Fury's Death

Afterlife Inc. #3

by Brey Willows

Fun-loving fury Megara Graves is seriously tired of working so hard. With the world collapsing around her, she no longer has time for the hedonistic lifestyle she adores. When religion merges with politics and both gods and humans show their true colors, she wonders if it would be better to let the world burn itself to the ground.

Dani Morana, more commonly known as Death, is busy not just with people dying as usual, but with the deaths caused by Chaos as well. She’s been horribly lonely for a long time but knows no one could possibly love her for who she is. Overwhelmed when the world erupts in fear and violence, she needs someone to turn to.

Will Meg and Dani be able to find their way through the darkness enveloping the earth? Or will Death be the last one standing?


Cover Artist: Sheri Halal
Genres: Fantasy / Paranormal & Urban Fantasy / Romance

Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Romance, LGBT, Paranormal, Lesbian

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 13, 2018

About the author

Brey Willows is a longtime editor and writer. Her passion is literature and the classics, and she has published a variety of short stories as well as more than ten novels, all sapphic speculative fiction romantasy of some design. She's a coffee fiend, loves long walks in the woods or on the beach, and is terribly clumsy. *She also writes sapphic romance under Ally McGuire*

Reviews

[Lex Kent · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a big fan of this series. As soon as I got this book, I had to read it immediately. I’m happy to say it was right up there in quality and enjoyment as the other two books were. After three books I have really grown to care and connect with all the characters in this fantasy world. If you are new to this series, I highly recommend starting at book 1 Fury's Bridge.

The way these books work, each book stars one Fury sister. In this book it was Meg’s turn to shine. Meg is the fun sister who is a bit wild, but still cares about her job. While Meg continues to party and sleep with other gods, she feels she is missing something in her life. She doesn’t truly understand what it is, but she knows she always feels good around Dani. Dani is the name of Death. It is her job to collect souls from the dead and to see them delivered to their proper place. Dani is lonely as many people don’t care to be around death. She can’t help her attraction to Meg, but is too shy to do anything about it. Can an avenger of justice and Death actually work as a couple? And with Chaos unleashing her evil to the world will they even have the chance to find out?

Dani has been my favorite secondary character from this series. She was so mysterious but something draws you to her anyway. I was so excited to hear Willows was going to have her star in this book. If anything Willows just made me like Dani even more. I think she has become my favorite character in the whole series. Willows used her imagination and just wrote her character really well. I think Dani fans will be happy with this book.

I enjoyed the romance. It is on the slower moving side, but I liked that and thought it worked well for the book. We had to get to know Dani and Meg more, and this way it gave us time to. I think they might actually be my favorite couple of the series, though I really liked them all. There is also plenty of conflict with the gods, and Chaos causing trouble, I think Willows did a good job balancing the romance with everything else that was going on.

I think this might be the final book of the series. Three sisters, three books, it makes sense. This book wrapped up a few loose ends with two other characters, so if it is the end, I’m happy with it. But I will really miss this fantasy world and these great characters. If you are a fan of this series, don’t hesitate to get this one. If you are new to the series, take a shot with book 1, Fury's Bridge.

An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.

[Lexxi Kitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book received from both Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review

This is the third book in this Afterlife series. I shall immediately note: yes, you should read books 1 and 2 before reading this book here. All three books tell the story that unfolded after a scholar is confronted with the truth about Gods, Goddesses, and the like. All three books feature one of three ‘Fury’ sisters. First book starred Avenging fury Alectho (Alec) Graves and Selene Perkton (that scholar); book 2 starred Alec’s sister Tisera Graves (and Kera Espinosa). And book three? Why, that stars that third fury sister, Megara Graves.

It’s interesting the things that you spot when you do a tiny bit of research. Like, this series is about the three fury sisters. Does that align with the mythology? Are Furies three sisters?

