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Gehenna #1
Soul Seeker
B.R.A.G. Medallion Award Honoree - While awaiting his execution for murdering his son, Benjamin Poe confesses to his lawyer the true story behind his crime, a harrowing tale of a manipulating, soul-collecting demon named Crighton.
Following Poe’s death, Crighton continues his malevolent duties, until he’s kidnapped by members of The Sovereign Sector. This group of scientists, notorious for experimenting on supernatural creatures, force Crighton into a soulmate relationship with the very angel he was sent to capture for Lucifer.
However, with secrets revealed and loyalties shifting, Crighton soon becomes the target of Lucifer's revenge, and his journey to redemption and freedom—or eternal enslavement—begins.
Following Poe’s death, Crighton continues his malevolent duties, until he’s kidnapped by members of The Sovereign Sector. This group of scientists, notorious for experimenting on supernatural creatures, force Crighton into a soulmate relationship with the very angel he was sent to capture for Lucifer.
However, with secrets revealed and loyalties shifting, Crighton soon becomes the target of Lucifer's revenge, and his journey to redemption and freedom—or eternal enslavement—begins.
393 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 2020
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About the author
Kaylin McFarren
10 books694 followersKaylin McFarren has received more than 70 national literary awards, in addition to a prestigious RWA Golden Heart Award nomination for FLAHERTY'S CROSSING - a book she and her oldest daughter, New York Times/USA Today best-selling author Kristina McMorris, co-wrote in 2008. Prior to embarking on her writing journey and developing the popular THREADS psychological thriller series, she poured her passion for creativity into her work as the director of a fine art gallery in the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon; she also served as a governor-appointed member of the Oregon Arts Commission.
When she’s not traveling or spoiling her two pups and three grandsons, she enjoys giving back to her community through participation and support of various charitable, medical and educational organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Her award-winning time-travel adventure, HIGH FLYING, asks challenging questions that will linger long after the final twists are revealed. Jumping to the supernatural-horror genre, Kaylin's clever GEHENNA series takes readers into the pit of Hell, through the mechanisms of secret societies, and across the Earth’s crust, ever raising the stakes for this soulmate duo—a roguish, Nephilim creature and beautiful guardian angel presented with mind-boggling challenges.
With each story she writes, this author delivers unexpected twists and turns and keeps her readers on the edge of their seats, leaving them guessing and thoroughly entertained.
FUN TIDBITS
Kaylin is proud of the fact that her great aunt Bessie B. Cordell, an evangelistic missionary during WWII, was instrumental in opening an orphanage in Tientsin, China and also wrote two published novels, Precious Pearl and Blossoms of the Flowery Kingdom, documenting her dangerous, harrowing experiences.
She keeps a glass of wine close by while writing love scenes, Kleenex on her desk while writing heart breakers, and has been known to empty a box of chocolates when she's completely stumped.
A consummate "pantser" and perfectionist, she writes and edits as she goes, and uses photographs of models and actors from tabloid magazines to visualize her characters.
She loves her husband of 48 years dearly, however, if Josh Holloway, Hugh Jackman or Ian Somerhalder came knockin', well... their marriage just might be put to the test.
When she’s not traveling or spoiling her two pups and three grandsons, she enjoys giving back to her community through participation and support of various charitable, medical and educational organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Her award-winning time-travel adventure, HIGH FLYING, asks challenging questions that will linger long after the final twists are revealed. Jumping to the supernatural-horror genre, Kaylin's clever GEHENNA series takes readers into the pit of Hell, through the mechanisms of secret societies, and across the Earth’s crust, ever raising the stakes for this soulmate duo—a roguish, Nephilim creature and beautiful guardian angel presented with mind-boggling challenges.
With each story she writes, this author delivers unexpected twists and turns and keeps her readers on the edge of their seats, leaving them guessing and thoroughly entertained.
FUN TIDBITS
Kaylin is proud of the fact that her great aunt Bessie B. Cordell, an evangelistic missionary during WWII, was instrumental in opening an orphanage in Tientsin, China and also wrote two published novels, Precious Pearl and Blossoms of the Flowery Kingdom, documenting her dangerous, harrowing experiences.
She keeps a glass of wine close by while writing love scenes, Kleenex on her desk while writing heart breakers, and has been known to empty a box of chocolates when she's completely stumped.
A consummate "pantser" and perfectionist, she writes and edits as she goes, and uses photographs of models and actors from tabloid magazines to visualize her characters.
She loves her husband of 48 years dearly, however, if Josh Holloway, Hugh Jackman or Ian Somerhalder came knockin', well... their marriage just might be put to the test.
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December 18, 2021
SOUL SEEKER follows the lives of Benjamin Poe, a dedicated firefighter on death row, and Crighton, an underworld demon ranked as Lucifer's number one soul catcher. These characters come face to face in a battle of wills over Poe's son when his involvement in multiple murders is called into question. But if it's true and Gabriel Poe is as wicked as he seems, is he deserving of Hell? Is Crighton Daemonium truly the villain in this twisted scenario? In part two of this book, readers are sure to become sympathetic to Crighton's plight when his true nature is explored and his heart is tested in a relationship with an angel—the same angel he has been sent to capture for Lucifer's perverted enjoyment. Ultimately, this story blurs the line between evil and good and illustrates how even a demon's soul is capable of redemption...or is it?
January 26, 2021
A fantasy love story between an angel and a demon
Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is an alluring paranormal thriller with numerous adventures portrayed around the romantic relationship between Crighton and angel Ariel. Showing the reader just how enchanting love can be. Kaylin depicts the story combining two incongruent universes. The hell and the heavens.
At the onset of the book, I felt like this was a detective story, where a victim confesses before a lawyer. It reminds me of the novels of Sherlock Holmes. Benjamin Poe, a firefighter, was accused of the murder of his son, Gabriel. Deceived by Crighton, he is now on death row. McFarren skillfully changes the pace of her writing when she transitioned to the next part of the story.
Crighton is a devoted soul seeker who serves his master Lucifer. Despite, the fact that he is the most skillful soul catcher, his inner core is not demonic, but gentle. His heart beats for Ariel as he spontaneously falls in love with her.
I was enraptured with the love story similar to that of Beauty and the Beast. The author’s choice of words are carefully chosen to weave the novel with multiple storylines and thrilling emotions. Making this a tough book to put down.
As the first book of her Gehenna series, I highly recommend this for anyone, who are entertained with supernatural activities and constant adventures. The story is totally unpredictable and capturing until the end.
Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is an alluring paranormal thriller with numerous adventures portrayed around the romantic relationship between Crighton and angel Ariel. Showing the reader just how enchanting love can be. Kaylin depicts the story combining two incongruent universes. The hell and the heavens.
At the onset of the book, I felt like this was a detective story, where a victim confesses before a lawyer. It reminds me of the novels of Sherlock Holmes. Benjamin Poe, a firefighter, was accused of the murder of his son, Gabriel. Deceived by Crighton, he is now on death row. McFarren skillfully changes the pace of her writing when she transitioned to the next part of the story.
Crighton is a devoted soul seeker who serves his master Lucifer. Despite, the fact that he is the most skillful soul catcher, his inner core is not demonic, but gentle. His heart beats for Ariel as he spontaneously falls in love with her.
I was enraptured with the love story similar to that of Beauty and the Beast. The author’s choice of words are carefully chosen to weave the novel with multiple storylines and thrilling emotions. Making this a tough book to put down.
As the first book of her Gehenna series, I highly recommend this for anyone, who are entertained with supernatural activities and constant adventures. The story is totally unpredictable and capturing until the end.
November 23, 2020
Excitement, suspense, drama, and a supernatural experience await in the pages of Kaylin McFarren’s Soul Seeker. We know the time worn tale of a soul manipulated by a demon’s touch. You’ll get that in this book, but you will also get far, far more than you expected. Broken into two unofficial parts, we follow the life of Benjamin Poe, a former firefighter on death row for the murder of his own son. We are privy to the diabolical events that led this man to such a cruel fate, orchestrated by Lucifer’s own prized soul collector, Crighton. If that tidbit of information doesn’t draw you in, the remaining half that explores Crighton’s brush with scientist, an Angel, and the emotion of love will surely seal the deal.
McFarren takes a relatively overdone theme of good versus evil and the unlikely union between agents of each side and turns it into an exciting narrative for the ages. Her excellent writing brings her characters to life. It is clear that this book was painstakingly written for the plot-twists alone couldn’t have been better executed. The twists and turns in this suspenseful tale are only heightened by the excellent character development that occurs. Crighton is a complex creature, not just your bargain bin demon. Ariel is equally complex and lives up to more than the classic trope of an Angel. Their interactions, forced and yet not, are engaging to read.
It takes talent to bring a tired trope to life in a fresh and interesting way. The marriage between good, evil, supernatural and science flow together so well. The exploration into the role science plays in the understanding of the supernatural makes this book a little more real than others. The way it is described makes it seem like this is something that could actually be actively happening in our existing reality.
If you are looking for a fun, romantic, suspenseful, and dramatic story that you had best pick up a copy of Kaylin McFarren’s Soul Seeker. The writing is refined, intriguing and adept at capturing your attention. The tale is broken into two, but tightly woven, parts and the twists just keep coming. The character development seals the deal on this tale. While it may seem familiar it is definitely in a league of its own. You won’t regret adding this excellent book to your library. Soul Seeker marks itself as the beginning of a trilogy or saga, so it will be interesting to see just how far this can go.
