information technology which took me around the world. After completing an MBA, i was appointed both an Australasian director of a multinational software company, and tasked with setting up the USA arm of the organisation.
Today, I spend most of my time writing... with plenty left over for surfing.
More information about me and my works can be found at either www.greigbeck.com, or join me on FaceBook (Greig Beck Author).
I grew up spending my days surfing at Bondi Beach before entering a career in Information technology which took me around the world. After completing an MBA, i was appointed both an Australasian director of a multinational software company, and tasked with setting up the USA arm of the organisation.
Today, I spend most of my time writing... with plenty left over for surfing.
More information about me and my works can be found at either www.greigbeck.com, or join me on FaceBook (Greig Beck Author).
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January 25, 2026
This is the second book in The Devil's Peak duology, and we start off pretty much where the first one ended. If you haven't read book 1 yet, it's probably best not to read on!
The big mutant Octavius fly that escaped—having been transformed by the devil himself—has been busy infecting people with the plague. Addison and Ethan are back home, but Ethan doesn't seem himself. Isabella and Leonidas have returned to the Vatican but are soon sent out on assignment, and Drake and Benson are still trapped in hell.
And so we follow them all on their adventures once again, with Isabella and the Templar Knights trying to contain the spread of the plague and Drake and Benson desperately trying to find a way to escape from hell.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first book. I thought it was quite choppy; there was a lot of flipping between locations and characters, especially minor ones who just seem to appear then disappear. The pacing was also a bit off; it started well enough, but it seemed to take a big dip in the middle, and I found my attention was starting to wander.
I get it's a horror novel, and some suspension of disbelief is expected, but a few things felt nonsensical. The world we're told is in the throes of an apocalyptic-type meltdown, and yet there's a chapter in the midst of all this where a chef is throwing a banquet, seemingly clueless, which just felt out of place and threw me out of the story. There were a few more scenes that were a bit, shall we say… plot hole-ridden.
Some of the best parts of book 1 were the whole atmospheric hellscape, but in this sequel that was minimal, so it felt like it lost some of the momentum of what made the story intriguing in the first place. Overall, though, it wasn't a bad series; it has its faults, but I think for any horror fan it's worth a read, especially if you like hell/devil-based stories.
Rating 2.5/5 but will round up.
My review for book 1 can be found here: The Devil's Peak.
The big mutant Octavius fly that escaped—having been transformed by the devil himself—has been busy infecting people with the plague. Addison and Ethan are back home, but Ethan doesn't seem himself. Isabella and Leonidas have returned to the Vatican but are soon sent out on assignment, and Drake and Benson are still trapped in hell.
And so we follow them all on their adventures once again, with Isabella and the Templar Knights trying to contain the spread of the plague and Drake and Benson desperately trying to find a way to escape from hell.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first book. I thought it was quite choppy; there was a lot of flipping between locations and characters, especially minor ones who just seem to appear then disappear. The pacing was also a bit off; it started well enough, but it seemed to take a big dip in the middle, and I found my attention was starting to wander.
I get it's a horror novel, and some suspension of disbelief is expected, but a few things felt nonsensical. The world we're told is in the throes of an apocalyptic-type meltdown, and yet there's a chapter in the midst of all this where a chef is throwing a banquet, seemingly clueless, which just felt out of place and threw me out of the story. There were a few more scenes that were a bit, shall we say… plot hole-ridden.
Some of the best parts of book 1 were the whole atmospheric hellscape, but in this sequel that was minimal, so it felt like it lost some of the momentum of what made the story intriguing in the first place. Overall, though, it wasn't a bad series; it has its faults, but I think for any horror fan it's worth a read, especially if you like hell/devil-based stories.
Rating 2.5/5 but will round up.
My review for book 1 can be found here: The Devil's Peak.
February 9, 2026
3.5 Stars.
Upon the conclusion of the first book, I knew the characters would be spending more time above earth in The Devil's Peak II.
However, I did not expect such a drastic change. There was just not enough center of the earth battles with the otherworldly creatures I always look forward to and relish.
That being said, the fair amount of good vs. evil battles with both water and land beasts below the earth were as spectacular as ever. In addition, the above earth ones were intense as well.