Greek Mythology
a spirit of punishment, often represented as one of three goddesses who executed the curses pronounced upon criminals, tortured the guilty with stings of conscience, and inflicted famines and pestilences. The Furies were identified at an early date with the Eumenides.

Well. That answered that question. ‘one of three goddesses’ (though this series keeps noting that the furies are different and not gods or goddesses but something else. Course, before I spotted that ‘three goddesses’ thing, I spotted the synonyms: ‘virago (domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman), hellcat (spiteful violent woman), termagant (harsh tempered or overbearing woman), spitfire, vixen, shrew, harridan, dragon, gorgon; Eumenides’. Dragon, eh?


Well, that’s fun, let’s move on.


As noted, well two things to bring things back into focus: read the prior books before reading this book; this book stars two characters previously seen in this series - Megara Graves (the fun loving one who would prefer fucking to . . . um, no, she also likes fighting, prefers fucking to reading a book – throws a lot of parties that break down into orgies), and Dani Morana, aka death.


The actions, events, results of the prior book continue to unfold here (as in, the Gods continue to attempt to ‘walk among humans’ while the Afterlife company (which most Gods/Goddesses are members of) attempts to deal with ‘complications’ like Humanity First (anti-gods/goddesses), and people randomly ending up slaughtered. This paragraph was specifically going to be about how Dis, that Chaos goddess, was running around doing discordant stuff, but paragraph got away from me.


Like her sisters, Megara is having something like a crisis enveloping her, unlike her sisters, it isn’t about her work as a Fury, but her . . . stuff she does when not a fury. The constant partying and stuff. Mixed in is the part where she a) doesn’t want a committed relationship; b) wants Dani but doesn’t think Dani would go for a non-committed type fling.


Dani, meanwhile, is dealing with weird changes she’s noticing like with certain souls, and her own weird tinge of something or other I can’t be more elaborate about without spoiling. Also – she’s lusted after (loved?) Megara for centuries but isn’t the kind of person to make her thoughts known. Or something like that. Well, no, there are instances when I spotted an ‘issue’ a mile off that would be based on miscommunication but . . . didn’t happen because people communicated with each other (don’t like using spoilers in ARC reviews, but need to remember, later, what mean - Meg and Dani find themselves in a ‘special’ type of place and situation and ‘fall against each other’, so to speak. One or both had thoughts about whether this would just be a ‘special place’ relationship, or if it would continue after they left. Blinking, eh? Blinking at me this ‘point of conflict’. Except . . . they actually opened their mouths and talked about the issue instead of just assuming things (I could have imagined Dani assuming Meg can’t do a committed relationship or . . . etc.))


Right, I probably have a temperature of around 105 degrees, or something like that, so my brain is boiling. Hopefully whatever I’ve written here is coherent enough to be read.


Did I like the story? Yes. Did I like the characters? Yes. Was I blown away by the graphic depictions of sex? No.

One last thought that I had while playing with my shelves/tags for the book: While Meg has been with women, she's not a lesbian, but more of a . . . well no word was used. I imagine something like 'Pansexual' would apply. It is not clear if Dani is a lesbian or not, though her one mentioned relationship, prior to Meg, was with a woman.

Rating: 4.26

February 1 2018

[Laure · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW !! I couldn't put it down !!!

I just LOVED it like the two others instalments of this trilogy.
The entire series was AWESOME: intense and poignant some times, funny some others (I really appreciate the author's smart-arse humour) and full of LOVE all along. From my POV, there's also a really good criticism of a lot of things going on in this modern world of ours. (But that’s my opinion. 😉 )

You know what ??? As a matter of facts, that's exactly the kind of stories I would LOVE to see brought on a big screen AND turned into a TV series ... => So guys and gals if you have some acquaintances in the TV and/or cinema industry, please make them discover those books ...

[Carol Hutchinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING!!!

The world is in disarray, with the powers that be and others causing changes that leave Meg, one of the fury sisters, and Dani, better known as Death not only exhausted from their work, but wondering about everything from existence to their own happiness and desires. Dani has been lonely for as long as she can remember, but with Meg by her side, helping her fight against darkness, sin, and selfishness of those creating havoc, she wonders if they might both find happiness in change.

