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Damage Inc.
Link Balsey is working on a better life for himself.After making stupid mistakes that cost him his long-time girlfriend of five years, he turns his focus into his carpet cleaning business and his best friend, Dante. When he arrives at the mansion of his next customer, he’s instantly attracted to the woman of the house, Becca Falco. She continues to order services from him over the next three days, and she’s as into him as he is her.The only thing in the way is her abusive husband who happens to be a mob boss. He’s got connections to assassins and the police, and as his suspicions of their affair escalates, Link realizes it’s either kill or be killed. But hiring Damage Inc.—a company of demon hitmen from a parallel world—could be opening Pandora’s box and unleashing a string of nightmares come to life that may be impossible to put back
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2012
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December 17, 2019
I listened to the audiobook of this story. The voices given each character were good, with some better than others, but it was the fast-paced, imaginative plot that kept this story moving. I loved the villains and the concept, but wasn't too keen on the protagonist. Definitely worth a listen.
August 25, 2018
Damage Inc. by Brett McKay is about a company that offers full service as far as solving those messy, personal problems that police won’t get involved in because there is no crime. Go to this company when you feel offended or when your ego is bruised. If your boss yells at you but you don’t want to yell back because of the immediate consequence of termination, go to Damage, Inc. Their business card says it all:
“When you want more than putting your foe to rest, giving him what he deserves is what we do best. Call 1-800-I DAMAGE.” (Kindle Location 610)
Focus on the phrase “what he deserves.” Not only is there a fee for solving problems, that is only to be expected, the client must also provide details to Damage, Inc. about how the damage is to be done and to what extent. Should there be torture before a final kill? Clients must describe the torture Damage Inc. agents will apply. A favorite question on the Damage Inc, questionnaire is about the worst fear of the target. Does the target fear mice? Clowns? Damage Inc. will somehow work the worst fear into the solution applied for full customer satisfaction.
Once a Damage Inc. service is ordered, there can be no order cancellations. Orders come with a guarantee of customer safety. In company history, law enforcement agencies have never tracked killings back to the company, much less the client. When the perpetrators are only in this dimension for a limited time while performing jobs, they are hard to catch by police forces confined only to one dimension.
Link works for a carpet cleaning service. Accepting a service call at the home of a wealthy couple, Ren and Becca, Link is offended by the miserly Ren but captivated by the abnormally perfect features and beauty of the lady of the house, Becca. Disregarding the rule of “If it is too good to believe …” Link has no problem immediately falling in lust with Becca. The “too good to believe” part is that Link accepts the fact related by Becca, she is in love with him. It is love at first sight, followed by several days of carpet cleaning service calls. On the fourth such day, Link finds Becca severely beaten. She tells Link that this is a normal part of her relationship with Ren but she cannot report anything to authorities because Ren, a mob boss, has anyone in authority in his pocket. Reporting Ren brings more serious beatings. Link notes that she is wearing a surveillance ankle bracelet, so she cannot leave the house. Becca has heard of Damage Inc. Perhaps Link could help her by acting as an agent and ordering a solution to their problem. After dealing with Ren, Link and Becca will be free to begin a new life.
Link agrees to help. After which, all hell breaks loose (almost literally). Summoned demons, agents of Damage Inc., get very creative with their forms of torture prior to death. Some descriptions might be too explicit for the faint of stomach. Violence is gory and graphic. You have been warned. I gave this novel four Amazon stars because Link is stupid and naive beyond belief. Most readers will know early in the story that there is no good outcome for a Link and Becca romance. There is a long “waiting for the other shoe to drop” period. When it finally drops, there is a nice twist. This is a fast-paced, page-turner, entertaining read to while away a couple of hours. It is available as a free read on Kindle Unlimited.
“When you want more than putting your foe to rest, giving him what he deserves is what we do best. Call 1-800-I DAMAGE.” (Kindle Location 610)
Focus on the phrase “what he deserves.” Not only is there a fee for solving problems, that is only to be expected, the client must also provide details to Damage, Inc. about how the damage is to be done and to what extent. Should there be torture before a final kill? Clients must describe the torture Damage Inc. agents will apply. A favorite question on the Damage Inc, questionnaire is about the worst fear of the target. Does the target fear mice? Clowns? Damage Inc. will somehow work the worst fear into the solution applied for full customer satisfaction.
Once a Damage Inc. service is ordered, there can be no order cancellations. Orders come with a guarantee of customer safety. In company history, law enforcement agencies have never tracked killings back to the company, much less the client. When the perpetrators are only in this dimension for a limited time while performing jobs, they are hard to catch by police forces confined only to one dimension.
