Den forkerte død

Den Store Djævlekrig #3

by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen

Filip – hovedpersonen fra Djævelens Lærling og Dødens terning – bliver ved skæbnesvangert uheld skyld i, at en dreng dør. Filip vender tilbage til Helvede for at hente ham tilbage til livet og hans rigtige død, således at skæbnen kan blive genoprettet.

Men i Helvede har meget forandret sig. Mange djævle har vendt Lucifer ryggen, efter de i Dødens terning blev frataget deres udødelighed, og rygtet vil vide, at de uden for Helvedes sorte mure er ved at forme en hær, der skal styrte Djævelen fra tronen. Sammen med hundjævlen Satina indleder Filip sin sælsomme og farefulde færd, der bringer ham både til den mørke del af Hades og til Paradis, hvor han møder Himlens og Jordens skaber.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Danish, Fiction, Paranormal, Denmark, Demons

324 pages, Hardcover

First published April 30, 2009

About the author

I was born in Denmark on a dark and stormy night in November 1976. I began writing when I was a teenager. My first book was a really awful horror novel titled Nidhug's Slaves. It didn't get published. Luckily.

During the next 7 years, I wrote nearly 20 novels-all of which were rejected-while working as a school teacher. The rest of the time I spent writing.

In 2000 I published my debut fantasy book, The Battle of Caïssa, and that's when things really took off. Since then I've published more than thirty-five books for children and young adults in genres ranging from fantasy to horror and science fiction.

My books have been translated into more than 15 languages and my series about the superhero Antboy has been adapted for film, which is available on Netflix. An animated tv series is currently in development.

A musical of The Devil's Apprentice opens in the fall 2018 and the movie rights for the series have also been optioned.

I live in Copenhagen with my wife, two boys, a dog named Milo and spiders in the basement.

You can read more on my English website www.kennethbandersen.com

Reviews

[Anita Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third installment in the Great Devil War series, which is in the progress of being translated into English.
As this is the third in a series, it’s difficult for me to talk about any specifics of the goings on in this book, so as to avoid spoilers.
A lot of interesting things happened in this book, and one of the things I really like about these books is that you never really know where Kenneth will go with the story. You might think you do, but then he does something completely different. Kenneth’s writing is both humorous and clever at the same time - which is something I really enjoy in books. I also enjoy Kenneth’s commentary on religion and one’s beliefs, which makes this extra interesting.
I enjoy how much Filip has grown as a character over the books, and the side characters are developing quite nicely, too.
Anyway - I can’t wait to find out what’s going to happen next, 5 stars and hopefully I’ll get to the fourth book soon.

[Regitze Xenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how serious and darker it got as I got closer to the end and the cliffhanger. We are getting very close to the great war and I am really excited. I enjoy Filip as a character immensely, both when he’s good and when he’s bad, both seem to really work. I found this particular story to be a bit slow at times and hinging on some very small details but overall I definitely enjoying this and I am moving on to the fourth book very soon. I hope things turn out well for Filip, but I can’t say for sure what “well” will entail.

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Den forkerte død er skrevet i samme humoristiske stil som de to første bøger og fortællerstemmen er helt eminent. Bogen er lige så let af falde ind i og lade sig opsluge af, så man glemmer tid og sted. Der er ret mange referencer til hændelser i tidligere bøger, og som altid er der både noget at komme efter for de yngre og ældre læsere. Jeg har måske ikke nydt bogen helt lige så meget som de første to, men jeg er stadig fuldt ud investeret i serien og karaktererne. Det kan godt være at serien er mere end 10 år gammel, men den føles meget moderne i dens skrivestil og fortællerstemme og der er nærmest noget tidsløst over bøgerne eller udødeligt hvis man vil undskylde det pun.

Den forkerte død er tredje bog i Den store djævlekrig-serien og det kan man godt mærke. Lige fra starten af, kunne jeg mærke at indsatsen var højere, der var mere på spil og der er lagt op til en stor konflikt. Efter slutningen på Dødens terning, er der meget i Helvede der er anderledes. Jeg synes det er lidt ærgerligt at bagsideteksten afslører det, så derfor vil jeg ikke sige mere om det end bogen allerede gør. Men jeg er vild med den konflikt der er opstået og hvordan man bliver præsenteret for begge sider. Det er selvfølgelig meningen at vi skal holde med Filip, men der er en del tankevækkende ting at overveje i spørgsmålet om liv og udødelighed.

Bogen starter også anderledes ud, denne gang tager Filip til Helvede med vilje, efter at en misforståelse resulterer i en anden drengs forkerte død. Det er Søren, drengen der mobbede Filip i den første bog og på en måde var skyld i at han i første omgang kom til Helvede som djævelens lærling.

Men i Helvede har mange ting forandret sig og det er langt fra alle der er særlig glade for at Filip er vendt tilbage. Alle hans ture frem og tilbage er også begyndt at få konsekvenser, han kan kun komme hjem igen ved Vita, selve Livets hjælp, og imens han venter, bliver han hvirvlet med ind i problemerne. Uden for murene samles de utilfredse dæmoner og rygterne vil vide at de vil forme en hær og fjerne Lucifer fra tronen. Den forkerte død samler en del af de tråde, der er blevet lagt ud i de første to bøger, men for mig at mærke, var der meget af det, der var opsætning til Ondskabens engel og det egentlige opgør. Selv om rejserne til Hades og Paradis er fascinerende, og jeg er vild med måden Kenneth Bøgh Andersen væver religion og humoristisk fantasy sammen på, så haltede den første del af bogen lidt for meget bagefter.

Selv om Filip er forandret meget i løbet af sine to første oplevelser i Helvede, var der alligevel noget rigtigt over at han er i Helvede igen. Det føles meget som om det er her han hører til. Hvilket både er en god og en dårlig ting, for han har også stadig et liv på Jorden, han gerne vil leve. En af de ting, der gør denne her tur til Helvede så anderledes i mine øjne, er forholdet til Søren, og jeg kunne virkelig godt lide hans reaktion på at være i Helvede og Filips rolle i underverdenen. Det er nok for meget at sige, at de to får et mere venskabeligt forhold lige med det samme, men det kommer ikke bag på mig at Søren befinder sig godt i et Helvede der er midt i forberedelserne til Skarnstregsfestivalen.