Overall, this was a solid and entertaining listen. Mr. Beck will always be on my go to list.
Narrator Sean Mangan is the only voice I can imagine for these books, since he performs them all. Many thanks for the hundreds of hours of blissful escapism I have been enjoying for years.
Upon the conclusion of the first book, I knew the characters would be spending more time above earth in The Devil's Peak II.
However, I did not expect such a drastic change. There was just not enough center of the earth battles with the otherworldly creatures I always look forward to and relish.
That being said, the fair amount of good vs. evil battles with both water and land beasts below the earth were as spectacular as ever. In addition, the above earth ones were intense as well.
Overall, this was a solid and entertaining listen. Mr. Beck will always be on my go to list.
Narrator Sean Mangan is the only voice I can imagine for these books, since he performs them all. Many thanks for the hundreds of hours of blissful escapism I have been enjoying for years.
November 19, 2025
Just ... the worst
It pains me to say that this is the worst book I have ever read by Beck, and represents a nadir of a long slide of quality and creativity by the author.
I've long been a fan, and he's a stand-up dude, but this book is paint-by-numbers awful, with no character development and nothing new to offer on familiar tropes. It's hard to care about anyone beyond surface level details, and if you're not a main character, your death sentence is written as soon as you're given a name.
Avoid this one, this series, and read anything before he started riffing on Jules Verne's Center of the Earth stuff.
Maybe slow down the bookmobile to just one or two a year. Give us some vintage Greig Beck creativity and imagination.
It pains me to say that this is the worst book I have ever read by Beck, and represents a nadir of a long slide of quality and creativity by the author.
I've long been a fan, and he's a stand-up dude, but this book is paint-by-numbers awful, with no character development and nothing new to offer on familiar tropes. It's hard to care about anyone beyond surface level details, and if you're not a main character, your death sentence is written as soon as you're given a name.
Avoid this one, this series, and read anything before he started riffing on Jules Verne's Center of the Earth stuff.
Maybe slow down the bookmobile to just one or two a year. Give us some vintage Greig Beck creativity and imagination.
October 25, 2025
Beck's best to date
The Devil's Peak 2 picks up right after the events of The Devil's Peak, With Drake and Benson still trying to find a way to escape Hell after being trapped there following Ethan's rescue while Isabella and the other Knights trying both to stop the plague and rescue Drake and Benson. The writing is well above the level expected in this type of horror novel, with excellent, flawed, self sacrificing characters, vivid descriptions of environments, events and abominations and a plot which matches up well with the fast pacing. I really enjoyed these books more than I expected to, 4/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of apocalyptic fiction!
The Devil's Peak 2 picks up right after the events of The Devil's Peak, With Drake and Benson still trying to find a way to escape Hell after being trapped there following Ethan's rescue while Isabella and the other Knights trying both to stop the plague and rescue Drake and Benson. The writing is well above the level expected in this type of horror novel, with excellent, flawed, self sacrificing characters, vivid descriptions of environments, events and abominations and a plot which matches up well with the fast pacing. I really enjoyed these books more than I expected to, 4/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of apocalyptic fiction!
November 17, 2025
great second book
Great second book.If you like fast paced action books you might want to give this book a try. Worth the read.
Great second book.If you like fast paced action books you might want to give this book a try. Worth the read.
December 30, 2025
### SPOILER ALERT!!! ###
This book follows the events after The Devil’s Peak. Drake Stoker of the Reaper Special Forces assembles a team of his former Reapers and, joined by three Templar Knights, journeys to Hell to recover his brother, Ethan, who is trapped there. After considerable losses, Drake manages to find Ethan. He makes a deal with the devil to let Ethan go, and he stays behind. But was it really Ethan?
I’d say the book is a page-turner. At times, there are some side arcs that I didn’t care much for, so I skipped those bits. Otherwise, it’s good.
World-building continues to be a big plus in this book. The description of Hell—so yuck. For example, Benson, a former Reaper who is also stuck in Hell with Drake, is infected with a big worm that has a human face. It burrows into his leg and infects him. In fact, nearly all the freaky creatures have a whole or partial human face. So yuck. And the creature spreading the Hell plague? A ginormous blowfly with half a human face on it. Yuck and glorious.
