What do you think?
Rate this book
The Henchmen Chronicles #1–5 omnibus
The Henchmen Chronicles Collection: A Portal Fantasy Adventure Series
A washed-up pro athlete is transformed into the deadliest swordsman in the world.
Still reeling from the tragic events that threw his life into turmoil, Abraham Jenkins now rides the lonely roads as a delivery man. Until one day fate intervenes…
Abraham is suddenly catapulted into a bizarre fantasy world unlike anything he's ever imagined. A world of assassins, monsters, and brutal lords. To survive, he must lead a notorious group known as the King's Henchmen on a do or die mission.
Surrounded by henchmen who don't trust him, and a ruthless king’s death sentence hanging over his head, Abraham must do whatever it takes to live long enough to save a kingdom in chaos and figure out how to return home. Because even a humdrum life on the road beats braving a bloody kingdom in chaos.
This gateway fantasy adventure offers a little bit of everything with a one-of-a-kind sci-fi and fantasy twist. This is the complete series. Over 410,000 words, 400 chapters, and 1 bonus story! Huge!
Scroll up and Grab your Copy Today!
More about Craig and his books:
Craig Halloran is a #1 Bestselling Amazon Author in the following genres and categories:
Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Dragons, Coming of Age, Werewolves & Shifters, Dark Fantasy and Collections & Anthologies. He is a KDP All-Star and Top 100 Amazon author as well.
The Darkslayer, Series 1 (6 books)
The Darkslayer, Series 2: Bish and Bone (10 books)
The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, The Chronicles of Dragon Prequel Series (5 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series 1 (10 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series 2, Tail of the Dragon (10 Books)
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 Books)
The Clash of Heroes (3 Books)
Zombie Impact (3 Books)
The Gamma Earth Cycle (3 Books)
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer’s Power (5 books in 1)
Learn more about Craig and his works at: WWW.CRAIGHALLORAN.COM
Sign up for his newsletter and get free books! Yay!
1668 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2019
550 people are currently reading
120 people want to read
About the author
Craig Halloran
179 books268 followersCraig Halloran grew up a role playing fiend and dungeon master's nightmare. Since, he's turned his boundless creativity into more than 80 acclaimed novels that span a wide variety of fantasy fiction sub-genres, from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery to future world apocalypse. Creator of the bestselling Darkslayer and the Chronicles of the Dragon series, he imagines unique worlds and wonders that are breathtaking in concept, and then brings them to life in stories brimming with excitement, suspense, and surprise. A former military policeman who now labors in the realm of the remarkable, Halloran has a large and loyal following of devoted fans who eagerly devour his page-turning, action-packed tales of fantastic adventure.
For more news and anecdotes you can follow him at:
Facebook: The Darkslayer Report by Craig
Twitter: Craig Halloran
www.craighalloran.com (Website and Blog)
www.thedarkslayer.com
www.dragonwarsbooks.com
Or drop him a line anytime as he loves to hear from readers: craig@thedarkslayer.com
***
#1 Bestseller of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery & KDP All-Star!
Dragon Wars (20 Books) releasing 2020-21
The Darkslayer Series #1 (6 Books)
The Darkslayer Series #2 (10 books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #1 (10 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #2 (10 Books)
The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, Prequel series, (5 Books)
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 books)
The Henchmen Chronicles (5 Books)
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (1 Stand Alone Book)
The Gamma Earth Cycle (2 Books, Work in Progress)
Zombie Impact (3 Books)
Top Spot: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Coming of Age Anthologies, Werewolves & Shifters
Top 5: Thrillers & Suspense/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters/Vampires
Top 10: Dark Fantasy
Top 10: Coming of Age
Top 100: Genre Fiction
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: (Free in Kindle Store)
#1 Epic Fantasy
#1 Sword & Sorcery
#1 Coming of Age
#1 Urban
#1 Horror
#1 Dark Fantasy
#1 Genetic Engineering
#1 Thrillers/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters and Vampires
Over 4000 reviews
4-Star+ Average Rating
For more news and anecdotes you can follow him at:
Facebook: The Darkslayer Report by Craig
Twitter: Craig Halloran
www.craighalloran.com (Website and Blog)
www.thedarkslayer.com
www.dragonwarsbooks.com
Or drop him a line anytime as he loves to hear from readers: craig@thedarkslayer.com
***
#1 Bestseller of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery & KDP All-Star!
