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Quincy Harker #2.3
Heaven Help Us
He’s Quincy Harker, the un-aging son of Jonathan Harker and Mina Murray. His guardian angel calls him “Q.” Dracula calls him “nephew.” His bosses call him a pain in the ass. Demons call him The Reaper.
On the run and reeling from his bloody battle with the demon Orobas, all Harker wants to do is lie low in Lockton, Ohio for a few months and let his physical and spiritual wounds heal. But there are werewolves in the diner, and magically-talented teenagers disappearing all over town. Now Harker’s hip-deep in demons again, but this time he’s got no backup.
Meanwhile. Detective Rebecca Gayle Flynn and the rest of Harker’s team are back home in Charlotte, NC, trying to prove his innocence and figure out Orobas’ next move. But no one knows how corrupt Homeland Security or the police department are, or how high the scandal runs. And now some guy shows up claiming to be the great-great-grandson of Doctor Watson (yeah, that Dr. Watson) offering to help?
Will Harker survive a battle with Hell in a small town all on his own?
Can Flynn and Uncle Luke find the proof they need to bring Harker home?
Will they stop Orobas’ master plan before he unleashes Hell on Earth?
Who is this mysterious Shadow Council, and what do they want?
When all else fails on Earth, will Heaven Help Us?
He's the immortal magic-wielding child of Jonathan Harker and Mina Murray from the classic novel Dracula. But to him it's not a story, it's family history. Quincy Harker is what you'd get if Supernatural were produced by HBO and taken to the darkest of dark sides. When things go bump in the night, he bumps right back.
Heaven Help Us is Book #7 of the best-selling Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter series. Book #1 of the series, Raising Hell, was awarded the 2016 Manly Wade Wellman Award by the NC Speculative Fiction Foundation.
On the run and reeling from his bloody battle with the demon Orobas, all Harker wants to do is lie low in Lockton, Ohio for a few months and let his physical and spiritual wounds heal. But there are werewolves in the diner, and magically-talented teenagers disappearing all over town. Now Harker’s hip-deep in demons again, but this time he’s got no backup.
Meanwhile. Detective Rebecca Gayle Flynn and the rest of Harker’s team are back home in Charlotte, NC, trying to prove his innocence and figure out Orobas’ next move. But no one knows how corrupt Homeland Security or the police department are, or how high the scandal runs. And now some guy shows up claiming to be the great-great-grandson of Doctor Watson (yeah, that Dr. Watson) offering to help?
Will Harker survive a battle with Hell in a small town all on his own?
Can Flynn and Uncle Luke find the proof they need to bring Harker home?
Will they stop Orobas’ master plan before he unleashes Hell on Earth?
Who is this mysterious Shadow Council, and what do they want?
When all else fails on Earth, will Heaven Help Us?
He's the immortal magic-wielding child of Jonathan Harker and Mina Murray from the classic novel Dracula. But to him it's not a story, it's family history. Quincy Harker is what you'd get if Supernatural were produced by HBO and taken to the darkest of dark sides. When things go bump in the night, he bumps right back.
Heaven Help Us is Book #7 of the best-selling Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter series. Book #1 of the series, Raising Hell, was awarded the 2016 Manly Wade Wellman Award by the NC Speculative Fiction Foundation.
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First published November 17, 2016
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John G. Hartness
191 books592 followersJohn G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love.
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
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June 7, 2022
This is book 7 in the series. Events build off previous books, so it’s best to listen to these all in order. This review may contain spoilers to earlier books.
Harker & Flynn diverge here, with Harker hiding out and Flynn working with Uncle Luke, Gabby, and some new characters to clear Harker’s name. I love the way Hartness alternated chapters by perspectives and it was fun to get to hear Flynn’s internal musings.
Smith wasn’t the only plant at Homeland Security, Harker stumbles into werewolves and unexplained magic, Flynn holds her own with powerful beings. Lots of action, mystery, and irreverent humor.