En detalje, jeg synes var virkelig lækker, er at man følger Filip til Helvede endnu en gang, men på endnu en ny måde for tredje gang. Starten af bogen går lidt langsomt, mens der bliver forklaret en masse af hvad der er sket siden Filip sidst var i Helvede og ikke mindst tidsforskellen. Til gengæld kunne jeg godt lide hvor meget fokus der var på Filips far og spørgsmålet om hvorvidt han kan få lov til at møde ham bare endnu en gang. Denne gang kommer han ikke tilbage igen, bogen sluttede så overraskende og der var helt sikkert mere action i sidste halvdel af bogen. Jeg blev meget overrasket over slutningen, det er en cliffhanger der tager pusten fra en og hæver denne her bog op fra at føles lidt for meget som fyld. Filips handlinger i slutningen lægger op til en actionfyldt og måske lidt dyster omgang i Ondskabens engel.

[Pernille · Rating 4 out of 5]

Den er så ond.

[KiKi The #BookNerd KBbookreviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another epic addition to a phenomenal series. Equally comical and witty as the previous installments and with a darker tone that throws you into an amazing adventure.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4.5 Stars

May Contain Spoilers For Books #1 and #2 in The Great Devil War series. Previous Review Links here: Book 1 The Devil’s Apprentice; Book 2 The Die Of Death.

Synopsis: When Philip becomes a part of some unfortunate circumstances that result in the early death of school bully, and friend, Sam, Philip must return to Hell, fix this mistake and restore fate.

But this is not as easy as it seems, Hell is in trouble, and nobody can be trusted. As Philip tries to save Sam, he ends up embarking on a much darker journey.

Before I jump into the review I just wanted to say a big thank you to Dave @The_WriteReads for giving me a spot on this tour, I have really enjoyed this series and am so thrilled to have been able to continue it and review it! So i’m going to structure this a little differently to my usual reviews since I don’t want to be too repetitive in regards to my previous reviews.

Kenneth B Andersen again manages to masterfully create a compelling and powerful narrative that cleverly balances humour and comedy alongisde the darker themes of fate, mortality and death. We follow Philip as he again returns to Hell to right a wrong and restore Fate, the perspective is one we are familiar with but Philip has had more time to develop, he is still thoughtful and caring but now has a tendency to make decisions that can be selfish, his personality is more rounded and flawed and this adds another interesting dynamic to the story’s narrative because Philip’s actions are a little less predictable – which I loved!

As ever the writing is incredibly descriptive and immersive, the rich detail and imagery pulls you into the underworld and keeps you there. The fast paced story, and the evocative language connects you with the characters, their motives and their emotions and makes you love them even more as the adventure goes on. This series is perfect for pulling you out of a reading slump, which this book did for me as it is a fun but dark adventure that is easy to read but is multi-dimensional and exciting.

Being the third book this one sits in-between Philips initial development and the start of the bigger war/conflict and yet it manages to deliver an impressive story of development and works wonderfully as a build up to the larger problems Philip will face. As a whole this book manages to develop this amazing world even more by exploring Paradise and another ancient Underworld, widening the world that we know and allowing us to understand more about how it works. I adored how we dived into another version of the underworld, it introduced us to some more popular figures in mythology (surprising and clever – loved how this played out) but also served to tell a story about what happens when beliefs change – this was incredibly interesting and added a creepier and darker element to the story as a whole.

The other underworld was not the only interesting thing we delve into, we also get a deeper look into Paradise which was fascinating. Here we also get introduced to some new people, and a very fun literary figure (I actually loved this because I was a massive fan of this figure as a child and their characters!!) The take on Paradise was also interesting, how the people there spend their time, it is a twist on what a lot of people believe and I found this to be very intriguing. I also adored the conflict between Lucifer and Michael – as an avid fan of mythology (and Supernatural but whatever…) I found this to be a clever and hilarious addition to the story that worked really well, it added depth to the characters, to their history and served for some comical and witty conversations. Paradise manages to be developed on very well in this book and we get a lot of new information given to us, but naturally and organically, that plays into a bigger picture, we git an in-depth look into the mechanics of this world but it is still fun and full of adventure- it maintains the charm this series started with while adding an edge of complexity that is entertaining and intriguing.

On the surface the book appears to be a simple, linear story of rescuing Sam and restoring Fate, but it is so much more than that. This book is a subtle web of lies, deceit and secrets, with little mysteries that all entwine to reveal a bigger and much darker picture. As Philip attempts to fix the mistake of Sam’s death, he embarks on an adventure with many more shocking twists and turns than he originally anticipates and the more that he uncovers the darker the story becomes. This was the perfect way to transition the story into a darker tone, the progressions from light and comical to more dark and deadly was natural and smooth and worked well alongside Philip’s own development as he too gives into his darker side. It perfectly sets up for the next book and was a thrilling journey where you could slowly untangle the dark plot that is brewing.

Not only does Philip’s character go through some intense development, so do the other main and side characters. We see each character develop more as this story goes on whether it is individually or through personal relationships and this was done wonderfully and ties in well with the previous books. Sam’s character particularly is rather interesting in this story as he grows and develops during his time in Hell. Of course, I was thrilled that Lucifer was again more prominent in this story as we see his bond with Philip grow and affect him emotionally, Lucifer was a funny, witty, sarcastic and bad as always but his soft spot for Philips gives him a lot more character and I loved it. But, of course, Philip goes through the most striking changes throughout this story as he is tried, tested and disappointed, by the end of the book his character is conflicted and I found this to be one of the most interesting character arcs to watch play out.

Despite Philip still being a child his character is easy to relate to, he is tested in extreme ways, his development is conflicted and complex and his emotions influence his decisions making him a very realistic character that can connect with a wide range of audiences. But, he still maintains the childlike hope and innocence for a significant portion of the story, he hopes to see his father, protect his friends and family and generally hope for the best possible outcome in all scenarios, it is a quality that makes his character easy to adore.