McFarren takes a relatively overdone theme of good versus evil and the unlikely union between agents of each side and turns it into an exciting narrative for the ages. Her excellent writing brings her characters to life. It is clear that this book was painstakingly written for the plot-twists alone couldn’t have been better executed. The twists and turns in this suspenseful tale are only heightened by the excellent character development that occurs. Crighton is a complex creature, not just your bargain bin demon. Ariel is equally complex and lives up to more than the classic trope of an Angel. Their interactions, forced and yet not, are engaging to read.
It takes talent to bring a tired trope to life in a fresh and interesting way. The marriage between good, evil, supernatural and science flow together so well. The exploration into the role science plays in the understanding of the supernatural makes this book a little more real than others. The way it is described makes it seem like this is something that could actually be actively happening in our existing reality.
If you are looking for a fun, romantic, suspenseful, and dramatic story that you had best pick up a copy of Kaylin McFarren’s Soul Seeker. The writing is refined, intriguing and adept at capturing your attention. The tale is broken into two, but tightly woven, parts and the twists just keep coming. The character development seals the deal on this tale. While it may seem familiar it is definitely in a league of its own. You won’t regret adding this excellent book to your library. Soul Seeker marks itself as the beginning of a trilogy or saga, so it will be interesting to see just how far this can go.
January 1, 2021
Soul Seeker is an action, suspense thriller that smacks of the paranormal. You would think that's a lot for a book that's just over 300 pages, but the author does a brilliant job of blending together (like a seasoned chef) all the elements that makes Soul Seeker a story that you will not soon forget.
The story is told in 2 parts, Benjamin Poe who is sitting on death role for the murder of his son and Crighton a "Soul Seeker" demon whose purpose is to collect the souls of angels and deliver them to Hell. Both characters are excellently created with layers of development as the story moves forward, including some well done plot twist for them.
Kaylin (the author) does a marvelous job of melding together fantasy & mythology building a world that feels familiar and yet new at the same time.
For me personally the story has a very subtle feel of a biblical theme that added to the feeling of it being larger than life making it hard for me to put down the book. The story is well paced from start to finish without losing or confusing me.
Ms McFarren with her story did 2 things that makes this story one of my favorite reads at the start of 2021. The idea of bringing together a demon and an angel and both becoming better than the sum of the parts is an angle that resonates with me. She also hits all the points that I look for in a good story and does it without failing at any of the points. In turn this story gave me much to think about in my own life.
A great read that has plenty for readers of mystery, suspense, action and the paranormal. But the important question is can I recommend Soul Seeker to the readers of this review. You bet i can, this is one of those stories that every time you read it you will get something new from it.
If this one is not on your shelf, it should be and once you read it you will understand why.
The story is told in 2 parts, Benjamin Poe who is sitting on death role for the murder of his son and Crighton a "Soul Seeker" demon whose purpose is to collect the souls of angels and deliver them to Hell. Both characters are excellently created with layers of development as the story moves forward, including some well done plot twist for them.
Kaylin (the author) does a marvelous job of melding together fantasy & mythology building a world that feels familiar and yet new at the same time.
For me personally the story has a very subtle feel of a biblical theme that added to the feeling of it being larger than life making it hard for me to put down the book. The story is well paced from start to finish without losing or confusing me.
Ms McFarren with her story did 2 things that makes this story one of my favorite reads at the start of 2021. The idea of bringing together a demon and an angel and both becoming better than the sum of the parts is an angle that resonates with me. She also hits all the points that I look for in a good story and does it without failing at any of the points. In turn this story gave me much to think about in my own life.
A great read that has plenty for readers of mystery, suspense, action and the paranormal. But the important question is can I recommend Soul Seeker to the readers of this review. You bet i can, this is one of those stories that every time you read it you will get something new from it.
If this one is not on your shelf, it should be and once you read it you will understand why.
November 29, 2020
Paranormal thriller fans this book is for you!
Crighton, Lucifer’s very best and revered soul collector arrives in a small and peaceful town of Lochton, Illinois. While there wreaking havoc, he tricks Benjamin Poe to committing murder and Crighton collects his soul. Things change when Crighton is captured by The Sovereign, a group that experiments on supernatural beings.
This is a story about good vs evil, fallen angels, and a sprinkling of romance. Creatively written, I find the thrilling plot and twists, a delight to read and perfect for supernatural fans.
Crighton, Lucifer’s very best and revered soul collector arrives in a small and peaceful town of Lochton, Illinois. While there wreaking havoc, he tricks Benjamin Poe to committing murder and Crighton collects his soul. Things change when Crighton is captured by The Sovereign, a group that experiments on supernatural beings.
This is a story about good vs evil, fallen angels, and a sprinkling of romance. Creatively written, I find the thrilling plot and twists, a delight to read and perfect for supernatural fans.
September 6, 2020
A WISHING SHELF BOOK REVIEW
6th September 2020
TITLE: Soul Seeker
AUTHOR: Kaylin McFarren
Star Rating: 5
‘Dark. Gritty. A thrilling fantasy novel and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf
REVIEW
A soul-collecting demon! Ooh, how cool is that! I settled down happily to enjoy Kaylin McFarren’s new book, Soul Seeker. The hero – sort of, as he’s a demon – is Crighton. He’s a sort of dark, moody, (soul destroying) sort of fellow; a bad boy. And, as we all know, we all love a ‘bad boy’. Anyway, he’s very talented at bewitching his victims to do horrible things. But, it seems, even a demon call fall in love. But that’s not what Lucifer had in mind and now Crighton is Lucifer’s new target!
I loved this book – loved it! The story is so cleverly plotted. Lots of twists, lots of turns, lots of ‘Wow!’ moments, perfect for lovers of fantasy thrillers. The authors knows how to develop her characters – particularly Crighton – and how to keep up the pace, even when things get dark and introspective. There’s even a bit of romance – and there’s nothing wrong with a little romance, even between angels and demons!
So, who’s this book for? Well, I recently read Sins of the Angels by Lydia M. Hawke. That’s also dark, gritty and has supernatural elements. I suspect readers who enjoy Hawke’s novel, will enjoy this. There’s also Peter V. Brett’s The Core, although that’s more epic adventure compared to Soul Seeker. In many ways, although there are thriller elements to Soul Seeker, it’s more a thoughtful story than your typical ‘demons’ book.
But I do know this. If you love a compelling fantasy plot, memorable characters, and a lot of shocks – THIS IS FOR YOU.
Enjoy!
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
6th September 2020
TITLE: Soul Seeker
AUTHOR: Kaylin McFarren
Star Rating: 5
‘Dark. Gritty. A thrilling fantasy novel and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf
REVIEW
A soul-collecting demon! Ooh, how cool is that! I settled down happily to enjoy Kaylin McFarren’s new book, Soul Seeker. The hero – sort of, as he’s a demon – is Crighton. He’s a sort of dark, moody, (soul destroying) sort of fellow; a bad boy. And, as we all know, we all love a ‘bad boy’. Anyway, he’s very talented at bewitching his victims to do horrible things. But, it seems, even a demon call fall in love. But that’s not what Lucifer had in mind and now Crighton is Lucifer’s new target!
I loved this book – loved it! The story is so cleverly plotted. Lots of twists, lots of turns, lots of ‘Wow!’ moments, perfect for lovers of fantasy thrillers. The authors knows how to develop her characters – particularly Crighton – and how to keep up the pace, even when things get dark and introspective. There’s even a bit of romance – and there’s nothing wrong with a little romance, even between angels and demons!
So, who’s this book for? Well, I recently read Sins of the Angels by Lydia M. Hawke. That’s also dark, gritty and has supernatural elements. I suspect readers who enjoy Hawke’s novel, will enjoy this. There’s also Peter V. Brett’s The Core, although that’s more epic adventure compared to Soul Seeker. In many ways, although there are thriller elements to Soul Seeker, it’s more a thoughtful story than your typical ‘demons’ book.
But I do know this. If you love a compelling fantasy plot, memorable characters, and a lot of shocks – THIS IS FOR YOU.
Enjoy!
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
November 26, 2020
You know when you want to love a book but you just... don't? That's what happened to me with Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren. I read the synopsis and thought it sounded great, and I do love me some supernatural suspense, but I just could not get into this one. I thought it was very confusing, and I'm not sure if it was the writing or the plot or what, but that made me lose interest very quickly and I found myself not caring about what would happen next. There are also quite a few sex scenes (and this is not even halfway in) that I was just not into, and I wasn't sure how they fit into the plot. Life is too short to keep reading a book you aren't into so this is a DNF for me at about 50%. I do have the author's previous book and I am hoping for better luck. There are lots of great reviews for this one, so I definitely recommend checking it out if you think it sounds good!
Thank you to Get Red PR and the author for providing me with an advance review copy of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Thank you to Get Red PR and the author for providing me with an advance review copy of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
November 27, 2020
Benjamin Poe is on death row for murdering his son, claiming it was Crighton (the demon) who killed his son.
A cleverly plotted story with many twists and turns and a mix of suspense and romance the unexpected moments are perfectly penned in this story. It is an intriguing story and a dark drama of good and evil. I enjoyed the supernatural twists, it did not disappoint me.
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A cleverly plotted story with many twists and turns and a mix of suspense and romance the unexpected moments are perfectly penned in this story. It is an intriguing story and a dark drama of good and evil. I enjoyed the supernatural twists, it did not disappoint me.
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September 1, 2023
A love story between a bad boy demon and a perfect innocent Angel who are bound as soulmates.