While a lot is resolved, this one ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I’m ready to dive into Heaven Can Wait.
Narration:
Another wonderful job by James Anderson Foster. I like the way he gave the chapters from Flynn’s perspective a slightly different affect. He’s already amazing at giving all these characters different voices, but this was one more touch to make these so easy to listen to.
Harker & Flynn diverge here, with Harker hiding out and Flynn working with Uncle Luke, Gabby, and some new characters to clear Harker’s name. I love the way Hartness alternated chapters by perspectives and it was fun to get to hear Flynn’s internal musings.
Smith wasn’t the only plant at Homeland Security, Harker stumbles into werewolves and unexplained magic, Flynn holds her own with powerful beings. Lots of action, mystery, and irreverent humor.
While a lot is resolved, this one ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I’m ready to dive into Heaven Can Wait.
Narration:
Another wonderful job by James Anderson Foster. I like the way he gave the chapters from Flynn’s perspective a slightly different affect. He’s already amazing at giving all these characters different voices, but this was one more touch to make these so easy to listen to.
November 29, 2018
I liked this one. It was super quick and fast paced and I read it soon enough after I read the last one to remember what was going on. Enjoyable.
February 27, 2017
Being book 7, I'm not going to go into too much depth about the plot because I could inadvertently spoil something from previous books, all I'll say is that the plot is, once again, well written and developed. Despite trying to lie low, trouble finds Quincy in the form of a werewrolf, a demon fighting witch and a plain old demon who is infusing the local football team with extra abilities. Meanwhile, Rebecca is trying to clear Quincy's name with the help of Uncle Luke, Gabby, and a new character who has ties to someone named Watson ;)
Each book we are introduced to both new and old characters, and along with the wit of the books, it's among the reasons why I love this series so much. Each of the characters bring something special to the overall feel of the book and are all extremely well written and developed. Quincy has firmly cemented himself into my favourites and will remain there. He is such an amazing character and I never tire of his snakiness and attitude!
This series is so good and deserves to be more widely known. It has a bit of everything and are guaranteed to entertain you. I urge you to try the first book, but be aware that once you start, it will be impossible to finish!!!
James Foster can't read these books any better. I've said it multiple times that he is Quincy and nails it every time. He is so easy to listen to and has Quincy's snarky attitude down perfectly. Honestly, this is a narrator to try!! He is amazing.
I was voluntarily provided this free copy by the author, narrator, or publisher. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
Each book we are introduced to both new and old characters, and along with the wit of the books, it's among the reasons why I love this series so much. Each of the characters bring something special to the overall feel of the book and are all extremely well written and developed. Quincy has firmly cemented himself into my favourites and will remain there. He is such an amazing character and I never tire of his snakiness and attitude!
This series is so good and deserves to be more widely known. It has a bit of everything and are guaranteed to entertain you. I urge you to try the first book, but be aware that once you start, it will be impossible to finish!!!
James Foster can't read these books any better. I've said it multiple times that he is Quincy and nails it every time. He is so easy to listen to and has Quincy's snarky attitude down perfectly. Honestly, this is a narrator to try!! He is amazing.
I was voluntarily provided this free copy by the author, narrator, or publisher. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
October 10, 2023
I decided recently to re-visit some of the series I never finished – not because they were bad but because binge reading a long series does have a downside in that what once seemed brilliant gradually becomes more and more mundane.
That was the case with “Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter” - I gave up reading a year ago after six books.
“Heaven Help Us” is very definitely not a standalone novel and 12 months on I found it difficult to remember the details of what got Quincy to this point.
This time around Quincy in one the run while Rebecca and a motley crew of misfits try to clear his name after he very definitely killed Agent Smith. But, even as he lies low in Lockton, there are demons on the radar.
The local high school football team, until now known for failure, are suddenly beating the best teams around. It’s not long before Quincy finds out why and acts to stop it.
It’s a novella and doesn’t really advance the plot much. It’s a fun read but I can see why I got tired with the series a year ago.