I adore this trilogy and can’t believe this is the last book in it! I am devastated to see it end but love how it all came together and understand why it is a trilogy, which just makes me treasure it more and excited to read it again, and again! It is also great that each story is standalone, so if you haven’t read the others in the trilogy (although I highly recommend you do!) you can still understand and enjoy this story without losing anything.

Meg and Dani have to be two of my favourite characters of all time. What they represent is usually depicted as dark, cold, frightening and surrounded by a grey cloud and yet Brey’s beautiful imagination has brought them to life in the most wonderful way. I can’t describe how incredible a feeling it was to go on this journey with Dani and Meg, all that they represent, and the way it was explored in their story to leave me contemplating my own beliefs without being overly religious or factual beyond own opinion.

The whole trilogy focuses on questioning religion, beliefs, politics, morals, faith, and many other elements on such a personal level. However, Brey cleverly disguises it without detracting too much from an elaborate and exciting story, so you’ll be contemplative without even really realising you are doing it. Meg and Dani’s story was so beautiful I was instantly swept up in all the emotion and feeling. So much so, it was impossible to put this book down.

Hopefully this won’t be the last we see of the Afterlife Inc. characters, as I think there is still so much to explore and I really want to see how things worked out after all that ensued in Fury’s death. It was such a thrilling and exciting story that I just know it can’t end there. Brey has a real talent for story telling when it comes to the gods and humanity. It’s refreshing, exhilarating, and so exciting. The connection I feel when reading these stories is indescribable and I love how they just get me thinking about existence, the universe, and beliefs in a way I never had before.

Absolutely fantastic, and a must read for any fantasy lovers, but I think also for everyone. There is so much more to this story than I had first thought, and in a way it was also comforting. Death is one of those subjects usually not discussed, but this story provides a different perspective I think most people could appreciate, and even be comforted by. I sure hope what Brey imagines in Fury’s Death, actually exists because it does sound really amazing!

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world is slowly falling into chaos, and Meg finds her usual lifestyle of excess falling short and leaving her feeling empty and unsatisfied. She turns to her longtime friend Dani for advice and comfort. Dani is lonely, and going through some big changes in her own life, she's happy for Meg's friendship in these trying times, but her attraction to the other woman is growing. Dani believes in finding the one person you're meant to spend your life with. Can she let go of that to be with Meg? Can she compare to Meg's wild parties and plentiful bedfellows? In the midst of chaos, can love find a place?

I adore this series. It is just all around brilliant. I think to get the full experience, you should definitely start with book one and enjoy every well crafted moment from book one to book three. Each book follows a different couple, this book takes us on the journey of Meg and Dani (Death), but there is large portion of political drama that carries on throughout all three books. I really like these books because the romance isn't a backstory and neither is the political drama. The author writes both aspects so well, and if it weren't so perfectly balanced you'd be hungry for the one that was lacking. There is absolutely perfect balance between the two. Plus if you only like romance or only like the drama I think you will still enjoy this book! Anyone with an appreciation for excellent writing will be swooning that's for sure.

I think this is actually my favourite of all three books. I have been dying (get it) for Death's story since the beginning. She is so intriguing and so precious. She's confident in her work but shy in her personal life. I love the little intricacies of her character, like the surfing and her car. She's just so fascinating and individual. Watching her blossom and evolve through the novel was so beautiful. She's one of my favourite characters possibly ever. My heart aches with happiness for her. Seriously.

I love the philosophical musings throughout this book, and the others. I always come away from reading this book with so many questions and interesting things to think about.

I'm sad to see this series come to an end. I'm sure I'll be back to read the series again and I know I'll read all future works by this fantastic author!

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Ty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series was unique and a lot of fun to read. I’m looking forward to what Brey Willows writes in the future.