I really loved this installment in the series and I think it perfectly establishes the tone of the next book, it sets up well for the darker turn the series takes and really fleshes out the characters we already know and love. The addition of the newer characters works wonderfully and the tension and conflicts that run through this book are perfect, it adds wit and humour to keep the book fun and fast paced while maintaining a dark unertone that slowly manifests itself over the course of the story. This series is truly a fantastic read for all ages and it highly original and unique – it is well crafted, strong in its message and deals with the themes it sets out perfectly. The characters and their relationships are well-developed and fuly realised, as they age their emotions and motives change and, as a whole, they grow but maintain their realism.

The book still manages to deal with the themes of death, mortality, life and self-identity without being repetitive. This book takes an in-depth look at what makes you who you are, particularly as you grow, change and face obstacles or challenges and shows that you dont have to be perfect to be good at heart, that you can make mistakes and recover from them. Not only that, the book looks at death and mortality through a new scope (to avoid spoilers I wont go into too much detail) and it delves into what makes life valuable, what makes our experiences valuable. The fresh look at these important and hard-hitting themes combined with the comedy and realistic characters works wonderfully to create an epic story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved how we got to see new mythological or well known figures, how we got to see more of Paradise and the workings of the afterlife as a whole and how everything intertwined to create a much bigger picture of betrayal and deceit. The inner workings of Hell and its demons are laid bare in this book and we see how characters navigate their limitations to commit cruel or brave deeds. The stakes have never been highert han they are now and I cannot wait to see how the rest of this series plays out.

I will definitely be continuing this series, it is a remarkable story full of fascinating characters and beautiful writing. I cannot wait to see how this story develops and how the darker themes are expressed and explored and am so excited to continue the adventure.

I would definitely recommend this series to fantasy lovers of all ages. This is perfect far awide range of ages and is an incredible read that is fast, satisfying, entertaining and delightful. I can honestly say you are missing out if you haven’t picked up this series yet.

[Beth Tabler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, Kenneth B. Andersen has written an exciting story.

Phillip was getting along pretty good on the alive side of things. He was making friends and finding a balance between being 100% good and 100% bad. But through an accident, Sam winds up in Hell, and it is Phillip's fault. What transpires is exciting, and includes some of the great characters from history. How is he going to help Sam?

Furthermore, hell is in peril. Many demons, new to mortality after the last book, have abandoned Hell for the outer reach and are gathering together. Something is afoot; a war is brewing.

There is a lot of cool plot movement in this book and the series in general. Firstly, the overall tone of the story is darker and more adult. The writing is moving apace with Phillip as he gets older. Also, Phillip is dealing with more adult situations and is showing the kind of man he is becoming. Also, Phillip's relationship with Satina is maturing, and Satina is fleshing out to be a great supporting character. It is excellent how Andersen is pulling everything together and creating characters that readers can enjoy and appreciate.

Again, I recommend this series to YA readers. Andersen has done a great job crafting something unique in this book and the series in general. The protagonist, Phillip, is a likable character that the reader can empathize with. The supporting characters are help carry the story forwards and bring a dimension to the story that would have been missing had they been caricatures of devils. All and all, this was a great addition to the series, and I look forward to the next one.

[Esther · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This series is starting to be a favorite for me. I'm always excited to start a new book and I'm never hesitant to pick it up again when I had a reading-break. This series reminds me a bit of Harry Potter, in the meaning that the main character is aging and the story is getting darker in the meantime. This book felt different from the other books, the previous two books felt lighter, the third book is a tad darker. Things are starting to get seriously!

A longer review can be found at BiteIntoBooks

This series keeps me curious and is able to surprise me with every book. New characters, new areas to visit and new shocking plot twists. I love how things from other books still have an impact on the story as it is. It's getting darker with every book, and as Philip matures, so does the story. It's genius. If I have to guess, book 4 is going to be a shocker and bad, dark things are waiting...

[Didi Oviatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wrongful Death is the third installment of the Great Devil War series, and could possibly be my favorite so far. That’s saying a lot too because if you’ve read my previous reviews of books one and two, you already know how much I enjoyed them. Kenneth B. Anderson has a way of tying together lighthearted banter and the brushing off of fears in order to capture the fun and creatively light things, right alongside everything dark and violent and nasty… somehow he’s managed to make Hell, the outer darkness places that have to do with Hell but still aren’t exactly hell, and everywhere in between a horribly enjoyable place. The mysteries within each book are creative and twisty, and layed out in a fantastic way! Very original!
So, Phillip, the main character has grown quite a bit in these first three books. He went from being a young boy who accidentally gets sent to hell in the place of a terribly awful bully named Sam who was handpicked by Satan himself to be his accessor, to a grown(ish) man-boy who’s still confused about where he belongs but is capable and willing to do what it takes in either place. When Phillip was forced in book one to find the evil within his soul and do Satin’s job himself, things went askew and he solved the mystery of Satan’s demise rather than taking his place at the job. In doing so, he inevitably earned a place in hell as a welcomed guest rather than condemned soul to be. In book two, death himself sought out Phillip to help solve a mystery of a different sort. Now, as Phillip’s tie in with Hell progresses, so do his roots and sense of belonging. You see, he’d been given pills to transport him back to Hell if he ever wanted to come back on his own. He wasn’t supposed to have these pills, it was a secret in the first place… so when Sam (the one who was supposed to go to Hell in the very first place) gets ahold of one, everything is once again turned upside down.
Phillip takes the very last pill himself in order to follow Sam to hell and make things right. However, something is off, something much deeper and much worse than just an accidental ingestion of this pill. Sam is nowhere to be found in Hell, Satan is extremely upset about the whole mess because he has his own battles to fight and mysteries to solve. There is a separation going on with Hell’s inhabitants and a very large group of devils are leaving Hell in preparation of some sort of overthrow. Everything everywhere is a mess, and it’s up to Phillip and his trusted friend/tempter devil crush, Satina, to get to the bottom of it all.
What I love most about this book is that Phillip finally gets to go to Heaven as well and meet Jahova. The interaction with Jahova and Satan is classic, the dynamic of those two is actually quite hilarious! I also love mystery in opposition with a few of the characters. I don’t want to get into the detail of that, as it’s a huge spoiler, but it’s a thrill ride to say the least. Another excellent aspect is that we get to meet a phenomenal, well known author, and the ‘living’ characters of some pretty famous and awesome books along the way who are quite obviously in hell.
Lastly, I love love love the cliffhanger!! It usually makes me mad when a book ends on such an abrupt build up to something so much bigger, but because the next installment is already written and ready for release (also because I’ve been given an ARC for my non bias review) I’m excited to know something so awesome is about to happen.
The war of the underworlds has come to a head, and I can’t wait to read further into Phillip’s story! Hands down five stars AGAIN… This series is amazing.