3 Stars.
That was the case with “Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter” - I gave up reading a year ago after six books.
“Heaven Help Us” is very definitely not a standalone novel and 12 months on I found it difficult to remember the details of what got Quincy to this point.
This time around Quincy in one the run while Rebecca and a motley crew of misfits try to clear his name after he very definitely killed Agent Smith. But, even as he lies low in Lockton, there are demons on the radar.
The local high school football team, until now known for failure, are suddenly beating the best teams around. It’s not long before Quincy finds out why and acts to stop it.
It’s a novella and doesn’t really advance the plot much. It’s a fun read but I can see why I got tired with the series a year ago.
3 Stars.
June 21, 2023
I enjoy this series for the most part, quite a bit. This book irritated me a bit in the end because his condescending attitude and failure to communicate with someone he was supposed to be working with got them killed. Sure, she did something fuckin stupid, but his failure as the more experienced person on the team is more egregious. More than once, I've noticed he can be a condescending and arrogant douche, but it's not usually so bad that he gets someone killed just because he thinks he's being clever.
That said, I wouldn't be so invested in the characters if the books weren't great. Certainly well worth the read.
That said, I wouldn't be so invested in the characters if the books weren't great. Certainly well worth the read.
May 18, 2017
Another view into the life of a detective who deals with otherworldly situations.Quincy finds himself at a high school where things just are not right.What is actually happening is ghastly!James Foster does a fine job voicing the people in Quincys world.I was provided this book by the author,narrator or publisher.
January 18, 2023
I don’t know what it precisely is about, but I can’t seem to get enough of the “adventures” of Quincy Harker Demon Hunter/Reaper. On the upside, he’s got a few more allies to help him, those being the descendants of Abraham/Gabriel/? Van Helsing & John Henry, along with his fiancé Rebecca. I guess plenty of stuff could go wrong, but with Quincy around.. it usually does
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 5, 2018
Read the "Year Two" collection, and then had a chance to listen to the audiobook like I did with the first one. Once again, the guy reading it did a great job, performing the characters and not merely reading the text.
October 2, 2019
Following the aftermath at Uncle Luke's house which resulted in the death of the demon known as Agent Smith, Harker finds himself on the run. Slightly different format to this book, as it followed two story lines. One tracking Harker and the other Flynn, as she tries to prove is innocence.
February 27, 2021
These ‘Heaven’ books are the best! Great series.
February 28, 2022
Loving this whole series.
November 7, 2016
Heaven Help Us
Looks Like I will Have to Pony Up for Another Quincy Harker Book Again, Damn it.
If John G. Hartness ever decided to deal illegal drugs the way he writes, the entire war on drugs would be lost: no customer would ever turn him in. He starts you up with a "free" sample of what ends up being a Hell-of-a-fun story, gives you flawed but lovable characters with great dialogue, and then metaphorically tosses them off of a cliff with the understanding you have to buy the very next book before you find out if gravity still works.
So this is the book that deals with the previous cliff hanger in which Quincy has killed a Homeland Security Agent who was actually a demon. Quincy tries to escape to Ohio. I am originally from Ohio, so I know from experience Quincy is screwed.
Honestly, the only magical being that I know has ever gotten reported from Ohio was from an unfortunate cop in Loveland who saw a Lizard man as large as his car. Ohioans tell the truth, even if it hurts their reputations. At least this cop has David Icke fans supporting him.
Quincy's idea of being incognito in Ohio is wearing a "Flash" t-shirt inside the usual diner. A red Flash t-shirt. Someone has to explain the concept of "neutral colors" to Quincy. Remember gray, it matches the majority of Ohio's daytime skies.