[Colleen Corgel · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book was a little slower and not quite as tight as the others, I still have to give it a 4 star rating. This third book in the series is about the last fury sister, Megara. She's the most temperamental of the three, and tends to hide her loneliness in hedonistic activities. Like she is a hedonistic glutton, with the running gag that she eats constantly, but much of that is that she feels alone, and most prone to self doubt. While all the stories are about the fury sisters' finding their places in the world as beings who are effectively unchangeable, Meg is really trying to find herself. Not in relation to what her role is in the world as a fury - she is the only sister that never questions that - but her role as a person. So, because of that, this third book is a little more introspective than the others. I also like that Meg is so much like Discord as well, but the two are different in vastly different ways.

The other side of this book highlights Dani, the personification of Death. She is a constant like the concept of Justice the furies represent, or Chaos like Discord (though she names herself Dis in this series), but she is a very sensitive soul, and the loneliness of being Death often makes her sad. So it is no wonder fiery Meg and calm Dani work so well as a pair. Also, they had been pining for each other for centuries like a couple of school girls who didn't know how to approach their crushes. I want to say that this romantic pair is the most grounded of the three, especially given how long they waited to actually act on their feelings.

I recommend this series as a whole because it is one of the few urban fantasy series that have separate protagonists with a main arch. The fury sisters are amazing protagonists, and their navigation through the world helps move along the main plot. This is a great ending to a fun, smart and sexy trilogy.

[Dide · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so DC vs Marvel kind of story, chuckled and lol so many times I will bet more than once people around must have suspected I was going cuckoo or something.
On the romance side, Death is so endearing. I think I also fell in love with her persona...Meg will you share😃?
In all an enjoyable read but if I had to choose my best so far then the sequel has my vote.
Great work Author!

[Velvet Lounger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A trilogy I hadn’t come across until Fury’s Death hit my inbox, these three are an interesting mix of fantasy and realism with a romance on top.

In Fury’s Bridge Alectho (Alec), one of the three mythical Fury sisters, is given the job of saving the world by the Fates. She must convince Selene Perkton, an atheist philosophy professor in LA who think humanity would be better off without religion, that the gods exist and work at a company called Afterlife in LA. Together they must defeat the forces of darkness threatening to overwhelm the world, and along the way work out how to deal with their obvious attraction.

Fury’s Choice sees second Fury sister Tis having a breakdown, exhausted from the workload of punishing evil doers in a world where humans seem more crazy and cruel than ever, she is also tasked with writing a contract for the gods during their new phase among humanity. Taking a much-needed break she meets playgirl philanthropist Kera Espinosa whose medical research nearly led to a horrendous outcome. Kera now spends her time trying to do good in the most war torn and run-down places. Tis and Kera are drawn to each other, but both are unsure of the other and how it could possibly work.

Fury’s Death brings the trilogy to a neat and perfect circle. Third Fury, party girl Meg, is capable of more than the rest of Afterlife suspect. While she loves her hedonistic lifestyle and hates the growing workload, she loves her job, and has some seriously good ideas about how the gods can better interact with humans. Death, Dani Morana, has been crushing on Meg for millennia, but while they are close friends the sexy Fury has never seemed interested. Drawn together by the growing Chaos around them Death and Fury must combine to save the world, and in the meantime become their true selves.

The whole is an intriguing concept, light and playfully done but well researched and constructed, with enough ancient and mythological detail to make it work without ever becoming an theology lesson. If you believe in a higher being how would you react to God or Jesus, Jehovah or Mohammed, being available by email? If you don’t believe, how would you feel if the gods – all of them – materialised?

Brey Willows has created an amusing cast from Fates and Furies to the gods of old; led, managed and bullied along by Z, (Zeus). The gods are extremely well done, literally personifying the characteristics we associate with them, drawn with wit and humour, they are exactly who we would expect them to be. God (that’s the Christian God, he’s called God) is a bit stuffy and rather serious, Jesus has some level of resentment towards his father but does well with his sandal business, Azrael is really concerned with how people perceive Hell and wants to do a complete overhaul, Death is contemplating what happens to those who believe Death is a destination.