The setting was very vivid. The descriptions of Hell and the creatures created by the Hell plague when humans transformed were very well done. It was an easy, entertaining read, and I got through it in three hours. It felt very cinematic.
The characters were fine, but like the last book, there isn’t much backstory. Benson, who is stuck with Drake at the start of the book, shows a lot of loyalty and even prays that he stays alive long enough to help Drake out of Hell. I wish there had been some background explaining that level of concern and loyalty. The Templar Knights too, including Isabella—I would have liked to read more about their origin stories. Just a wee bit more. This is one of the reasons the book felt like a movie. People just show up, and some of them, by virtue of who they are, I rooted for them to win. I would have liked to read more about the knights, their training, and their past though.
Isabella and Drake also get together in this book. That part was cute and all. But there is a scene where they go to retrieve the cure for the plague from the Garden of Eden, and they are accompanied by several Knights, including two female Knights. Drake smiles at them, and Isabella kicks him and throws him a fiery glance. Absolutely not. She is supposed to be this awesome knight and recently promoted commander—and she’s insecure? I do not think so. That was so unnecessary.
The ending felt kind of rushed, and I didn’t quite get it. Isabella goes back to Hell to get Drake because somehow he’s supposed to be a great help in preventing the end of the world—but I didn’t see anything at the end that showed why he was needed. There’s a showdown between Drake and faux Ethan (Ethan’s soul was still in Hell, and a demon took his form and came topside), but Drake just slashes through and kills him. It wasn’t even an elaborate fight—something Isabella could have done too. Drake walks up to Ethan, slashes twice, and the demon is dead. What??? Felt like it had to be the man who got the job done. And then it just ends. Very abrupt. Not that great.
It was a good read. If someone wants to get back into reading, a book like this would definitely keep them hooked, and it’s an easy read too.
This book follows the events after The Devil’s Peak. Drake Stoker of the Reaper Special Forces assembles a team of his former Reapers and, joined by three Templar Knights, journeys to Hell to recover his brother, Ethan, who is trapped there. After considerable losses, Drake manages to find Ethan. He makes a deal with the devil to let Ethan go, and he stays behind. But was it really Ethan?
I’d say the book is a page-turner. At times, there are some side arcs that I didn’t care much for, so I skipped those bits. Otherwise, it’s good.
World-building continues to be a big plus in this book. The description of Hell—so yuck. For example, Benson, a former Reaper who is also stuck in Hell with Drake, is infected with a big worm that has a human face. It burrows into his leg and infects him. In fact, nearly all the freaky creatures have a whole or partial human face. So yuck. And the creature spreading the Hell plague? A ginormous blowfly with half a human face on it. Yuck and glorious.
The setting was very vivid. The descriptions of Hell and the creatures created by the Hell plague when humans transformed were very well done. It was an easy, entertaining read, and I got through it in three hours. It felt very cinematic.
The characters were fine, but like the last book, there isn’t much backstory. Benson, who is stuck with Drake at the start of the book, shows a lot of loyalty and even prays that he stays alive long enough to help Drake out of Hell. I wish there had been some background explaining that level of concern and loyalty. The Templar Knights too, including Isabella—I would have liked to read more about their origin stories. Just a wee bit more. This is one of the reasons the book felt like a movie. People just show up, and some of them, by virtue of who they are, I rooted for them to win. I would have liked to read more about the knights, their training, and their past though.
Isabella and Drake also get together in this book. That part was cute and all. But there is a scene where they go to retrieve the cure for the plague from the Garden of Eden, and they are accompanied by several Knights, including two female Knights. Drake smiles at them, and Isabella kicks him and throws him a fiery glance. Absolutely not. She is supposed to be this awesome knight and recently promoted commander—and she’s insecure? I do not think so. That was so unnecessary.
The ending felt kind of rushed, and I didn’t quite get it. Isabella goes back to Hell to get Drake because somehow he’s supposed to be a great help in preventing the end of the world—but I didn’t see anything at the end that showed why he was needed. There’s a showdown between Drake and faux Ethan (Ethan’s soul was still in Hell, and a demon took his form and came topside), but Drake just slashes through and kills him. It wasn’t even an elaborate fight—something Isabella could have done too. Drake walks up to Ethan, slashes twice, and the demon is dead. What??? Felt like it had to be the man who got the job done. And then it just ends. Very abrupt. Not that great.
