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Dark Hope (The Devil's Assistant) Paperback – July 24, 2014

by H D Smith (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars 495 ratings
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After five years of working for the Devil, Claire Cooper believes she lives an otherwise normal life. Until she finds herself in jeopardy for a murder she did not commit. Desperate to save her life and soul, she enters Purgatory, but runs afoul of the Devil's sister, Pagan Queen Mab. Mab has her own agenda and uses Claire to get even with the Devil. Claire learns each ruler is in a race to discover “the girl” in the prophecy to fix time. As Claire peels away clues to the real killer, she realizes she must outwit the Devil’s children or end up a prisoner in Purgatory forever.
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Devil's Assistant
  2. Print length
    280 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 24, 2014
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.71 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1942030002
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1942030003
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"I feel absolutely head over heels in love with this book! It truly was dark & delicious. Mayhem, death, Demons, Pagans, Druids and a kickass heroine!"

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Claire, the Devil's assistant, knows very little about the world she was dropped into five years ago, when she inherited her mother's unpaid debt to the Demon King. She certainly didn't expect to be a contender for the Fallen Queen's throne, a target for the Druid King's mafia, or a suspect in the murder of Junior, the Devil's oldest hell spawn.

In a last ditch effort to save her life and get out of her deal with the Devil, she sets out to solve Junior's murder only to be taken prisoner by the four most dangerous immortal hell spawn alive.

Not to be out done, the Pagan Queen Mab, claims Claire for entering her realm uninvited. She has an old debt to settle with her brother the Devil. Taking Claire from him after losing her years ago is just icing on the cake.

Will Claire win her freedom, and save herself from the Devil? Or be trapped by Mab forever?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wild Fey LLC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1942030002
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942030003
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.71 x 8.5 inches
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Devil's Assistant
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 495 ratings

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HD Smith is a software developer by day and an author of kick-ass Urban Fantasy at night. She grew up in South Carolina, but has called the Sunshine State home since 1997. She has a Masters degree in Computer Science, but her love of writing has really unleashed the creative siren in her soul. For more information, visit HD's website at http://www.hdsmithauthor.com/.

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Customers love the book's storyline, particularly appreciating its twists and turns and intelligent plot. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback for its vivid descriptions, and customers find the characters well-developed. Additionally, the book's readability and pacing are praised, with customers describing it as an engaging and entertaining read.

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45 customers mention "Storyline"37 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as interesting with engaging twists and turns, and one customer notes how the realms are well-developed.

"What an interesting take on a paranormal fantasy. I was hooked from the first chapter and even tried to weasel taking my future lunch breaks so I..." Read more

"...to easily suspend disbelief, but I had no trouble; I was hooked in the first few pages. I'm looking forward to more from this author" Read more

"This book was a very interesting premise, and the start to a new series about Claire, who is the personal assistant for the devil...." Read more

"...The action never slows or stops. I think it would be a spectacular movie! The ending was fantastic--everything was tied up perfectly...." Read more

33 customers mention "Readability"30 positive3 negative

Customers find the book to be an excellent and fantastic read, with one customer noting it's a great start for the author.

"Dark Hope is a unique read. Our protagonist Claire is employed as the Devil/Summer Kings assistant...." Read more

"...Writing was good, one error, scrapped instead of scraped, was all I noticed...." Read more

"Dark Hope was an incredible read! I didn’t want it to end and I simply couldn’t put it down...." Read more

"...All in all a great read and I'm ready to read the next in the series." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...The dialog is bold and engaging. The characters were well developed...." Read more

"An awesome storyline with strong characters and a fast paced plot...." Read more

"...I really love the character, and while the placement can sometimes be confusing, you can tell heart and soul was poured into this story...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed reading this book. The main character was very relatable...." Read more

13 customers mention "Reading pace"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the reading pace of the book, finding it engaging and entertaining with excellent storytelling, and one customer mentions it keeps them up late at night.

"...I was enthralled to the end and immensly happy that the second book picked up quite literally where the first one ended. My only GAH!..." Read more

"This is a genre that I enjoy and read often, but I found Dark Hope refreshingly different. The imagery is vivid without excess description...." Read more

"...HD Smith did an awesome job of keeping my attention and my finger sliding the pages on my kindle...." Read more

"...In fact, the fantastic narration and clear cut skill is what makes this book a 5-star despite the tall tale signs of Fanfiction Originals...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with its vivid descriptions, and one customer notes that the imagery is effective without being overly detailed.

"...The imagery is vivid without excess description. The dialog is bold and engaging. The characters were well developed...." Read more

"...Her descriptions were vivid and the emotions she brought out of the reader intense at times...." Read more

"...I got these books with Kindle Unlimited, so worth it !! The writing is fantastic. Noticed only a few errors, excellent editing...." Read more

"...on urban fantasy, but with some new twists, and HD Smith's writing is smooth, with some humour...." Read more

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  • Amy Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, not your normal PR book. Take a chance, it is pure awesomeness
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2015
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    What an interesting take on a paranormal fantasy. I was hooked from the first chapter and even tried to weasel taking my future lunch breaks so I could keep reading...I was denied! This series started off with a bang and didn't overload you with world building right from the start. Inadevertet time travel, 'go ahead and kill me cause my life cannnot get worse than this' attitude from the heroine and it created an awesome story I found hard to put down. I was enthralled to the end and immensly happy that the second book picked up quite literally where the first one ended.