[Jacob Mose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jeg har altid været lidt i tvivl om, hvorvidt Den Forkerte Død er den bedste eller den svageste af de originale fire bøger. Efter at have læst den et utal af gange, kan jeg nu konkludere, at den er omtrent lige så stærk som de andre, men med nogle enkelte elementer, som trækker den lige en tand ned.

- Turen i Himlen. Da jeg læste bogen for første gang - for omkring 40 år siden - synes jeg, at det var en perfekt beslutning at inkludere Himlen. Det udvider ikke blot Kenneths univers endnu mere, men er også et nøglepunkt i Filips karakter, samt udgør et friskt pust efter at have besøgt diverse deprimerende underverdener. Men nu, efter at have læst hele serien, og med fremtidige hændelser in mente, så kan det være en anelse drøjt at arbejde sig igennem de kapitler, som omhandler Himlen. De er nødvendige, og jeg sætter pris på deres eksistens (haaaa), men jeg synes på samme tid ikke, at Himlen er suuuper interessant i forhold til så mange andre elementer i serien. Men ay, det er okay.
- Plottet bliver bare en anelse tyndt, når det bliver trukket sådan ud. Ideen er god nok, og jeg sætter pris på variationen af mytologiske verdener, men det er på samme tid lidt svært ikke at tænke på plottet som en god undskyldning for at sende Filip og Satina rundt i forskellige mytologier. Igen, det er veludført, og interessant at læse, men når plottet så bliver genoptaget efter lang tids pause er man sådan lidt ''nårh ja, det er formålet.'' Men igen, eh, det er småproblemer, og egentlig har jeg ikke andet end positive ting at sige om hverken bogen eller serien. Enjoy <3

Dagens anbefalede sang er 'That'll Be The Day' af Buddy Holly. En brager og en klassiker.
Toodles!

[Olga Miret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC copy from the author but that has in no way influenced the review I freely chose to write.
I have read and reviewed the two previous books in Andersen’s series The Great Devil War and I loved them. I was more than happy when I heard the next book was ready and due for publication early in April. So, in case you are in a hurry, yes, I loved it as well. I have to add two caveats, though. The first one is a warning for readers who hate cliff-hangers. There is a big one at the end of the book. The book includes a teaser for book 4, and therefore we get a hint of what actually happens next, but the story itself is not completed in this volume. Yes, this is a series and is to be expected that the overall arch of the story will continue and is what happened with the two previous books, but they had a resolution to the main adventure in that particular tome, while that is not the case here. So if you hate cliff-hangers, stay away from this book, as it could make you quite angry. (I haven’t completely made up my mind about the subject. I don’t mind so much if I am sufficiently invested in the story and the characters, as I am in this series already, but if it’s totally unexpected and I don’t care for the characters, I am bound to not return to read the rest). The other caveat is a recommendation. There are enough reminders of Philip’s previous adventures in this novel to allow readers who’ve read the other books a while back to quickly find their bearings, but I don’t think it would work as an independent read, because there would be too much background missing to fully enjoy it. The series does not go into extremes of world building or descriptions, but by now there is a lot of information and mythology that, although based on common themes and concepts (Heaven and Hell, stories in the Bible), help create an environment that is a big part of its charm. So, if you fancy the sound of it, start with number 1 and keep going.
I’ve already said I enjoyed it, as much as the other books at least. We get a bit of exposure to Philip’s everyday life, but that doesn’t last long, and we’re soon back in Hell and with Satina, Lucifer, Lucifax, and the rest of our favourite characters. But there are some new ones as well. We get to meet the artist behind the horrific paintings adorning Lucifer’s castle (paintings where the condemned can be seen suffering and heard screaming), we meet Chimera, a fascinating creature (yes, I want one); we finally get to go to Heaven and meet Jehovah (I won’t give you any hints, but his relationship with Lucifer is… well, entertaining), also visit the garden of Eden, Saint Peter (I loved the fact that when he falls asleep his halo falls off his head), and we visit other underworlds, Hades in this case, and that brings us plenty of Greek mythology to contend with (and great characters as well).
There are also the guess star appearances, in Hell and in this case also in Heaven, famous figures from the past that Philip meets in his travels. I will keep my peace, but I particularly liked their encounter with a famous writer whose creations had also come to live. (Yes, Stephen King, be scared!).
The story moves at good pace, there is plenty of intrigue, action, betrayals, the quest motif, more than a hint of romance (but nothing explicit), and the humorous touches as well. The writing style is fluid and easy (the story is told in the third person from Philip’s point of view, as usual), and the characters are solid and engaging. The novel turns darker towards the end, and although the whole series has never been all light and fun (among the subjects discussed are family losses, reflections on good and evil, religious themes, guilt and its consequences, moral ambivalence, death and mortality to name but a few), the whole book hints at horrific things to come, and even the good things that happen come hand in hand with bad consequences. The main character is growing up and so are his concerns, and that makes it a series definitely worth following and watching for.
Any negatives? Well, apart from the cliff-hanger already mentioned, I guess that people who’ve just read the previous two books might feel they don’t need any reminders of the previous stories. (I didn’t find that a problem). I also wondered how well this series would work for young readers of cultures not so familiar with the Bible. I guess it might work as just another fantasy world, but I suspect some of the in-jokes might be lost. Despite the fantastical setting, this is a pretty conventional story when it comes to the main character and his background, so it might not suit readers looking for a more inclusive and diverse kind of storytelling.
As I had said before, this is a book I’d recommend to readers of fantasy, both YA and adults, but it does has pretty dark moments, there is violence (some behind closed doors), and it will not suit people who prefer light reads or are particularly squeamish. Its take on religion can put some people off as well, but I guess the description of the series gives a clear indication of that. A great read and another gripping visit to the universe of the Devil War. I cannot wait for the next instalment.

[Karen Mikkelsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uha....
Kan næsten ikke vente med at komme videre i fortællingen i bog 4!
Grusom god eller ond.

