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Hell Inc. #2
Hell to Pay
The Actor has made many bad choices in his career, but his latest one could enslave him to the Lord of the Underworld forever.
To this day, he regrets turning down the choice Hollywood roles that some said were perfect for a man of his size. Like Frodo in Lord of the Rings. Or Mjölnir in the eighties-themed superhero musical Thor: Hammer Time!
Determined to turn his fortunes around, The Actor makes a deal with the Devil to become "King of Hollywood."
But he didn't read the contract carefully. He missed something, a clause, that could trap him in a role which would unleash endless misery upon billions of people.
He's now searching for the one person who might be able to help him. Raz Frewer has battled the Devil before.
And that guy could be just foolish enough to help.
To this day, he regrets turning down the choice Hollywood roles that some said were perfect for a man of his size. Like Frodo in Lord of the Rings. Or Mjölnir in the eighties-themed superhero musical Thor: Hammer Time!
Determined to turn his fortunes around, The Actor makes a deal with the Devil to become "King of Hollywood."
But he didn't read the contract carefully. He missed something, a clause, that could trap him in a role which would unleash endless misery upon billions of people.
He's now searching for the one person who might be able to help him. Raz Frewer has battled the Devil before.
And that guy could be just foolish enough to help.
406 pages, Paperback
First published April 18, 2020
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About the author
Dick Wybrow
23 books127 followersDick Wybrow is a Canadian author. His novels are mainly set in the US, where he grew up. A former stand-up comedian, Wybrow is a humor writer who crafts thrillers that incorporate elements of suspense, horror, mystery, science fiction and fantasy.
At the age of six, Dick was given his first book by his father. It was Wind in the Willows. Naturally, that put Dick off reading for several years.
After discovering Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, the love of reading returned. And with it came the compulsion to get lost worlds like Douglas had created.
Dick lives in Auckland, New Zealand with one wife and two cats.
At the age of six, Dick was given his first book by his father. It was Wind in the Willows. Naturally, that put Dick off reading for several years.
After discovering Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, the love of reading returned. And with it came the compulsion to get lost worlds like Douglas had created.
Dick lives in Auckland, New Zealand with one wife and two cats.
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June 3, 2020
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Hell to Pay is the sequel to Hell inc and the second in Dick Wybrow’s Hell inc series. I have not read the first book but Hell to Pay stood alone for me and I did not feel that I lacked any knowledge from its predecessor.
I am not a great fan of stories about Ghosts or the supernatural, so I was not over excited about the storyline about The Actor’s contract with the Devil or of the Angel angle but that did not diminish my enjoyment in reading this book. For me Hell to Pay is just a great comic road tale of exaggerated adventure and action.
The narrative is told in the first person when Raz is present but if he is not, then it is told in the third person. I believe that most of the disparate group of characters were also in the previous book but they make for an interesting and varied band. Some are a little over-the-top but they all bring their own talents and fragilities.
The various journeys and inevitable chases use almost every form of travel except rockets so we have cars, motorcycles, boats, planes, submarines and Roomba riding. (Read the book if you haven’t heard of Roombas.) Whichever means of travel they are using it is all made to sound exhilarating.
If you are looking for meaningful messages there is an excellent storyline about social media with all the angles that we like to poke fun about; even though most of us know deep down that we cannot live our lives without it.
In summary, Hell to Pay may not be the deepest, most meaningful book that you will read but it will be one that you enjoy for its action, it’s interesting characters and for the good laugh that it gave you. I have awarded four stars.
Hell to Pay is the sequel to Hell inc and the second in Dick Wybrow’s Hell inc series. I have not read the first book but Hell to Pay stood alone for me and I did not feel that I lacked any knowledge from its predecessor.
I am not a great fan of stories about Ghosts or the supernatural, so I was not over excited about the storyline about The Actor’s contract with the Devil or of the Angel angle but that did not diminish my enjoyment in reading this book. For me Hell to Pay is just a great comic road tale of exaggerated adventure and action.
The narrative is told in the first person when Raz is present but if he is not, then it is told in the third person. I believe that most of the disparate group of characters were also in the previous book but they make for an interesting and varied band. Some are a little over-the-top but they all bring their own talents and fragilities.
The various journeys and inevitable chases use almost every form of travel except rockets so we have cars, motorcycles, boats, planes, submarines and Roomba riding. (Read the book if you haven’t heard of Roombas.) Whichever means of travel they are using it is all made to sound exhilarating.
If you are looking for meaningful messages there is an excellent storyline about social media with all the angles that we like to poke fun about; even though most of us know deep down that we cannot live our lives without it.
In summary, Hell to Pay may not be the deepest, most meaningful book that you will read but it will be one that you enjoy for its action, it’s interesting characters and for the good laugh that it gave you. I have awarded four stars.
