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Reaper's Walk: Hellstone Kindle Edition

by Don Franklin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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“If you like things like werewolves, vampires, Bruja, and Brujura then this is the book for you.” — Immortal Crimson Reviews

After 10 generations, the Reaper is coming to collect his due...

The dark witch, Umaa, was raised for one purpose: to punish the white men for taking her people as slaves. Her revenge was terrible. Harper’s Town burned along with every living thing within its boundaries. The price was to be her soul, but she cheated death and even cheated the Devil. Impressed, Satan postponed his payment for 10 generations.

In the modern era, Lita Harper is the ten-times descendent of Umaa. The circle is closing, and it’s time for the Reaper to collect her soul.

Lita learns the shocking truth about the cursed patch of Washington D.C. that had once been Harper’s Town, and of the hooded figure carrying a scythe who can be seen patrolling the perimeter of the area known as... The Reaper’s Walk.

== What people are saying online about Reaper's Walk: Hellstone ==
-- “I am so looking forward to the rest of the series!”
--“…does an amazing job of pulling you into the story and giving you people to love ... and hate!”
--“I loved the mixture of cultures, the blend of European and African magic…”
--“I flew through it because it kept my attention and there was no lack of action/drama going on during the story.”
--“…has all the elements of a top-notch horror story and a thriller.”

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009VJP5AG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greyhart Press (October 22, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 872 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 206 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #4,281,408 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,349 in Werewolves & Shifters Suspense
- #3,494 in Vampire Suspense
- #4,188 in Witch & Wizard Thrillers

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Tammy C.

What's not to like?

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2013

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This book was beautifully written with imagination and creativity. You get all the gory details most authors do not want to write into their books. Which makes this book realistic and at times leaves you with a sense of dread. (I must have said "oh my god" in my head at least 5 times.)
If you like books with things that "go bump in the night" this book has you covered. You will get a taste of vampires, werewolves, and were-cats. It also has a clear difference between good witchcraft and its darker sister. Not to mention a light dabble on Necromancy and a heavy dose of demons and gods. It definitely satisfies the reader looking for something new and fresh to read on any of the above, plus more, with a fresh twist and intense plot. The plot itself keeps you on the edge of your seat, gritting your teeth, wondering when something GOOD will happen.

The book takes you up and keeps you there for a wild ride and there is a clear area where you'll be able to tell, all hell's broken loose. Buckle up Cupcake.

Reaper's Walk will not disappoint. Now if we could get Part 2 Mr. Don Franklin. I would be eternally grateful.

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Keke Chanel

Ready for more...

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013

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All I can say is "Job well done"! This story is so intriguing from start to finish. It captures you with the name alone. Every creature from werewolves to panthers come into play, while Lydia and Lita begin their journey. I simply cannot wait until the next book in the series. Don Franklin proves to be a great storyteller with vivid imagery, well-researched and developed characters, and great word play. I look to have him around for many years to come. I would recommend this book to anyone who isn't afraid of dark creatures or a wonderful story. You will love it! Great read!

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Armand M. Inezian

An ambitious opener to a scary epic

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2012

To begin with Reaper's Walk: Hellstone (which I henceforth might refer to as: RWH) is the start of an ambitious 5-book project by Vermont-based author, Don Franklin. This may be his first novel, but it's clear that he's no stranger to the world of contemporary fantasy fiction, as he draws on a melange of sources from European, African and American mythology to construct a dense weave of a tale that revolves around Lita Harper, her cousin Lydia, and their two witchy grandmothers (Dora and Eva) as they struggle against an ancient contact that may well end with Lita having to surrender her very soul to Satan.

At the heart of this struggle is a race to discover four magical stones (one of which is the Hellstone of the title) that can control (and offer great power to) demons, witches, vampires and werewolves respectively. These stones may offer Lita a chance at saving her soul, but soon draws some terrifying and interested parties including an ancient vampire, a do-gooder werewolf gang, and a variety of demons, Satan, and Satan's chief aid, the Grim Reaper (who graces the cover). This fine blend of adversaries and myth is one of the hallmarks of this book; in fact, you would be surprised to discover just how many characters Franklin has tucked into this relatively slim novel.

