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Wrong Side of Hell (The DeathSpeaker Codex Book 1) by [Bateman, Sonya]

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by Sonya Bateman (Author)

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Book 1 of 6 in The DeathSpeaker Codex (6 Book Series)

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"The dead never bothered me. That honor was reserved for the living.

I thought I was human. Apparently, I was wrong.

I didn't even know there were non-humans. Others, they're called. Fairies, vampires, even the bogeyman -- they're all real. At least, that's what the werewolf told me when I saved her from the cops.

Did I mention that I saved a werewolf? And those weren't just cops trying to kill her -- they're a deadly cult with the sole purpose of capturing and exterminating Others. Especially me.

My name is Gideon Black, and I'm not human. I am the DeathSpeaker.

And I am so screwed.

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Publication Date: January 23, 2016
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Language: English
ASIN: B01B00Y74I
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An Interesting Premise That Is Not Fully Realized

BySidlunalon February 15, 2016

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I feel bad giving this book only three stars as I really wanted to like it. It has an interesting premise and is reasonably well written, but it suffers from certain flaws which prevent it from reaching its full potential. (minor spoilers ahead)
1. The storyline is rushed; our MC hurtles from one event to the next with practically zero time for training or development. In the course of a few days, he goes from knowing nothing of the magical world, to performing magic with no training and successfully attacking not once - but twice! - the headquarters of the primary antagonist cult, Milus Dei, who has specialized in hunting down magical beings for centuries. Furthermore, the number of coincidences is simply unbelievable (the Fae that the werewolf takes him to for help just happens to be his half-brother, the Police Captain the MC works for just happens to be the primary antagonist and the man who captured and tortured his father and brother, etc.).
2. There is no world-building. At the end of the book, I honestly can say virtually nothing about the magical world of this book. Milus Dei appears to be a large society that is fairly successful at hunting down the magical community, but it appears to be basically ignored by fae and other beings. There is a brief mention of an Unseelie Queen and nobles, and, of course, the Hive, a small market/community in New York for these magical beings, but beyond those small tidbits of information, this story fails to convey any sense of a larger world.

I think both this author and the book have potential, but she needs to pay considerably more attention to building up her primary characters and sketching at least the general outlines of the magical world in which they are supposed to live.

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I wanted this to be great

ByBradon March 9, 2016

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Liked the premise, and the story started out quite well. But the plot grew a little thin towards the middle, and there were some gaping holes that just begged to be filled. Editing was fine, with only a few exceptions. I would have given it a fourth star if the author had provided another hundred or so pages of character foundation. I will be buying book 2. Hoping for a pleasant surprise.

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Fun Start of a New Urban Fantasy Series

ByASavion February 16, 2016

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Few years ago, I read Sonya Bateman's "Gavyn Donatti" urban fantasy series ("Master of None" and "Master and Apprentice") and I really enjoyed it. So I was bummed when I discovered that the series didn't continue. Then I found out that she released a NEW one (totally by and I was so excited!

Well, I enjoyed this one too!!! The beginning had a tortured Fae, saving his haffling baby brother then the story starts 26 years later with Gideon Black, whose job is transporting corpses to the city morgue. Only this time, with a corpse that seems to be mangled by a big animal, well, the corpse TALKS to Gideon!!

Apparently, it is a start of a 'new life' for Gideon when he finally finds out about supernatural beings as well as his own heritage. Of course, what's an urban fantasy series without some life-threatening actions to our heroes, right? Because Gideon must also stand up and fight against Milus Dei, an ancient cult dedicated to hunt down and destroy non-human beings.

It was a fast-paced read, and I LOVE the characters introduced here. I loved Gideon, I liked that he embraces his power and heritage quite well, and when push comes to shove he doesn't hesitate. The villain is not a big mystery here, it's the adventure and finding a new-set of family for Gideon that just warmed me over.

So yep, I loved it!!

The book mentioned a title for second book already, so I hope, with this being self-published and everything, that it will have better 'life' than the Donatti series.

Yay for new urban fantasy to follow!

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Worth the read.

ByNate Thompsonon January 30, 2016

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There's no simpering heroine waiting to get rescued by the love interest. There's no clueless hero that knows nothing one moment, and then magically knows all the very next. There's actually plot, and story, through the book, without relying on softcore porn that seems oh so prevalent in today's paranormal reading, whether modern or med.

Gideon doesn't wait to get rescued, he doesn't sit in his little hole, and wonder WHY he was put there. He get's out, and carries on with what he was going to be doing in the first place. Gideon is clueless, but learns as things go along. That alone, makes the book worth it. He doesn't go from idiot to god in the space of a page. He doesn't walk through life unscathed by all, with a throng of adoring women aching to throw themselves at him. And he doesn't run around tramping like a hound through various bushes for fruit to pluck either.

It's a great start for a new series. Give it a shot, and you'll enjoy it.

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Would not recommend and I will not be on the lookout for ...

ByAmazon Customeron March 1, 2017

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(Review books 1-5). The series is OK. Would not recommend and I will not be on the lookout for the next book.

Plot synopsis for the first 4 books (literally the same for each one): Someone is already captured or gets captured. Protagonist and/or friends face unbelievable odds and win. Some unfortunate, very-minor, good guy dies. Rinse and repeat.

Positives:
+ Quick reads.
+ Typical urban fantasy.
+ Unique character profession/abilities.

Neutral:
+/- No main character love life.

Negative:
- Way too short.
- Lacks details.
- First book is best in the series (and its only OK).
- Can drift into -beyond- belief at times. The FBI characters progression.... really?
- Repetitive plots between books.

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Decent

So, it was well written, and well edited. Much better then some of the stuff I have rated 3 stars in truth. I just can't brig myself to read the next book in the series.Read more

Published 9 days ago by J

fun so far

this book feels more like the first episode of a television series. there is very little idea of how the books will be by the end of the first book.Read more

Published 12 days ago by Art

I think the author was going for things cannot get stranger and the situation cannot get worse, but she forgot the sarcasm so th

Not your standard paranormal romance. In fact though there is a girl very little romance. Story threw in family issues, job issues everything but the kitchen sink.Read more

Published 18 days ago by Debben

Excellent Read

The story flows quickly but has decent depth. The main character is believable and not over powered. If you like Dresden, you'll like Gideon as well.Read more

Published 20 days ago by Drux1039

Fast paced, action packed

The other reviewers were right and more detailed than I intend to be but I really enjoyed the book, very fast paced and infused with humor and a likable main character.Read more

Published 1 month ago by lynn e edwards

A great break from mundane reality!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
As a lover of fantasy I found the characters engaging, the storyline complex without being tiresome, and the world to be a pleasant place to...Read more

Published 1 month ago by Traci williams

Really good reminds me of Dresden

I liked everthing. Good introduction to the series. There were some details left unexplored, but I have no doubt they will be picked up later.Read more

Published 1 month ago by Kindle Customer

The plot is driven by a lot of coincidences, ...

The plot is driven by a lot of coincidences, but it's an enjoyable urban fantasy with an interesting mix of magical creatures and sympathetic characters.Read more

Published 2 months ago by biz5th

What a great new concept!

I love the slant that the author has put on the fae world. I started the book and couldn't put it down-read it straight through. What else will Gideon learn about himself?Read more

Published 2 months ago by Suzy Ostapower

Five Stars

Loved the book.Read more

Published 2 months ago by Monique

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