October 22, 2020
A fun adventure but not as lol at #1
Hell to Pay by Dick Wybrow is book 2 in the Hell Inc series. This book was fun, witty and exciting but not the laugh out loud funny book that book one was. Definitely need to read in order also. In this book, the Actor is the one that made a deal at the crossroad and now needs help. Uncle Jerry is actually in white slavery so they have to bust him out. Some great new characters are added too! One is a motorcycle! Great fun!
Hell to Pay by Dick Wybrow is book 2 in the Hell Inc series. This book was fun, witty and exciting but not the laugh out loud funny book that book one was. Definitely need to read in order also. In this book, the Actor is the one that made a deal at the crossroad and now needs help. Uncle Jerry is actually in white slavery so they have to bust him out. Some great new characters are added too! One is a motorcycle! Great fun!
March 12, 2020
I recieved an advanced copy of this book. That was super awesome by the way. Thank you Mr. Wybrow for that honor.
In a rare case, I am reviewing this book individually, rather than as a series.
If you enjoyed Hell Inc., you will enjoy this book. If you didn't read Hell Inc., what are you doing?! Read the series from the beginning!
Raz and the gang are at it again. This time The Actor has gotten himself tangled up with a faction of Hell. He recruits Raz to help him out and from there wacky adventures ensue. In addition to the beloved characters from Hell Inc, they meet new friends (and "friends") along the way. Strap in for a wild ride (you'll get that joke later) as the gang again twart the forces of evil (and some evil Roombas).
In a rare case, I am reviewing this book individually, rather than as a series.
If you enjoyed Hell Inc., you will enjoy this book. If you didn't read Hell Inc., what are you doing?! Read the series from the beginning!
Raz and the gang are at it again. This time The Actor has gotten himself tangled up with a faction of Hell. He recruits Raz to help him out and from there wacky adventures ensue. In addition to the beloved characters from Hell Inc, they meet new friends (and "friends") along the way. Strap in for a wild ride (you'll get that joke later) as the gang again twart the forces of evil (and some evil Roombas).
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March 20, 2020
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author - which was just the coolest thing, it made my day.
I enjoyed this book, as much as I did the first Hell, Inc. book. This second installment has the same great characters as well as a few new additions that keep the story moving along. I laughed out loud more than once while reading. Or maybe I’m just not miserable enough yet to purchase anything from Goop. (Haha)
*shrug* I’m not real into vastly detailed reviews. I like this book. It kept me entertained. It made me laugh, and sometimes that’s what we all need.
That and maybe a squirrel.
I enjoyed this book, as much as I did the first Hell, Inc. book. This second installment has the same great characters as well as a few new additions that keep the story moving along. I laughed out loud more than once while reading. Or maybe I’m just not miserable enough yet to purchase anything from Goop. (Haha)
*shrug* I’m not real into vastly detailed reviews. I like this book. It kept me entertained. It made me laugh, and sometimes that’s what we all need.
That and maybe a squirrel.
August 15, 2022
I loved the first book in this series and enjoyed catching up with the gang plus the introduction of 4 new key characters. I did feel the old characters development was sacrificed to keep the action at top pace. The lack of focus on the thoughts and dialogue between the main characters along with flipping between first and third person perspectives appeared to stop some of the laugh out loud moments where the characters are confronted with each other’s peculiarities. I found the 1st person writing for Rasputin a little more jarring this time around, I feel it was because he had little new to bring to this story which was essentially the actors story with side ‘Chauceresque’ ‘Anza’s Story’ and ‘uncle Jerry’s story’ running along independently.
This book was despite those minor niggles very well thought out in my opinion, with an action packed, road-trip comedy feel. I loved some of the new concepts like the Roombas,Bucephalus (the motor bike) and the Face-Book inner workings. I’m looking forward to the next instalment, downloaded it already 😁
This book was despite those minor niggles very well thought out in my opinion, with an action packed, road-trip comedy feel. I loved some of the new concepts like the Roombas,Bucephalus (the motor bike) and the Face-Book inner workings. I’m looking forward to the next instalment, downloaded it already 😁
June 27, 2021
Hell to Pay
This is the 2nd book in the series and the characters grow on you. Rasputin Frewer, Anza, Uncle Jerry and The Actor are back. Funny, snarky, very witty with lots of dark humour. I’m eagerly awaiting the 3rd book in the series. Dick Wybrow has invested his book with a macabre almost maniacal glee. The protagonists are real people with unreal problems; Crossroad Deals with the Devil, a nineteenth century female gunslinger and a motorbike to die for (and someone probably did) with a unique personality, drug lords, lots of flying bullets and more. Did I mention their is a war coming between the old school of hell and the newbies, lawyers, Hollywood agents
This is the 2nd book in the series and the characters grow on you. Rasputin Frewer, Anza, Uncle Jerry and The Actor are back. Funny, snarky, very witty with lots of dark humour. I’m eagerly awaiting the 3rd book in the series. Dick Wybrow has invested his book with a macabre almost maniacal glee. The protagonists are real people with unreal problems; Crossroad Deals with the Devil, a nineteenth century female gunslinger and a motorbike to die for (and someone probably did) with a unique personality, drug lords, lots of flying bullets and more. Did I mention their is a war coming between the old school of hell and the newbies, lawyers, Hollywood agents
July 3, 2021
A hell of a ride.