[Evelina | AvalinahsBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

How I read this: Free ebook copy received through blog tour

I’ve been having so much fun with this series – and finally it’s time for another review. The Wrongful Death, or The Great Devil War #3, sequel to The Devil’s Apprentice and The Die of Death was a really nice read. What’s interesting about it is that it puts the old fun style adventures together with something much more serious and darker – these books grow along with Philip, the main character – and so we see him embrace his darker side more and more. It was a good read! Please check out my full review here:



I thank the author for giving me a free copy of the ebook in exchange to my honest review. This has not affected my opinion.

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[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeg synes bare disse bøger bliver bedre og bedre for hver bog de går. Jeg kunne godt lide de to første, men jeg er helt vild med denne. Altså den første vil altid have en speciel plads i mit hjerte, men denne var bare så god.

Jeg elsker at følge Filips udvikling. Det er sjældent at man støder på virkelig store udviklinger ved hovedpersoner, uden at det virker falsk. Der er sket rigtig meget med Filip, og der sker endnu mere med ham igennem bogen, i sær henmod slutningen, og jeg synes det er fantastisk at Kenneth Bøgh Andersen har kunne få sådan en udvikling ned på skrift.
Satina kan jeg også så godt lide. Hun er virkelig sød, til trods for at hun er en djævel. Lucifer er nok en af mine yndlingskarakterer, sammen med Lucifaks og Filip. Han er simpelthen genial.

Skrivestilen er der ikke en finger at sætte på. Den er virkelig god, rammende og sjov. Det er sjældent at jeg har grinet så meget til bøger som jeg gør til disse. Da vi nærmede os slutningen, og kom til slutningen fik bogen dog en mere alvorlig tone, og der er virkelig en ond cliff-hanger her, hvor jeg var meget glad for at jeg havde den næste og kunne gå i gang med det samme.

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastisk treer i serien om den store djævlekrig. Det hele bliver udvidet og der skrues op for det i forvejen vilde univers og person galleri. En decideret pageturner som er aldeles anbefalelsesværdig

[Anca Antoci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary
Following the events in the previous two books, The Devil’s Apprentice and The Die Of Death, Philip accidentally plays a part in the wrongful death of Sam, the school bully. Actually, if Sam had asked instead of helping himself with Philip’s stuff, the crises would have been avoided.

Being the good boy that he was, Philip returns to Hell to fix this mistake and bring Sam back and restore fate. If you expect a smooth journey with a happy ending, then you haven’t been paying attention to the first two boos in the series, have you!

Spoiler alert from The Die of Death!

In the previous book, Mortimer (a.k.a Death) makes all demons and creatures of Hell mortal at Lucifer’s request. If you want to know why read the book! While some of them welcomed the end of their immortality, many felt betrayed by Lucifer. That changed Hell.

The best way to summarize this is in Blackhorn’s voice:

“Old friends became new enemies.”

As Sam is not easy to find in this new Hell, Philip embarks on a journey much darker than his previous misadventures in the Underworld. He’s grown quite a bit from the last time we saw him and his feelings for Satina have deepened.

What I loved about The Wrongful Death
I loved to see Philip change, grow up, and develop and not necessarily in a good way. His previous experiences in Hell undoubtedly left a mark. He started out as an angel – the boy who never did anything wrong and helped others with abnegation. At home, he helped his mom with chores and in Hell, he helped random demons gaining their admiration and trust sometimes by simply being polite. I guess, please, and thank you take you a long way in Hell.

Back to the present time, although polite, Philip is no longer a goody two shoes. He can be selfish at times and even cruel when pushed too hard.

I loved this aspect most because it makes Philip real, a multidimensional character in a world where nothing is 100% pure or evil. He becomes the morally gray character that hides in each of us whether we care to admit it or not.

Also, I loved that Philip’s journey took us through different realms this time. We take a trip through Heaven and the Garden of Eden and see a little fun interaction between Lucifer and Jehova (God) – seeing them argue (more like friendly banter) was hilarious, especially since it was Lucifer who made all the good points. Also, the conflict between Lucifer and Michael was a nice addition to the story and fun to read.

We also get to visit Hades and catch a glimpse of Greek mythology. They pay the ferryman to cross them over the Styx river into Hades to search for Sam. Thus we get to meet Hades himself, Hercules, and Persephone, and Philip has fun with Cerberus.


What I wasn’t so crazy about
Kenneth B Andersen creates a compelling narrative paired with intricate world-building in this series. The amount of detail in his descriptions makes it easy to visualize the world he’s created. At the same time, with so many details floating in my head, it’s easy to get distracted or confused. One scene comes to mind, it’s when God explains Philip and Satina how to get to Hades and insists with the number of stairs and whether to take a left of a right and so on. But that might be more about me being impatient.

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[Theartsyreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part 3 in The Great Devil War series and another great read!
For his relatively young age, main character Philip has been through quite a lot already – through heaven and hell, so to speak – and not just figuratively speaking. It makes more than sense that he has had enough of these adventures for a while and just craves a rest. However, nightmares haunt him (but really, can you blame him?) almost every day, making him awake in cold sweat and horror often.

He dreams of his friend – and former bully, whose actions ended his LIFE once. In his dreams, Sam dies. I loved seeing Philip worry so much about Sam, someone he should actually hate. I think this is an integral part of Philip’s character, which I like a lot.
As Philip matured through the books, so did the themes in them - or at least their intensity.
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[Lel Budge · Rating 4 out of 5]

In The Wrongful Death, Philip is now settled with his role in Hell, but now is able to come and go.

But when Sam (who Philip had been mistaken for in Book 1 and is the reason he is now Satan’s right hand man) accidentally arrives in Hell the mayhem begins.

Satan is busy with Hell’s ‘issues’ and wants Philip to find Sam……

There’s mystery, intrigue, betrayal and even a visit to Heaven. With humour and great characters this is another great read from Kenneth B. Andersen and I’m already looking forward to Book 4.

Thank you to The Write Reads for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour, for the promotional material and a free ecopy of the book. This is my honest and unbiased review.

