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Morningstar #1
Lucifer Rising
The Devil quit, but no one got the memoLucifer is retired. After millennia of ruling Hell and brooding in his tower, the Morningstar has finally found something he never had—freedom. He has a mansion on the shore of Lake Michigan, a bodyguard who hates everyone, and a calendar with absolutely nothing on it. He plans to spend eternity reading, drinking, and enjoying every pleasure he denied himself for thousands of years.
Too bad the universe has other plans.
A killer is stalking Chicago's churches, leaving priests beheaded with coins on their eyes. Heaven believes the Devil's abdication has let something loose that was never supposed to walk free, and it sends the one angel he can't easily refuse to bring him home. Anael was once the love of his life. She was also the one who betrayed him.
Lucifer wants nothing to do with it. The Court and the Choir can sort it out without him. Then he crosses paths with a burned-out detective, bodies deep in a case no mortal can solve, and a killer who's been leaving messages meant for the Devil himself.
Wayne Cooper is a veteran cop who knows what's really out there. Janice Wagner is his partner, and she's starting to ask questions. Belial is a demon with a taste for torture and no patience for humans. And Lucifer is a bored immortal with a bad attitude who has no interest in being a hero.
Now he has to decide whether freedom means walking away or standing his ground.
Lucifer Rising is the first of a new series in the Dark Crossroads urban fantasy universe, a spin-off of the Luther Cross novels.
Too bad the universe has other plans.
A killer is stalking Chicago's churches, leaving priests beheaded with coins on their eyes. Heaven believes the Devil's abdication has let something loose that was never supposed to walk free, and it sends the one angel he can't easily refuse to bring him home. Anael was once the love of his life. She was also the one who betrayed him.
Lucifer wants nothing to do with it. The Court and the Choir can sort it out without him. Then he crosses paths with a burned-out detective, bodies deep in a case no mortal can solve, and a killer who's been leaving messages meant for the Devil himself.
Wayne Cooper is a veteran cop who knows what's really out there. Janice Wagner is his partner, and she's starting to ask questions. Belial is a demon with a taste for torture and no patience for humans. And Lucifer is a bored immortal with a bad attitude who has no interest in being a hero.
Now he has to decide whether freedom means walking away or standing his ground.
Lucifer Rising is the first of a new series in the Dark Crossroads urban fantasy universe, a spin-off of the Luther Cross novels.
- GenresUrban Fantasy
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2020
About the author
Percival Constantine
118 books71 followersBorn and raised in the Chicagoland area, Percival Constantine grew up on a fairly consistent diet of superhero comics, action movies, video games, and TV shows. At the age of ten, he first began writing and has never really stopped.
Percival has been working in publishing since 2005 in various capacities--author, editor, formatter, letterer--and has written books, short stories, comics, and more. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Mass Media from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Arts in English and Screenwriting from Southern New Hampshire University.
Currently, Percival lives in southern Japan where he continues to work on new projects and also teaches literature, writing, and film.
You can find him online at PercivalConstantine.com and connect with him on Twitter (@perconstantine) and Facebook (Facebook.com/PercivalConstantine).
Percival has been working in publishing since 2005 in various capacities--author, editor, formatter, letterer--and has written books, short stories, comics, and more. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Mass Media from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Arts in English and Screenwriting from Southern New Hampshire University.
Currently, Percival lives in southern Japan where he continues to work on new projects and also teaches literature, writing, and film.
You can find him online at PercivalConstantine.com and connect with him on Twitter (@perconstantine) and Facebook (Facebook.com/PercivalConstantine).
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February 17, 2020
Excellent spin off.
Spin offs aren't usually as good as the original but this is definitely going to be the exception. This has got good solid foundations to kick off into this new series which judging by some of the subject matter is going to be explosive , the angels want Lucifer on a tight leash , good luck with that one. Well written and strong leading characters . Can't wait for what comes next , I think it's going to be a demony rollercoaster ride. Strap in and enjoy the journey.
Spin offs aren't usually as good as the original but this is definitely going to be the exception. This has got good solid foundations to kick off into this new series which judging by some of the subject matter is going to be explosive , the angels want Lucifer on a tight leash , good luck with that one. Well written and strong leading characters . Can't wait for what comes next , I think it's going to be a demony rollercoaster ride. Strap in and enjoy the journey.
March 18, 2020
Great start in a new series that, believe it or not, will have you routing for Lucifer to overcome an escaped Fallen creating bloody havoc on this side of the veil! How does a human cop, Wayne, get to be making house calls on the Devil. Can their unlikely combined resources bring about the end of a nightmare & without either one being destroyed? Recommend you dip your kindle into this new addition to the Luther Cross world & find out! I feel a new favourite coming on!
April 21, 2020
Thought I was in a warped version of the TV show for a while. A male and female cop type couple, A male and female demon helping Lucifer. Lucifer who isn't really evil and who leaves hell to enjoy himself on earth. A high end night club. This seems to be setting up a series of Lucifer on earth chasing down evil demons who have escaped hell. Ending seemed a bit rushed, in general an entertaining light read.
May 17, 2020
Pretty Good
Though that may sound as if I am damning by faint praise. ...Actually I like this view of the battle between heaven and hell. Lucifer is well rounded; the other characters have their own shine. Good stuff, especially if you like the Luther Cross series.
Though that may sound as if I am damning by faint praise. ...Actually I like this view of the battle between heaven and hell. Lucifer is well rounded; the other characters have their own shine. Good stuff, especially if you like the Luther Cross series.
May 19, 2020
A good read
I finished this book quickly. It was hard to put down. Lucifer has gotten a bad reputation over the millennia or so he says. He's done with Hell and ready to enjoy life on Earth. But things seldom go as planned. I'm looking forward to the next book.
I finished this book quickly. It was hard to put down. Lucifer has gotten a bad reputation over the millennia or so he says. He's done with Hell and ready to enjoy life on Earth. But things seldom go as planned. I'm looking forward to the next book.
February 4, 2020
Interesting
An interesting story of heaven and hell. Lucifer is an understood angel that was given a bad reputation.
Loved it.
An interesting story of heaven and hell. Lucifer is an understood angel that was given a bad reputation.
Loved it.
February 8, 2020
Brilliant
As a big fan of supernatural an lucifer tv shows this book was perfect for me. An with enough action in to keep me happy
As a big fan of supernatural an lucifer tv shows this book was perfect for me. An with enough action in to keep me happy
March 8, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait for the next installment!! Mr. Constantine can definitely write a story!!!
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