Devil's Lair [Kindle Edition]

David Wisehart (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"Devil's Lair is by far the best book I have read in years!"
USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Forster

"A fantastic book and I commend Mr. Wisehart on such an incredible novel. Highly Recommended."
Debra L. Martin, author of The Quest for Nobility

"Beautifully told, full of vivid details. Brilliant!"
Christa Polkinhorn, author of Love of a Stonemason

"Devil's Lair is a work of greatness!"
John Pearson, author of Learn Me Good

"Compelling."
M. Cantrell, author of Citizen Zero

"Powerful."
J.H. Sked, author of Basement Blues

"Action-packed."
Gretchin L. Rix, author of The Cowboy's Baby

"Brilliant!"
Kiana Davenport, author of House of Skin

"Truly astonishing."
Darrell Delamaide, author of The Grand Mirage

Devil's Lair is an epic fantasy set in Dante's Inferno.

A medieval knight leads a quest through Hell to recover the Holy Grail from the Devil. The knight, Marco da Roma, is joined by: Giovanni Boccaccio, an expert on Dante; William of Ockham, an English friar; and Nadja, an epileptic with the gift of prophecy. As the Black Death sweeps through Europe, these unlikely heroes confront the Devil--and their own demons--to forestall the Apocalypse.

"A remarkable piece of literature!"
Rebekah L. Downey, Amazon review

"A medieval tour-de-force!"
"Samuel L. Clemens," Amazon review

If you're a fan of George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien, you'll love Devil's Lair.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 506 KB
• Print Length: 200 pages
• Publisher: Albedo Publishing (March 1, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003AOA4IQ
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,653 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #19 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Fantasy > Historical
  • #22 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Historical
  • #49 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Fantasy > Epic

More About the Author

David Wisehart is a writer-director-producer living in Los Angeles.

He is the author of a fantasy novel, Devil's Lair, and several short stories, one of which was selected for the Kindle All-Stars anthology. His stage plays include Valentino and Endgame, which was selected for the Best of the Hollywood Fringe Festival program. He wrote the libretto for a one-act opera, The Other Wise Man, which premiered in Hollywood. He co-wrote an animated short film, Bushwacker, starring Ed Asner. He also served as dramaturge for Santa Clarita's Shakespeare in the Park and edited the College of the Canyon's New Works Festival Anthology.

His theater directing credits include Endgame, Blithe Spirit, Friends Like These, The Other Wise Man, and Valentino. His theater acting credits include Mortimer in The Fantasticks, Charles in Blithe Spirit, The Bishop in The Balcony, Ernest in The Importance of Being Earnest, Frank in All My Sons, Senator Cooper in Rumors, Renfield in Dracula, Leonardo da Vinci in Valentino, Captain Brackett in South Pacific, Baptista in The Taming of the Shrew, and the title role in Tartuffe.

For Fox Interactive he produced James Cameron's Titanic Explorer and three video games based on The Simpsons. For Virgin he produced educational software based on Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters. He wrote several art history documentaries for Philips Media. He received his B.A. in Film and Television from UCLA, and was the Review Editor for the Daily Bruin. He served as a research assistant for The Aerospace Corporation. During high school he programmed computers for NASA.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Brilliance!, March 16, 2010

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Rebekah L. Downey "Mistress_of_Prose" (Sunland, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Devil's Lair (Kindle Edition)

It is often so hard to find new fantasy novels that exemplify the brilliance of the genre. But, author, David Wisehart, has brought us a wonderfully dark epic that should not be passed up. The novel, based off Dante's Inferno, is a remarkable piece of literature. This book is not just for fantasy fans; it is also a piece worthy of any history fanatic's personal library. I am always looking for fantasy novels that try to re-invent or challenge the conventional ideas of the genre, and Wisehart does just that with Devil's Lair. I truly believe the author is a brilliant writer, and I cannot wait to read what else he has in store for us.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, Highly Recommended!, November 19, 2010

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Debra L. Martin (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Devil's Lair (Kindle Edition)

The Devil's Lair is am ambitious book that does not disappoint. It is loosely based on Dante's Inferno and has a cast of fantastic characters full of flaws and redeeming qualities alike. The cast includes William, the holy friar, Gionvanni, the poet, Nadja, an epileptic girl and Marco, a Knight Templar who has lost his memory. Nadja is their guide and she lets her falling down "dreams" show them the way. Each character adds to the missing piece of the puzzle and the pilgrims venture on.

Their quest is to save the world from pestilence that is slowly killing everyone. To succeed, they must find the Holy Grail and take it from the Devil. Along the way they each must face their own demons and that's where the author's brilliance shines. Mr. Wisehart clearly is a master of languages, English, Latin, and Greek. I found some of the words he used challenging, but it didn't take away from the enjoyment of the story. I would caution readers to have a dictionary handy though.

I couldn't put the book down especially when the pilgrims started their descent through the layers of Hell. The author allows you feel their fear and trepidation the further into Hell they go. Each level of Hell is full of vivid characters and incredible descriptions.

All in all this is a fantastic book and I commend Mr. Wisehart on such an incredible novel. Highly Recommended.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Medieval tour-de-force, November 22, 2010

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Samuel L. Clemens (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Devil's Lair (Kindle Edition)

This is why indie writers rule. A mainstream version would have featured token character development then a quick descent with lots of demon-bashing and one-liners, the whole thing culminating into a made-for-TV movie starring Brendan Fraser (talk about a descent into hell...). Wisehart surprises on a number of fronts. First, over half the book is above-ground. This facilitates deep character development, exposing each's fatal flaw and potential for redemption. Such complex characterization only enriches their underworldly adventures, as each must face his or her ultimate challenge. Second, he is a master of the period. The phrases, philosophies, personas, and overall zeitgeist are thoroughly medieval. The kindle dictionary helps a lot, but not with the Latin. Third, and perhaps most importantly, the story shows how evil is not some external oppression, but the logical conclusion of our own weaknesses. In his words, "We are not punished for our sins, but by them." This bridges the gap to this distant mirror, spurring self-reflection and a vicarious journey for the reader. All in all, it is a wonderful read on many levels, no pun intended.