February 10, 2021
Easing into a world where angels and demons exist, Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren begins with a slice of small-town life tilted horribly askew. A demon comes to call on fire chief Benjamin Poe at a time where his family and sanity have been pushed to the edge. Crighton Daemonium is no average demon. Sent by Lucifer himself to collect souls for consumption in hell, his visit to Lochton, Illinois, ends with lives destroyed and Ben Poe begging for redemption. Crighton’s menacing stature, black hair, and painted nails do not go unnoticed by locals but he disappears before taking any blame for Poe’s downfall. We follow him later into the forest to a secluded cabin on a visit to another man whose crimes would shake the most hardened of hearts.
Having harvested souls to return to his kingdom, Crighton is given a new task by the unsatisfied Lucifer on another journey back to Earth with an added mission; find and slaughter two angels.
At this point, Soul Seeker remains in a realm of demonic fantasy that serves as a fresh take on war in heaven. The various powers and glamour of a demonic soul-catcher from Hell couples with an exciting spin on the reality of angelic beings and is exceptionally compelling. Astral projection, gilt feathered wings, the insatiable sexual appetite of demons, the ability to save or condemn a soul, and some familiar returns to scripture or gospel serve as an excellent playing field for some new ideas on how these beings would interact.
The relationships forged between demons and angels, or Heaven and Hell, are at home in this dark fantasy world created by McFarren. While murder and sex simmer in the background they are never thrust to the forefront as the characters themselves, their personalities and relationships, certainly take center stage. In between those two extremes of storytelling lay the fantastical powers of these otherworldly creatures. While we are spared a description of Heaven and are left guessing at what that landscape would look like we are given quite a topography of Hell as a subdued fortress of fear, torture, and loathing. Very at home in this very realism-based story about places that we've only read about or imagined, the writing style is grounded in reality and not overly flourished or dramatic. This makes Soul Seeker feel very real and the reader is enraptured easily.
While the first third of the book reads somewhat like an anthology of characters that Creighton meets or destroys, the next portion leading to the finale weaves a thread from beginning to end. They deal with a scientific faction on earth that is bound to experiment on angels and demons they know exist, and a defection from the pits of Hell angering the Lord within and this sparks the third arc when the angel Ariel and Chrighton meet under terrifying circumstances.
When it seems that we won't return to some of the characters that were quite expertly built at the start and left in the dust, the story does come full circle in a somewhat unexpected way. While it is hinted that this will be the beginning of a series it is a stand-alone story that does have a very fitting end yet leaves so many other avenues to explore. There are many opportunities to return to Creighton himself as he is ancient and could have been insinuating himself on Earth far longer than we suspect. While on the run from Hell, Creighton is poised to close the gap between the Underworld and Heavenly Gates; but will Earth be crushed in between? Soul Seeker leaves delicious ideas to the wonderment of the reader that it is exciting to have explored this world as in-depth as we have in this book. Easily a five-star read for those who enjoy a darker take on fantasy, enjoy religious science fiction, or quiet horror. With suspense and romance, action and adventure, this is a great choice for those looking to break out of a favorite genre as well. With a few surprises in relation to what we may or may not know about our cilivization’s religions, it is kept unique with the author's own spin.
Having harvested souls to return to his kingdom, Crighton is given a new task by the unsatisfied Lucifer on another journey back to Earth with an added mission; find and slaughter two angels.
At this point, Soul Seeker remains in a realm of demonic fantasy that serves as a fresh take on war in heaven. The various powers and glamour of a demonic soul-catcher from Hell couples with an exciting spin on the reality of angelic beings and is exceptionally compelling. Astral projection, gilt feathered wings, the insatiable sexual appetite of demons, the ability to save or condemn a soul, and some familiar returns to scripture or gospel serve as an excellent playing field for some new ideas on how these beings would interact.
The relationships forged between demons and angels, or Heaven and Hell, are at home in this dark fantasy world created by McFarren. While murder and sex simmer in the background they are never thrust to the forefront as the characters themselves, their personalities and relationships, certainly take center stage. In between those two extremes of storytelling lay the fantastical powers of these otherworldly creatures. While we are spared a description of Heaven and are left guessing at what that landscape would look like we are given quite a topography of Hell as a subdued fortress of fear, torture, and loathing. Very at home in this very realism-based story about places that we've only read about or imagined, the writing style is grounded in reality and not overly flourished or dramatic. This makes Soul Seeker feel very real and the reader is enraptured easily.
While the first third of the book reads somewhat like an anthology of characters that Creighton meets or destroys, the next portion leading to the finale weaves a thread from beginning to end. They deal with a scientific faction on earth that is bound to experiment on angels and demons they know exist, and a defection from the pits of Hell angering the Lord within and this sparks the third arc when the angel Ariel and Chrighton meet under terrifying circumstances.
When it seems that we won't return to some of the characters that were quite expertly built at the start and left in the dust, the story does come full circle in a somewhat unexpected way. While it is hinted that this will be the beginning of a series it is a stand-alone story that does have a very fitting end yet leaves so many other avenues to explore. There are many opportunities to return to Creighton himself as he is ancient and could have been insinuating himself on Earth far longer than we suspect. While on the run from Hell, Creighton is poised to close the gap between the Underworld and Heavenly Gates; but will Earth be crushed in between? Soul Seeker leaves delicious ideas to the wonderment of the reader that it is exciting to have explored this world as in-depth as we have in this book. Easily a five-star read for those who enjoy a darker take on fantasy, enjoy religious science fiction, or quiet horror. With suspense and romance, action and adventure, this is a great choice for those looking to break out of a favorite genre as well. With a few surprises in relation to what we may or may not know about our cilivization’s religions, it is kept unique with the author's own spin.
January 7, 2021
Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is a novel full of terror, suspense, heartbreak, and drama. What starts as a confession by a death row inmate, turns into a fight between a demon, an angel, and Lucifer. The story will keep readers enthralled until the ending. Even then, readers will still be left with questions about their freedom and what redemption truly means.
The story begins with Benjamin Poe finally revealing his reason for murdering his son. While he never denied that he was the one who committed the crime, no one ever had a satisfactory explanation for why.
Poe begins his confession with an ominous statement, “I didn’t know until that night that the world is full of monsters. Monsters with dark souls and claws, waiting for the chance to tear you apart.”
He goes on to tell a tale of Crighton, a demon that manipulates humans and steals their souls. The soul-collector, as Poe refers to the demon, was what he tried to destroy to prevent his beloved son’s soul from being lost forever.
As implausible as this story sounds from a convicted death row inmate, after Poe’s execution Crighton resurfaces again to torment humanity.
Kaylin McFarren’s Soul Seeker is not only a horror story about a demon sent by Lucifer to collect human souls. It is also a novel about redemption and the possibility that anyone can change for the better. In a sense, the author injects a bit of hope while also emphasizing that the road to change is difficult and full of soul-searching questions.
The demon is eventually captured by The Sovereign Sector. The group’s members are comprised of scientists whose primary work is to perform experiments on supernatural creatures. Instead of this seeming absurd, author Kaylin McFarren skillfully weaves the plot into a believable narrative that will keep readers interested until the last page.
One of the experiments performed on Crighton is to bond his soul to the angel Lucifer sent him to capture. Now with the angel as his soulmate, the demon finds himself targeted by Lucifer. Secrets are revealed to Crighton that starts him on a journey where he begins to question his beliefs and allegiance. In reality, his journey is not that different from yours when you begin questioning what you believe in and the reasons why.
Crighton also has to answer the question of whether redemption is true freedom or another form of enslavement. In reality, regardless of which path you take in life, you are still beholden to the beliefs of one side or the other. In a sense, both also offer redemption as long as you follow the rules.
Soul Seeker is the latest novel by Kaylin McFarren, winner of over 50 national literary awards. In it, readers will find a story that terrifies as much as it enlightens. A must read!
The story begins with Benjamin Poe finally revealing his reason for murdering his son. While he never denied that he was the one who committed the crime, no one ever had a satisfactory explanation for why.
Poe begins his confession with an ominous statement, “I didn’t know until that night that the world is full of monsters. Monsters with dark souls and claws, waiting for the chance to tear you apart.”
He goes on to tell a tale of Crighton, a demon that manipulates humans and steals their souls. The soul-collector, as Poe refers to the demon, was what he tried to destroy to prevent his beloved son’s soul from being lost forever.
As implausible as this story sounds from a convicted death row inmate, after Poe’s execution Crighton resurfaces again to torment humanity.
Kaylin McFarren’s Soul Seeker is not only a horror story about a demon sent by Lucifer to collect human souls. It is also a novel about redemption and the possibility that anyone can change for the better. In a sense, the author injects a bit of hope while also emphasizing that the road to change is difficult and full of soul-searching questions.
The demon is eventually captured by The Sovereign Sector. The group’s members are comprised of scientists whose primary work is to perform experiments on supernatural creatures. Instead of this seeming absurd, author Kaylin McFarren skillfully weaves the plot into a believable narrative that will keep readers interested until the last page.
One of the experiments performed on Crighton is to bond his soul to the angel Lucifer sent him to capture. Now with the angel as his soulmate, the demon finds himself targeted by Lucifer. Secrets are revealed to Crighton that starts him on a journey where he begins to question his beliefs and allegiance. In reality, his journey is not that different from yours when you begin questioning what you believe in and the reasons why.
Crighton also has to answer the question of whether redemption is true freedom or another form of enslavement. In reality, regardless of which path you take in life, you are still beholden to the beliefs of one side or the other. In a sense, both also offer redemption as long as you follow the rules.
Soul Seeker is the latest novel by Kaylin McFarren, winner of over 50 national literary awards. In it, readers will find a story that terrifies as much as it enlightens. A must read!
September 7, 2020
A riveting supernatural thriller reminiscent of a Stephen King novel. This dark drama of angels and demons begins with a father being on death row for murdering his son. Before his execution, he told his lawyer that the demon named Crighton was responsible. But he wouldn't be the first killer to blame an evil entity for taking a life. Is he telling the truth, or is he criminally insane?