The story then focuses upon all the characters Quincy left behind. It is told from Rebecca's point of view, which somehow manages to be even more sarcastic than Quincy. We discover Rebecca has lost her Homeland Security ties but her department still supports her. We also discover "Uncle Luke" has summoned his favorite lawyer to defend Rebecca from the feds. The lawyer goes by the name of "Doctor Watson" and yes, it's that particular famous Watson you should think of. Rebecca escapes the Feds by the skin of her teeth, Doc confesses he is part of a long lived supernatural group of some sort, and Rebecca takes a "leave of absence" so she can chase down proof that the agent killed was actually an evil demon.
We discover that every magical being Quincy knows is gathered at Quincy's condo--including Uncle Luke. Gabby makes an entrance. Becky's description of Gabby, "Every word that came out of that girl's mouth reinforced my mental image of her wearing Hannibal Lecter head gear, I swear" pretty much sums up how much the women can stand each other. Of course they are paired together and much snark is released into Charlotte's (much bluer) skies.
Mort the body borrowing demon bartender wants revenge against Oboros, so he is quick to join the team. Mort makes a point to select a giant from a motorcycle gang, making the point that if he gets arrested he knows the guy he is wearing is indeed guilty of murder.
Of course Quincy attracts the attention of the small town Ohio werewolf clan (again--red shirt. What was he thinking?) Fortunately, because these werewolves are Ohioans they are decent and law abiding types that will only get upset if Quincy harms the town they've sworn to protect. And the werewolf gang figures who Quincy really is within minutes: it is then they ask for his help rescuing students from the local high school from a demon who appears to be boosting football athlete's abilities unnaturally. Further investigation reveals that the students are being fed talent from the few mysteriously missing high school students who happen to have possessed magical skills. Of course, the missing students are murdered horribly first.
So, Quincy must figure out who the demon is, and then who the demon was working with. He also has to figure out how to protect himself from the local witch whose little brother was one of the kids who went missing.
Harker is described by Becks as "the one man chaos vortex". During his vortex, he finally discovers where Oberos is going to be: Atlanta, GA. He gets this confession about the same time that Becks, Mort, and Gabby get told the same information. Harker's support team fights Oberos long enough to lose, whereupon the book ends.
Buy this book. It'll let you get rid of the withdrawl shakes for a little while, at least.
Looks Like I will Have to Pony Up for Another Quincy Harker Book Again, Damn it.
If John G. Hartness ever decided to deal illegal drugs the way he writes, the entire war on drugs would be lost: no customer would ever turn him in. He starts you up with a "free" sample of what ends up being a Hell-of-a-fun story, gives you flawed but lovable characters with great dialogue, and then metaphorically tosses them off of a cliff with the understanding you have to buy the very next book before you find out if gravity still works.
So this is the book that deals with the previous cliff hanger in which Quincy has killed a Homeland Security Agent who was actually a demon. Quincy tries to escape to Ohio. I am originally from Ohio, so I know from experience Quincy is screwed.
Honestly, the only magical being that I know has ever gotten reported from Ohio was from an unfortunate cop in Loveland who saw a Lizard man as large as his car. Ohioans tell the truth, even if it hurts their reputations. At least this cop has David Icke fans supporting him.
Quincy's idea of being incognito in Ohio is wearing a "Flash" t-shirt inside the usual diner. A red Flash t-shirt. Someone has to explain the concept of "neutral colors" to Quincy. Remember gray, it matches the majority of Ohio's daytime skies.
The story then focuses upon all the characters Quincy left behind. It is told from Rebecca's point of view, which somehow manages to be even more sarcastic than Quincy. We discover Rebecca has lost her Homeland Security ties but her department still supports her. We also discover "Uncle Luke" has summoned his favorite lawyer to defend Rebecca from the feds. The lawyer goes by the name of "Doctor Watson" and yes, it's that particular famous Watson you should think of. Rebecca escapes the Feds by the skin of her teeth, Doc confesses he is part of a long lived supernatural group of some sort, and Rebecca takes a "leave of absence" so she can chase down proof that the agent killed was actually an evil demon.