[A Voracious Reader (a.k.a. Carol) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

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Philip Engel has died twice. The first time was a mistake when the boy Lucifer picked for his heir is supposed to die, but Philip does in his place. After he’s restored to life he dies a second time when Mortimer (or Death) needs his help to find his lost Die. Now, Philip is back on Earth (again) when he has to die (again) in order to save the school bully (now his friend) from a death that he caused. So, Philip dies and when he goes to the Underworld he has to find Sam. Except the Underworld is vast and it’s next to impossible to find Sam on his own so he enlists the help of friends he’s made there. Except, even they can’t find Sam. Lucifer suggests that God should know where Sam is so off they go for a quick visit in Paradise. But their journey doesn’t end there. Grab a copy and join Philip on his 3rd death adventure.

This story just gets better and better. You’d think it would get a bit repetitive, having Philip die so many times, but it doesn’t. Not for me anyway, since I’m a Supernatural fan and we all know how many times people die and come back to life on that show. Anyway, Philip’s journey this time is a good one. He has to fix what he screwed up (Sam’s death) and I got to see way more of the Underworld than in previous editions. There’s trouble brewing in Hell, Paradise isn’t what everyone thinks, and in the end, Philip’s personal journey takes a huge leap. So huge that I’m dying (hehe see what I did there?) for the next book!

[Tavleen Kaur (Travelling Through Words) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 stars

The story of Phillip and his submersion into the supernatural world continues. He once again returns to Hell but this time, by his own choice to save Sam, the school bully who dies an untimely death. He finds Hell to be slightly different than how it was when he left.

This series keeps on getting better and better! "The Wrongful Death" was definitely the darkest and most intense book in the series so far. This book moves away from just Hell and Phillip and Satina embark on new adventures to places such as Paradise and Hades. The book also delves encompasses the story of the creation of the Earth, Adam and Eve and also a bit of Greek Mythology. Phillip discovers some secrets about his life, and it would be interesting to see how he deals with them. I know that a war is brimming in the plot but besides that, I cannot see where the series is going, which makes it all the more exciting.

I would like to read more about how Phillip feels about being in the human world and then suddenly in Hell again and again. Which of the two he likes more and the effect this transition has on him. I believe that would add more depth to his character. At first in this series, I felt like Phillip’s personality fluctuated too much. He’s one second extremely good and the next, completely evil. It finally started to make sense in this book why this was happening.

The ending was not what I expected it to be. It was, however, my favorite ending in the series so far! I really enjoyed that this book was darker than the first two and I hope the series continues in that direction.

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[Devyani · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Rating : 4.5 stars

This Review is part of #TheWrongfulDeath #UltimateBlogTour hosted by The WriteReads

Thanks a ton, Dave from @TheWriteReads and the author-Kenneth B. Andersen, for giving me this opportunity and providing me with a free e-book copy of ‘The Wrongful Death’ on exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.

I enjoyed The Wrongful Death as much as I enjoyed the previous book in the series. KB Andersen has been exceedingly successful at living up to the readers’ expectations!

Philip this time was not called to Hell for a purpose, instead Philip chose to go to hell in an effort to negate the effects of the mistake that caused Sam’s (Philip’s new “friend”) untimely death. However, who knew that the journey this time could have an immeasurable impact on Philip’s life?

Philip’s trip this time to Hell leads him to Paradise. We meet Jehovah, Old and despondent Adam and Eve and also Astrid Lindgren, Emil and Pippi Longstocking!!!! Omg how much I loved that part?!! Loved the description of Eden’s Garden- souls living a peaceful life, animals, colourful flowers and trees flushing the living breathing garden of Eden with splendour. However, our notion of life in paradise is quite different from what it is actually like in the book. The souls here are not lavishly resting all day swinging in the hammocks amid the serene environment of the Eden’s garden and being attended by the angels; but laziness, gluttony are just some of the those seven deadly sins, so in Paradise souls are working hard, however there is a literal heaven and hell difference between the working condition in Paradise and hell, the foremost difference being the state of equanimity in paradise.

We behold the Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life. It is really commendable how the author through Adam and Eve’s point of view, shows us that nobody is perfect, not even the angels are pristine. Adam and Eve- the first man and woman- had a choice- to eat or not eat the fruit forbidden by God. Their choice of eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil unveils the nature of human character which from the very beginning is an amalgam of good and bad adjectives and that it is not something definite or decided.

A visit to Paradise, is followed by Philip’s trip to the world of Hades. Hades is the world of dead and eternal darkness. Unlike Hell, the darkness in the world of Hades is eerily blinding and the air is so horrifyingly chilling. Philip, Sam and Satina’s adventure in the world of Hades has got to be the most fascinating and my favourite part in the book! We meet Hercules- the divine hero and the son of Zeus in the world of Hades. We learn about the mysteries of the underworld, Hade’s sinister intentions and his ploy. We witness a trifle between Hades and Hercules. I loved the cute relationship between Philip and Hades’ three headed monstrous guard dog- Cerberus. This portion of adventure in the world of Hades creates an entirely different mood and further ignites an interest in the reader’s mind!

There’s no word appropriate enough to describe how remarkable the world building is in this story! It draws you in endlessly and as you turn the pages you have a growing urge to know more, to further delve deeper into the world created and live the adventure!

With every book in the series, the manifestation of Philip’s emotions keep growing. This time Philip’s journey to Hell and Paradise is not only in an attempt to bring Sam back to life from an untimely death, but to disinter the cause of his father’s death. Philip this time is desperate to meet his real father and spend some quality time with the man who he never met in life. As Philip digs deeper into the mysteries behind his father’s death, he finds himself tangled up in the inexorable cobweb of horror and madness that hides within the darker corners of Hell. Besides his love for his father, Philip falls for Satina completely. I Loved the subtle romantic moments that the characters shared.

Lucifer’s decision and pact with Mortimer in the previous book to put an end to the immortality of devils has caused a horrifying pandemonium in Hell where many devil kids and even old devils have begun to flee Hell and join hands with Aziel in the Outer Reach. The air in Hell smells of tense and sinister forthcomings. Rumours say that a battle is approaching where the entities in Outer Reach are preying on the mortal devils and the immortal Lucifer in Hell. Philip, coincidentally, yet again, gets involved in this convoluted affair of Mortality and Immortality. Aziel has always despised Philip and many a times Philip’s death has been planned by Aziel so that he could drag Philip outside the gates of Hell to the Outer Reach and treat him the way the condemned souls are mercilessly treated in the Outer Reach!