The romances are well done, unusual issues when eternal forces fall for mortal humans and mental concepts collide. But while the romances are central, the stories are far bigger, dealing, albeit lightly, with the constant battle between good and evil, forces of Chaos and destruction wanting humanity to destroy itself while the gods make a stand for peace, love and ecological sanity.

Thoroughly enjoyed these; romances with a difference, fantasy set in the here and now with an interesting twist. Highly recommended.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the other two books in this series, it is a great and entertaining story. It could be read as a standalone but I think it is better to read the other two books first to get familiar with the characters and the setting. That said, I really enjoyed the first two and especially the second book but this one was a bit off for me. It was good but compared to the other ones, it felt like there was something missing. I couldn't get into the story as much as I wanted too and some parts were a little too drawn out that they felt a bit boring. Overall though, the story was appealing and a good read it just wasn't as good as the second book!

[Tiffany Shamaly · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I didn't read book one or two, but I will now. I really enjoyed this book a lot. It certainly wasn't what I was expecting when I read the description but I was pleasantly surprised. It's hard to even describe this book because it's the first of it's kind I've ever read. The mix of different religions was very interesting and since I was a child I always enjoyed everything about the Greek gods so this was great. I would suggest this series to anyone that likes to read about different religions and a bit of fantasy. Who knew Death could be such a lovable character. Now I'm off to read the first two books of the series.

[Critterbee❇ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the first of the Afterlife, Inc books that I have encountered, and the premise introduced some fascinating, thought-provoking questions and issues: I was intrigued. Religion run as a big business, with a double bottom line - stability and perhaps protection of humans? Gods, immortals and humans work together, and war against each other with the righteous assurance that they are on the side of right and good. Unfortunately, characters blended into a big one-dimensional, indistinct blob (gods and immortals should be the least likely characters to be written as one-dimensional or indistinct), and the emphasis on all the sex that they had distracted from the plot, and drained the book of all of the appeal of the innovative storyline. The perfunctory sex and intimacy is communicated in a puerile manner; the violence is written in a desultory way. The conflicts are not convincing, and character moods change unpredictably and irrationally.

Fury's Death is difficult to place in any category. The completely original premise of gods and humans working together and warring against each other seemed that it would be attractive to college-aged, open-minded readers trying to figure out life and comparing new experiences to everything that they thought they knew. The numinous nature should suit fans of supernatural books. The sentimental intentions and HEA/HFN should allow the book to be considered a romance.

Overall, Fury's Death struck me as a bit of a mashup of melodramatic, jejune fan-fic and unresolved philosophical musings. I know there will be those who enjoy the book, but perhaps a bit too niche for broad appeal.


*eARC Netgalley*

[Dr E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sharp, smart and witty this book is seriously good. Alongside the well researched and clever inclusion of the world religions there is also a rather endearing love story. Making Death sweet and adorable whilst still being a believable character in love with a Fury is an impressive triumph of writing skills. This book, along with the other two of the series deserves a wider audience. Read them and marvel at the confidence of an author who is at the top of her game.

[Beth Younge · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had not read the previous books in the series so i feel as if i was missing out when it came to reading this. At times i felt that i had missed something in the story and found it difficult to continue with this. What i read (the 35%) was interesting in theory but i was just unable to connect with it to fully.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[MEC · Rating 4 out of 5]

have to admit, when I saw the title, I was a bit worried that Willows was going to kill off one of the Fury sisters. Thankfully - that's not the case. Instead we have the next installment of the Afterlife Inc series featuring Meg, the third Fury sister, and Dani, Death. Meg, the fun loving and passionate sister, is starting to feel that something is missing and that she has more to offer than just being a kick ass Fury and the ultimate party/orgy thrower. Dani, as Death, shines in this book - perhaps my favourite (with Tis coming in as a close second) character. This is a slower burn romance than in the other two books, especially as Dani is so shy and unsure about whether Meg could ever be interested in her and Meg is still in party mode for the fist part. In the larger story, Willows continues to work some interesting ideas into the plot including what happens to those who don't have/can't choose a belief system go when they die, the blowback and fear generated by having the gods suddenly real (and on talk shows), and of course, the big bad and her coalition of ne'er-do-well gods who want to sow chaos. There's a bit of action, a bit of intrigue, a bit of romance and a lot of fun in this book.

