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Bad Soul: An Uncanny Kingdom Urban Fantasy (The Uncanny Ink Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by David Bussell (Author), M.V. Stott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 183 ratings

Promises, rules, bones; Erin Banks will break them all.

Unscrupulous and lethal, Erin has everything she needs to be an assassin in a world full of mobsters, monsters, and magic.

She wasn’t born with powers, but thanks to her Uncanny Ink—arcane tattoos that transform her body into a magic-fuelled killing machine—she’s more than a match for anyone dumb enough to stand between her and getting paid.

Fresh out of prison, Erin wastes no time getting back to what she does best: running down wanted men and claiming their bounties.

But when a powerful demon lurking in a black cathedral hires her to round up an errant soul, the creature offers a reward far more valuable than money…

He offers Erin the key to unlocking her tragic past. The key to the mystery surrounding her long-lost brother.

Magic, scares, and acid-tongued snark collide in this thrilling urban fantasy series set in the Uncanny Kingdom. Buried secrets and whiplash twists will keep you riding the edge of your seat. Read Bad Soul now for a pulse-pounding tale you won’t be able to put down.


Praise for Bad Soul:

“If you are a fan of dark, gritty, razerwire heroines in impossible, beautiful and terrible worlds... this series is for you.” ★★★★★

“I don’t know how Bussell and Stott do it, but somehow they’ve populated their shared Uncanny Kingdom world with characters that appeal to me on some core level.” ★★★★★

“A twisty, turny, macabre tale that is simply not to be missed! ★★★★★

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"Bussell and Stott deliver a dark and gripping read in Bad Soul, marking Uncanny Ink as a must-read series for urban fantasy fans." ~ Readers' Favorite

"The writing is very colorful with lots of British slang and strange and seedy characters. The plot is fast and furious with unexpected developments and exciting scenes. A nice piece of gritty urban fantasy." ~ Kasey's Book Nook

"Hits the ground running and doesn't stop." ~ Sean Cunningham, Author of the Hawthorn House series

"Smart, funny, irreverent with tons of action... [Bad Soul] has it all in spades." ~ K. Bird Lincoln

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London Coven
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  • Familiar Magic
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  • Deadly Portent
  • Other London
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Spectral Detective
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  • Necessary Evil
  • Deadly Departed
  • Dread Spectre
Dark Lakes
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GYQLBZD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uncanny Kingdom
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 162 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Uncanny Ink
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 183 ratings

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    ​David Bussell is a best-selling British author renowned for his contributions to the urban fantasy genre. He is the co-creator of the Uncanny Kingdom, a series that explores a secret Britain teeming with paranormal suspense stories. His notable works include the "Spectral Detective" series. David's writing prowess has been recognized with the P.G. Wodehouse New Comic Writer Award. Beyond his literary achievements, he is an avid fencer, a lover of synthwave music, and a committed comic book fan.

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    Co-owner and author of the Uncanny Kingdom, publishing fun, fast, and magical urban fantasy stories.

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Customers find this urban fantasy book to be a fun read with well-developed characters and snarky humor. The writing quality receives positive feedback, and one customer notes the fast-paced plot.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a gritty urban fantasy with tons of action and another noting its thought-provoking elements.

"...Erin’s character is wonderfully developed and totally engrossing. I connected with her even though I have nothing in common with her at all...." Read more

"...A nice piece of gritty urban fantasy. This is the first book in the Uncanny ink series and part of a larger Uncanny Kingdom world." Read more

"Wow!!! What a gr8 story. I truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next. I recommend this read. 5 thumbs up" Read more

"...I love the British tone. It makes for some of my very favorite books!..." Read more

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Customers praise the book's smooth flow, with one customer noting its fast-paced narrative.

"...The writing is easy but well done and the story flows smoothly. It held my interest from the moment I picked it up until finished...." Read more

"...The plot is fast and furious with unexpected developments and exciting scenes. A nice piece of gritty urban fantasy...." Read more

"...preference and with this book's tight prose, snark, and consistent plotting I think many would enjoy it." Read more

"...Well written and fast-paced. Highly recommended…" Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, particularly appreciating its snarky tone and British slang.

"...The writing is very colorful with lots of British slang and strange and seedy characters...." Read more

"...is probably a personal preference and with this book's tight prose, snark, and consistent plotting I think many would enjoy it." Read more

"...The grieving for James sure made Erins parents ...holes. A funny and wild ride. I’ll be looking into the next book soon." Read more

"...Some of the main character's dialogue was so darn amusing that I caught myself laughing out loud...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting it's a real page turner.

"...The writing is easy but well done and the story flows smoothly. It held my interest from the moment I picked it up until finished...." Read more

"...I enjoyed being part of Erin’s world for a few hours. The writing is very colorful with lots of British slang and strange and seedy characters...." Read more

"...A real page turner, visit the uncanny Kingdom and see if she can succeed." Read more

"...Well written and fast-paced. Highly recommended…" Read more

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"...She could not resist. Erin’s character is wonderfully developed and totally engrossing...." Read more

"...is very colorful with lots of British slang and strange and seedy characters...." Read more

"...She is a Great character and I would love to listen to more of her story on Audible books. I Highly Recommend this book!!!" Read more

"...Already have the next book ready to go. Awesome characters you will love or love to hate...." Read more

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  • Cathy A. Thibeault
    5.0 out of 5 stars Disappearance, Magic and Demons
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019
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    I received a free copy of this book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.