As the story continues, the narrative shifts focus to the demon itself as his devilish powers and purpose cross paths with innocent (or not-so-innocent people). Crighton's eventual mission is to capture a high-ranking angel for Lucifer. But Crighton is abducted by The Sovereign Sector, a team of scientists who experiment on supernatural entities. These scientists force Crighton into a relationship with this angel that changes everything and has Lucifer himself hunting him down for revenge. Crighton has an eternal choice to make: Freedom or slavery?
McFarren is known for her psychological thrillers, but there is a supernatural twist to “Soul Seeker” that doesn't disappoint. Crighton is a character caught up in newfound desires and the dark master he serves. This author knows how to set up an irresistible plot with a satisfying narrative and compelling character arcs. The team of experimenting scientists and what they do is intriguing as well, and you wonder how in the world Crighton is going to get out of this, if he does at all.. A lot of stories are predictable or a re-hash, but McFarren's isn't. She is skilled at teasing you with scenes, giving you just enough information to keep the pages turning, and then turning the tables on you by shifting the focus of the story. Once invested in the story, you just have to find out what happens to these characters. McFarren is fearless when it comes to taking characters and situations to the brink and back.
My favorite part is how this story all started, with Benjamin Poe and the drama with his wife and son. My second favorite part is the relationship between Crighton and Ariel. You can just see this playing out in your mind. Some books are a natural for the movie screen, and this is one of them. Another layer is the sense of humor that lightens everything, especially in the later parts of the book. If you've never read this author before, don't worry; you can trust her talent. She will take you with confidence to the underworld, and you will emerge again safely above ground. “Soul Seeker,” by award-winning author Kaylin McFarren, is the edgy, supernatural thriller you've been looking for.
As the story continues, the narrative shifts focus to the demon itself as his devilish powers and purpose cross paths with innocent (or not-so-innocent people). Crighton's eventual mission is to capture a high-ranking angel for Lucifer. But Crighton is abducted by The Sovereign Sector, a team of scientists who experiment on supernatural entities. These scientists force Crighton into a relationship with this angel that changes everything and has Lucifer himself hunting him down for revenge. Crighton has an eternal choice to make: Freedom or slavery?
McFarren is known for her psychological thrillers, but there is a supernatural twist to “Soul Seeker” that doesn't disappoint. Crighton is a character caught up in newfound desires and the dark master he serves. This author knows how to set up an irresistible plot with a satisfying narrative and compelling character arcs. The team of experimenting scientists and what they do is intriguing as well, and you wonder how in the world Crighton is going to get out of this, if he does at all.. A lot of stories are predictable or a re-hash, but McFarren's isn't. She is skilled at teasing you with scenes, giving you just enough information to keep the pages turning, and then turning the tables on you by shifting the focus of the story. Once invested in the story, you just have to find out what happens to these characters. McFarren is fearless when it comes to taking characters and situations to the brink and back.
My favorite part is how this story all started, with Benjamin Poe and the drama with his wife and son. My second favorite part is the relationship between Crighton and Ariel. You can just see this playing out in your mind. Some books are a natural for the movie screen, and this is one of them. Another layer is the sense of humor that lightens everything, especially in the later parts of the book. If you've never read this author before, don't worry; you can trust her talent. She will take you with confidence to the underworld, and you will emerge again safely above ground. “Soul Seeker,” by award-winning author Kaylin McFarren, is the edgy, supernatural thriller you've been looking for.
November 4, 2020
Kaylin McFarren’s Soul Seeker begins with the tragedy of Benjamin Poe, and evolves into a larger-than-life story that blends urban paranormal romance, unraveled secrets, and celestial politics between Heaven and Hell. This is the rare type of novel that is dangerously easy to get lost in. It is filled with moral and religious complexities that cause the reader to question his or her own personal beliefs surrounding these matters.
The first part of the novel introduces Benjamin Poe, a firefighter in small-town Illinois. On the outside, he is an upstanding citizen who is respected in his community. His home life, however, is another story – his marriage is painfully unfurling, and his son’s behavioral issues take a toll on him. His life takes an ironic 180-degree turn when his son is accused of being involved in a massive fire that obliterates the restaurant where he works and causes casualties. It is also at this point that Crighton enters the scene, torturing the Poe family to the point of manipulating Poe to murder his own son, an act which fatefully places his soul and his son’s soul right into Crighton’s evil, wicked hands.
Part 2 of the novel is where the action and suspense really builds. Crighton, in spite of being among the highest-ranking soul seekers in Hell, is revealed to have a duality about him that even he is unwilling to accept. A botched attempt at capturing an Angel places both he and the Angel into captivity under a team of Sovereign Sector scientists. Their experimentation on Crighton and the Angel result in a forced soulmate bond between the two forbidden creatures, a pivotal act which not only further exposes Crighton’s duality, but also changes the fabric of his existence.
Overall, I rate this novel a 5 out of 5 stars. McFarren excels at writing a novel that is, for lack of better layman’s terms, damn good. Her character development is so impeccable that readers are apt to feel emotionally pulled into the drama that unfurls. Her plot twists keep readers on the edge of their seats while still remaining logical and essential to moving the story along. The crossover theme and fantasy-based forbidden romance aspect are both wonderfully imaginative. The themes she introduces – the shades of gray in morality, as well as what we know to be conventionally true about Heaven, Hell, and the world in between – make for fresh, interesting, and much-needed food for thought.
The first part of the novel introduces Benjamin Poe, a firefighter in small-town Illinois. On the outside, he is an upstanding citizen who is respected in his community. His home life, however, is another story – his marriage is painfully unfurling, and his son’s behavioral issues take a toll on him. His life takes an ironic 180-degree turn when his son is accused of being involved in a massive fire that obliterates the restaurant where he works and causes casualties. It is also at this point that Crighton enters the scene, torturing the Poe family to the point of manipulating Poe to murder his own son, an act which fatefully places his soul and his son’s soul right into Crighton’s evil, wicked hands.
Part 2 of the novel is where the action and suspense really builds. Crighton, in spite of being among the highest-ranking soul seekers in Hell, is revealed to have a duality about him that even he is unwilling to accept. A botched attempt at capturing an Angel places both he and the Angel into captivity under a team of Sovereign Sector scientists. Their experimentation on Crighton and the Angel result in a forced soulmate bond between the two forbidden creatures, a pivotal act which not only further exposes Crighton’s duality, but also changes the fabric of his existence.
Overall, I rate this novel a 5 out of 5 stars. McFarren excels at writing a novel that is, for lack of better layman’s terms, damn good. Her character development is so impeccable that readers are apt to feel emotionally pulled into the drama that unfurls. Her plot twists keep readers on the edge of their seats while still remaining logical and essential to moving the story along. The crossover theme and fantasy-based forbidden romance aspect are both wonderfully imaginative. The themes she introduces – the shades of gray in morality, as well as what we know to be conventionally true about Heaven, Hell, and the world in between – make for fresh, interesting, and much-needed food for thought.
November 20, 2020
It is a very complete and great read
Crighton Daemonium gets to a quiet town in Illinois called Lochton, with the aim of collecting wicked souls. He is first rewarded with the soul of a man called Benjamin Poe, who after being tricked and in order to save his son, commits murder. After his execution, Crighton continues his search for other souls but is trapped by a group of scientists who experiment on supernatural creatures. They force Crighton and an angel to have a soul mate relationship, but the angel is not any angel, it is the one Lucifer ordered Crighton to capture for him. There, it all begins and the soul seeker becomes Lucifer’s target.
“Soul seeker” is the first book in the “Gehenna” series, written by Kaylin McFarren. This read has it all: romance, adventure, angels, demons and other dark creatures. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It is a story different to other supernatural ones; the author did a great job portraying all the characters and developing them. She left nothing to chance and this is what makes this a very good read.
Moreover, her writing style is very good; although it is a thick book with almost four hundred pages, the pace of the reading is fast, and without noticing, I was half the book in a couple of days. Also, the story attracted me so much that it was difficult to put it down, being another reason for reading it almost non-top. There are plenty of dialogues that immerses the reader into the story. These dialogues are very well written and clearly distinguish one character’s voice from another.
It is a story that surprised me because it has many elements of the supernatural and so much action that I thought maybe at some point it will lose a bit of sense, but nothing similar to this happened. The plot was very good from beginning to end and there wasn’t a single moment of boredom. Action and adventure were waiting on every turn of the page, as well as turns and twists. For all these reasons, I would gladly recommend this novel.
Crighton Daemonium gets to a quiet town in Illinois called Lochton, with the aim of collecting wicked souls. He is first rewarded with the soul of a man called Benjamin Poe, who after being tricked and in order to save his son, commits murder. After his execution, Crighton continues his search for other souls but is trapped by a group of scientists who experiment on supernatural creatures. They force Crighton and an angel to have a soul mate relationship, but the angel is not any angel, it is the one Lucifer ordered Crighton to capture for him. There, it all begins and the soul seeker becomes Lucifer’s target.
“Soul seeker” is the first book in the “Gehenna” series, written by Kaylin McFarren. This read has it all: romance, adventure, angels, demons and other dark creatures. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It is a story different to other supernatural ones; the author did a great job portraying all the characters and developing them. She left nothing to chance and this is what makes this a very good read.
Moreover, her writing style is very good; although it is a thick book with almost four hundred pages, the pace of the reading is fast, and without noticing, I was half the book in a couple of days. Also, the story attracted me so much that it was difficult to put it down, being another reason for reading it almost non-top. There are plenty of dialogues that immerses the reader into the story. These dialogues are very well written and clearly distinguish one character’s voice from another.