As the tension within the walls of Hell builds up, Philip and Satina end up discovering and encountering deleterious and malignant secrets and sitches. Philip cannot endure the loss of his nearest and dearest ones. Philip’s emotions take an overwhelming turn at the end of the book and we see how the bumps on his head start morphing into big horns, and the tail and wings start developing! So, does Philip Engel turn Devil again?

What is Philip going to do now in this tangled up mess of horror and misfortune? Is Philip able to keep the dearest ones to himself? Has Philip succeeded in unearthing the secrets and mysteries of his life? What sinisterism lurks in the cold darkness of the Outer Reach? Is Hell safe from the hands of Lucifer’s enemies? What is cooking in Aziels mind?

I have felt that The Wrongful Death is more about the manifestation of the character and emotions of not only life residing on earth but also lives which are different from the life on earth, regardless of their nature. This book expresses the gravity of feelings and the complexity of nature and character of life. Just like the previous book in the series, KB Andersen this time too has some indispensable message for the readers about how we are a blend of perfections and imperfections, strengths and foibles; how at times our emotions take absolute control of the brain and the heart does what it wants; how the burning fervour and vigorousness of our emotions, feelings can bring about a complete change and unveil a dormant identity within us; how power can be vile and destructive and how it is the nature of life to rebel against unconventionalities and things which we are not habituated with.

The Wrongful Death is a fantastically written novel. The amazing world-building; the diversity in the story; the depth of characters and the quality of turning this dark tale of Philip’s adventure to underworld to such an emotional experience, makes it an exceptional read! The language is so easy to proceed with and the enigma behind each and every chapter keeps the reader hooked until the very end! I finished the book within three days, I found myself awake till late at night, engrossed into it’s contents. I am really glad to have come across the talented author- KB Andersen and his fantastic YA fantasy series. And all credit for this goes to Dave from @thewritereads!

I 10/10 recommend this series to Fantasy lovers out there! It is such an interesting which you all are going enjoy!

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[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An unfortunate chain of events makes Philip responsible for the untimely death of the school bully Sam—the Devil’s original choice for an heir. Philip must return to Hell to find Sam and bring him back to life, so that fate can be restored. But trouble is stirring in Lucifer’s kingdom and not even Philip can imagine the strange and dark journey that awaits him. A journey that will take him through ancient underworlds and all the way to Paradise.
The Wrong Death is volume 3 of The Great Devil War series.

As this is the third in a series, it’s difficult for me to talk about any specifics of the goings on in this book, so as to avoid spoilers.
A lot of interesting things happened in this book, and one of the things I really like about these books is that you never really know where Kenneth will go with the story. You might think you do, but then he does something completely different
Really like seeing the evolution of Flip in this one as well.
Just another really great story in the series but be warned with this one we have a major cliffhanger!!
The book includes a teaser for book 4, and therefore we get a hint of what actually happens next.

I received a free copy via the author and this is my honest voluntary review.

[Katie (Melting Pages) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of Philip and Satina’s best adventures so far! I loved how we got to see more of the underworld and heaven and other characters that you wouldn’t necessarily expect to come across. I like how the author takes the idea of heaven and hell and puts his own spin on it, making it different than what you would normally believe it’s like. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind visiting the Hell that Andersen has created!

You never really know where these books are going to go which is one of the things that I really enjoy about this series. I’ve also mentioned for both previous books that they read more middle grade to me than YA (which is what this series is listed as on Goodreads), and while that still stands for this installment, it’s definitely growing up with its readers which I appreciate.

We also have some great character development for Philip and how he isn’t just all good or all bad, but he’s finding his place in between. This book went fairly dark and serious towards the end and the next book is bound to be a page turner!

[Mary Brannian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Philip Enger is a young boy, almost a man, that has gone through HELL both literally and figuratively. Once mistakenly considered for the role of Lucifer's apprentice, Philip is doing his best to just get along.

But Fate has other plans for Philip. Sam, one of Philip's friends, accidentally ingests a summoning pill, and is swept away to Hell. Philip, desperate to save his friend, embarks on a journey to find and retrieve Sam, only to discover all is not what it seems... Not at all... There's a rebellion afoot in Hell; demons are no longer immortal, and somebody or something is orchestrating one terrible blow after another to Philip's sanity...

Fast paced, unique and original, The Wrongful Death is the next installment after The Die of Death. Philip Enger and his friends find themselves swept up in a tidal wave of intrigue and danger; not knowing who to trust and who would betray.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I de to første bind var det tydeligt at den historie bøgerne, hver især, omhandlede blev "afsluttet". Man kan godt læse både 1'eren og 2'eren uden af forsætte serie og uden at have læst den forgående. 3'eren derimod; alt det du har oplevet i de 2 forgående bøger bliver brugt hamrende godt til at give den dybere forståelse for det meget komplekse spind af løgne, håb, afmagt, frygt, venskab, mm.
Vores forfatter har virkelig taget alt med i beregningerne så det hele går op i en højere enhed. Derudover "slutter" historien ikke ved sidste side - nu kan jeg mærke for alvor at det er en serie og jeg kan ikke vente med at gå i gang med næste bind!

[Ingunn Bache · Rating 5 out of 5]

Husker at da jeg var tenåring og ventet på at bok 4 skulle komme ut, leste jeg kanskje denne boka fire eller fem ganger, og har i ettertid lest den enda mer! Synes den er like bra hver gang (selv om ingenting slår den første gangen)! Det er fort i denne boka at seriens handling begynner å bli skikkelig spennende! Blir mer og mer glad i karakterene, og slutten er så sykt bra! Æææ!!

[Brittney · Rating 4 out of 5]

UGH I hate when they leave you hanging. I am so in love this this series. Next book come out October 2019 can I wait till then?
I love the dark humor and whimsical portrayal of the afterlife. Not just in hell but in all afterlife's that have been thought up but different religions.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being responsible for a death isn’t great. Having to find a way to undo it , is even worse. Fabulous , from a new author for me.

[Sara Avrams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh My!

What twists and turns. There are a few here. Quite exciting! Some good, some sad, some scary, but all of them dramatic.

