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Curse of Kali: A Jason Dark Mystery (Jason Dark - Ghost Hunter Book 10) by [Guido Henkel]

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Beheaded by a statue that came alive?

In Victorian London, the head of a rich writer in the hands of Hindu goddess Kali would certainly indicate so and raises some peculiar questions.

Trying to find out whether the killer was even human, Inspector Lestrade decides to consult two detectives—one, the premier authority in the crime field, the other, famed ghost hunter Jason Dark.

Despite the overwhelming evidence, Dark and Siu Lin reckon there might be an even more sinister force at work than they originally suspected—and a nemesis returns!

This is the tenth volume in a series of supernatural mysteries where Jason Dark, a fearless and resourceful ghost hunter in Victorian Britain, faces off against creatures from other dimensions and the forces of evil that feed on our fears.

This series is filled with enough mystery, drama and suspenseful action to transport you to the sinister, fog-shrouded streets of gaslit London. Your encounter with the extraordinary awaits!

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April 12, 2011
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004WOW68Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thunder Peak Publishing (April 12, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 969 KB
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Best Sellers Rank: #474,770 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,234 in Occult Horror
- #4,434 in Traditional Detective Mysteries (Kindle Store)
- #4,772 in Occult Fiction

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Guido Henkel

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After spending over 30 years writing, designing and producing interactive fiction for numerous award-winning computer games, Guido Henkel has decided to put his storytelling talents to use in linear fiction.

A lifelong fan of classic, gothic horror, selecting a genre to become active in as a writer was an easy and natural choice. Guided by the spirit of classic stories that create atmosphere through their settings as much as the mysterious events unfolding, his adventures incorporate a love and passion for the genre that shines through in every word.

You can find Guido’s personal blog at www.guidohenkel.com or follow him on Twitter or Facebook for all the latest goings-on, thoughts and developments.

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Clark Hallman

You gotta love a detective team that pursues supernatural villains and monsters in nineteenth-century London.

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2013

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Curse of Kali: A Jason Dark Supernatural Mystery by Guido Henkel is another very enjoyable novella about the 19th century London ghost and demon battling detective and his strikingly beautiful partner, Siu Lin. This mystery has Jason and Siu Lin working with a very pompous Sherlock Holmes, and his sidekick Dr. Watson, to help Inspector Lestrade solve the beheading of John Balderston in his large aristocratic London home. Holmes quickly declares that there was nothing supernatural about the murder and identifies the murderer. However, Jason Dark, Siu Lin, and Inspector Lestrade take another look at the Balderston house later that night and find themselves under attack by murderous supernatural entities. This is the ninth novella in this series that I have read and I recommend all of them to readers who like supernatural mysteries. I like the nineteenth-century-London setting of these novellas. I like the occasional inclusion of other well-known nineteenth-century characters like Sherlock Holmes. I particularly like the engaging characters of Jason Dark and Siu Lin and the creative stories that Mr. Henkel crafts in these novellas. What could be more enticing than a detective team that pursues supernatural villains and monsters in nineteenth-century London.

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Spookiest one yet!

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2011

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A man us dead, and the scene is set to make it look like a statue of an ancient Goddess has killed him. With both Jason Dark and Sherlock Holmes on the scene, it is not long before the mystery appears to be solved. Or is it? Holmes concludes it is an open and shut case of murder, but as Jason Dark digs a little more, it is clear this crime has a supernatural element. So, the question is, who is behind it, and why?

I was so excited to learn that Sherlock Holmes would be making an appearance in this Jason Dark book. His arrival has long been hinted at, throughout the series, and I am happy to not only see it happen, but to see the interesting twist Henkel put on the interaction of the two investigators. I personally liked seeing Holmes being trumped by Dark.

The story in this novella, like all of the Jason Dark novellas, is a fresh, unique look at what can be scary. Henkel skillfully combines the Victorian gothic setting with universal horrors to make for stories that still are frightening to modern readers, but also appeal to those who like classic horror. I personally found this to be one of the spookier stories, since the idea of a murderous statue would never have occurred to me, thereby making it a new terror.

Now that we are quite a few books into the series, Henkel is able to weave bits of the histories of past tales into the book, while also hinting at what may come in the future. I find this to be incredibly engaging as a reader (and it makes me want to go re-read all the past novellas), yet it is done in a way that should someone choose this book as their first foray into Jason Dark, they would not be confused. That is the sign of a skillful writer in my opinion.

So, my question for you is, why are you still reading my review, when you could be reading this fantastic book?

I received a review copy of the book courtesy of the author.

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Barry Huddleston

Another great effort

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2011

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Henkel gives us another great Jason Dark short story. Inspector Lestrade calls in two detectives, Sherlock Holmes and Jason Dark, to investigate the murder of John Balderston. But, the murder is not as elementary as Holmes might believe.

This time Dark battles with a foe (or is that two?) from his past.

I liked the introduction of Holmes into the story, but I would liked to have seen more of him. I really expected (hoped for) a twist at the end with Holmes included. Lestrade was given a good part of the story and I enjoyed every minute of it.

While the villains are from earlier stories, I had no trouble keeping up with this novella. This is the tenth novella of the series, but all of the stories, that I have read, stand alone.

Another great effort by Henkel, I give it 5 Jiang Shi vampires out of 5.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this ebook free from Guido Henkel. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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Love Jason Dark

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2016

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I absolutely love the Jason Dark books. I've become a fan of Guido Henkel. I wish the Curse of Kali was a little bit longer. Although, I'm not quite sure if the book was short or it just kept my attention that I read it in one sitting.

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Slade Grayson

Love the Jason Dark series

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2011

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Jason Dark is Sherlock Holmes crossed with The X-Files. It's a great series, and Curse of Kali is the best one yet. Read one, or read them all! You can't go wrong.

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A Book Vacation

Can't Wait for More!

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2011

This is the tenth, and final novella (for now) in the Jason Dark series, and I must say I have had a blast reading and reviewing these novellas. Henkel has created a series for the paranormal junky that has multiple gothic elements and rivals Poe's Sherlock Holmes series. Speaking of which, in this final novella, we do meet Holmes in the flesh! Up until this point there have been a few implication of Holmes, as rivalry almost, but in this novella, the rivalry becomes blatantly clear and Holmes continually scoffs at Jason Dark's theories of the paranormal. Lestrande brings together the two great masterminds and their sidekicks in a battle of the wits, and while it may seem like Homles wins, there is more than meets the eye afoot in this great mystery of the decapitated man.

Of course, Holmes is extremely smart, but also brash and brazen; nobody in the novella likes him, and with good reason. I thought it was ingenious of Henkel to write Poe's mastermind into his own series and I liked the subtle snubs toward Holmes as the novella progressed. This is a fantastic end to such a great series, and I am eagerly awaiting more

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Kali

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2013

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Another story in the Jason Dark series, it one again carries you quickly into the world of our hero. It is an exciting story spiced by a brief appearance by Sherlock Holmes.

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