Hellwalkers

The Devil's Engine #3

by Alexander Gordon Smith

In the third and final book of Alexander Gordon Smith's Devil's Engine series, Marlow and Pan are in hell. Literally in hell. Faced with the awful truth of being trapped in the underworld for an eternity―of Pan being trapped―Marlow makes a final deal with the Devil, a deal to go home. But when Marlow and Pan return to Earth, they cannot close the door behind them. And all hell breaks loose. It is a war to end all wars―demonic creatures spill into the streets of New York, monsters haunt the shadows. Only the Hellraisers stand in their way, and they're not sure this is a battle they can win. They have no powers, they have no weapons. But they have each other, and they have hope, and they know how to kick ass.

Only one thing's for sure: One way or another, it all ends here.

Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Young Adult

320 pages, Hardcover

First published November 7, 2017

About the author

Alexander Gordon Smith is the author of the Escape from Furnace series of young adult novels, including Lockdown and Solitary. Born in 1979 in Norwich, England, he always wanted to be a writer. After experimenting in the service and retail trades for a few years, Smith decided to go to University. He studied English and American Literature at the University of East Anglia, and it was here that he first explored his love of publishing. Along with poet Luke Wright, he founded Egg Box Publishing, a groundbreaking magazine and press that promotes talented new authors. He also started writing literally hundreds of articles, short stories and books ranging from Scooby Doo comic strips to world atlases, Midsomer Murders to X-Files. The endless research for these projects led to countless book ideas germinating in his head. His first book, The Inventors, written with his nine-year-old brother Jamie, was published in the U.K. in 2007. He lives in England.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/alexan...

Reviews

[Amy Braun · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was exactly the kind of epic, action-packed, gross finale I was hoping for. Basically, the action started from page one and didn't stop until the very final, very short chapter. But that's one thing I always liked about the trilogy! I gotta start off by saying that the gross factor was through the roof. I'm used to the creepy and disturbing scenes that Smith creates, but there were more than a couple scenes where I actually shuddered. Seriously, I know they deal with demons and hell and messed up monsters but... ew. Anyway, the writing was solid and the characters were great. Pan was of course my favourite, since she always faced danger and took nothing from no one, though I have to admit a twist regarding Marlow was definitely surprising. So much so that I wish the book were a little longer and had taken more time to analyze both the situations and the results. But that's just nitpicking. This was a truly unique horror trilogy filled with traumatizing descriptions and Hollywood blockbuster action and adventure. If you're a fan of horror novels with demons as the primary antagonist, and really want some creepiness to keep you up at night, this is the book for you!

[Hayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the book the Devil’s engine Hellwalkers Marlow and Pan are the main characters also are good friends. This book takes place in hell and Marlow and Pan are there. They are trapped in hell for an eternity and finding out the truth of how it feels to be in the underworld. Marlow decides to make a final deal to go home with the devil. But should have known there is no real escape from the ultimate enemy. Once it all lets loose it will be a fight to end all. Which will have creatures and monsters coming from hell into the streets. Only the group the hell raisers have a chance to stop them but aren't positive that they'll be able to. The Hellraisers have no weapons nor do they have powers to defend against them. Yet they have hope and are strong willed and even stronger with each other. I liked how this book really brings you in and takes you to the underworld and has you making the senses in your head as you are reading.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not really into this supernatural horror genre, but the characters are so well developed in this story that I was able to ignore the gore enough to keep reading. Fans of the first two books will not be disappointed with this final installment. The author really did save the biggest devil for last! I don't think anyone should read this series out of order.

[Amber Mackey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it I loved it I loved it!! For the 1st time ever I was so into the story I couldn't physically sit down In fact I read the last few chapters literally pacing at super speed thru my house and then sitting down just to immediately get back up and pace again lol

[BlueSnakeReaper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Night runs a spear into Marlow's ass, that's why he screams in the cover.

Joke aside, this was a pretty decently good story, I've finished reading all three books in the Devils Engine trilogy and this isn't as good as Escape from Furnace. Still the characters were the best part, I wasn't much into the supernatural demon stuff that much and I've read that many people think the same. But its far from being a bad story, it was pretty good filled with emotional moments and very good characters, Herman Cole was (Herc) my favorite of them all next to Night. The author nails the endings which feels warm and nice, something other writers fail to do when finishing a story they usually rush it but here they feel easy and warm like going to bed after a long days work. Still a good story to experience and read. Recommendable.

[Stephania · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I could rate this four and a half stars, I would. Alexander Gordon Smith really brings his best with this one, combining heartfelt characters with a constantly moving plot. Rarely did I ever feel a lull in the action, but it never careened off the precipice and became overwhelming.

[Kitten_paradox · Rating 4 out of 5]

the story was very creative and interesting, this goes for the amazingly detailed descriptions as well. the book is a gore filled blizzard or horror and mystery. the ending seems rushed and doesn't match up at the end, it seems pretty random.

[Alex K Krause]

very good book, though it starts off in a weird place because of the cliff hanger in hellfighters. reccomend you read the first 2 books first. and it has a great ending to the series and ends with a rather good ending.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

The last book in Smith’s “The Devil’s Engine” trilogy reads like an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer written by Stephen King. This series is a solid horror selection for middle school readers.

[Teana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice ending to the story.

[Kendra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyable series! Definitely gross and violent.

[Zeke · Rating 4 out of 5]

solid

[Juan 🇵🇷 · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF

[Darby Brennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book to the devils engine series is astronomicaly good. It puts you on the edge of your seat. It makes you question the good and bad guys at every turn.

[Ida Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH the conclusion ;(

I completely fell in love with these characters and storyline and wish it would continue.