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Trials and Tribulations #3
To Hell and Back
Hugo’s plan to use the Wechselbag as slaves has been thwarted - Jennifer and Stephen made sure he died.
Painfully.
The Wechselbag Hugo had stolen are freed and safe, and they thought their work was done.
They were wrong.
The problem? One Wechselbag who survived Hugo’s torture has come to the conclusion that the only way to keep his people safe…
Is to kill every human he can get to. He’s rallying Wechselbag to his side and is ready to launch a war that will cost thousands of innocent lives.
Stephen failed to keep his house in order once.
He won’t make the same mistake again.
To Hell And Back is part of The Kurtherian Gambit Universe set between books 13 and 14. Loosely, these three years are called "The Dark Years" or "The Lost Years."
The Dark Years - when the Trials and Tribulations of being merciful were shouldered by Bethany Anne and her people.
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NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nevertheless. If this offends you, I don't suggest reading this book.
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
230 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2018
167 people are currently reading
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About the author
Natalie Grey
44 books91 followersNatalie Grey grew up in rural New England, surrounded by a lot of vegetables and relatively little excitement. Therefore, she was obliged to make up excitement by pretending to be a knight, mage, jet-setting international assassin, jedi, or (occasionally) a shape-shifting dragon. She read everything she could get her hands on, from Lord of the Rings to Modesty Blaise, and eventually started writing her own stories full of what-ifs and snarky put-downs. Now she lives with her two German Shepherd mixes in the frozen wilds of Minnesota, and does a lot of inventive swearing while she shovels.
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January 14, 2020
I have had the pleasure to discover that keeping track of this series' "in between" storylines is just as important as keeping up with the main series. They can't survive without the other.
February 2, 2024
This was a quick, enjoyable read. Lots of action, interesting characters.
May 6, 2019
To Hell and Back is the third book in Stephen & Jennifer’s tale. The story concludes nicely and surprisingly with low bloodshed. Stephen is quite the diplomat in his new role! The characters are likable and relatable. The storyline and plot are interesting!
February 28, 2022
This was a great ending to this series, with some powerfully emotional reading, and a great sense of finality in the way it was plotted.
Natalie Grey, like all of the authors that I've read - so far - within Michael Anderle's Kurtherian Universe, writes a wonderful combination of serious writing, kicka*s heroics, and an almost superhero way that Bethany Anne's crew deal with all of the shenanigans going on.
This is a mix that I've really come to love, and expect, with every author pairing Michael makes, to add to his worlds, and I'm very much looking forward to reading more of both Natalie's own stuff, and any more writing she does with Michael.
I'm spoilt royally for that, with the sheer amount of authors Michael has introduced to his universe, and allowed to play!
Life is so much more enjoyable for me, knowing that there are so very many more books to look forward to reading!
Natalie Grey, like all of the authors that I've read - so far - within Michael Anderle's Kurtherian Universe, writes a wonderful combination of serious writing, kicka*s heroics, and an almost superhero way that Bethany Anne's crew deal with all of the shenanigans going on.
This is a mix that I've really come to love, and expect, with every author pairing Michael makes, to add to his worlds, and I'm very much looking forward to reading more of both Natalie's own stuff, and any more writing she does with Michael.
I'm spoilt royally for that, with the sheer amount of authors Michael has introduced to his universe, and allowed to play!
Life is so much more enjoyable for me, knowing that there are so very many more books to look forward to reading!
March 15, 2021
So good!
I know, my reviews of this series are all starting to sound alike. What can I say? These books are really freaking good! Interesting stories, characters that are written so well you can easily sympathize with them and know how different characters will react to different things. They never plod along, instead they are fast paced with great action scenes and even different fighting styles with each character! And finally there is the sense of humor woven throughout each book, with mandatory creative swearing and now beginning to include an alien and an AI who are learning what it's like to exist. I wholeheartedly recommend this series, and be sure to look up a timeline so you can read all books in order. Enjoy!
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I know, my reviews of this series are all starting to sound alike. What can I say? These books are really freaking good! Interesting stories, characters that are written so well you can easily sympathize with them and know how different characters will react to different things. They never plod along, instead they are fast paced with great action scenes and even different fighting styles with each character! And finally there is the sense of humor woven throughout each book, with mandatory creative swearing and now beginning to include an alien and an AI who are learning what it's like to exist. I wholeheartedly recommend this series, and be sure to look up a timeline so you can read all books in order. Enjoy!