I really loved this series - it was an original and thought provoking premise with each book adding to an overall storyline but focused on three distinct romances with very different characters. No cookie cutters here. If you enjoy Urban Fantasy or mythologies, this is definitely a series you want to read. Even if those aren't genres you normally read, I'd still recommend based on Willow's excellent writing.

[Bugs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This commentary applies to all 3 books in the trilogy “Fury’s Bridge” (Book 1), “Fury’s Choice" (Book 2), and “Fury’s Death” (Book 3).

I recently had a blast reading Brey Willows‘ Fury Trilogy (Afterlife Inc. series)! Never had I encountered anything like this before! All the Gods, Demigods, Demons, Devils, Furies, Angels, even the Cosmos, the list goes on… from all types of religions, philosophies, mythologies that you can think of, gathering together, mingling with mere mortals?! Wow! Now THAT’s original!

Yup, the trilogy is told around 3 Fury sisters, featured in each Book – Black (Alec), White (Tis) and Red (Meg) romancing a philosopher, philanthropist and Death, respectively, and saving the world along with their cohorts! Think Greek mythology & philosophers, Egyptian and Asian mythologies, old and new religions, Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Medusa, Dante Aligheri’s works (Purgatory, Inferno, Paradiso), so on and so forth! Just so many references from so many different kinds of literature, philosophies, theologies, mythologies and science that I’ve read throughout the years!

Full commentary here... In Bugs' Own Words

[Candice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book so much. I haven't read the first two as I bought this without realizing, and I didn't want to buy the first one when I did realize in case I didn't like it. I'm also the type of person who looks for spoilers for books and movies and such, I hate surprises so I wouldn't recommend not reading in order. I'm about to buy the first two right after this, and it seems like they should be read in order. It looks like there won't be more but i wish there was... it's so good and original, all the characters are extremely likable (except bad guys), even zeus... which doesn't really fit legend since he was an asshole, but they come across likable while also being much like the gods they are. So much research must have went into this as well. I wish it could have been like Gaia, she's not in it at all which kind of sucks because chaos is. Would have been interesting if chaos' daughter was against her. And if there's the personification of death and chaos surely there could have been earth. Would have liked to see Artemis, Athena, and Aphrodite too... but I get that there are hundreds of gods and a lot in this book already. And they are so perfectly portrayed. I love Greek mythology and it's so rare to read a fiction book with it, even more so a lesfic so I was extremely pleased by it. It's well written, engaging, and exciting. I only have read "Chosen" by this author which I loved even more than this one (post-apocalyptic is my favorite genre) but now I have to not only buy the first two of this trilogy but also anything else I can or of hers... it was that good. And "Chosen" was even better... so I'm super excited about the next week reading things by this author.

[Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC provided by Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review*

Let me start by saying that this series should be adapted for the screen. This story is so unique and thought provoking that I do believe that a lot of people would enjoy it if they knew about it.

I have read all of the books in this series and have yet to be disappointed, every story is something new and you never realise that you wanted what happened until it happens.

I was really looking forward to this book, especially since the author has been dropping hints about this couple since the first book.

As morbid as this sounds, I really loved Death and the personality that was given to death by the author, this has to be one of the most well thought out characters in and exceptionally well thought out book.

If you are looking for something that is relevant, different and has a bit of fantasy in it then you really need to read this book.

[Jane Shambler · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off, this is the third book in on going series. You are going to want to read the first two, yes there are snakes.. but I pushed through (snake phobia). They literally make me want to run and that's not going to happen anytime soon.

It is a good series. I didn't know the god's managed themselves like a business. Kind of made me smile.

Anyway, of subject there. This story is about the third sister who is fun loving party girl. She likes being around Dani because it makes her feel good. But Dani stands for death. Just asking but who wants to hang around with death? Would you? But believe it or not Death, I mean Dani is shy. Yep, death is shy. Can she pluck up the courage to tell Meg she likes her?

Ok, that's all you're getting. Now my advice is to read this series. I think this is the last one but do yourself a favour and start at book one Fury's Bridge. Then you won't miss a thing.

Enjoy!

[Stevie Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Previously reviewed on The Good, The Bad, and The Unread:

This series has been getting steadily better as it’s progressed. That said, it feels to me very much as three parts of a whole, rather than a trilogy that can be dipped into at random (I could have done with more hours in the day, in order to reread the first two before reviewing this one). This finale shows us the progress of the two couples we’ve already met, as well as giving us a new pair to cheer for, along with yet more glimpses into how the various gods are adapting to their new circumstances as power bases shift and some gain followers, while others lose out due to the realignment of human beliefs in the face of absolute proof. There’s a further increase in the numbers and vehemence of those humans who just wish the gods would go away and stop messing up the status quo, leading to an even stronger coalition between the atheists and those whose belief worked far better when the gods weren’t telling them directly to be awesome to each other. Meanwhile, some former believers and agnostics are suffering information overload and have no idea what belief system to follow in the face of the various gods’ media presences and marketing campaigns. These last present somewhat of a problem for Dani Morana – Death herself – whose job it is to shepherd souls to whichever afterlife is most fitting.

Dani has other problems too. More of the humans she and her team are attending to are turning out to have no soul at all, a consequence of the return of Chaos to the Earth, and so she turns to the Fury sisters to help her. The Furies have also noticed the effects of Chaos on the humans they’ve traditionally punished and are concerned at what the embittered immortal might turn her plots to next. With two of the Furies busy with their extra work at Afterlife, Inc and with their new relationships, it falls to the third sister, Megara, to work with Death and find solutions to the obvious problems, then try to head off the next bunch of Chaos-inspired mayhem before her plans get underway.

Dani has been attracted to Meg for centuries, but has kept their interactions strictly in the friends zone; Meg likes to party and doesn’t do relationships. Lately, however, the constant hedonism has started to lose its appeal for Meg and she’s wondering what’s missing from her life.

As Dani and Meg work together, they begin to wonder whether a relationship could work for both of them. First, though, they have to intervene in the threatened war between disgruntled minor gods and underworld lords – headed up by Chaos, aided by the new leader of Humanity First – and the gods still loyal to the aims and objectives of Afterlife, Inc. Any battle could put thousands, if not millions, of human lives at stake, and might lead to the downfall of many of the gods themselves.

I loved the big showdown, although it was hard to keep track of so many participants in a written narrative. I also felt this was the one point in the series where the romance side of things had slightly too large an influence on the action-adventure side to the plotting. Nonetheless, I’m very tempted to grab all three books in print format if I see them at an author event.

[Shannon Luchies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dani Morana (Death) has always been drawn to Megara, the red Fury, but has always been to shy to go after her. And, of course, they're all crazy busy...

Meg is happy with her life. She works, she parties, and she gets lots of sex. But with her sisters being so busy, she's feeling a bit redundant.

And Meg and Dani keep running into each other. And yes, Meg is interested in Dani, but is worried it might spoil the friendship.

But as they get closer, Discord is moving...

My Athena question from last book kinda was answered. Also, while Discord is crazy as a loon, I did feel mildly bad for her.

4 out of 5 stars. Good characters, plot and interesting mythology.

