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The Judas Files #2
New Dominion
When you live in Hell the only thing worse than a bad job is a good one.
After a string of colossal screwups as a Judas agent, Gabe is ready for something a little easier. Being a double agent in the Underworld is never simple, but a gig that doesn’t involve preventing world domination or the next apocalypse would be a breath of fresh air. Imagine Gabe’s surprise when the head of the Hellion division assigns him and his partner to help one of the good guys. What was he supposed to do with this? The only thing he could do; look for the catch.
After a string of colossal screwups as a Judas agent, Gabe is ready for something a little easier. Being a double agent in the Underworld is never simple, but a gig that doesn’t involve preventing world domination or the next apocalypse would be a breath of fresh air. Imagine Gabe’s surprise when the head of the Hellion division assigns him and his partner to help one of the good guys. What was he supposed to do with this? The only thing he could do; look for the catch.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2020
About the author
C.G. Harris
21 books15 followersHold onto your warp drives and wizard hats. Chuck Harrelson and Kerrie Flanagan are C.G. Harris, the award-winning coauthor team responsible for some of the most thrilling escapades in the multiverse.
Together they take readers on a devilishly daring dive into the hellish underworld of The Judas Files, a pulse-pounding young adult rebellion against alien overlords in The Rax, a high-stakes teen tech conspiracy in Cyber Conspiracies, and a space pirate adventure packed with cosmic swashbuckling in The Viraquin Voyage.
The Nine, the first book in The Judas Files series, won the Indie Author Project regional book award for adult fiction for Colorado and was a finalist in the Book Blogger Novel of the Year (2021).
Together they take readers on a devilishly daring dive into the hellish underworld of The Judas Files, a pulse-pounding young adult rebellion against alien overlords in The Rax, a high-stakes teen tech conspiracy in Cyber Conspiracies, and a space pirate adventure packed with cosmic swashbuckling in The Viraquin Voyage.
The Nine, the first book in The Judas Files series, won the Indie Author Project regional book award for adult fiction for Colorado and was a finalist in the Book Blogger Novel of the Year (2021).
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December 31, 2021
New Dominion
(The Judas Files #2)
by C.G. Harris
I loved the first book but this was even better! Gabe lives in the Ninth level of Hell and works for Judas. He works for a him on secret missions to do Good! He has to keep that ultra secret especially from his partner. He messes up enough.
It is a hilarious book with terrific characters, wonderful backgrounds, weird situations, great action scenes, and plenty of humor. I giggled a lot! As soon as I get a bit more more I will get another book!
(The Judas Files #2)
by C.G. Harris
I loved the first book but this was even better! Gabe lives in the Ninth level of Hell and works for Judas. He works for a him on secret missions to do Good! He has to keep that ultra secret especially from his partner. He messes up enough.
It is a hilarious book with terrific characters, wonderful backgrounds, weird situations, great action scenes, and plenty of humor. I giggled a lot! As soon as I get a bit more more I will get another book!
July 28, 2026
Wow man all fans of dresden need to get on this series. I love the banter, the world, and the twists and turns that are taken. I need the next one immediately!
October 18, 2020
“New Dominion” the second installment in “The Judas Files” by C.G. Harris continues to tell the story of Gabe Gantry, a double agent for the Judas agency. Being a double agent is never easy, for Gabe is another level of Hell 😉. Thus, imagine Gabe surprise when he realise that his new commission will be to help one of the good guys; Gabe maybe a lot of things, but naïve is he not, thus he does what he does best… look for the catch, then… the only way to survive in Hell is to assume bad, hope for worse and expect even worst. And after crossing the Acheron one too many times, Gabe knows that something that looks too good to be true, it’s usually a trap.
C.G. Harris loosely Dante’s “Inferno” inspired series is riveting, unique, captivating, even an inspiring vision of Hell, with a brand-new take on the possibilities of life after death. Hell, still a place of eternal atonement and torture, is a very lively 😉 place when it comes to i’s denizens’ enterprises. Gabe’s sarcasm becomes his weapon of choice in an eternal fighting re-run; the story evolves with twisted situations, witty remarks, funny moments and an interesting plot, that keeps entertaining chapter after chapter.
An interesting, funny, original story, well-written plot with unexpected ramifications, the ninth circle of hell, even with the occasional trip to the ‘topside’, remains still the place not to reside, but surely it makes a very entertaining place to explore at book-page distance.
C.G. Harris loosely Dante’s “Inferno” inspired series is riveting, unique, captivating, even an inspiring vision of Hell, with a brand-new take on the possibilities of life after death. Hell, still a place of eternal atonement and torture, is a very lively 😉 place when it comes to i’s denizens’ enterprises. Gabe’s sarcasm becomes his weapon of choice in an eternal fighting re-run; the story evolves with twisted situations, witty remarks, funny moments and an interesting plot, that keeps entertaining chapter after chapter.
