Coalition of the Damned

Monster Squad #3

by Heath Stallcup

When creatures of the night proved to be real, the best of America’s military came together to form an elite band of rapid response teams. Their mission: to face the challenge and keep the civilian populace safe from any who would do harm and hide all evidence of their existence. Now, the teams face a threat so overwhelming that they are left with no choice but to turn to the very monsters they’ve hunted in the past to assist them in protecting humanity.
As a dark storm brews on the horizon and the teams scramble to enlist the aid of those who will answer the call, they also find themselves being uprooted from the security of the facility they call home and transplanted into the middle of the Nevada desert, all in an effort to draw the evil to them and away from civilians. The teams prepare for a showdown with the darkest of creatures and an army of undead with the very existence of humanity hanging in the balance…

Genres: Horror, Urban Fantasy

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 19, 2013

About the author

Heath Stallcup was born in Salinas, California and relocated to Tupelo, Oklahoma in his tween years. He joined the US Navy and was stationed in Charleston, SC and Bangor, WA shortly after junior college. After his second tour he attended East Central University where he obtained BS degrees in Biology and Chemistry. He then served ten years with the State of Oklahoma as a Compliance and Enforcement Officer while moonlighting nights and weekends with his local Sheriff’s Office. He still lives in the small township of Tupelo, Oklahoma with his wife and three of his seven children. He steals time to write between household duties, going to ballgames, being a grandfather and the pet of numerous animals that have taken over his home. Visit him here, at heathstallcup.com or on Facebook.com for news of his upcoming releases.

Reviews

[Hanzel · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a book with a monster squad as it's protagonist, not a lot of monster hunting, but more on looking for monsters, for now this one is sort of a rallying point/getting to know your friend and foe, as well as a jumping point for new readers, some of the new lore I picked up or learned is the difference between so called Cursed and True Lycans and the same with Vampires.

Not a lot of happening on this one, as I have mentioned since both sides are getting ready for the BIG WAR!!! I see elves or in this universe they are further divided into Great Elves and just Elves, we have the usual gnomes, pixies and others................so far not a lot "action"................

well time to look for the next chapter for this one................ohhhhh did you know that the Monster Squad is literally the true name for them because...........heheheehh why don't you read it to find out???

[Doreen Morelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Monster Squad Novel 3

I usually read a few or all of the novels in the story until I review. A couple of reasons, the major one is to feel how "it" all ties together and the second is laziness with a side of repetitive. I've enjoyed the first two in order for me to pick up the 3rd. Once Mark was introduced as a character, I was hooked. Not only is he along with a couple of other authors that I'm obsessed with, not bunny in pot obsessive but I try to read everything that is written. I'm enjoying The Monster Squad even more than before. Keep the story coming and I will keep reading.

[Kelly Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good story

I am so glad I found this series. It is both interesting and fun. Full of action. Characters you want to root for to win. I can't wait to see what comes next. Who knows what else goes bump in the night?

[Bookwyrm Speaks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Monster Squad series, and it is what i consider a lead up novel, setting up the pieces for a climactic final book/plotline, while closing out some plotlines in itself. The Monster Squad, the Government's monster hunters, are preparing for the final showdown with the forces of the Sicarri, the worlds master vampire. Losing means humanity will be reduced to the level of cattle, the ones that are left alive, that is. The human hunters work to gain allies, such as the elves, a sect of vampires that only feeds on animals, and go in search of the the First werewolf, a contemporary of The Sicarri. The book has battles, betrayals, exciting escapes, and a look into the mind of a truly evil, 2000 year old vampire, who is actually a historical figure. The pacing is excellent, with the cast of characters responding as real military operators would. The villains are almost sympathetic, with reasons that can be understood. The characters are fleshed out, with strengths and weaknesses that are understandable to the reader. Jack Voorhies does an excellent job again of bringing the characters to life, never letting the pace of his narration drag, and using multiple tones and accents to differentiate the characters. Any fans of Weston Ochse's Seal Team 666 and Evan Currie's Seal Team 13 will enjoy this book.

[Scott S. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sucked. Way too Twilighty. Little action...a three book buildup is a bit much no matter how big the final battle is. I will be going no farther in the series.

If you want to see what this concept looks like when done right, check out the cheesily named Monster Hunter International.

Also, "The heart wants what the heart wants..." I think perhaps Heath Stallcup is a new pen name for Danielle Steele.

The narration was well done.

[Christy Thornbrugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great the story picks off right were book 2 stop. Had some funny funny parts that you just have to read to get the joke. Its funny how many little sayings you can say to some one else that read the book and the bust up laughing. Of course it had its Horror in it lots of on the edge of your set parts . Some parts that make you wonder.
I cant wait to get on to reading book 4
Thank you Heath Stallcup for a great book

[Heath Stallcup · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Monster Squad series and sets up the players for the grand finale, to take place in Blood Apocalypse. New characters are introduced and the tension builds as the squads prepare to take on their biggest challenge yet.

[Brad Theado · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good followup to the first. on to the third.

[Val · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so totally awesome, I can't wait for the final installment! (and wishing that it wasn't going to be the final installment)

[Brad Skupnik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the story. Great characters. Not digging that the first 2 chapters are repeats of the last chapters in the previous book. Urgg.

[Julie Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yay... Run..don't walk. To buy #4

Great story line. Pulls you in right away. Can't wait to get to book 4 and finish this story March... getting better every book!!