Another strength of RWH is that Franklin does a deft job of bouncing back and forth between story lines. The plot has a tightly-knit feel which is important because- for our heroes and villains- every minute counts and in fact, some important elements from the front thrid of the book (especially a planned exchange between Lita and Satan himself) play a big role in the final act. You get a nice sense of control throughout the book.

Consider me a Don Franklin fan, however, from my own perspective, there were a few things that could have used a bit of development. One was the rushed tone of the narrative which often felt like it was being delivered as part of a newspaper report. Scenes bounced quickly from one to another leading (honestly) to an ending that while smartly executed, felt a bit rushed and not as rich as it should have been.

Also, our two heroines, Lita and Lydia could have benefited from a bit more shading and complexity, and differentiation.

A few other notes of interest:

1. I was also very interested in reading HRW because Don Franklin is not a white author, which may seem like a funny reason to some people, but I recently became involved in a diversity reading challenge after I learned that- in my own reading habits- I read almost exclusively white authors (around 98% white). I also learned (as part of this diversity challenge) that the grand majority of published fantasy authors are white, so it was great for me to step outside of my own familiar zone and get a different POV. Franklin (who is African-American) does a solid job of integrating elements of cultural experience (including African lore and the painful history of slavery) into Hellstone.

2. This book also contains some great/ terrifying elements of horror, in particular in Franklin's creepy description of dark magic (brujura magic). In particular watch out for a spell called "the hunger" and a circle of protection that is cast with the aid of a dead cat; that's the stuff of nightmares.

All in all, Hellstone: Reaper's Walk is a finely scripted and bold thriller and I recommend it to fans of fantasy and horror.

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L. Cassenti

Great start, but needs some polishing

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2013

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Mr. Franklin has taken an interesting idea and weaved a nice beginning to a series. He developed the characters well and created a wonderful back story, merging the supernatural and paranormal elements into the modern day world very nicely. However, as I worked my way through the story, I felt it getting more and more crowded, and felt as if Mr. Franklin was attempting to pack too much into it. I found myself having to reread sections to figure out plotlines and which characters were which.

I really wish Mr. Franklin well with his writing, and I look forward to reading more in this series. I just ask that he build on one story line at a time and not allow his readers to get confused. This was the only thing preventing me from giving "Reaper's Walk: Hellstone" 4 or 5 stars.

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Wendy Eads

You have to read this.

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2015

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I do not give out 5 star ratings on a whim, but Hellstone gets it hook, line and sinker. From page one I could not put it down. The story was mesmerizing and the characters were lifelike. Cannot wait to begin Bloodstone, and again be immersed in the world of vampires, werewolves, demons, witches and ghost. High-Five to Don Franklin for this wonderful example of extraordinary horror writing.

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Linda Lee Roy

All my favorite things in one!

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2013

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Witches, werewolves, werecats, vampires, demons, all my favorites! Don Johnson, you certainly know how to weave a great tale. Since this is your first book I expect to see many, many more great books appear from such a talented head. My, oh, my, you are so talented. I don't think you were as lucky as you thought, it was your talent not luck that got you published so quickly. Please don't keep us waiting too long for the second installment. I highly recommend this book to those who like the things of darkness (especially witches).

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James Glover

Very cool concept and very dark!!1

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015

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Great first book. Very cool plot. Very different. Loved the characters and can't wait to read the second one. Just a cool read. LOVED IT.

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John R. Glade

Damn!

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2012

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The descriptions of the characters and locales are vivid and powerful. The wicked are dispatched in swift, yet creative ways. This reader was transported to another time, place and dimension by the author's crafty, real, in-your-face depictions. I devoured this book as quickly as a meat-eating beetle devours a corrupt character.

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