Dragon Wars (20 Books) releasing 2020-21
The Darkslayer Series #1 (6 Books)
The Darkslayer Series #2 (10 books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #1 (10 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #2 (10 Books)
The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, Prequel series, (5 Books)
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 books)
The Henchmen Chronicles (5 Books)
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (1 Stand Alone Book)
The Gamma Earth Cycle (2 Books, Work in Progress)
Zombie Impact (3 Books)
Top Spot: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Coming of Age Anthologies, Werewolves & Shifters
Top 5: Thrillers & Suspense/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters/Vampires
Top 10: Dark Fantasy
Top 10: Coming of Age
Top 100: Genre Fiction
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: (Free in Kindle Store)
#1 Epic Fantasy
#1 Sword & Sorcery
#1 Coming of Age
#1 Urban
#1 Horror
#1 Dark Fantasy
#1 Genetic Engineering
#1 Thrillers/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters and Vampires
Over 4000 reviews
4-Star+ Average Rating
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews
April 23, 2020
When you are about to buy and read a multi-volume sci-fi/fantasy series, you probably want some assurance that your investment, in terms both of money and reading time, will be repaid. When you dive into such an epic saga, one of the most important elements to consider is the quality of the characters. So, having read Craig Halloran's The Henchmen Chronicles Collection: A Portal Fantasy Adventure Series, I can tell you a few things about them, hopefully without revealing any plot spoilers.
Halloran's characters jump right out of the page and into your heart. As you get deeper into the series, you discover that for some reason or other you care about them. In the Henchmen Chronicles, some characters are good to the core and will always remain so. Some others are so villainous that your only hope will be that they will get what they deserve in the end. Some characters will be instantly loveable; others, rather the opposite. You will discover some flawed characters that you sincerely hope will change their ways before the end. You may run across one or more somewhat annoying characters who may yet win you over. Some characters are so loyal that you will wish they were *your* friends.
What will you not find? In the five volumes of Halloran's Henchmen Chronicles collection, what you will not find is any boring, lifeless character.
As for adventure, you are in Craig Halloran's very capable hands. In the 386 chapters of the _Henchmen Chronicles Collection_, not even counting the free extra backstory, there is nearly non-stop action. Hardly any character ever gets more than one night of good sleep! Through plot twist after plot twist, over all types of terrain, you will be surprised by surprises. I dare you to put Henchmen down for more than a few minutes!
So, never fear, the excitement is here!
Halloran's characters jump right out of the page and into your heart. As you get deeper into the series, you discover that for some reason or other you care about them. In the Henchmen Chronicles, some characters are good to the core and will always remain so. Some others are so villainous that your only hope will be that they will get what they deserve in the end. Some characters will be instantly loveable; others, rather the opposite. You will discover some flawed characters that you sincerely hope will change their ways before the end. You may run across one or more somewhat annoying characters who may yet win you over. Some characters are so loyal that you will wish they were *your* friends.
What will you not find? In the five volumes of Halloran's Henchmen Chronicles collection, what you will not find is any boring, lifeless character.
As for adventure, you are in Craig Halloran's very capable hands. In the 386 chapters of the _Henchmen Chronicles Collection_, not even counting the free extra backstory, there is nearly non-stop action. Hardly any character ever gets more than one night of good sleep! Through plot twist after plot twist, over all types of terrain, you will be surprised by surprises. I dare you to put Henchmen down for more than a few minutes!
So, never fear, the excitement is here!
May 11, 2021
Wonderful collection
This collection is about a washed up pro baseball player who drove through a portal into another universe. He entered into the body of the Captain of the Henchmen and learned a lot about himself and the people around him. There are so many characters here and great action that I can see each character in my mind. A great series for everyone. I don’t write reviews very well but you have to read this series.
This collection is about a washed up pro baseball player who drove through a portal into another universe. He entered into the body of the Captain of the Henchmen and learned a lot about himself and the people around him. There are so many characters here and great action that I can see each character in my mind. A great series for everyone. I don’t write reviews very well but you have to read this series.
December 4, 2023
I will say first of all that this fast paced book not only kept my attention, it became one of those series that I had to devour, and just read every free minute. The last book literally kept me up till 4am to finish, I just could not put it down. Every chapter ended with me "having" to read the next immediately!
At first I was a little apprehensive because of the time travel/world portals, however the author wove them in perfectly. They fit the storyline well and was not forced in any way.