A mad,crazy adventure, not to mention hilarious. I laughed till I cried. That got me a look from my husband as he passed me a tissue. I will make it a point never to read this book in waiting rooms, airports and other places. It's A complex story with a great bunch of characters.
A mad,crazy adventure, not to mention hilarious. I laughed till I cried. That got me a look from my husband as he passed me a tissue. I will make it a point never to read this book in waiting rooms, airports and other places. It's A complex story with a great bunch of characters.
February 17, 2022
2nd book, old crew plus extras, the craziness continues
Many really funny moments, despite the deadly situations Raz seems to always get involved in. Anza’s grasp of English is always entertaining. Despite imminent death and a promised career in Hell for all involved, as ever, things don’t work out for Hell, or Hell Inc.
Many really funny moments, despite the deadly situations Raz seems to always get involved in. Anza’s grasp of English is always entertaining. Despite imminent death and a promised career in Hell for all involved, as ever, things don’t work out for Hell, or Hell Inc.
November 21, 2023
Another Hilarious Adventure
Seems this group of misfits just can't be silenced nor put down. If you're looking for a hilarious adventure climb on board with this crew. Its just one of those books that keeps you asking yourself what's next? Talk about colorful characters. I enjoyed this one as much as the first book and am positive the third shall be no different.
Seems this group of misfits just can't be silenced nor put down. If you're looking for a hilarious adventure climb on board with this crew. Its just one of those books that keeps you asking yourself what's next? Talk about colorful characters. I enjoyed this one as much as the first book and am positive the third shall be no different.
August 22, 2021
I love this series! It's bright, inventive, and humorous with well defined characters. You should really read the first book in the series first (Hell, Inc.) to familiarize yourself with the main characters and storyline. The second book is just as good as the first, and I highly recommend it.
February 27, 2024
Good!
A Ginsu knife, a motorbike from Hell, a drag queen, a cowgirl with never ending bullets and a pair of wing is all you need to take this trip. Oh, and a lot of half sipped beer!
A Ginsu knife, a motorbike from Hell, a drag queen, a cowgirl with never ending bullets and a pair of wing is all you need to take this trip. Oh, and a lot of half sipped beer!
August 24, 2025
These books are a riot!
I've plowed through the first two books in this series in jig time. The writing is smooth and funny as hell. Irreverent, corny and full of laugh out loud scenes. I'll be continuing to the next book right away.
I've plowed through the first two books in this series in jig time. The writing is smooth and funny as hell. Irreverent, corny and full of laugh out loud scenes. I'll be continuing to the next book right away.
April 22, 2021
Great sequel!
I Really loved this book....fast pace couldn't wait to read it every night! I wii read hus other books! Enjoy!
I Really loved this book....fast pace couldn't wait to read it every night! I wii read hus other books! Enjoy!
April 23, 2021
A very different and entertaining read!
November 25, 2021
Good fun, but a few editing blips that took me out of the story.
March 1, 2022
Good read
I don't write reviews these books are proper page turners . So should recommend them to everyone. It's true about friendbook.
I don't write reviews these books are proper page turners . So should recommend them to everyone. It's true about friendbook.
November 29, 2023
Funny and Entertaining
I really liked the give and take between the characters. Real laugh out loud action and a surprise or three kept my interest and attention.
I really liked the give and take between the characters. Real laugh out loud action and a surprise or three kept my interest and attention.
June 15, 2025
The Actor has made a bad deal with Hell, Inc. His solution is to steal the contract and destroy it. The rest is just filler.
March 26, 2020
This is the second book in the Hell Inc series, but if you haven't read the first one, it will stand alone as the backstories are covered. The characters are amusing - The Actor has made a contract with the devil to improve his failing career, and finds as usual there is a snag that means while he technically gets what he has asked for, it isn't actually what he wanted. He therefore wants to get out of the contract and asks his friend Raz to help. Raz has porblems of his own.
Enter Sally, an old time gunslinger with a contract on the Actor, and her magical steed - a black high power motorcycle. The chase is on.
An entertaining read, a bit slow in parts and lacking some character dimension, but with a few laugh out loud moments.
Enter Sally, an old time gunslinger with a contract on the Actor, and her magical steed - a black high power motorcycle. The chase is on.
An entertaining read, a bit slow in parts and lacking some character dimension, but with a few laugh out loud moments.
March 27, 2020
Another great story from Wybrow. I love the new characters but sad to know my fav in this Walther is old and won't likely make the next one!
Funny and heartwarming. Quickly becoming one of my favourite authors!
Funny and heartwarming. Quickly becoming one of my favourite authors!
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