It is a story that surprised me because it has many elements of the supernatural and so much action that I thought maybe at some point it will lose a bit of sense, but nothing similar to this happened. The plot was very good from beginning to end and there wasn’t a single moment of boredom. Action and adventure were waiting on every turn of the page, as well as turns and twists. For all these reasons, I would gladly recommend this novel.
December 17, 2020
Benjamin Poe was a firefighter in the small of Lochton, Illinois. He is currently on death row for the murder of his son Gabriel a few years prior. As he is scheduled to be executed in less than four months. In a meeting with legal council, his lawyer recommends that Poe plead insanity as a last ditch effort to avoid execution. Poe does not want to end up in a sanitorium, but agrees to retell the circumstances that led to the death of his son in this Fantasy thriller.
Before that fateful day, there was a fire at the College Inn which was a local hotel that Poe's son Gabriel also worked at. Poe and his firefighter crew rush to the scene. Upon arrival, some victims of smoke inhallation are found but no sign of Gabiel. Poe is unable to reach his son on his cell phone and begins to suspect that he may have been involved in the fire somehow.
Poe and his wife Lexi are on the verge of divorce and it is revealed that Gabriel is a troubled young man. He is 21 and still lives at home. When Gabriel was 13, he witnessed a murder. Gabriel and his father have an abrasive relationship and Poe has difficulty getting a straight answer concerning the recent fire.
Making matters worse, a mysterious man named Crighton arrives in town. He has a very dark demeanor and green glowing eyes. Crighton seems to know everyone's secrets and he has an interest in Gabriel. Poe tries to protect his family from this strange man who he suspects is some sort of demon.
This is a suspenseful fantasy thriller. Many of the mysteries of Crighton are revealed as the story progresses. Crighton has magic abilities and works for the dark side. A situation occurs where he falls in love with a Guardian Angel named Ariel. Crighton is influenced by Ariel and they form an unlikely team in a battle between darkness and light. This is an exciting story that involves mythological characters and some romance as well.
Before that fateful day, there was a fire at the College Inn which was a local hotel that Poe's son Gabriel also worked at. Poe and his firefighter crew rush to the scene. Upon arrival, some victims of smoke inhallation are found but no sign of Gabiel. Poe is unable to reach his son on his cell phone and begins to suspect that he may have been involved in the fire somehow.
Poe and his wife Lexi are on the verge of divorce and it is revealed that Gabriel is a troubled young man. He is 21 and still lives at home. When Gabriel was 13, he witnessed a murder. Gabriel and his father have an abrasive relationship and Poe has difficulty getting a straight answer concerning the recent fire.
Making matters worse, a mysterious man named Crighton arrives in town. He has a very dark demeanor and green glowing eyes. Crighton seems to know everyone's secrets and he has an interest in Gabriel. Poe tries to protect his family from this strange man who he suspects is some sort of demon.
This is a suspenseful fantasy thriller. Many of the mysteries of Crighton are revealed as the story progresses. Crighton has magic abilities and works for the dark side. A situation occurs where he falls in love with a Guardian Angel named Ariel. Crighton is influenced by Ariel and they form an unlikely team in a battle between darkness and light. This is an exciting story that involves mythological characters and some romance as well.
February 13, 2021
Soul Seeker
Soul Seeker, by Kaylin McFarren, is an impressive, dark venture into the realm of the supernatural. The premise, the writing style, and the realistic feel of virtually every element included in the story makes Soul Seeker a book that is very hard to put down.
Readers start out near the end of the main character’s life in a somewhat classic style of priming an audience for a long story, filled with pain and difficult decisions. Benjamin Poe, a prisoner on death row, is met by a lawyer hoping to gain some influence for taking on a difficult case. The case, of course, is Poe’s, but the lawyer would never have guessed the story that unfolds before him.
McFarren’s ability to take her readers on a journey is quite impeccable. The story is easy to relate with thanks to the author’s attention to detail and desire to keep the story grounded in reality. One thing that I really enjoy from Soul Seeker are the dialogues and descriptions. The level of complexity built into each of the conversations and situations is expertly intertwined with many subtleties that make for an exciting read.
The authentic world that the author creates does not hinder her from bringing in many elements from the supernatural. Angels, Demons, heartbreak, difficult choices, and confusion come together to create a truly dark tale that feels surprisingly real.
I enjoyed reading Soul Seeker and I think readers of several different genres would find plenty of reason to excited about this title. I had never read any of McFarren’s work before but after reading this title it is plain to see how and why she has won the literary awards that she has. I’d give this book 5 stars, and there are quite a few reasons that I would rank it that way. The style, the attention to detail, the originality, and the author’s ability to connect to her readers are a few examples.
Soul Seeker, by Kaylin McFarren, is an impressive, dark venture into the realm of the supernatural. The premise, the writing style, and the realistic feel of virtually every element included in the story makes Soul Seeker a book that is very hard to put down.
Readers start out near the end of the main character’s life in a somewhat classic style of priming an audience for a long story, filled with pain and difficult decisions. Benjamin Poe, a prisoner on death row, is met by a lawyer hoping to gain some influence for taking on a difficult case. The case, of course, is Poe’s, but the lawyer would never have guessed the story that unfolds before him.
McFarren’s ability to take her readers on a journey is quite impeccable. The story is easy to relate with thanks to the author’s attention to detail and desire to keep the story grounded in reality. One thing that I really enjoy from Soul Seeker are the dialogues and descriptions. The level of complexity built into each of the conversations and situations is expertly intertwined with many subtleties that make for an exciting read.
The authentic world that the author creates does not hinder her from bringing in many elements from the supernatural. Angels, Demons, heartbreak, difficult choices, and confusion come together to create a truly dark tale that feels surprisingly real.
I enjoyed reading Soul Seeker and I think readers of several different genres would find plenty of reason to excited about this title. I had never read any of McFarren’s work before but after reading this title it is plain to see how and why she has won the literary awards that she has. I’d give this book 5 stars, and there are quite a few reasons that I would rank it that way. The style, the attention to detail, the originality, and the author’s ability to connect to her readers are a few examples.
November 9, 2020
Soul Seeker is the first book in the Gehenna series, and it is written by a very talented writer named Kaylin McFarren. This is a mind bending and exciting novel, once I began this tale - it was almost impossible for me to put it down. I was desperate to read on and find out what happened next as the plot twists were logical whilst being completely unexpected! I was completely absorbed by this world as it is unlike any book I have read before.
The story is set in the not so exciting Lochton, which is a Midwestern town, and the reader is introduced to Crighton Daemonium, who is a hunter of evil souls who has chosen his next victim - Benjamin Poe… Benjamin used to live a rather ordinary life until it took a complete turn and he was accused of being involved in a fire that burnt down a local restaurant and left many people badly injured.
Crighton tortures the Poe family, as he manipulates Benjamin to kill his own son! Crighton is rewarded with the soul that he stole. This leads Crighton to a whole other ‘adventure’, as he is kidnapped by members of The Sovereign Sector (they are known for experimenting on supernatural creatures) whilst trying to carry on his duties. This is a thrilling section of the novel as well as vital for Crighton’s character development.
I particularly enjoyed the strong character development within this novel. Throughout the novel, you are questioning who is actually good and evil and what makes them that way. This is very thought-provoking and just added more depth and excitement to the novel.
All in all, I highly recommend this novel as it is a fantastic and exciting read, and has something for every supernatural and mystery lover out there! I am excited to read more by Kaylin McFarren.
The story is set in the not so exciting Lochton, which is a Midwestern town, and the reader is introduced to Crighton Daemonium, who is a hunter of evil souls who has chosen his next victim - Benjamin Poe… Benjamin used to live a rather ordinary life until it took a complete turn and he was accused of being involved in a fire that burnt down a local restaurant and left many people badly injured.
Crighton tortures the Poe family, as he manipulates Benjamin to kill his own son! Crighton is rewarded with the soul that he stole. This leads Crighton to a whole other ‘adventure’, as he is kidnapped by members of The Sovereign Sector (they are known for experimenting on supernatural creatures) whilst trying to carry on his duties. This is a thrilling section of the novel as well as vital for Crighton’s character development.
I particularly enjoyed the strong character development within this novel. Throughout the novel, you are questioning who is actually good and evil and what makes them that way. This is very thought-provoking and just added more depth and excitement to the novel.
All in all, I highly recommend this novel as it is a fantastic and exciting read, and has something for every supernatural and mystery lover out there! I am excited to read more by Kaylin McFarren.
November 18, 2020
Soul Seeker is a complex thriller packed full of tension, drama and the supernatural. I liked that this book starts off with a poem, almost like an old Shakespearean narrator introducing the plotline and what’s about to happen.
We are first introduced to the story of Benjamin Poe, A death row inmate finally sharing the twisted events that led to a shocking murder. After reading the synopsis for the book I was eager to start reading and I soon became engrossed in Benjamin’s story. I like the small town that the author creates and the variety of characters that live in Lochton. I also liked that it wasn’t stereotypical quaint and peaceful, with a brief shoplifting incident early on. I think that this added an underlying realism and grittiness and was a solid foundation to build the darker aspects of the story.
Even early on in Soul Seeker we are aware of evil events and non-moral actions which I think set the tone for later on in the novel and provide an interesting environment to introduce the supernatural characters. I found the characters interesting and I enjoyed how the characters are developed alongside plot twists. These plot twists kept me guessing throughout the book, with more questions than answers and a need to find out more.