We discover that every magical being Quincy knows is gathered at Quincy's condo--including Uncle Luke. Gabby makes an entrance. Becky's description of Gabby, "Every word that came out of that girl's mouth reinforced my mental image of her wearing Hannibal Lecter head gear, I swear" pretty much sums up how much the women can stand each other. Of course they are paired together and much snark is released into Charlotte's (much bluer) skies.
Mort the body borrowing demon bartender wants revenge against Oboros, so he is quick to join the team. Mort makes a point to select a giant from a motorcycle gang, making the point that if he gets arrested he knows the guy he is wearing is indeed guilty of murder.
Of course Quincy attracts the attention of the small town Ohio werewolf clan (again--red shirt. What was he thinking?) Fortunately, because these werewolves are Ohioans they are decent and law abiding types that will only get upset if Quincy harms the town they've sworn to protect. And the werewolf gang figures who Quincy really is within minutes: it is then they ask for his help rescuing students from the local high school from a demon who appears to be boosting football athlete's abilities unnaturally. Further investigation reveals that the students are being fed talent from the few mysteriously missing high school students who happen to have possessed magical skills. Of course, the missing students are murdered horribly first.
So, Quincy must figure out who the demon is, and then who the demon was working with. He also has to figure out how to protect himself from the local witch whose little brother was one of the kids who went missing.
Harker is described by Becks as "the one man chaos vortex". During his vortex, he finally discovers where Oberos is going to be: Atlanta, GA. He gets this confession about the same time that Becks, Mort, and Gabby get told the same information. Harker's support team fights Oberos long enough to lose, whereupon the book ends.
Buy this book. It'll let you get rid of the withdrawl shakes for a little while, at least.
March 8, 2017
If you are not familiar with the Quincy Harker Series, I will give you a moment to catch up:
Raising Hell: A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Straight to Hell - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Hell on Heels - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Hell Freezes Over - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Heaven Sent - a Quincy Harker Novella (Quincy Harker Demon Hunter Book 5)
Heaven's Door (Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Book 6)
Ok, all caught up now? This review will be dealing with the latest entry in the series:
Heaven Help Us (Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Book 7) by John G. Hartness (Author), Melissa Gilbert (Editor)
Please take note I have included the editor in the listing instead of just the author. Going forward, I will make a conscious effort to credit editors as well as authors. The work an editor does is often underrated and missed by the reader. The reader misses it because they are not moaning about the misspellings, bad punctuation, horrible grammar or terrible formatting. They are not moaning about it because thanks to the editor, they are not there. Now on to the book.
When last we saw Quincy, in Book 6, he was in a world of trouble and not just because he had fallen in love. Book 7 deals with the fall out of said love and the situation that ended Book 7. Do you have any idea how hard it is to write a book review without spoilers, people?
Quincy has to skip town, Charlotte, NC, and lay low for awhile. He chooses Lockton, Ohio for his hideout. Using an assumed name, he plans on laying low and trying to clear his name while Rebecca does the same in Charlotte. Quincy's plan is good and last all of five minutes. In his short time in Lockton, he meets a new friend, a werewolf who cares enough about his clothes to go nude before changing to his wolf form, a witch who thinks he is a demon and a demon who fixes football games. He is also a substitute social studies teacher for one day. That scene alone is the fulfillment of the fantasy of every substitute teacher who has ever dealt with a room full of moody, mouthy teenagers.
Not to let Quincy have all the fun, Rebecca has been introduced to new friends. Quincy's Uncle Luke and Abraham Van Helsing's decedent Gabby, bring along Dr. John Watson, decedent of THAT Watson, and Jo. I'll let you read the book to find out her connection. I am not entirely sure of it myself. There are a few tantalizing clues but not enough of a reveal to answer all my questions.
One of the things I enjoy most about the Harker novels is the humor. Certain lines, heck whole paragraphs, had me laughing out loud. The only reason I did not finish the book in one sitting, last night, is because I was disturbing the husband and the cat who were both trying to sleep. Some of the best lines:
"Mort was a demon, and country music bars are a special kind of Hell, so it only made sense that he wanted to be there."