An interesting, funny, original story, well-written plot with unexpected ramifications, the ninth circle of hell, even with the occasional trip to the ‘topside’, remains still the place not to reside, but surely it makes a very entertaining place to explore at book-page distance.
December 14, 2020
Gabe is a double agent working for Judas in Hell. Most of the Judas Agency is supposed to be helping bring about pain and suffering, but Gabe is supposed to keep the worst from happening. What sucks for him, is he can't tell anyone about it, including his partner Alex.
At the beginning of Book 2, Gabe and Alex are sent to help a company working on curing cancer and all sorts of other good things, which is obviously not their typical mission assignment. Not only that, but their friend Zoe has made it her personal mission to rescue everyone left in the Skin Quarries, which just so happen to be ran by Gabe's cousins. Not like he has a lot on his mind or anything.
Saving the world and the underworld at the same time just might be a bit much for one person.
At the beginning of Book 2, Gabe and Alex are sent to help a company working on curing cancer and all sorts of other good things, which is obviously not their typical mission assignment. Not only that, but their friend Zoe has made it her personal mission to rescue everyone left in the Skin Quarries, which just so happen to be ran by Gabe's cousins. Not like he has a lot on his mind or anything.
Saving the world and the underworld at the same time just might be a bit much for one person.
December 16, 2020
Gabe is a double agent for the Judas Agency, a secret that must be kept from everyone around him in Hell, including his partner. In this story, Gabe and Alex are sent on a mission involving an organisation curing cancer, but not all is as it seems.
I was a little lost when starting this book, as I hadn't read book 1 (my own fault), but it didn't take long to catch up. I like the whole premise of the series, and the characters, like the world (or hell) they live in, are unique. Being a double agent means Gabe has the ability to see things others can't, which can leave him looking ridiculous at times. I love a sarcastic protagonist, so I found Gabe a lot of fun to read.
This was an enjoyable story, and I look forward to reading more.
I was a little lost when starting this book, as I hadn't read book 1 (my own fault), but it didn't take long to catch up. I like the whole premise of the series, and the characters, like the world (or hell) they live in, are unique. Being a double agent means Gabe has the ability to see things others can't, which can leave him looking ridiculous at times. I love a sarcastic protagonist, so I found Gabe a lot of fun to read.
This was an enjoyable story, and I look forward to reading more.
September 26, 2020
Excellent follow up to book 1. Eagerly await more books in this fun series
Audiobook narrator is top notch.
Audiobook narrator is top notch.
October 18, 2026
I highly recommend listening to this via audio! The narrator is absolutely fantastic and is the cherry on top for these stories. Seriously, when I think of Gabe and his crew, everyone in The Nine and Topside, I hear this narrator. BRAVO!
The Judas Files is becoming one of my favorite series! Gabe and I are essentially one in the same. He went to Hell but still has a good heart. How is that even possible? Well, it is, LOL! He finds himself in some of the wonkiest situations. The world building is unique and not one that you find and is definitely not overplayed. I found myself doing the smallest of mundane tasks just to pop my earbuds in to listen some more. The side characters, and Gabe, all have their own demons (no pun intended) to deal with as everyone ended up in Hell for one reason or another but everything isn’t always as it seems.
This story, even when it gets deep, because it does, keeps being fun, witty, snarky and most of all captivating. I can’t wait to continue with the third book!
The Judas Files is becoming one of my favorite series! Gabe and I are essentially one in the same. He went to Hell but still has a good heart. How is that even possible? Well, it is, LOL! He finds himself in some of the wonkiest situations. The world building is unique and not one that you find and is definitely not overplayed. I found myself doing the smallest of mundane tasks just to pop my earbuds in to listen some more. The side characters, and Gabe, all have their own demons (no pun intended) to deal with as everyone ended up in Hell for one reason or another but everything isn’t always as it seems.
This story, even when it gets deep, because it does, keeps being fun, witty, snarky and most of all captivating. I can’t wait to continue with the third book!
January 24, 2021
Gabe is a snarky wheeler-dealer from Level Nine, the frozen lowest level of Hell. In the first book of this series, The Nine, Gabe snags a cushy job from Judas Iscariot that allows him to travel into the living world as a clandestine creator of chaos. Gabe succeeds admirably, but not always in the manner expected. He’s a screw-up, but a fun and charming character for those of us who love flawed and flippant protagonists.
New Dominion is the second book in the Judas Files series, and I received an advance copy from the author. Gabe is still as charmingly obnoxious in this tale where Gabe’s assignment makes no sense. He’s supposed to do something good? But that’s not normal. He takes on his own private investigation to figure what in Hell is really going on. These stories are good, fun reads, and goodness knows we can use of lot of those these days.
New Dominion is the second book in the Judas Files series, and I received an advance copy from the author. Gabe is still as charmingly obnoxious in this tale where Gabe’s assignment makes no sense. He’s supposed to do something good? But that’s not normal. He takes on his own private investigation to figure what in Hell is really going on. These stories are good, fun reads, and goodness knows we can use of lot of those these days.