    There are not too many books where I absolutely love the heroine, if you can call her that. But Bad Soul is. We meet Erin Banks when she is in prison serving three years. Why? Well, she’s not exactly you average young lady. She’s a thief, occasionally an assassin, and totally willing to break a few bones if necessary. She has only served six months when she was unexpectedly released from prison. It seemed she had a demon who wanted to hire her.

    Now her unique skills and abilities become extremely important. That demon had a job for her, and she would need all her abilities, skill and experience. The long man wanted her to find Brian Teller and bring his soul back to the demon. To help her accomplish her mission the demon gives her a knife that she is to stick into Brian’s heart, where it will absorb his soul, and bring the soul to him. Erin is not exactly a moral woman, she is capable of fulfilling the job, and the pay will be worth it. Erin will be given information about her missing brother. Her baby brother.

    When Erin was 9 and in charge of taking care of her brother James, she took her eyes off him, and he disappeared, in a bubble, in a floating bubble. She alone knew what happened, no one believed her and her parents all but abandoned her. He was never found, never heard from. Now Erin had a chance to find out some information about him. The demon offered this to her in lieu of money. She could not resist.

    Erin’s character is wonderfully developed and totally engrossing. I connected with her even though I have nothing in common with her at all. The writing is easy but well done and the story flows smoothly. It held my interest from the moment I picked it up until finished. I would definitely recommend this book to any and all. It is a fun read.
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  • Kasey’s Book Nook
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slip into “Bad Soul” for a trip to the Uncanny Kingdom
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018
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    I’m a peaceable person. I don’t hit people, smash things or take contracts from demons. Just getting that out there. Still, sometimes it feels good to work out your mental aggressions by assuming the identity of a character in a book that is nothing like you. So when I read Bad Soul, an urban fantasy by David Bussel and M. V. Scott, I could relate to the main character, Erin Banks.

    When Erin was six, she was left to care for her baby brother while her parents went next door for a drink. It was only supposed to be for half an hour, but Erin fell asleep and when she woke, the window was open and her brother was in the back yard, floating in a magical bubble. Her parents can’t understand why Erin won’t just tell the truth, and don’t believe her confused and fragmented story of magic and streets that shouldn’t exist. This becomes a turning point in Erin’s life and she realizes that she has to find out about magic and go after her brother.

    Being a normal girl in a magical world, Erin needs an edge. Her edge is a set of tattoos that give her strength, speed, healing, etc. This allows her to hold her own against paranormal creatures as she earns her living and tries to put the pieces together about her brother.

    As the book opens, Erin serving time in prison when she is suddenly scheduled for release. A mysterious stranger who is responsible eventually he makes his reasons clear: he needs Erin to do a job for him. In return, she’ll get some more information about her brother’s disappearance. Easy, right? Just collect a soul promised to a demon from a guy who welshed on the deal.

    I enjoyed being part of Erin’s world for a few hours. The writing is very colorful with lots of British slang and strange and seedy characters. The plot is fast and furious with unexpected developments and exciting scenes. A nice piece of gritty urban fantasy. This is the first book in the Uncanny ink series and part of a larger Uncanny Kingdom world.
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  • Erani Kole
    3.0 out of 5 stars Weirdly good for a bad dude
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
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    3.5

    So weird... But good. I love that this bad person is actually bad. But my type of bad, in the sense that all bad people are just hurting. Her thing with Jerkface was grating but if you just keep thinking about how she's bad, then it's actually pretty good.

    I loved how freaking creepy this was. Very unique to me in that aspect. I'd read more.
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  • ladycolor7
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bad Soul
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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    Wow!!! What a gr8 story. I truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next. I recommend this read. 5 thumbs up
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  • Long Time AC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Erin will get your attention.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
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    Erin, oh Erin! This girl has been through the wringer. Turns out, magic was real and now no one believes her. Her brother is missing. She's in been in a prison. She has a devil may care vocabulary, but inside she is hurting and seeking answers. I love the British tone. It makes for some of my very favorite books! Erin does need her language cleaned up, and her life too, but that may come in future books. In spite of the alcohol, her not so moral ethic, her tattoos to help her fight to find her brother, I still like Erin and I'm rooting for her.

    My copy came from the Uncanny Kingdom. My review is my own left of my own free will.
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  • sue ward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uncannily good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2021
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    I love the uncanny kingdom world and this story, book 1 in the uncanny ink series, does not disappoint in any way.
    The wit and snarkiness make it a fun read and with the uniqueness of the world these books easily grab your attention and keep it.
    These two authors really do know how to make magic happen and long may they continue.
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  • Kenzie Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Australia on November 20, 2018
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    Couldn’t n didn’t want to put this book down!!! 💙
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  • Lanfear
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great addition to the Uncanny world!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2021
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    Great fun, action packed book with a brilliantly sarcastic badass female lead! Not for a younger audience due to the language but for adults wanting a fun urban fantasy read it's a must!
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