"He was built more like a fencer than a monster".
(Having been around fencers, I can say never underestimate fencers. They can be 5'2' tall girls and take out 6' tall boys. They can look thin and slight but have extremely strong muscles and stamina to beat all.)
"Nah, I'm crazy, but it's a really fun crazy. Kind like Harley Quinn, without the abusive relationship."
Quincy Harker books are fantastic. From Book 1 to Book 7 there has not been a drop in the quality of writing. Each book answers some questions raised in the books before but also creates new one. The characters have continued to grow and evolve through each book. New characters, once introduced, do the same. The humor is great. Very well written dialogue. The main characters are people I would enjoy having a beer with and watching a Steelers football game. They are, despite their supernatural origins, real people.The plots of the books are almost like carrots dangled in front of you. You almost reach the carrot but not quite. Finally several books later when you do, you realize the carrot was not just a carrot. It was of a greater magnitude than you ever imagined.After what a totally crappy year 2016 has been, treat yourself and buy all the Quincy Harker books.
Raising Hell: A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Straight to Hell - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Hell on Heels - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Hell Freezes Over - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella
Heaven Sent - a Quincy Harker Novella (Quincy Harker Demon Hunter Book 5)
Heaven's Door (Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Book 6)
Ok, all caught up now? This review will be dealing with the latest entry in the series:
Heaven Help Us (Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Book 7) by John G. Hartness (Author), Melissa Gilbert (Editor)
Please take note I have included the editor in the listing instead of just the author. Going forward, I will make a conscious effort to credit editors as well as authors. The work an editor does is often underrated and missed by the reader. The reader misses it because they are not moaning about the misspellings, bad punctuation, horrible grammar or terrible formatting. They are not moaning about it because thanks to the editor, they are not there. Now on to the book.
When last we saw Quincy, in Book 6, he was in a world of trouble and not just because he had fallen in love. Book 7 deals with the fall out of said love and the situation that ended Book 7. Do you have any idea how hard it is to write a book review without spoilers, people?
Quincy has to skip town, Charlotte, NC, and lay low for awhile. He chooses Lockton, Ohio for his hideout. Using an assumed name, he plans on laying low and trying to clear his name while Rebecca does the same in Charlotte. Quincy's plan is good and last all of five minutes. In his short time in Lockton, he meets a new friend, a werewolf who cares enough about his clothes to go nude before changing to his wolf form, a witch who thinks he is a demon and a demon who fixes football games. He is also a substitute social studies teacher for one day. That scene alone is the fulfillment of the fantasy of every substitute teacher who has ever dealt with a room full of moody, mouthy teenagers.
Not to let Quincy have all the fun, Rebecca has been introduced to new friends. Quincy's Uncle Luke and Abraham Van Helsing's decedent Gabby, bring along Dr. John Watson, decedent of THAT Watson, and Jo. I'll let you read the book to find out her connection. I am not entirely sure of it myself. There are a few tantalizing clues but not enough of a reveal to answer all my questions.
One of the things I enjoy most about the Harker novels is the humor. Certain lines, heck whole paragraphs, had me laughing out loud. The only reason I did not finish the book in one sitting, last night, is because I was disturbing the husband and the cat who were both trying to sleep. Some of the best lines:
"Mort was a demon, and country music bars are a special kind of Hell, so it only made sense that he wanted to be there."
"He was built more like a fencer than a monster".
(Having been around fencers, I can say never underestimate fencers. They can be 5'2' tall girls and take out 6' tall boys. They can look thin and slight but have extremely strong muscles and stamina to beat all.)
"Nah, I'm crazy, but it's a really fun crazy. Kind like Harley Quinn, without the abusive relationship."