    My only GAH! part of the book was the typos and the incorrect word being used. Really, who actually gets paid to proof read these? If it's a friend, find someone more competent, put out a call for a knowledgeable person who actually uses correct speech and has the ability to know that to and too are two different words...those inconsistencies usually detract from the entertainment value of the book. It definitely should not have been so cheap due to it being a full length novel, but who am I to complain?
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  • Bec Wolfe-Thomas
    4.0 out of 5 stars Claire is pretty sure the Boss actually hates her but so far ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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    Dark Hope is a unique read. Our protagonist Claire is employed as the Devil/Summer Kings assistant. This isn’t exactly a job you can just quit; that could land you in hell. The Boss is prickly, impatient and will not provide Dental, and he’s serious about no Dental! Claire is pretty sure the Boss actually hates her but so far she manages to keep her job and her soul in one piece. That is until someone decides to interfere with Claire’s life.

    This urban fantasy is gritty. Frankly Claire’s life kinda sucks; she handles it pretty well but man you really feel like she drew the short straw in life. You really do hope that the fates give her a break because wow she deserves one. Her goal in Dark Hope is just to survive the next few days, try and figure out what is going on, why she’s being set up, and who is doing the setting up. After this week is all said and done her life is never going to be like it was, for better or worse.

    Dark Hope was entertaining; the topics are fairly dark and it does have a bit of violence, much of it is against Claire. There is no romance and no sex scenes; only some attempted ones. Probably to mature of subject matter for most YA and more of a new adult to adult novel.
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  • Fabvet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner from beginning to end
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2014
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    This is a genre that I enjoy and read often, but I found Dark Hope refreshingly different. The imagery is vivid without excess description. The dialog is bold and engaging. The characters were well developed. For all books in this genre you have to easily suspend disbelief, but I had no trouble; I was hooked in the first few pages. I'm looking forward to more from this author
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  • Sharbart
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting premise
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2015
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    This book was a very interesting premise, and the start to a new series about Claire, who is the personal assistant for the devil.
    The world building and different places like the underworld were explored and played an important part in story development.
    Writing was good, one error, scrapped instead of scraped, was all I noticed.
    Unfortunately I am just not that excited about this genre of fantasy as I am some others.
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  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing to the last word!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014
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    Dark Hope was an incredible read! I didn’t want it to end and I simply couldn’t put it down. I was instantly sucked into the world H.D. Smith created and became so invested in Claire that I had to keep reading. Claire is both smart and strong but she has been dealt a raw deal. I love the way she kept her head and solved problems, learning to use her emerging powers. I felt her hurt and betrayal; my heart ached for her each time she learned a new truth. The action never slows or stops. I think it would be a spectacular movie! The ending was fantastic--everything was tied up perfectly. I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much. I can’t wait for the sequel!
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  • Robbie Cox
    4.0 out of 5 stars An awesome storyline
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015
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    An awesome storyline with strong characters and a fast paced plot. HD Smith did an awesome job of keeping my attention and my finger sliding the pages on my kindle. Her descriptions were vivid and the emotions she brought out of the reader intense at times. All in all a great read and I'm ready to read the next in the series.
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  • Audrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars despite being set up to be terrible, this book was a definite 5 star!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015
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    I think there's a lot that can be said for books like these. At heart, Devils Assistant's first book is a convoluted Sue-filled disaster. That doesn't mean it can't be fun and it certainly doesn't mean that the writing is terrible. In fact, the fantastic narration and clear cut skill is what makes this book a 5-star despite the tall tale signs of Fanfiction Originals. I really love the character, and while the placement can sometimes be confusing, you can tell heart and soul was poured into this story. I can't wait for the next book.
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  • Joan b
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1,2 an 3 Must Reads !!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016
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    I am now just finished reading books 1,2 and 3 ! WOW. couldnt stop long enough to post a review after each book, so am going to post this to all 3 if possible. I got these books with Kindle Unlimited, so worth it !! The writing is fantastic. Noticed only a few errors, excellent editing. The story is so alive ! It grabs you and doesnt let go. Not going into details, since there are enough out there already. Only want to say READ THIS SERIES !! You will not regret it ! It has everything !
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  • Gabrielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly enjoyed
    Reviewed in Australia on June 18, 2014
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    Good read - felt fresh. Don't want to give away storyline or twists - adventure, mystery and magic well entwined. Will definitely continue series
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  • janat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Different
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2017
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    It's a very different read to the usual fantasy books out there, there is an intense story line on the dark side and the characters are brutal. It is a very addictive read
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  • Cindy A Bonderoff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2018
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    LOVED IT, great start to a series, lots of twists and turns. Very well rounded book would highly recommend
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  • Reading Reading Read
    1.0 out of 5 stars Confused mess
    Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2015
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    Ive said it befor and ill be forced to say it again "suffering is no substitution for character development" it is sad how many authors mistake the two. There is also a difference between a plot twist and simply not telling the reader what is happening.

    The main character is unlikeable as is every other character. Plot is discrded to make room for nothing happening and of course more suffereing both for the characters an the reader.
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  • fantasygeek
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2017
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    Good read
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