[T.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic conclusion to the Afterlife Inc series! I literally read it cover to cover in half a day. With the closing number to the trilogy featuring Meg and Dani, I was glad that we also got some interaction with the couples from the previous two instalments.

If you're into wlw, philosophy, mythology, and fantasy, you 100% need to pick up this series - it's a worthwhile read for sure, and now that the series is over I'm eagerly awaiting whatever Willows comes out with next!

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
This is the third book in the Afterlife Inc. series and it's another great urban paranormal fantasy with a nice romance and very interesting story. I found this sequel equally engaging and successful just as the previous two books in the series. If you want to enjoy it to the fullest you have to read the books in order. Highly recommended.
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[Crystal McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best one in the series

Fury's Death is my favorite book of the series.
However, I definitely needed the background the first two books provided.
Dani was my favorite character and I loved every minute of getting to know and understand her better.
Brey Willows provides a unique spin on the gods/goddesses and their religions. I will have to add her other books to my reading list.

[Alealea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not surprising love story between two old friends madly and secretly in love with each other.
The Chaos glimpse in the previous book keeps everyone busy, while Death becomes something more and the party-fury Meg discovers what she truly wants in life.

It's a nice entertainment.

[sandra lee gardiner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Such a brilliant book and series. I loved the characters and the concept of this series. so well written you really never wanted to end.

[Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was impatient waiting for this book to be released and couldn’t put it down once i got it. Loved how the story of the furies continued and glad they all ended up with the special someones!!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

The saying 'save the best till last' rings true in the closing book of the Afterlife Inc. trilogy. Willows' once again delivers on what i've come to think of as her trademark when she writes in the fantasy genre; an action packed story that defies possibilty whilst simultanously feeling realer than real, flawed main characters who seemingly thrive on witty remarks, hot/sexy/tender sex (take your pick), a stellar support cast, and finally thought provoking sub-topics to sink your book teeth into.

In keeping with the first two books in the series, Fury's Death concentrates on a different Fury sister, the red Fury - Megara Graves, alongside Dani Morana aka Death.

Whilst Meg doesn't share her sisters doubts in what she and they do, she instead finds herself doubting who she is, outside of the wild child or in this case, wild Fury reputation she's built for herself. Meanwhile Dani is lonely, as the collector and caretaker of souls, no-one seems to be able to see past her daily work garb of black hooded robe and scythe. Who knew Death could crave the company of a loving partner? And how exactly do you tame a Fury?

As long time friends, Meg and Dani embark upon a journey of discovery together; as their individual purposes and feelings become clear, the race is on to put Chaos back behind the cosmic door she came from, before humanity and the world are destroyed for good.

I love that Willows' novels always have so much depth to them - her stories perpetually go beyond the surface level. In Fury's Death readers are introduced to a softer, altrusic version of Death, far removed from mainstream depictions of the Grim Reaper.

Through Willows' imaginative writing we see that perhaps there is more to Death then just death; maybe she's a caretaker of souls, rather than the harbringer of doom. Could it be that there isn't just Heaven, Hell and Limbo, but instead somewhere else for those unsure of what to believe in, to enjoy what ever comes next after death. It's oddly comforting to think outside of the box and examine both religion and death from a different perspective.

In short Willows' has a talent for writing unique stories, and it's that refreshing orginality that always leaves me yearning for more from this author. When you pick up one of Willows' books, you know without a doubt, that the story lovingly encased between those pages, will not be like anything you've read before.

[Illustrious Illusions · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend reading the first two books in the series before starting this one. It worked ok as a standalone (nope I hadn't read the first ones) but you will feel a little lost.

Overall and entertaining story with a good romance.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know what to say every book in this series just keep getting better and better. The three Fury sister's are a force to be feared. What I love about this series is all the Gods mystical or not and not being preachy and hitting you over the head with religion. Chaos you could understand why she did what she did it's was in a nature what she was created to do. 'Looking back she was here since the beginning of time and looking at even what's going on in the world today chaos is present.