Link works for a carpet cleaning service. Accepting a service call at the home of a wealthy couple, Ren and Becca, Link is offended by the miserly Ren but captivated by the abnormally perfect features and beauty of the lady of the house, Becca. Disregarding the rule of “If it is too good to believe …” Link has no problem immediately falling in lust with Becca. The “too good to believe” part is that Link accepts the fact related by Becca, she is in love with him. It is love at first sight, followed by several days of carpet cleaning service calls. On the fourth such day, Link finds Becca severely beaten. She tells Link that this is a normal part of her relationship with Ren but she cannot report anything to authorities because Ren, a mob boss, has anyone in authority in his pocket. Reporting Ren brings more serious beatings. Link notes that she is wearing a surveillance ankle bracelet, so she cannot leave the house. Becca has heard of Damage Inc. Perhaps Link could help her by acting as an agent and ordering a solution to their problem. After dealing with Ren, Link and Becca will be free to begin a new life.
Link agrees to help. After which, all hell breaks loose (almost literally). Summoned demons, agents of Damage Inc., get very creative with their forms of torture prior to death. Some descriptions might be too explicit for the faint of stomach. Violence is gory and graphic. You have been warned. I gave this novel four Amazon stars because Link is stupid and naive beyond belief. Most readers will know early in the story that there is no good outcome for a Link and Becca romance. There is a long “waiting for the other shoe to drop” period. When it finally drops, there is a nice twist. This is a fast-paced, page-turner, entertaining read to while away a couple of hours. It is available as a free read on Kindle Unlimited.
July 16, 2019
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Voracious Readers in exchange for an honest review.
Do you have a crappy boss? Is your spouse cheating on you or abusing you? Whatever needs you may have, Damage Inc. can take care of your problem and you need not worry about the act being traced back to you. Are you ready for the price of their services? Link Balsey finds himself involved with this company quickly when he enlists their services, but quickly goes from customer to target.
This book was really interesting. It had me on the edge of my seat for more than half of the book. I couldn't put the book down because I had to see how it ended. Would Damage Inc. find Link? How can he stop them before they take more lives?
This book will definitely appeal to those who appreciate science fiction and mystery.
Do you have a crappy boss? Is your spouse cheating on you or abusing you? Whatever needs you may have, Damage Inc. can take care of your problem and you need not worry about the act being traced back to you. Are you ready for the price of their services? Link Balsey finds himself involved with this company quickly when he enlists their services, but quickly goes from customer to target.
This book was really interesting. It had me on the edge of my seat for more than half of the book. I couldn't put the book down because I had to see how it ended. Would Damage Inc. find Link? How can he stop them before they take more lives?
This book will definitely appeal to those who appreciate science fiction and mystery.
December 30, 2017
this was a first read of yours i read. i really wanted to love it. it was really interesting! its about a man who cleans carpets for a living. he meets a woman who says her husband abuses her. so he hires killers to take care of him. only they are not your normal killers. your worst fears can kill you.
January 31, 2018
Damage
What a wonderful read. Ending was good. If you enjoy books with a lot going ion. Here is a book for you.
What a wonderful read. Ending was good. If you enjoy books with a lot going ion. Here is a book for you.
December 4, 2020
This book was a fast read. I just couldn't put it down. The depths of the story were amazing.
December 27, 2020
Hit Beasts?
A fun and thrilling experience. Unique scenarios that will chill you to the bone. Well written and delightful to read.
A fun and thrilling experience. Unique scenarios that will chill you to the bone. Well written and delightful to read.
July 9, 2022
Monster mayhem
There were plenty of twists to this story. Dames, demons and evil plots. What more could you ask for in a story?
There were plenty of twists to this story. Dames, demons and evil plots. What more could you ask for in a story?
June 7, 2023
Good!
What could go wrong when you hire demonic killers via a hit-men agency to kill the despicable husband of your new flame...?
A good roman noir “à la sauce” Hellraiser!
What could go wrong when you hire demonic killers via a hit-men agency to kill the despicable husband of your new flame...?
A good roman noir “à la sauce” Hellraiser!
February 3, 2018
This was listed as horror yet is more of the intense kind of horror than the gory kind. (Which in my book is worse as grabs you and doesn’t let you go.) It is a book that I wouldn’t normally pick but sounded interesting. There is a company that you can hire to take care of things for you which is usually murdering someone but so you won’t take the blame for it. They use the person’s fears to kill them. With my vivid imagination that is too many to list even if they are not my own fears. Wasn’t sure if I was going to like the main character Link, but I did like how the author made him grow so before the end of the book I was rooting for him. Thought this book was well done and did read the second book in the series which was also good. I like books that make you think and both of these did. Would recommend this book.
February 4, 2018
This was a terrifying read. I had chills throughout the book
January 2, 2018
I thoroughly loved this book!!!! The moment I started reading, I could not put it down. Link is stronger than he realizes and I admire how he figured out the twists in the plot. Great use of imagery and gory details...this would make a wonderful horror flick! I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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