November 16, 2021
I was given a free copy of this book and I decided to give it an honest review.
Before I began the story, I thought it was going to be more edgy grim dark. It is about a double agent in hell. I soon, very soon discovered my mistake, much to my delight. Do not misunderstand, there are some dark moments, but they are overwhelmed by the dry humor. I enjoyed the hell world building. It is not fun or fair. Some people are endlessly tortured while others are trying to eke what little contentment they can out of endless misery. It's the little things that make life miserable. I liked the main character, Gabe. Totally amused that he was named after the angel Gabriel. His world view is interesting, and I can totally understand why he was recruited. I will definitely check out the rest of the books in the series.
Before I began the story, I thought it was going to be more edgy grim dark. It is about a double agent in hell. I soon, very soon discovered my mistake, much to my delight. Do not misunderstand, there are some dark moments, but they are overwhelmed by the dry humor. I enjoyed the hell world building. It is not fun or fair. Some people are endlessly tortured while others are trying to eke what little contentment they can out of endless misery. It's the little things that make life miserable. I liked the main character, Gabe. Totally amused that he was named after the angel Gabriel. His world view is interesting, and I can totally understand why he was recruited. I will definitely check out the rest of the books in the series.
June 18, 2020
This looked like it would be a fun read because I love snarky characters and in many ways it was. There is a fine line with snark too much and it begins to feel repetitious and it loses that bit of punch that it had in the beginning. While Alex played Gabes straight man or in this case straight woman very well it got old after a while.
The story seemed to meander and I found my interest waning quiet a bit at times. When it seemed we would make some headway to figuring things out off we would go off on another tangent.
The story then became mildly amusing for me and didn’t carry through on the initial promise of a moving, snarky, fun filled day in the life of a double agent.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story seemed to meander and I found my interest waning quiet a bit at times. When it seemed we would make some headway to figuring things out off we would go off on another tangent.
The story then became mildly amusing for me and didn’t carry through on the initial promise of a moving, snarky, fun filled day in the life of a double agent.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 22, 2021
The Nine was just so original and clever and this follow up in the series is a worthwhile read. Other reviews point out the sarcasm and snark. Gabe is just sublime in his quest for atonement with his big golden heart.
The twists and turns of the plot are captivating. Another plus is the humor that pervades the story (quirky, offbeat, clever). Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
Took off one star for redundancy that I found tedious. I figured it was for the benefit of those who didn’t read the first book.
The twists and turns of the plot are captivating. Another plus is the humor that pervades the story (quirky, offbeat, clever). Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
Took off one star for redundancy that I found tedious. I figured it was for the benefit of those who didn’t read the first book.
April 26, 2022
Good second book but...
I enjoyed this story but had a few issues with it. I find it incredibly frustrating when characters that are portrayed as intelligent or bad ass make so many STUPID mistakes and miss obvious clues just to make the story keep going. There was too much of that in this book. Also it ended with not much wrapped up and there was not a super strong plot to begin with. Finally it is feeling like a Sandman Slim copy and I don't like that because it is not nearly as good.
I enjoyed this story but had a few issues with it. I find it incredibly frustrating when characters that are portrayed as intelligent or bad ass make so many STUPID mistakes and miss obvious clues just to make the story keep going. There was too much of that in this book. Also it ended with not much wrapped up and there was not a super strong plot to begin with. Finally it is feeling like a Sandman Slim copy and I don't like that because it is not nearly as good.
October 29, 2020
The main characters in the book is Gabe and Alex.
They are partners and work together at the Judas Agency.
Gabe is a double agent who gets a great job in level 9 the coldest part of hell.
He does really well at this and him and Alex help alot of people but they cannot help everyone.
The story is full of action ,wit and humor.
I definitely recommend.
They are partners and work together at the Judas Agency.
Gabe is a double agent who gets a great job in level 9 the coldest part of hell.
He does really well at this and him and Alex help alot of people but they cannot help everyone.
The story is full of action ,wit and humor.
I definitely recommend.
January 20, 2022
Another great entry in The Judas Files series.
January 3, 2023
This is a 4.25 🌟 read rounded ⬇️ to 4 🌟.
With sincere apologies to the author for not completing a full review due to ill health.
With sincere apologies to the author for not completing a full review due to ill health.
January 15, 2024
Man, with things like whisper wraiths and a catastropher, what's not to like?! Also, a tricycle in hell... 🤣
July 17, 2024
A good sequel. I love the humor in this series.
July 19, 2026
I really enjoy this series. It is so irreverent and fun but full of action.
June 10, 2021
Yet another fun audiobook. One of my favorites, actually. You couldn't have picked a better narrator, and he adds so much more to the story. I am so happy that this book was just as fun as the first in the series. It makes me all the more eager to continue on.
If you're looking for a series to binge on, I highly suggest the audio version of this one!
If you're looking for a series to binge on, I highly suggest the audio version of this one!
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