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June 1, 2021
Excellent romp
I enjoyed reading this mini-series starring Stephan and Jennifer. They are an unlikely couple, but in love all the same. All the bad guys lose, rather gruesomely. All the good guys make it. The ones who wavered were talked over to the good side. The only character I think should have been shown more mercy was Filip. He was stupid, but tried to help in the end. Humans in general did not put in a good showing in these books. Depressing, but likely accurate. No typos, grammar excellent. Expertly edited.
9/10 unicorns
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I enjoyed reading this mini-series starring Stephan and Jennifer. They are an unlikely couple, but in love all the same. All the bad guys lose, rather gruesomely. All the good guys make it. The ones who wavered were talked over to the good side. The only character I think should have been shown more mercy was Filip. He was stupid, but tried to help in the end. Humans in general did not put in a good showing in these books. Depressing, but likely accurate. No typos, grammar excellent. Expertly edited.
9/10 unicorns
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July 25, 2019Could have been
I am disappointed in many things not the least in the poor choice of covers, compared to all the other Kurtherian covers Jennifer and Stephen got royal scr..ed and this was supposed to be about them, not Team BMW not the Queen's shoes. Jennifer for 70 % of this story was a minor background character, not one of the 2 main characters. I expected so much more and got so much less. 😡
I am disappointed in many things not the least in the poor choice of covers, compared to all the other Kurtherian covers Jennifer and Stephen got royal scr..ed and this was supposed to be about them, not Team BMW not the Queen's shoes. Jennifer for 70 % of this story was a minor background character, not one of the 2 main characters. I expected so much more and got so much less. 😡
October 13, 2018
Worth the wait
It seemed like we would never get to read the final book of this great series but it was worth the wait.this book returned us to a time in the Lutheran universe that I loved so much. It was hard to put this book down and it was easy to fall back into the story with the characters that you can't help but love
It seemed like we would never get to read the final book of this great series but it was worth the wait.this book returned us to a time in the Lutheran universe that I loved so much. It was hard to put this book down and it was easy to fall back into the story with the characters that you can't help but love
July 21, 2018
Wrapped up
Finally published! It's a bother when you lose a book....
Everything was wrapped up, with a pleasant surprise ending I didn't expect. As always, some hilarious moments in the midst of the action.
Finally published! It's a bother when you lose a book....
Everything was wrapped up, with a pleasant surprise ending I didn't expect. As always, some hilarious moments in the midst of the action.
July 23, 2018
Worth the wait
Love how you are knocking out so many stories that you lost one. How many more are lost in digital purgatory?
It's nice to have the story rounded out, so thanks for that.😉
Love how you are knocking out so many stories that you lost one. How many more are lost in digital purgatory?
It's nice to have the story rounded out, so thanks for that.😉
July 24, 2018
Loved it!!!
Loved the story that filled in some back story!! Stephen and Jennifer, Ashur meeting his mate!!! Can’t wait to read more please tell me there will be many more!!! Please pretty please with a cherry on top!!
Loved the story that filled in some back story!! Stephen and Jennifer, Ashur meeting his mate!!! Can’t wait to read more please tell me there will be many more!!! Please pretty please with a cherry on top!!
August 3, 2018
Good series
It was good to hear from Stephen, Jennifer and their crew. I'm glad they continued the series and we found out what happens to the other prisoners and got updates on everyone. Hope we get more books with them.
It was good to hear from Stephen, Jennifer and their crew. I'm glad they continued the series and we found out what happens to the other prisoners and got updates on everyone. Hope we get more books with them.
August 5, 2018
Looking for the next one!
I have loved all of the Kurtherian books! I have also enjoyed the different author's that have wrote the books with you! And the one's that started their own books! Thank You for sharing your gifts with us! Leanna
I have loved all of the Kurtherian books! I have also enjoyed the different author's that have wrote the books with you! And the one's that started their own books! Thank You for sharing your gifts with us! Leanna
August 5, 2018
Loved it!
I thought this would never come out, but it was worth the wait! I love these books, I have loved everyone that has come out and this one added to that love! Great story line, great everything!
I thought this would never come out, but it was worth the wait! I love these books, I have loved everyone that has come out and this one added to that love! Great story line, great everything!
November 16, 2019
decent ending to a kinda bland series ... bethany anne staying out of it mostly didnt help... liked the bmw stuff and the stephen and jennifer, could have been more about them and less about the new characters
June 7, 2020
My second favorite
My second favorite couple in TKU are back at it. They took out tue man in charge but now they have to deal with rogue wolves. Humor, action and bad assery are on fill display
My second favorite couple in TKU are back at it. They took out tue man in charge but now they have to deal with rogue wolves. Humor, action and bad assery are on fill display
May 1, 2021
Good conclusion to the trilogy
Everything was wrapped up nicely in the end no strings left hanging. It does however make me want to read more books about the characters that are in this universe that are outside of the ones I already read I really enjoyed this
Everything was wrapped up nicely in the end no strings left hanging. It does however make me want to read more books about the characters that are in this universe that are outside of the ones I already read I really enjoyed this
May 30, 2021
Good book that filled in part of the universe
This was a good book that filled in part of the Katherine universe backstory and prep work to their leaving. I am glad that I finally managed to read this, it was a fun read. I recommend it.
This was a good book that filled in part of the Katherine universe backstory and prep work to their leaving. I am glad that I finally managed to read this, it was a fun read. I recommend it.
April 21, 2022
Loved it
I'm so enjoying all the stories of the other characters and the addition of new ones. It's great to see how the Etheric Empire is coming together. So grab the book and enjoy. I'm off to the next
I'm so enjoying all the stories of the other characters and the addition of new ones. It's great to see how the Etheric Empire is coming together. So grab the book and enjoy. I'm off to the next
July 18, 2018
werewolf community
going in to take care of hidden torture labs, kicking butt and taking down the people responsible needs to be done
going in to take care of hidden torture labs, kicking butt and taking down the people responsible needs to be done
July 19, 2018
Nice wrap to the series
Good windup to the series. Lots of good things happening and lots of folks rescued. We even got a chance to see a little bit of Bethany Anne and Ashur.
Good windup to the series. Lots of good things happening and lots of folks rescued. We even got a chance to see a little bit of Bethany Anne and Ashur.
July 20, 2018
Wonderful story
Such a great story about atoning for perceived failures. Helping others to realize their future and full potential is great for all future generations.
Such a great story about atoning for perceived failures. Helping others to realize their future and full potential is great for all future generations.
July 27, 2018
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Well worth the wait. I didn't realize what it was until reading but was WELL worth waiting for!!!
Now hurry up with the rest of them!
Well worth the wait. I didn't realize what it was until reading but was WELL worth waiting for!!!
Now hurry up with the rest of them!
August 4, 2018
Worth the wait
Stephen and Jennifer are great apart but absolutely awesome when they worked together. This is the best of the Trials and Tribulation series!
Stephen and Jennifer are great apart but absolutely awesome when they worked together. This is the best of the Trials and Tribulation series!
August 11, 2018
Another winner from Natalie Grey & Michael Anderle!!
Another winner from Natalie Grey & Michael Anderle!! I’m really enjoying this series & am always keeping an eye out for the next one!!
Another winner from Natalie Grey & Michael Anderle!! I’m really enjoying this series & am always keeping an eye out for the next one!!
February 1, 2019
I really enjoyed this series. I have to say that the romance was lame at first but it did grow on me. I am an older gentleman and romance seems dead to me.
November 7, 2019
Justice or vengeance?
These characters face a moral dilemma with strength and dignity. Stephen handles it well. The ending with Jennifer is just right.
These characters face a moral dilemma with strength and dignity. Stephen handles it well. The ending with Jennifer is just right.
April 23, 2020
Awesomeness
This book was pure class. Satisfying end to this little story arc and more than a few full belly laughs throw in. An absolute pleasure to read.
This book was pure class. Satisfying end to this little story arc and more than a few full belly laughs throw in. An absolute pleasure to read.
February 14, 2022
Epic Story
I am absolutely hooked on these books. The series in general just has you in there where you won't want to escape from.
I am absolutely hooked on these books. The series in general just has you in there where you won't want to escape from.
September 8, 2022
Fantastic. Love this universe.
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