I liked the supernatural element of this story, I think it really helps to ramp up the suspense that builds throughout the novel while also maintaining a sense of realism and moral complexity - even Crighton, a high ranking demon, is made up of more than pure evil. I liked seeing his relationship develop with Ariel towards the end of the book.
Soul Seeker is the first book in a series and I look forward to reading more. I think Soul Seeker would be enjoyed by fans of the supernatural, darker relationship stories and thrillers.
We are first introduced to the story of Benjamin Poe, A death row inmate finally sharing the twisted events that led to a shocking murder. After reading the synopsis for the book I was eager to start reading and I soon became engrossed in Benjamin’s story. I like the small town that the author creates and the variety of characters that live in Lochton. I also liked that it wasn’t stereotypical quaint and peaceful, with a brief shoplifting incident early on. I think that this added an underlying realism and grittiness and was a solid foundation to build the darker aspects of the story.
Even early on in Soul Seeker we are aware of evil events and non-moral actions which I think set the tone for later on in the novel and provide an interesting environment to introduce the supernatural characters. I found the characters interesting and I enjoyed how the characters are developed alongside plot twists. These plot twists kept me guessing throughout the book, with more questions than answers and a need to find out more.
I liked the supernatural element of this story, I think it really helps to ramp up the suspense that builds throughout the novel while also maintaining a sense of realism and moral complexity - even Crighton, a high ranking demon, is made up of more than pure evil. I liked seeing his relationship develop with Ariel towards the end of the book.
Soul Seeker is the first book in a series and I look forward to reading more. I think Soul Seeker would be enjoyed by fans of the supernatural, darker relationship stories and thrillers.
November 27, 2020
Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is a supernatural, religious thriller. This book starts off following a crime committed by a man who tells the story of the crime to his lawyer, showing the reader in a flashback. The book then brings us to the present and changes the storyline to follow a demon by the name of Crighton, who is found to be a revered soul collector. Crighton has his own struggle when he faces The Sovereign, which is an underground group experimenting on supernatural beings. It is here that Crighton’s life changes forever, with many secrets revealed about him.
I cannot stress my love for this book enough. McFarren spins a tale like no other with it comes to a supernatural genre crossing over with religious beings and lore. To me, this book came off as unique in its telling, with many different aspects outside of the Bible, featuring many aspects of Heaven and Hell. The lore built up in the book is well-crafted, interesting, and intricate. I also did not guess many of the points that were revealed later, but extremely pleased when I was correct about something hinted at earlier on with Crighton. This book takes you on a thrilling journey that leads to you wanting more of it.
I was on the edge of my seat reading this book, and it was frustrating when I had to put it down. The way McFarren set up the start of the novel to how she wrapped everything up gave me such a satisfying feeling, but the thirst for more set in this world. I hope there will be more to have with Crighton. Additionally, the tension between the characters and the different characters are so captivating. I do warn readers of a scene between Crighton and Ariel that may be triggering to some. However, I think that fans of the supernatural, and Supernatural the show, would love this book!
I cannot stress my love for this book enough. McFarren spins a tale like no other with it comes to a supernatural genre crossing over with religious beings and lore. To me, this book came off as unique in its telling, with many different aspects outside of the Bible, featuring many aspects of Heaven and Hell. The lore built up in the book is well-crafted, interesting, and intricate. I also did not guess many of the points that were revealed later, but extremely pleased when I was correct about something hinted at earlier on with Crighton. This book takes you on a thrilling journey that leads to you wanting more of it.
I was on the edge of my seat reading this book, and it was frustrating when I had to put it down. The way McFarren set up the start of the novel to how she wrapped everything up gave me such a satisfying feeling, but the thirst for more set in this world. I hope there will be more to have with Crighton. Additionally, the tension between the characters and the different characters are so captivating. I do warn readers of a scene between Crighton and Ariel that may be triggering to some. However, I think that fans of the supernatural, and Supernatural the show, would love this book!
November 25, 2020
Thank you to the author and Get Red PR for a gifted copy of Soul Seeker!
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The book begins with Crighton, Lucifer’s best soul-catcher demon, out on a mission to take out Poe’s son for the many sins his son committed. Poe is a righteous and heroic firefighter while his son is anything but. Despite the son’s flagrant morals, Poe resists his son’s soul to be taken away so much so that Crighton devises a devious method that would get him both the son and father’s souls.
The book’s narrative then completely shifts over to Crighton and his “life” as a demon subservient to his master Satan. Crighton is yet again entrusted with a new project to catch hold of an angel but as fate would have it, the demon and the angel come out of a sticky situation and fall in love. Will they ever be able to avenge the wrath of evil and the curse of God to be soulmates? You will have to read to find out.
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This book gave me one hell of a (pun intended) crazy ride to Heaven, Hell and back to Earth. Although the book was predominantly a paranormal fantasy and romance, you could probably inject every other genre into it, including some horror. I’m not going to lie when I say this is possibly the strangest book I read this year. That being said, I think there were a lot of lessons to be learned from it such as the lines between evil and good, truth and lies, demons and angels, forbidden and not can all often be blurred with some redemption and selfless love. I tend to think every book has a conscious or subliminal lesson from its author and I felt this book largely was about good can change even the most vile person one strongly covets that change from within.
November 2, 2020
Billed as an urban paranormal romance/adventure, Kaylin McFarren’s ‘Soul Seeker’ has all the makings of a modern supernatural-themed classic.
Set in the sleepy Midwest town of Lochton, ‘Soul Seeker’ introduces us to Crighton Daemonium, a demonic hunter of sorts who travels the country in search of ‘wicked’ souls. Crighton's next ‘victim’ is Benjamin Poe, a former-firefighter and current death-row inmate whose crimes are unspeakably horrific. But all is not as it seems, and Poe’s confession quickly pulls back the veil on Crighton'’s twisted, complicated way of life.
‘Soul Seeker’ is, above all else, a suspense-laden thriller—one that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The vivid, descriptive prose, compelling dialogue, and supernatural elements are merely the proverbial icing on the cake. All of that being said, the crux of any story hinges upon its protagonist, and in that regard, McFarren hits it out of the park. Anti-hero personified, Crighton is a delightful mix of brooding intensity and smoldering intensity.
And for her part, McFarren has meticulously crafted a thrilling plot, one that continuously sidesteps expectations while setting up the next entry in what appears to be an ongoing series.
With a simmer-to-a-boil pace, plot-twists a plenty, and a wonderfully unexpected final act, ‘Soul Seeker’ is highly recommended for suspense/thriller fans everywhere!
Set in the sleepy Midwest town of Lochton, ‘Soul Seeker’ introduces us to Crighton Daemonium, a demonic hunter of sorts who travels the country in search of ‘wicked’ souls. Crighton's next ‘victim’ is Benjamin Poe, a former-firefighter and current death-row inmate whose crimes are unspeakably horrific. But all is not as it seems, and Poe’s confession quickly pulls back the veil on Crighton'’s twisted, complicated way of life.
‘Soul Seeker’ is, above all else, a suspense-laden thriller—one that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The vivid, descriptive prose, compelling dialogue, and supernatural elements are merely the proverbial icing on the cake. All of that being said, the crux of any story hinges upon its protagonist, and in that regard, McFarren hits it out of the park. Anti-hero personified, Crighton is a delightful mix of brooding intensity and smoldering intensity.
And for her part, McFarren has meticulously crafted a thrilling plot, one that continuously sidesteps expectations while setting up the next entry in what appears to be an ongoing series.
With a simmer-to-a-boil pace, plot-twists a plenty, and a wonderfully unexpected final act, ‘Soul Seeker’ is highly recommended for suspense/thriller fans everywhere!
December 13, 2020
Soul Seeker is the first installment of The Gehenna Series by Kaylin McFarren. Crighton Daemonium is a demon who arrives in the small town of Lochton, Illinois to collect wicked souls. Benjamin Poe, a firefighter struggling to save his failing marriage as well as his tumultuous relationship with his son, is Crighton's next victim. After a string of events that leave Poe fearing for his and his family's lives, Crighton tricks and manipulates him into murdering his son. Now on death row, Poe kills himself the night before his execution and Crighton retrieves the man's soul before returning to Earth to gain more. But Crighton is soon captured by members of The Sovereign Society, a group known for experimenting on supernatural creatures, and is forced into a soulmate bond with an angel named Ariel, who just happens to be the angel Crighton has been sent to capture by the King of Hell, Lucifer.
Part One of the book gave me Stephen King vibes, which I loved, and was equal parts horror and psychological thriller. Part Two introduced the romance aspect, which was a bit unexpected but McFarren does a wonderful job of interweaving it with the paranormal thriller aspect of the book. The book takes the classic angels vs. demons trope and gives it a surprising romantic twist by pairing and angel and a demon together. Vivid description, realistic dialogue and entertaining characters will keep supernatural fans glued to their seats until the last page.
Part One of the book gave me Stephen King vibes, which I loved, and was equal parts horror and psychological thriller. Part Two introduced the romance aspect, which was a bit unexpected but McFarren does a wonderful job of interweaving it with the paranormal thriller aspect of the book. The book takes the classic angels vs. demons trope and gives it a surprising romantic twist by pairing and angel and a demon together. Vivid description, realistic dialogue and entertaining characters will keep supernatural fans glued to their seats until the last page.
November 24, 2020
SOUL SEEKER is a sleek page-turner. The novel begins with the sad tale of Benjamin Poe on death row awaiting his execution. He was a dedicated fire captain whose family life was in turmoil after the murder of his young daughter that his son witnessed. When a tall stranger with glowing green eyes appears named Crighton, Poe finds himself in a battle for his son’s soul with a demon. Many twists and turns.