[Dini - dinipandareads · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a ride! Philip is really the boy with nine lives considering how often he dies and goes to hell 😂 Granted, most of the time he's actually summoned to hell so I guess these deaths don't really count! In book three we finally get to venture way out of hell and visit Paradise and another underworld, Tartarus. We finally get to meet the almighty, all-knowing Jehovah and experience the wonder that is the Garden of Eden (it's beautiful). We also get to meet two very famous mythological Gods, Persephone and Hades, who are both equally terrifying and horrific to behold. You'd think that as powerful beings, these Gods wouldn't age but in Andersen's imagined hells, they do and the descriptions of said characters are truly chilling. We also get to meet a few other "famous" deities or mythological figures such as Hercules and again, one of my favourite parts about this series are these little easter eggs because it's so fun to see who does end up in hell and who goes to heaven. In this book, Philip's father who died and went to heaven, plays a pretty big role in Philip's adventures. I don't want to give away too much because spoilers, but I have a feeling something big and awful is going to happen with his dad in the coming books and I'm really looking keen to see if I'm right!

The pace in book three continues on fairly similarly to the previous books however, in the last 20-30% things really pick up and you can tell that the coming books will have a lot more action. I still think the book's greatest strength is Andersen's ability to bring these worlds (Hell, Heaven, Underworlds) to life with his vivid descriptions. I'm still pretty amazed with all the details in these books and how the author comes up with them!

Once again, I think Andersen does a really good job exploring morality as well as good vs evil. Nothing is 100% good and nothing is 100% evil in this world and I like the way the examples come across in the story. Philip's character continues to experience some decent growth and just like in book two, it's not always in "good" ways. To be honest, I think I prefer evil Philip? Okay, maybe not all evil but I like seeing that bad side to him because it makes him a much more realistic character. Let's be real-- as much as we like to believe we're all good and pure, we're not immune from having bad or negative thoughts about ourselves or others. Plus, I like seeing that Philip isn't a pushover and he will stand up for himself and others even if it means shedding that angelic image even further. Satina's character also has some interesting dynamics going on in this book. Without giving away spoilers, based on what happens at the end of book two, Satina experiences fear and exhibits a vulnerability that she never had before. I do quite like Satina's character as she also brings a nice balance between good/evil. Again, that concept isn't black/white and Andersen continues to do a good job of illustrating that.

With that slight cliffhanger of an ending which left me feeling a little shocked because wow, I really liked that character, I'm very curious to see what happens next. Things are definitely hotter in hell and I have no doubt that it's only going to get more intense as the series continues!

[thelibraryofalexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

Every time I read these books, I have so much fun.

In the third book of The Great Devil War series, Philip is once again right in the middle of the politics of Hell. We meet Philip when he is finally feeling as though he is getting things right – balancing what he believes is good and/or evil, making friends and just being a happy teenager. But, like what always seems to happen, there is an accident in which Sam takes one of Philip’s pill (thinking it was for headaches) which is meant for Philip when he wants to visit Hell. Philip, in stress, follows Sam to make sure that Hell knows it was a mistake – an unnatural death of Sam. Will Philip find him?

If you remember from the last book, the devils of Hell are now mortal. As a result, there are many in Hell which did not take kindly to this. Resulting in many abandoning Hell and fleeing to the Outer Reach where it is believed they have joined with Azriel – Philip’s arch-enemy! Lucifer is worried about a possible war brewing.

I feel as though with each book, both the writing and the characters grow as well. This subsequently results in this book being slightly more dark than the previous too, which I enjoyed. Philip is maturing, and thus his relationships as well. I am happy to see that Satina’s character is also slightly growing, though I do wish she again, has more of a place in the action of the narrative.

The action was wonderfully done, and the pacing was good. Though I personally felt it lag in the middle but I believe that is because I myself was growing impatient! I still think Lucifer is the most hilarious character in the series – especially when he argues with Jehovah (God). I literally crack up everytime I read it because Lucifer is spitting straight facts…I’m just saying.

What I believe Anderson does exceptionally well is that I can never predict where the story will go. Similar to the previous two, this book went in a way that I did not expect which made me enjoy it all the more. It was fun, clever, hilarious at times and wonderfully building tension of the Great War which I believe will occur in the next books! Also, it ends in a cliffhanger but it is done so well I am not even mad about it…just interested in the next installment!

I highly recommend this series to lovers of YA because, as I have said a million times in my previous reviews, Anderson has created an incredibly creative and unique world that is action-packed and fun. I liked this installment, though not as much as the second book in the series, but I did rate it a 3.5 stars out of 5. Honestly, these books are incredibly easy to read and one can read them quite fast, so I highly recommend it – especially now when most of us are staying at home.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Philip finds himself back in the presence of Lucifer after a misunderstanding and a tragic accident. However, this time, we don’t just get to see Hell or Death’s strange home, but we get to visit the Garden of Eden and Hades as well. I am always surprised by how much the author can describe these places and make you want to visit them as well.

Who in the world would want to visit Hell? Well, after this series, I do.
We also get introduced to some new characters, such as Hercules and Adam and Eve. Kenneth Andersen has a way of explaining religious content in a way that makes you think. His worlds are the same as what you may believe, but at the same time completely different from anything you have ever learned about Heaven and Hell. The meaning that Andersen puts forth in this world and with the characters is profound, and I have decided that I want to live in Andersen’s worlds as opposed to what I have learned in Sunday School.

I have one complaint about the book, but it could be written up to a cultural difference, but I feel that Satina is too young to be nude in the same bed with Philip. I mean, Philip is supposed to be in the eighth grade. In my part of the world, this is roughly 13 years old. I am having a hard time wrapping my head around that one. However, nothing happens apart from her lying in bed with him, and Philip is wearing clothes. They do steal some kisses throughout the book, but those are innocent and perfectly in line with a teenage relationship.

That one little bump in a story that is as phenomenal as this one does nothing to my rating, and I award The Wrongful Death a full 5 out of 5 stars. If you have been following along with this blog, you will have seen the reviews for the first two books. If you haven’t seen them, you can find them here: The Devil’s Apprentice and The Die of Death.

I would like to thank the author, Kenneth B. Andersen, for gifting me a copy of The Wrongful Death in exchange for an honest review.