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Unexpected Allies...

Smoke and Sid have a tough choice to make, do they aid the vampire shifter, Vormus, or cut him loose to the fiends that spawned him. Their efforts take them down into an even deeper well of lies that The Drake weaves so well. The closer Smoke and Sid get to the truth, the more their relationship is tested. Megan and Allison resurface. Reginald the doppleganger is back up to his old games. Kane's musing's with Sid is far from over.

Who will stop them? Will Smoke and Sid even last?

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 28, 2016

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Craig Halloran

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Craig Halloran grew up a role playing fiend and dungeon master's nightmare. Since, he's turned his boundless creativity into more than 80 acclaimed novels that span a wide variety of fantasy fiction sub-genres, from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery to future world apocalypse. Creator of the bestselling Darkslayer and the Chronicles of the Dragon series, he imagines unique worlds and wonders that are breathtaking in concept, and then brings them to life in stories brimming with excitement, suspense, and surprise. A former military policeman who now labors in the realm of the remarkable, Halloran has a large and loyal following of devoted fans who eagerly devour his page-turning, action-packed tales of fantastic adventure.

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689 reviews2 followers
June 25, 2018
Not the type of book for everyone with all the descriptive words for sounds. But this is an action book filled with fighting helicopters and lots and lots of guns. I enjoyed this read slow to start but I’m invested!

This book adds to the first with move characters and development of the originals while it is a Bit repetitive it’s still and enjoyable read.

Addition of new things and twists and turns is awesome !

As more of the story line unfolds I just can’t stop. Must keep going. I can’t wait to see how it ends.
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Author 96 books78 followers
June 10, 2022
Smoke and Sydney sneak into the giant secret federal holding facility for monsters arrested in black slate operations only to find out that it’s a big trap to catch them. Also, the villains at the heart of many of the books are on the loose again and everything is looking worse than ever. Smoke and Sydney with their very small support team take the fight to the enemy again but it’s starting to look like nothing can stop the Drake. This one had an especially strong ending.
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2,370 reviews3 followers
June 9, 2019
Just when you thought things were getting back to normal you run into this brick wall. First she is taken and now it is Smoke's turn. I have a feeling that either way they are gonna be screw with a pregnant vengeful women gunning after them. Let's see if their vow to death do us part is going to stick with a new set of conditions added.
106 reviews
July 8, 2020
Keeps getting better and better.

Wow! Some heavy lifting in this episode. Good once against triumphs over evil. Where have all the good guys gone? Faith and a good upbringing can take the righteous a long way toward victory. I'm so glad this book has faith based heroes. Thank you Craig Halloran. You're turning into a real hero with these stories. Loved Darkslayer, too.
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173 reviews3 followers
August 14, 2025
Another short [but good] book.

The last one felt like a transitional step between the events of book six, and this one. However after reading it I feel like books 7 & 8 could be combined into one. Plenty of action, more revelations, and an ending that leaves you eager for book 9.

Read on, and enjoy!!
112 reviews2 followers
April 25, 2018
Holy smoookeee

Woah amazing , action , fast paced and brilliant it's amazing! I couldn't think this duo could piss off the Drake or go into the mystery of it all in one book...But they did. Lodes of revelations , shocking moments , plot twists the lot! You won't be disappointed .
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1,941 reviews
March 26, 2017
Sid & Smoke book 8

More battles, plots exposed, good people Saved!, and lost?, maybe, and a Big Bad or three finally shredded? On to book 9!!
446 reviews1 follower
September 19, 2018
Could these books BE any better??

The story that is being developed is so good! So many characters that are all well written and memorable! Bravo!
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386 reviews15 followers
August 24, 2016
This series just keeps getting better and better. I love the pictures every once in a while to show the authors vision of what he wrote. Sid and Smoke are getting ready for the battle of their lives and I can't wait to see who comes out on top! Their nonchalant attitude about what they do is so funny sometimes! Great characters! Great action!
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80 reviews3 followers
January 14, 2017
Hell have no fury like Smoke and Sid.

Smoke and Sid are amazing together. The banter and spark between these two are rock solid. These two need a full length novel. I could read all day about my favorite action couple. Come on #9
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95 reviews2 followers
January 6, 2017
Suspenseful!

Best one so far after the first. Glad to see so!E of the shifter goons permanently dead. Smoke's goons open a can of whoopass on Kane.
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