Then we enter the demon soul-catcher’s world. A very unique vision of Lucifer, demons, and Hell. As the war between Heaven and Hell continues, Crighton is ordered by the devil to capture an angel and bring her soul to Hell for Lucifer’s perverted enjoyment. Hell’s best soul seeker quickly finds himself caught between the forces of Heaven and Hell, rebels within the underworld, and a group of scientist mortals who capture and experiment on demons and angels. Nothing will go as planned for Crighton. His loyalty and his own history will be questioned. Fun read with many unforeseen twists. Recommended.
Then we enter the demon soul-catcher’s world. A very unique vision of Lucifer, demons, and Hell. As the war between Heaven and Hell continues, Crighton is ordered by the devil to capture an angel and bring her soul to Hell for Lucifer’s perverted enjoyment. Hell’s best soul seeker quickly finds himself caught between the forces of Heaven and Hell, rebels within the underworld, and a group of scientist mortals who capture and experiment on demons and angels. Nothing will go as planned for Crighton. His loyalty and his own history will be questioned. Fun read with many unforeseen twists. Recommended.
December 13, 2020
I loved the author’s take on the mythology and was pleasantly surprised at the direction the book went. Many of the paranormal characters will be familiar to those who read or watch a lot of books/TV shows/films on the subject. However, McFarren creates them in her unique way, and with the exception of a few scenes which I didn’t feel comfortable reading, the book was gripping.
April 10, 2022
Read it for the twists & turns, love & lust
I debated my rating for Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren between a 2 and 3 for the simple fact that it lagged in some spots making me doubt whether I wanted to finish it or not. But, I was hooked on the characters and had to keep reading to find out what happened to them. And, the fact remains that anyone who is able to intertwine the lives of demons and angels on a personal, day-to-day level deserves a higher rating than a 3. (Very strong world building)
McFarren spins the tale of Crighton and Ariel who are thrown together without warning after Crighton, a demon, does what soul-stealing demons do and that's torment humans, trick them into committing sins then takes their souls to hell where they live out their deaths in torment. When the two meet, Ariel is in the process of trying to save a soul and Crighton has been tasked by the devil to kill an angel.
There are many battles and deaths, there's lust and love, phantom beings, family dynamics, and a couple of twists and turns you don't want to miss. When all of that is said and done, I'm glad I read to the end. The twists definitely made it worth the read.
I debated my rating for Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren between a 2 and 3 for the simple fact that it lagged in some spots making me doubt whether I wanted to finish it or not. But, I was hooked on the characters and had to keep reading to find out what happened to them. And, the fact remains that anyone who is able to intertwine the lives of demons and angels on a personal, day-to-day level deserves a higher rating than a 3. (Very strong world building)
McFarren spins the tale of Crighton and Ariel who are thrown together without warning after Crighton, a demon, does what soul-stealing demons do and that's torment humans, trick them into committing sins then takes their souls to hell where they live out their deaths in torment. When the two meet, Ariel is in the process of trying to save a soul and Crighton has been tasked by the devil to kill an angel.
There are many battles and deaths, there's lust and love, phantom beings, family dynamics, and a couple of twists and turns you don't want to miss. When all of that is said and done, I'm glad I read to the end. The twists definitely made it worth the read.
January 26, 2021
Looking at the table of contents for Kaylin McFarren's Soul Seeker (Gehenna Book 1), readers might anticipate a yarn that will unfold in two parts. However, by the time I reached the grand finale--more accurately the set-up for the second book in the saga--I felt like the tale was really three sections linked by the life of the title character, Lucifer's sometimes favorite soul catcher, Chrighton.
The first third of the book focuses on fallible humans like Benjamin Poe and his son whose lives are fatally menaced by a shadowy, mysterious figure. In this part of the story Chrighton is only occasionally center stage as he pulls the strings to lure his luckless prey to their doom. Then, the emphasis shifts to Chrighton himself.
In the second part of the book, his character is fleshed out in vivid detail. We see him interacting with Lucifer and other condemned denizens of hell. We meet Chrighton's mother and other demons and half-breeds (half-angel, half-demon) going back and forth between earth and hell. In this part of the book, McFarren modernizes Biblical mythology and portrays an underworld that's something of a Twenty-First Century reworking of John Milton's Pandemonium from Paradise Lost. McFarren's version is gritty and dark and happily doesn't feature one-dimensional immortal single-minded creatures hell-bent, as it were, on tormenting human souls. In fact, humans are essentially mere pawns in the push-and-pull between angels and demons.
Part three of the yarn is a multi-generational love story where we see Crighton, his angel "soul mate" Ariel, his parents, and other paranormal types developed in much more depth than is typical of such fantasies. McFarren's characters have complex backgrounds and have very personal inner conflicts and secrets. While there's no shortage of fantastic situations and events, Soul Seeker is a more earthy and, dare I say, realistic canvas than most readers might expect.
While the primary conflict is the old trope of good actors triumphing over evildoers , or at least softening them up, Soul Seeker isn't a morality play. It's not especially religious. There's lots in the latter third of the book showcasing how the hierarchy of angels is structured in heaven, but there's not one mention of God. There are many references to a future battle between the new rulers in hell and angel armies in a final showdown, which we can presume will be McFarren's take on Armageddon. But McFarren isn't preaching any kind of sermon about the wages of sin or mending our evil ways.
On one hand, the prime redeeming virtue McFarren's demons can display is the ability to sacrifice oneself to save a loved one. On the other hand, readers uneasy about graphic sex or violence aren't going to take to many scenes in Soul Seeker. For those who like horror and paranormal fantasy, Soul Seeker is pure entertainment with some extremely well-sketched characters we'll all want to see in the next volume. I'm ready for the next chapters. Sometimes there are bad guys who are fun to root for.
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February 22, 2021
Who would have known demons walk amongst humans looking for souls to collect and drag back to Hell? No one would believe that there is even such a thing but it's highly likely. When you think about all the horrible people in the world doing nearly anything to surpass others, it would be interesting to know exactly where they would end up.
In "Soul Seeker (Ghenna Book 1)," author Kaylin McFarren breaks the book down into two parts, ensuring her readers see into the depths of evil's core, Lucifer's lair. Benjamin Poe, former captain of firefighters, was called to a blazing scene of the College Inn building. Anxious and fearful that his son Gabriel could be in the burning building since he wasn't answering any of his calls, did his best to search for him. Fortunately, there was no sign of Gabriel, but unfortunately from the massive fire, there were a few fatalities. Crighton, a glowing green-eyed demon, arrested and held at their local precinct, makes an appearance demanding to see Poe. The sight of him haunts everyone because he isn't relatable with humans, nor does he carry himself like he is of the world. He speaks in old Latin and is always reciting a Bible scripture that signifies his purpose of being there, to collect owed debts, or souls of the unrighteous. Gabriel happens to be on his list to collect and he plans on terrorizing Poe's household until he willingly hands his son over. As you read, you watch as more of the background story unfolds, giving the understanding of why Gabriel's soul was highly demanded to be dragged back to Hell. The world Poe thought he knew changed in a matter of days since the fire at College Inn. Although he couldn't figure out why Crighton was stalking him and his family, he had to get to the bottom of it, even if he ended up committing the number one sin to have his soul spend eternity in Hell. In part two, you'll realize many others fall victim to Crighton's solid and evil threats.
I know many aren't into spiritual warfares, but this book demonstrates a clear indication that a such thing exists. Lucifer, Lilith, demons, Hell, and more are introduced in such descriptive ways that any reader would feel like they're witnessing everything before their eyes. I was a bit disturbed reading this book because of how realistic Kaylin described surroundings, down to the smell, which was impressive. To be immersed in the depths of Hell and learning exactly how these soulless creatures behave is an eye-opener. It makes you take a further look into why humans feel the need to act horrific and evil towards others, it makes you wonder about all possibilities. I highly recommend this book to others who enjoy a book involving wickedness and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
In "Soul Seeker (Ghenna Book 1)," author Kaylin McFarren breaks the book down into two parts, ensuring her readers see into the depths of evil's core, Lucifer's lair. Benjamin Poe, former captain of firefighters, was called to a blazing scene of the College Inn building. Anxious and fearful that his son Gabriel could be in the burning building since he wasn't answering any of his calls, did his best to search for him. Fortunately, there was no sign of Gabriel, but unfortunately from the massive fire, there were a few fatalities. Crighton, a glowing green-eyed demon, arrested and held at their local precinct, makes an appearance demanding to see Poe. The sight of him haunts everyone because he isn't relatable with humans, nor does he carry himself like he is of the world. He speaks in old Latin and is always reciting a Bible scripture that signifies his purpose of being there, to collect owed debts, or souls of the unrighteous. Gabriel happens to be on his list to collect and he plans on terrorizing Poe's household until he willingly hands his son over. As you read, you watch as more of the background story unfolds, giving the understanding of why Gabriel's soul was highly demanded to be dragged back to Hell. The world Poe thought he knew changed in a matter of days since the fire at College Inn. Although he couldn't figure out why Crighton was stalking him and his family, he had to get to the bottom of it, even if he ended up committing the number one sin to have his soul spend eternity in Hell. In part two, you'll realize many others fall victim to Crighton's solid and evil threats.
I know many aren't into spiritual warfares, but this book demonstrates a clear indication that a such thing exists. Lucifer, Lilith, demons, Hell, and more are introduced in such descriptive ways that any reader would feel like they're witnessing everything before their eyes. I was a bit disturbed reading this book because of how realistic Kaylin described surroundings, down to the smell, which was impressive. To be immersed in the depths of Hell and learning exactly how these soulless creatures behave is an eye-opener. It makes you take a further look into why humans feel the need to act horrific and evil towards others, it makes you wonder about all possibilities. I highly recommend this book to others who enjoy a book involving wickedness and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
May 2, 2021
The World is Full of Monsters
We are presented with a character named Benjamin Poe, in the prologue, before the book begins. He wears an orange jumpsuit and has spent four years in a maximum-security prison. Did he really do it? What caused him to do such a thing? He is an ordinary guy who followed all the rules, but he “didn’t know until THAT night that the world is full of monsters. Monsters with dark souls and claws, waiting for the chance to tear you apart.”
Part One of the book tells Poe’s story. He is a firefighter in the small community of Lochton, Illinois. His son Gabriel is an uncommunicative teenager. He is old enough to work, drive, and move out on his own.
Poe’s wife, Lexi, becomes angry when he forgets her birthday. The strain on their marriage stems back to a time when their two-year-old daughter, Riley was killed by an eight-year-old boy named Billy Babbitt while their son, Gabriel, watched.
When fire breaks out at College Inn, where Gabriel works, Poe worries about his son’s safety as he speeds to the scene with his crew of fellow firefighters. The experts suspect arson and there are casualties. After Gabe is found, Poe begins to suspect Gabe of starting the fire that killed Gabe’s despised coworkers and boss. When we-the-reader meet Crighton, the collector of souls, and the devil’s right hand, we wonder whether Gabe had a choice in the matter. It is as if the devil made Gabe do it and he never really had a choice in the matter.
I was hooked by the tragic story of Benjamin Poe’s wretched, cursed life. The story is frightening and I resolved to read this nightmarish book early in the day, rather than near bedtime. I imagined Stephen King cowering in the corner in fear, reading this book, as I turned the pages and the chapters advanced. I made a note, seventeen percent into the book, “Creepy, dark, and scary.”
Part Two takes this story to a whole other level. I hope there isn’t such a place as hell, and if there is, I hope it isn’t as depicted in this book. The author paints a vivid, unforgettable picture of hell and the battle between good and evil from the perspective of the latter.
SOUL SEEKER is an exceptionally well-written book. The plot is relentless. The characters are artfully presented. What the author has created for us is something almost unimaginable, until she had the nerve to conjure it up. It IS like two, very different books in one, and who doesn’t like a buy one, get one deal?
Read it if you dare. My rating for SOUL SEEKER: five fiery stars.
We are presented with a character named Benjamin Poe, in the prologue, before the book begins. He wears an orange jumpsuit and has spent four years in a maximum-security prison. Did he really do it? What caused him to do such a thing? He is an ordinary guy who followed all the rules, but he “didn’t know until THAT night that the world is full of monsters. Monsters with dark souls and claws, waiting for the chance to tear you apart.”
Part One of the book tells Poe’s story. He is a firefighter in the small community of Lochton, Illinois. His son Gabriel is an uncommunicative teenager. He is old enough to work, drive, and move out on his own.
Poe’s wife, Lexi, becomes angry when he forgets her birthday. The strain on their marriage stems back to a time when their two-year-old daughter, Riley was killed by an eight-year-old boy named Billy Babbitt while their son, Gabriel, watched.
When fire breaks out at College Inn, where Gabriel works, Poe worries about his son’s safety as he speeds to the scene with his crew of fellow firefighters. The experts suspect arson and there are casualties. After Gabe is found, Poe begins to suspect Gabe of starting the fire that killed Gabe’s despised coworkers and boss. When we-the-reader meet Crighton, the collector of souls, and the devil’s right hand, we wonder whether Gabe had a choice in the matter. It is as if the devil made Gabe do it and he never really had a choice in the matter.
I was hooked by the tragic story of Benjamin Poe’s wretched, cursed life. The story is frightening and I resolved to read this nightmarish book early in the day, rather than near bedtime. I imagined Stephen King cowering in the corner in fear, reading this book, as I turned the pages and the chapters advanced. I made a note, seventeen percent into the book, “Creepy, dark, and scary.”
Part Two takes this story to a whole other level. I hope there isn’t such a place as hell, and if there is, I hope it isn’t as depicted in this book. The author paints a vivid, unforgettable picture of hell and the battle between good and evil from the perspective of the latter.
SOUL SEEKER is an exceptionally well-written book. The plot is relentless. The characters are artfully presented. What the author has created for us is something almost unimaginable, until she had the nerve to conjure it up. It IS like two, very different books in one, and who doesn’t like a buy one, get one deal?
Read it if you dare. My rating for SOUL SEEKER: five fiery stars.
February 6, 2021
Soul Seeker written by Kaylin McFarren is a compelling novel that captured my attention since page one. My favorite character was Crighton even though he was the Soul Seeker with a twisted mind working for Lucifer to capture souls. This story is broken up into sections the first beginning with Benjamin Poe’s story and how he became entangled with Crighton and ended up on death row. Following Benjamin’s story is a section about Crighton collecting the soul of an evil and angry old man. This is where others may begin to see that Crighton is misunderstood because at this point is where you see that he does have a weakness. A friendship created with an Angel long ago..
The reason you see this as a weakness is because everything Crighton knows and has been taught is to hate and despise Angels. This friendship has remained secret for years because of Lucifers hate for Angels. Lucifer rewards demons that bring them to him and sends Crighton on a mission to retrieve an Angel in training. Things go horribly wrong landing Crighton and Ariel (an Angel) in a sticky situation with no choice except to work together. As the story continues you learn about Crighton’s true purpose in life that has been hidden from him since birth. This will change events that are foretold to happen years from now.
The story had plenty of action, suspense, snark, and internal battles. The humor wasn’t really there, but there are some areas that can cause you to chuckle. The characters were all likable, but I found myself not really caring about the Angel Ariel. Crighton could be immature for his age (100+ years) but it didn’t make me like him any less. The author did a good job creating separate personalities for each character.
I really wish we would have gotten a look into Crighton and his life in the beginning of the book when reading about Benjamin. It’s obvious why the rest of the book is focused solely on Crighton, but I would have liked reading about him earlier on. Maybe when he’s taunting everyone his evil thoughts, malicious actions, what he’s doing in his down time, etc.. Other than that I didn’t see anything I disliked about the book. The story flow is consistent and the author has a good writing style. The title and book cover are perfect.
Overall I give it four out of five stars. I intend to read the rest of the books in this series once they are available. Great job!
The reason you see this as a weakness is because everything Crighton knows and has been taught is to hate and despise Angels. This friendship has remained secret for years because of Lucifers hate for Angels. Lucifer rewards demons that bring them to him and sends Crighton on a mission to retrieve an Angel in training. Things go horribly wrong landing Crighton and Ariel (an Angel) in a sticky situation with no choice except to work together. As the story continues you learn about Crighton’s true purpose in life that has been hidden from him since birth. This will change events that are foretold to happen years from now.
The story had plenty of action, suspense, snark, and internal battles. The humor wasn’t really there, but there are some areas that can cause you to chuckle. The characters were all likable, but I found myself not really caring about the Angel Ariel. Crighton could be immature for his age (100+ years) but it didn’t make me like him any less. The author did a good job creating separate personalities for each character.
I really wish we would have gotten a look into Crighton and his life in the beginning of the book when reading about Benjamin. It’s obvious why the rest of the book is focused solely on Crighton, but I would have liked reading about him earlier on. Maybe when he’s taunting everyone his evil thoughts, malicious actions, what he’s doing in his down time, etc.. Other than that I didn’t see anything I disliked about the book. The story flow is consistent and the author has a good writing style. The title and book cover are perfect.
Overall I give it four out of five stars. I intend to read the rest of the books in this series once they are available. Great job!
February 8, 2021
“Soul Seeker'' is a dark paranormal fantasy novel written by Kaylin McFarren. It blends romance and horror in a narrative which portrays the struggle between good and evil, heaven and hell in a way that makes it a book that is hard to put down. A firefighter and loving father kills his son. A man devastated by a terrible loss travels periodically to a cabin in the mountains and hikers start disappearing. What do these strange crimes have in common? Crighton Daemoniun. When he is around, terrible things happen, people die and he takes their souls. He is a soul collector for the king of hell, Lucifer. As we continue reading, the story focuses on Crighton and Ariel, a young angel. They meet when the two of them are forced to share a cell after they are kidnapped by a group of scientists who experiment on celestial creatures and demons. After somewhat overcoming their differences, they escape, and Crighton learns they are linked as soul mates — but only after Ariel is kidnapped by another demon and taken to hell.
The development of the plot may be a bit slow at the beginning of the story. The point of the story takes a bit to be reached but when it does it is excellent. The ability of the author to create this imaginary world where men are influenced by demonic creatures and where angels and demons fall in love has no comparison. I really enjoyed the dialogues which are clever, funny and hard at times. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the character’s surroundings as well as the character development. They are complex and relatable at the same time. My favorite part of the book is the build up of the relationship between Crighton and Ariel. Even though Crighton is a demon, I empathized with him. It is very interesting to read how they overcame their striking differences and fell in love. This is a great book for anyone who may like paranormal stories and I highly recommend it.
The development of the plot may be a bit slow at the beginning of the story. The point of the story takes a bit to be reached but when it does it is excellent. The ability of the author to create this imaginary world where men are influenced by demonic creatures and where angels and demons fall in love has no comparison. I really enjoyed the dialogues which are clever, funny and hard at times. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the character’s surroundings as well as the character development. They are complex and relatable at the same time. My favorite part of the book is the build up of the relationship between Crighton and Ariel. Even though Crighton is a demon, I empathized with him. It is very interesting to read how they overcame their striking differences and fell in love. This is a great book for anyone who may like paranormal stories and I highly recommend it.
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