The only complaint I would have is that one of the main antagonist transformed on the last few pages with zero explanation as to what he became or why he was able to be controlled in the first place. Kinda seemed the editor said this enough words already, so cut it short. That said it did not take away from the books as a whole and I would now suggest to anyone searching for a new series to read to pick this one and get ready for an exciting ride with moral heroes leading the way!
At first I was a little apprehensive because of the time travel/world portals, however the author wove them in perfectly. They fit the storyline well and was not forced in any way.
The only complaint I would have is that one of the main antagonist transformed on the last few pages with zero explanation as to what he became or why he was able to be controlled in the first place. Kinda seemed the editor said this enough words already, so cut it short. That said it did not take away from the books as a whole and I would now suggest to anyone searching for a new series to read to pick this one and get ready for an exciting ride with moral heroes leading the way!
June 17, 2020
Great new series from Craig Halloran
While being totally different from previous series, what remains the same is a super-strength hero, lots of action and adventure, magic in the world, and good core values in all the good guys. I enjoyed the entire series, and couldn't stop reading it.
While being totally different from previous series, what remains the same is a super-strength hero, lots of action and adventure, magic in the world, and good core values in all the good guys. I enjoyed the entire series, and couldn't stop reading it.
January 18, 2022
Best series yet
I have read several of Halloran’s series now and The Henchmen Chronicles is my favorite set thus far. Fast-moving and successfully interwoven story lines with a surprise ending (if you’ve read another collection but I won’t spoil the ending by relating which one). Ken
I have read several of Halloran’s series now and The Henchmen Chronicles is my favorite set thus far. Fast-moving and successfully interwoven story lines with a surprise ending (if you’ve read another collection but I won’t spoil the ending by relating which one). Ken
September 2, 2023
Man, Halloran Rules!
Not one of his many series isn’t excellent and this one is no exception. The best part about them is that he doesn’t murder the characters he makes you love. No one should be disappointed in any of his books. If you are, then you must not like reading as much as I do.
Not one of his many series isn’t excellent and this one is no exception. The best part about them is that he doesn’t murder the characters he makes you love. No one should be disappointed in any of his books. If you are, then you must not like reading as much as I do.
October 3, 2021
Dissapointed
WTH? Started with a witch hunt ,then without any explanation it went to a ex baseball player and a woman named Mandi? Only on Kindle would something like this be printed!!
WTH? Started with a witch hunt ,then without any explanation it went to a ex baseball player and a woman named Mandi? Only on Kindle would something like this be printed!!
December 29, 2022
LOVED it! Great story great snarky characters AND best of all it is partially set in my beloved WV. How can you not LOvE a book where the main battle cry is let’s burn some couches! Let’s go Mountaineers! Waaaa Hooooo
August 31, 2023
A good series to get into
Throughout the whole series, there were good parts and bad parts, but overall, the story had a good flow to it and kept me wanting to see what happened next.
Book 5 deserves its own star rating of 5.
Throughout the whole series, there were good parts and bad parts, but overall, the story had a good flow to it and kept me wanting to see what happened next.
Book 5 deserves its own star rating of 5.
October 22, 2023
entertainment
Was dubious at first…time travelling etc…but the more 8ngot into the book the more enjoyable it became. Becoming part of t(e family…which family that is…the adventures finding K hectors stones..great characters….would easily read more….thoroughly enjoyed.
Was dubious at first…time travelling etc…but the more 8ngot into the book the more enjoyable it became. Becoming part of t(e family…which family that is…the adventures finding K hectors stones..great characters….would easily read more….thoroughly enjoyed.
March 7, 2024
Interesting take on scifi with some fantasy tied in.
Generally a fast read and well thought out and great characters. Gives readers a good gauge to how our world is as screwed up as it seems to be right now.
Generally a fast read and well thought out and great characters. Gives readers a good gauge to how our world is as screwed up as it seems to be right now.
Read
August 17, 2025I couldn't put it down!
The series popped up on my FB feed a few months ago, and I had a few credits on Kindle; I'm glad I came across The Henchmen Chronicles, I couldn't put it down! There's lots of twists and turns to keep the reader's attention!
The series popped up on my FB feed a few months ago, and I had a few credits on Kindle; I'm glad I came across The Henchmen Chronicles, I couldn't put it down! There's lots of twists and turns to keep the reader's attention!
