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The Purgatory Knights #1
Harbinger's Hex
A doctor, a witch goddess, and the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse walk into a bar…
Meet Erin Kelly. You can call her Doc.
Yes, she’s a doctor. A cardiothoracic surgeon from Boston, to be precise.
She’s also the cursed descendant of an ancient witch goddess who’s destined to stop the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse from monkey-stomping humanity into a primordial puddle.
How Doc’s supposed to do that exactly is a bit of mystery—especially to her.
No worries, though. She’ll figure it out. Right after she tracks down her aforementioned arcane ancestor. There’s just one small wrinkle—she’s not been seen in a thousand years. Maybe two.
Regardless, Doc and her impromptu coven of witches, prophets, angels, snarky hellhounds, and the occasional giant or two better hurry. The Horsemen are on the hunt. And the end times are nigh.
Good thing Purgatory’s nice this time of year, huh?
Tick-tock, tick-tock…
Meet Erin Kelly. You can call her Doc.
Yes, she’s a doctor. A cardiothoracic surgeon from Boston, to be precise.
She’s also the cursed descendant of an ancient witch goddess who’s destined to stop the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse from monkey-stomping humanity into a primordial puddle.
How Doc’s supposed to do that exactly is a bit of mystery—especially to her.
No worries, though. She’ll figure it out. Right after she tracks down her aforementioned arcane ancestor. There’s just one small wrinkle—she’s not been seen in a thousand years. Maybe two.
Regardless, Doc and her impromptu coven of witches, prophets, angels, snarky hellhounds, and the occasional giant or two better hurry. The Horsemen are on the hunt. And the end times are nigh.
Good thing Purgatory’s nice this time of year, huh?
Tick-tock, tick-tock…
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2023
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November 21, 2025
Harbinger's Hex
by Steve Gilmore
This is the first book in a series. The way the book ended implied another book to come and I can hardly wait. This was terrific! An excellent fantasy with the Gilmore humor! I giggled and laughed off and on throughout the book! The subject was a couple of women and one guy trying to save the world. They battle all types of beings along the way. I love how the author was able to throw so much humor into a "serious" subject. There was plenty of action and battles. A fun read but ended in less than finished but not quite a cliffhanger.
by Steve Gilmore
This is the first book in a series. The way the book ended implied another book to come and I can hardly wait. This was terrific! An excellent fantasy with the Gilmore humor! I giggled and laughed off and on throughout the book! The subject was a couple of women and one guy trying to save the world. They battle all types of beings along the way. I love how the author was able to throw so much humor into a "serious" subject. There was plenty of action and battles. A fun read but ended in less than finished but not quite a cliffhanger.
July 10, 2024
Fun perspective from the female heroines in the books! It also gave us more of a view of the Land of Nod and the creatures within, which was a fun adventure.
I find Erin, our lead character, to be adopting more of the attitudes/demeanor of Dean (the hero in the initiating series), which feels like a bit of a jolt. From book one of the originals, I didn't have her pegged as mouthy and snarky to the level she's become, but I guess fighting apocalypses all the time can do that to a person?!
One note to the author, who I must be enjoying his work, since I've read just about all of his books, if I see another "icy stare" at Chad... or anyone that annoys the team... I'm going to ignore it. There has to be another way to convey that feeling?! Otherwise, I'm enjoying these books... it's my guilty pleasure.
I find Erin, our lead character, to be adopting more of the attitudes/demeanor of Dean (the hero in the initiating series), which feels like a bit of a jolt. From book one of the originals, I didn't have her pegged as mouthy and snarky to the level she's become, but I guess fighting apocalypses all the time can do that to a person?!
One note to the author, who I must be enjoying his work, since I've read just about all of his books, if I see another "icy stare" at Chad... or anyone that annoys the team... I'm going to ignore it. There has to be another way to convey that feeling?! Otherwise, I'm enjoying these books... it's my guilty pleasure.
May 10, 2023
Urban Fantasy at its Best!!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2023
From the back alleys of Boston to the depth of Purgatory (aka - Land of Nod) & beyond, this story had it all. Witch goddesses, apocalyptic deities, seers, dragons, hellhounds (oddly likeable), and most importantly - Erin 'Doc' Kelly & her golden armor. I loved her in the other series, and grew to love her even more the moment I started reading this book. I literally could NOT put it down! Chock-full of laugh-out-loud dialogue & endearing characters, the pure adventure (as Doc found herself winding through the nether regions of reality) was truly phenomenal. This novel was superbly entertaining from start to finish. I look forward to reading more from the author - well done Steve Gilmore! Harbinger's Hex is LEGIT!!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2023
From the back alleys of Boston to the depth of Purgatory (aka - Land of Nod) & beyond, this story had it all. Witch goddesses, apocalyptic deities, seers, dragons, hellhounds (oddly likeable), and most importantly - Erin 'Doc' Kelly & her golden armor. I loved her in the other series, and grew to love her even more the moment I started reading this book. I literally could NOT put it down! Chock-full of laugh-out-loud dialogue & endearing characters, the pure adventure (as Doc found herself winding through the nether regions of reality) was truly phenomenal. This novel was superbly entertaining from start to finish. I look forward to reading more from the author - well done Steve Gilmore! Harbinger's Hex is LEGIT!!
March 13, 2024
Harbingers Hex
Another great book by Steve Gilmore! The "Heavans Dark Soldiers" was fantastic and I wS extremely excited to read this book to find out what happened to Doc during the times she was not in the first series. Great reading another great cast of characters by the author! I would recommend this book to everyone!, but I would suggest reading the "Heavan's Dark Soldiers" series first so this one ,akes since to you!
Another great book by Steve Gilmore! The "Heavans Dark Soldiers" was fantastic and I wS extremely excited to read this book to find out what happened to Doc during the times she was not in the first series. Great reading another great cast of characters by the author! I would recommend this book to everyone!, but I would suggest reading the "Heavan's Dark Soldiers" series first so this one ,akes since to you!
August 22, 2024
Everything you Want in a Modern Fantasy
Steve again slays it with humor, action and history. Blending biblical references with dark humor, tons of action, and descriptive fantastical landscapes, Gilmore covers all the bases!
Steve again slays it with humor, action and history. Blending biblical references with dark humor, tons of action, and descriptive fantastical landscapes, Gilmore covers all the bases!
April 27, 2025
I love it: storyline, unique characters and the witty banter
After the unique personality of Dean, I wasn't sure Doc would be as fun. Obviously, she is because I couldn't stop reading. I can't wait for the next book!
After the unique personality of Dean, I wasn't sure Doc would be as fun. Obviously, she is because I couldn't stop reading. I can't wait for the next book!
September 11, 2024
Build the story
Great cast of characters. Good and bad with some unusual twists and turns. Looking to the next book. Chad is awesome as a foreshadower
Great cast of characters. Good and bad with some unusual twists and turns. Looking to the next book. Chad is awesome as a foreshadower
September 22, 2024
Excellent . Doc Kelly is a wonderful character and it’s great to see her in her own story . I can’t wait until the next book in the series comes out.
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