It was a good read. If someone wants to get back into reading, a book like this would definitely keep them hooked, and it’s an easy read too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 18, 2025
I think this Dual books was Author trying something new and at least I did not find this experiment successful. This was a bleak book by his standards. Don't get me wrong, in any of the books people are dying left and right in gruesome ways. However this book had a bleakness which is not in the other books.
After reading about 20% I wanted to give up, I actually went to the last chapter, read a few lines here and there and after seeing a happy ending I returned to read the book. The humans never stood a chance it seems, they were on the receiving end for nearly 95% of the book and then everything worked out in the end.
Now after me having to dish out for most of the review, the pacing was good and I wanted to know what will happen next.
If I can go back in time I would just skip this Dual book series
After reading about 20% I wanted to give up, I actually went to the last chapter, read a few lines here and there and after seeing a happy ending I returned to read the book. The humans never stood a chance it seems, they were on the receiving end for nearly 95% of the book and then everything worked out in the end.
Now after me having to dish out for most of the review, the pacing was good and I wanted to know what will happen next.
If I can go back in time I would just skip this Dual book series
November 14, 2025
Business as usual from Greig Beck, this book was more or less exactly what I anticipated. It felt a little bit rushed at the end, and the attraction between the main characters feels a little bit forced, more like there has to be some token love interest so it isn't just about the action.
It is brutally fast paced, gory, and filled with guns and action. It maybe doesn't have the deepest and most heartfelt character arcs, but I don't think that is why you would choose a book like this. It is a great fun ride where the plot really keeps you on your toes, sort of like if Indiana Jones and Predator had a love child. I have enjoyed all of Greig Beck's books, but these might be my least favourite characters so far.
It is brutally fast paced, gory, and filled with guns and action. It maybe doesn't have the deepest and most heartfelt character arcs, but I don't think that is why you would choose a book like this. It is a great fun ride where the plot really keeps you on your toes, sort of like if Indiana Jones and Predator had a love child. I have enjoyed all of Greig Beck's books, but these might be my least favourite characters so far.
November 9, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this story — it was gripping, fast-paced, and full of twists that kept me turning the pages late into the night.
I read the first Devil’s Peak book ages ago, so it did take me a little while to remember who all the characters were and how their stories connected. Once I found my footing again, though, I was completely hooked. The writing pulled me straight back into the dark, atmospheric world that the author has created.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but after finishing this one, I discovered that to get the full effect of the story, you should ideally read the first two Devil’s Peak books and then follow up with Seed of the Devil.
I read the first Devil’s Peak book ages ago, so it did take me a little while to remember who all the characters were and how their stories connected. Once I found my footing again, though, I was completely hooked. The writing pulled me straight back into the dark, atmospheric world that the author has created.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but after finishing this one, I discovered that to get the full effect of the story, you should ideally read the first two Devil’s Peak books and then follow up with Seed of the Devil.
November 16, 2025
Drake and Benson fight to survive the hideous landscape of Hell, as the Hell Plague ravages the Earth. Isabella Romano and her Vatican Knights scour ancient texts to find a way to rescue them and perhaps locate a cure for the devil's scourge. This book was so horrific while they were in Hell, I couldn't read it at night due to the lack of sleep it caused. However, Greig Beck weaves such a compelling story, I couldn't give up or look away from the atrocities he created. I always learn about different places, cultures and traditions in his books which I love! Another excellent adventure from Mr. Beck and I hope we see more of Drake, Isabella and the Vatican Knights in the future!
October 31, 2025
Good but not great
This book felt really rushed. I'm not sure if this and the first book were just 1 really big book and the author decided to split it, or if there was supposed to bea third, but this one just felt off. Whereas the first book was an action packed thrill ride, this one was more of a dark horror thriller. The ending was super rushing, burning through three main bad guys in a few minutes. It was a fun read but it could have been way better
This book felt really rushed. I'm not sure if this and the first book were just 1 really big book and the author decided to split it, or if there was supposed to bea third, but this one just felt off. Whereas the first book was an action packed thrill ride, this one was more of a dark horror thriller. The ending was super rushing, burning through three main bad guys in a few minutes. It was a fun read but it could have been way better
January 14, 2026
Engaging read if you enjoy this genre, but...