September 14, 2025
Solid!
This series is exactly what it should. The author knew exactly what he was doing and he did it. The story is fun and exciting and the writing style fits right in. Halloran did try too hard, he just executed.
This series is exactly what it should. The author knew exactly what he was doing and he did it. The story is fun and exciting and the writing style fits right in. Halloran did try too hard, he just executed.
June 20, 2020
Ending or cliff-hanger
Great cliff hanger, even for a decent ending. Characters are thought out well enough for short stories to be enjoyable and entertaining.
Great cliff hanger, even for a decent ending. Characters are thought out well enough for short stories to be enjoyable and entertaining.
July 8, 2020
Changes
A change of scenery or lifestyle and be a curse or a blessing. Your choices dictate the outcome. Full of action and funny references. Liked it a lot.
A change of scenery or lifestyle and be a curse or a blessing. Your choices dictate the outcome. Full of action and funny references. Liked it a lot.
July 26, 2020
Pretty good, not my usual
Other than a few pacing issues, very enjoyable. Not my usual fantasy read. Hopefully we get to see what happens.
Other than a few pacing issues, very enjoyable. Not my usual fantasy read. Hopefully we get to see what happens.
June 27, 2021
I was smitten by a smooth cover. The story moved too briskly at times for such a massive tome. Things wrapped up rather abruptly.
September 9, 2021
Switch
One of the best epic fantasies I've read in a long while. Great characters, plenty of action, and a superior blending of two worlds. It's worth the read.
One of the best epic fantasies I've read in a long while. Great characters, plenty of action, and a superior blending of two worlds. It's worth the read.
August 3, 2022
Good read
I loved this series. I would say that it was the best thing I have read I a long time.
I loved this series. I would say that it was the best thing I have read I a long time.
February 27, 2024
Great story
Great story. Thought the characters were well written storyline kept me fully engaged. Very happy with this book. Great author.
Great story. Thought the characters were well written storyline kept me fully engaged. Very happy with this book. Great author.
October 29, 2024
loved the perspective
Loved the way he was trapped in another world and body. The flow from one body and back to the other.
Loved the way he was trapped in another world and body. The flow from one body and back to the other.
October 30, 2024
Felt like it was written on a deadline he was late for.
January 3, 2025
Good read.
This was an amazing and well thought out boxed set of fantasy fiction. I look forward to reading more by this author.
This was an amazing and well thought out boxed set of fantasy fiction. I look forward to reading more by this author.
April 13, 2024
Good story. I enjoyed reading this series. Great characters.
February 17, 2020
Henchmen
Seriously wasn't sure what to expect. I've liked all the Nath Dragon books.
This set was very good. I liked the soul swapping aspect and the mystic/technology combination. I read through the books like binge watching a TV series.
Seriously wasn't sure what to expect. I've liked all the Nath Dragon books.
This set was very good. I liked the soul swapping aspect and the mystic/technology combination. I read through the books like binge watching a TV series.
October 25, 2019
Super collection of adventurers braving all.
Super romp through a fantasy world full of the kind of people that you would want to be there. Join this together with time tunnel, sliders, Gor and Thomas Covenant and it makes for a great action packed tale of sword and sorcery .. Oh and a smattering of baseball as well.... Intrigued? You should be.... Now read on
Super romp through a fantasy world full of the kind of people that you would want to be there. Join this together with time tunnel, sliders, Gor and Thomas Covenant and it makes for a great action packed tale of sword and sorcery .. Oh and a smattering of baseball as well.... Intrigued? You should be.... Now read on
Read
November 7, 2019Craig has done it again!!
If you like action, sword fights, deception, right over wrong, magic and evil this set will make your day! I've read just about everything that Craig Halloran has written and he has not disappointed me yet! His books just keep getting better and better. Thank you for another great ride Craig!
If you like action, sword fights, deception, right over wrong, magic and evil this set will make your day! I've read just about everything that Craig Halloran has written and he has not disappointed me yet! His books just keep getting better and better. Thank you for another great ride Craig!
October 26, 2019
A collection of rockem,sockem,wit-filled,fun! A special treat for long-term HALLORAN readers,but a good time will be had by all....Masterful world-building and character development crown this beauty of a series...Heartily Recommended!
January 9, 2020
What a series. Great characters and story flows well. I love that there are some hooks between Craig's different series. My only complaint is that there aren't more to read!
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews