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The Devil you know. Until you don't.
Aliens are stealing human souls to reincarnate them as slaves in another dimension
How do I know?
…I’m one of them.
My people have perpetuated this atrocity unchecked for thousands of years.
And you know what the worst is? We’re helped by humans with authority.
People you look up to. And more importantly; people you believe.
You are promised paradise, you get hell.
My narcissistic father is central to this scam.
Well, I’ve had enough.
It must stop.
My friends and I are going to bring him down. Him and all the others.
…If my violent, pain-in-the ass, human partner doesn’t kill me first.
How do I know?
…I’m one of them.
My people have perpetuated this atrocity unchecked for thousands of years.
And you know what the worst is? We’re helped by humans with authority.
People you look up to. And more importantly; people you believe.
You are promised paradise, you get hell.
My narcissistic father is central to this scam.
Well, I’ve had enough.
It must stop.
My friends and I are going to bring him down. Him and all the others.
…If my violent, pain-in-the ass, human partner doesn’t kill me first.
320 pages, ebook
First published November 18, 2021
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153 people want to read
About the author
Monique Singleton
40 books132 followersMonique Singleton is a USA Today and International Best selling author of dark Urban Fantasy. She lives and works in a small village in the south of Holland. A Brit by birth, she has travelled extensively and finally settled down in Holland. In addition to her writing, Monique also holds a job as an IT business consultant. She lives with her two big dogs, two horses and two cats. The cats are the boss.
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November 20, 2021
if I had to sum this book up in one word it would be original. Considering the subject matter you wouldn't think that possible but it was. It obviously has inspiration from other things but is put together in a way that is still unique. It's fast-paced, has lighthearted banter to break up the darkness, and keeps you interested.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 18, 2021
ORIGINAL BUT DISAPPOINTING.....
Seeing the fanatic in front of him, Gabriel thought to himself that he really should have brought back some reinforcements with him...
But Gabriel had been sent to bring Father Ignatius back to the right path...
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This is not the reading I personally expected.
I found the subject treated in an original and innovative way.
It’s very well written, but I got bored not being able to get attached to the characters or the story.
For lovers of original Fantasy.
Seeing the fanatic in front of him, Gabriel thought to himself that he really should have brought back some reinforcements with him...
But Gabriel had been sent to bring Father Ignatius back to the right path...
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This is not the reading I personally expected.
I found the subject treated in an original and innovative way.
It’s very well written, but I got bored not being able to get attached to the characters or the story.
For lovers of original Fantasy.
April 30, 2022
Wow! I started reading this book with no knowledge of the story or universe. I was blown away! The tough characters and amazing fights kept getting better and better. I hope for a next book in this universe so I can continue being immersed in this universe.
November 14, 2021
An interesting story that makes you think about the content of the book. Moves along quickly and draws you in. The characters are definitely intriguing.
November 2, 2021
This is the first book I have read by Monique and I loved it! This book has so many twists, it will make your head spin. What you think about religion ...well... let's just say this book turns it upside down. Highly recommend it!
November 19, 2021
There is a conspiracy to sell souls to Hell. These hijacked the souls of believers from your world to reincarnate them in my dimension, where they face endless torture in abject slavery. Who arranges the hijacking? Humans that are promised a nice place in hell for sending the “good souls” his way. The Devil has decided to fight this system, with the help of a priest and a computer wizard. Will they be able to succeed? This is a totally new take on the Heaven and Hell story. When the Devil is the good guy and God is the bad guy just who do we pray to? This is my first read by Monique Singleton and I am very impressed. She is a gifted and talented author. This is a unique novel. Singleton kept me spellbound from page one to the very last word! The tension and relationships are beautifully written and will keep readers coming back for more. I got chills up my spine more than once. I can't wait to see what happens next. I gave this honest, voluntary review after being given a free copy of the novel
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 25, 2021
A brand new series takes us into the dimension of the Establishment, the one where God and his children, better known to humans as angels dwell. God rules this dimension in a tyrannical way and runs it as a business to line his pockets. The church in the human realm employs recruiters to gather souls for the Establishment, promising them everlasting life in heaven but it turns out that this is not what has been happening in the afterlife and Gabriel, one of the angels and 2nd born son finds out through Jonah, an ex-priest previously known as father Ignatius. What Jonah reveals is happening shocks Gabriel and turns him against his hated tyrannical father and his siblings, especially the first born Michael who is their father's lackey. Gabriel leaves the Establishment's dimension better known as purgatory and joins Jonah in trying to bring down the Establishment, but this is obviously not an easy thing to do. Turns out that God and Allah supposedly competitors for souls which they reincarnated when they died, from two different camps, Christianity and Islam were now pretending to be in a holy war whilst in fact being in cahoots as this war served their business very well, both reaping as many souls as they needed. But Gabriel and Jonah are onto them and they will not stop till they bring the evil Establishment down. I am very intrigued by this unique story line and am dying to follow up on the adventures of the ex-priest and the fallen angel who though so different to one another work so well as a team. I especially enjoyed the banter that goes on between Gabriel and Jonah as it gives a bit of light-heartedness to this quite violent novel which is so full of anger and disappointment at a faith which is built on lies!
October 13, 2021
A new provocative book about heaven and hell. Is Gabriel a fallen angel? Is he a alien or another being from the unknown? Jonah is a back slidden priest trying to fight the good fight. It takes a lot of trust for them to work together. Ebony is the computer genius helping them to locate those who are setting up humans to go to purgatory. I can not wait to see how this series develops.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 14, 2022
Gabriel was sent by his father to convince a former priest to return to his church. Despite being promised power and riches the priest refuses his offer. After a violent confrontation Gabriel realizes that his father has come to believe that he IS the God whom the humans worship. After some research in his home dimension he returns to Earth and teams up with the former priest, and a computer expert to try to take his father, and the rest of his family down.
Wow, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I think this is a fantastic, must read. I found these characters absolutely fascinating, they are well written and unique. Action, violence, some suspense, and I even chuckled at some of the characters' interactions. There are plenty of unexpected twists in the plot and I found it difficult to put this book down. I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Wow, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I think this is a fantastic, must read. I found these characters absolutely fascinating, they are well written and unique. Action, violence, some suspense, and I even chuckled at some of the characters' interactions. There are plenty of unexpected twists in the plot and I found it difficult to put this book down. I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
November 15, 2021
What if religion was run by multidimensional entities for profit.
The basis of this book is that in the middle ages, these entities "claimed" the major religions at time (Catholic and Islam) for their own purposes. So when you die young, you are caught by their machines and sold into slavery all in the name of capitalism.
But one "demon" is rebelling and this book is about him, one of the sons of "god" and bucking the system going all out to try and remove the corruption that the "demons" have caused.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The basis of this book is that in the middle ages, these entities "claimed" the major religions at time (Catholic and Islam) for their own purposes. So when you die young, you are caught by their machines and sold into slavery all in the name of capitalism.
But one "demon" is rebelling and this book is about him, one of the sons of "god" and bucking the system going all out to try and remove the corruption that the "demons" have caused.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 16, 2021
This review may contain spoilers.
Gabriel is from another world. Jonah is a fallen priest. Gabriel’s people have hijacked the idea of God and turned it into a way to get slaves for their world.
Gabriel and Jonah find themselves as partners trying to save the souls of the human race. They slowly learn to rely on each other to help the human race free themselves from the lie, to get to heaven instead of hell.
An interesting tale that kept me highly interested. Can’t wait for the ending. Yes, this story has a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gabriel is from another world. Jonah is a fallen priest. Gabriel’s people have hijacked the idea of God and turned it into a way to get slaves for their world.
Gabriel and Jonah find themselves as partners trying to save the souls of the human race. They slowly learn to rely on each other to help the human race free themselves from the lie, to get to heaven instead of hell.
An interesting tale that kept me highly interested. Can’t wait for the ending. Yes, this story has a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 21, 2021
Gabriel is the model of the poor, little, rich kid. Jonas is a tortured soul out for revenge. I never really developed any empathy for either of them. I found Ebony much more intriguing. The story contains a lot of great ideas, but without the emotional support, sometimes, it felt like I was reading a book on religious dogma. Nevertheless, overall, I still found it entertaining, especially the scenes which involved Ebony.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
I received a review copy of this book from a third party. This is my honest review.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
I received a review copy of this book from a third party. This is my honest review.
November 15, 2021
"My whole life I had been brought up to believe the recruits had at least a semblance of choice in their destiny. I truly believed they knew what was awaiting them. Maybe not in detail. But they knew what we had was a temporary step in the road to their ultimate redemption." - Gabriel
You'll think you're prepared for this book: you aren't. Uniquely written, with a depth of passion and intensity not often seen in works of fiction, this tome may turn your perceptions of certain beliefs inside out.
‘I will be the devil to my father’s god.’ - Gabriel
You'll think you're prepared for this book: you aren't. Uniquely written, with a depth of passion and intensity not often seen in works of fiction, this tome may turn your perceptions of certain beliefs inside out.
‘I will be the devil to my father’s god.’ - Gabriel
November 16, 2021
This story took me by surprise, the blurb I read when offered an Advance Reader Copy piqued my interest. However, I don’t think I was ready to be entertained on the level that this story took me to. Along with plenty of action, the investigation and subterfuge in the story made it hard to put down, additionally the characters are very well developed, and some are very easy to like while there are a few who are easy to detest. I’m really looking forward reding the next installment in this series. Like I mentioned before my voluntary review is based on an ARC copy from Booksprout.
November 18, 2021
OMG !!! loved it !!! a great start for a wonderful new series !!!! love Gabriel and Jonah and Ebony... this is their story... a fast paced action packed drama... we've got it all wrong... when we die , we don't go to heaven... we become slaves in another place... like hell , only worse... Jonah a fallen priest tells Gabriel what has been happening... and they get Ebony a computer wiz to help... they have to save the humans... OMG !!! who is God ?
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 18, 2021
This book really takes you on a journey through biblical and dimensional beliefs.
It is told through the eyes of Gabriel. He must find a way to save humans and to protect thier true beliefs in God.
Gabriel befriends Jonah, a fallen priest, and Ebony, a seriously smart tech wizard. Together they fight to destroy those that form the greatest risk to humanity.
A fast paced page turner. I highly recommend this book for teen to adult.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It is told through the eyes of Gabriel. He must find a way to save humans and to protect thier true beliefs in God.
Gabriel befriends Jonah, a fallen priest, and Ebony, a seriously smart tech wizard. Together they fight to destroy those that form the greatest risk to humanity.
A fast paced page turner. I highly recommend this book for teen to adult.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 21, 2021
A Very Interesting Tale
An entertaining story which is very different to the usual ones concerning religions. This was a well crafted book that I found disturbing and almost believable. This plot twisted our ideas about religions and the God whose belief systems are ingrained in us humans. Hundreds of years ago beings from another dimension took over Christianity and Islam in order to enslave the believers' souls at death . An alien rebel has defected and joins a human rebel to fight the "Establishment"
An entertaining story which is very different to the usual ones concerning religions. This was a well crafted book that I found disturbing and almost believable. This plot twisted our ideas about religions and the God whose belief systems are ingrained in us humans. Hundreds of years ago beings from another dimension took over Christianity and Islam in order to enslave the believers' souls at death . An alien rebel has defected and joins a human rebel to fight the "Establishment"
December 28, 2021
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This was an interesting read; but due to the poor editing I had a hard time enjoying it. I have noticed that other reviewers did not have the same editing problems my copy did. So, keep that in mind with the review.
This is a new twist on urban fantasy dealing with god, church and religion as a whole. It has a lot of action and thrilling twists. It is a unique read. The characters are well fleshed out; the world building is done well.
This is a new twist on urban fantasy dealing with god, church and religion as a whole. It has a lot of action and thrilling twists. It is a unique read. The characters are well fleshed out; the world building is done well.
November 18, 2021
The book started off already with mystery and action. It took me by surprise as the story developed and the twists and turns started being thrown into the mix. It is definitely not what you expect but that doesn't mean that it gets any less thrilling. The variety of characters keeps you entertained as some you root for while others you just love to hate. I suggest you pick up the book and make your own conclusion to the tale.
November 17, 2021
I enjoyed this story with its unique twist to the god vs angel vs the church. It stars Gabriel who is on a mission along with some friends he makes along the way. It was a blast to read, a bit violent in a good way, and made me laugh and think. It was compelling and interesting and hard to put down. I love the concept and the twists.
November 17, 2021
If I could give 10 stars I don’t think it would be enough for this fantastical story. Gabriel, Jonah and Ebony make a great team although there’s little innocence about them. There’s so much happening that alien beings are not a surprise. The battles, both physical and intellect, are riveting. As are the relationships that are a core. I look forward to the next book!
November 17, 2021
If I could give 10 stars I don’t think it would be enough for this fantastical story. Gabriel, Jonah and Ebony make a great team although there’s little innocence about them. There’s so much happening that alien beings are not a surprise. The battles, both physical and intellect, are riveting. As are the relationships that are a core. I look forward to the next book!
March 31, 2022
It's an interesting story about a rebel angel that join forces with a desolate priest and a super hacker to defeat evil forces threatening human believes.
It's full of fights, suspense, arguments, funny situations and love.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It's full of fights, suspense, arguments, funny situations and love.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 19, 2023
I enjoyed this story. I thought the storyline was well written. I thought the plot had so many twists and turns that I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes urban fantasy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 8, 2022
I am going to say that this is a favorite go to of mine. When a story is about Heaven & Hell I am there. The story is uniquely original that I fell right in to it and did not come up for air until the final page. I feel that this was an amazing read and I loved it!!!
May 15, 2024
It was suspenseful and I would recommend reading this story. I didn't want to put it down. The characters were great.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 9, 2022
Different!
Different take on religions, but quite interesting. The characters are strong and the plot well constructed. Looking forward to the next book.
Different take on religions, but quite interesting. The characters are strong and the plot well constructed. Looking forward to the next book.
May 2, 2025
all male characters is boring. Writing is pretty good & decent editing yet the story drags... couldn't get past 1/4 of it.
November 25, 2021
A very good dark urban fantasy with a well written storyline and very interesting characters. Contains plenty of action and lots of suspense. A priest, a fallen angel, and a computer genius are involved with a battle between heaven and the church. A real page turner that I would highly recommend.
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