Quincy Harker books are fantastic. From Book 1 to Book 7 there has not been a drop in the quality of writing. Each book answers some questions raised in the books before but also creates new one. The characters have continued to grow and evolve through each book. New characters, once introduced, do the same. The humor is great. Very well written dialogue. The main characters are people I would enjoy having a beer with and watching a Steelers football game. They are, despite their supernatural origins, real people.The plots of the books are almost like carrots dangled in front of you. You almost reach the carrot but not quite. Finally several books later when you do, you realize the carrot was not just a carrot. It was of a greater magnitude than you ever imagined.After what a totally crappy year 2016 has been, treat yourself and buy all the Quincy Harker books.
January 3, 2017
More amazing work
John G Hartness is the master of snark and sarcasm. I seriously would name all my kids after him, he is that darn good. Fortunately for both him and me, my kids are felines. Seriously now, the Quincy Harker series is some of the very best writing I have seen. The books are fast paced, witty, funny, snarky and more. Do yourself a great justice and read them!
John G Hartness is the master of snark and sarcasm. I seriously would name all my kids after him, he is that darn good. Fortunately for both him and me, my kids are felines. Seriously now, the Quincy Harker series is some of the very best writing I have seen. The books are fast paced, witty, funny, snarky and more. Do yourself a great justice and read them!
February 18, 2017
Welcome to the wacko. Quincy Harker's universe is different from some others, but has a lot in common with them. He is Jonathan Harker's descendant and Vlad Dracula's nephew, he is a demon hunter yet has a guardian Angel. And he works with a local detective. And his current lawyer is a descendant of Dr John Watson. See publisher's blurb for hints and there is no need for spoilers, but that can't begin to prepare you for all the laughs! Get into this snarky madness any way you can, but be warned that this is number seven and that you will want to go back and read more!
James Foster is perfect as the voice of Harker alternating with that of detective Bex Flynn.
James Foster is perfect as the voice of Harker alternating with that of detective Bex Flynn.
February 12, 2017
Fun, but to short.. ;-)
January 4, 2017
The best modern fantasy you've never read
John Hartness hits the ground running and knocks out another great yarn.
Far from as whimsical as his Bubba stories, the Harker tales are dark, gritty wonders on par with, and far more enjoyable than some of the 'best' genre fiction available.
The series is a whiskey hangover of supernatural noir, easily comparable to the Angel TV show, but manages to work as refreshingly original.
Read the series, join the rest of us who are wondering why this isn't a cable TV show.
John Hartness hits the ground running and knocks out another great yarn.
Far from as whimsical as his Bubba stories, the Harker tales are dark, gritty wonders on par with, and far more enjoyable than some of the 'best' genre fiction available.
The series is a whiskey hangover of supernatural noir, easily comparable to the Angel TV show, but manages to work as refreshingly original.
Read the series, join the rest of us who are wondering why this isn't a cable TV show.
December 8, 2016
The short shrift Harker book
I missed the prior book so was a little lost at the beginning. The story was interesting but the transition between the two storylines was very abrupt. The book ended leaving you thinking that it should have continued a few more chapters before it stopped. I have read most of John Hartness' books but this felt the most incomplete. It needed about 100 more pages.
I missed the prior book so was a little lost at the beginning. The story was interesting but the transition between the two storylines was very abrupt. The book ended leaving you thinking that it should have continued a few more chapters before it stopped. I have read most of John Hartness' books but this felt the most incomplete. It needed about 100 more pages.
May 30, 2020
This, THIS! is what Quincy Harker has been building toward since the series started. Every reveal, every character, every battle. Stride has been hit, and there is another one for this "season" to go. Pardon me while I finish the Cambion Cycle.
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April 5, 2017
Episode continued
Quincy is on the run and Becks is trying to do her detective thing. Luke called up friends that will have Quincy's back and hopefully save the world. This episode doesn't end the story - gotta read more - but it was an exciting ride.
Quincy is on the run and Becks is trying to do her detective thing. Luke called up friends that will have Quincy's back and hopefully save the world. This episode doesn't end the story - gotta read more - but it was an exciting ride.
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