This author needs a copy editor, a proofreader, and a thesaurus-- enough so that I put it down repeatedly. Oh and he loves to keep using certain words like miasma. A lot. Erg. Even so, I've now read Parts I and II and found the stories fun to read and will happily check out his other works. And hopefully I do not come across "miasma" ever again.
This author needs a copy editor, a proofreader, and a thesaurus-- enough so that I put it down repeatedly. Oh and he loves to keep using certain words like miasma. A lot. Erg. Even so, I've now read Parts I and II and found the stories fun to read and will happily check out his other works. And hopefully I do not come across "miasma" ever again.
October 29, 2025
An excellent sequel that carries on from the first book. Fast paced, with Indiana Jones style adventure (mainly towards the end). Plenty of nasty horrors that Greig must have had fun writing, as Hell is unleashed upon Earth. A mix of short and longer chapters which keep the pacing good. A satisfying ending that could potentially leave the door open for future books.
Very enjoyable.
Very enjoyable.
January 25, 2026
Very Good Read
Another very good read by Mr. Beck. He has an amazing imagination. I gave it a 4 because I feel his theology is flawed but who knows what the lord of the flies has planned for the world. I don’t. I have decided that the world Mr. Beck created in this book is one I don’t want to live in. Anyway, it is, again, a very good book.
Another very good read by Mr. Beck. He has an amazing imagination. I gave it a 4 because I feel his theology is flawed but who knows what the lord of the flies has planned for the world. I don’t. I have decided that the world Mr. Beck created in this book is one I don’t want to live in. Anyway, it is, again, a very good book.
January 5, 2026
Another amazing story
I really enjoyed the books, and I'm glad there were only two instead of three. The characters were great, and while the ending felt a little too fast, I still enjoyed it. Overall, it was a great book to read. I can't wait for Greig's next stories!
I really enjoyed the books, and I'm glad there were only two instead of three. The characters were great, and while the ending felt a little too fast, I still enjoyed it. Overall, it was a great book to read. I can't wait for Greig's next stories!
January 25, 2026
Both books were a tad sermon-y. I know the author was doing Christian science fiction or something along those lines, but the first one was more focused on how bad hell was and the second one felt like a forced sequel/conclusion with much less tact in its presentation of Christianity.
October 27, 2025
The Devil has risen
A good sequel to the original book. I am not good with words but the book kept me entertained for the entirety of it.
A good sequel to the original book. I am not good with words but the book kept me entertained for the entirety of it.
October 27, 2025
Pure adventure!
Enjoyed this sequel, proper boys one type of story, plenty of action with heroes, an easy read I found, but enjoyable.
Enjoyed this sequel, proper boys one type of story, plenty of action with heroes, an easy read I found, but enjoyable.
November 3, 2025
A fun read
I’ve been a fan of his books for quite a while and this series didn’t disappoint in the least. I highly recommend you give it a try.
I’ve been a fan of his books for quite a while and this series didn’t disappoint in the least. I highly recommend you give it a try.
November 20, 2025
3.5 rounded up. This was a decent follow up to Devil's Peak, but I did like the first book a lot more, it was more exciting, and sometimes this one just kind of ...was.
December 6, 2025
Good Read
This was a good story. The creatures are well described and the
characters are interesting enough to keep my attention.
This was a good story. The creatures are well described and the
characters are interesting enough to keep my attention.
December 23, 2025
Beck at his best he has outdone himself yet again it was an awesome concept and an awesome book.
January 29, 2026
Good v Evil. Light v Dark.
December 27, 2025
This follow-up is truly and astoundingly awful. Synopsis (and also spoiler): Everyone dies. It was all for nothing. Drake Stoker and The Reaper's journey into Hell to save his brother/their comrade was all for nothing as, minus Drake, THEY ALL DIED. This book is chock full of "Hey! Don't do that!" and "Hey! Don't go in there!" followed by people doing that and going in there. So they die. Pointless story. No one learned any lessons. Except me. The lesson being I should know better.
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