God and Lucifer have resolved their differences, leaving the angels and demons at a loss for purpose. Some are advocating to start Armageddon while others oppose it. Frank Trigg, a half-demon nephew of Lucifer, isn’t looking to be a hero- he just wants to stay alive! Unfortunately, his current work with DRAC (Demon Resistance and Containment) may make living a real challenge. Can Trigg, along with a whole host of other supernatural denizens, stop Armageddon from occurring?

Tim Marquitz does a marvelous job at world building! Some may find it slightly heretical but the slant is an unusual one and quite captivating. The vivid descriptions paint a picture of a bleak world where the lines between good and evil have blurred with the loss of God and Lucifer. What is left is an interesting mixture, where angels and demons are fighting to find their way in a world bereft of their respective leaders. Some of the political intrigues and schemes that are par for the course in this dark world are beginning to emerge and it will be interesting to see what twists and turns are in store for the characters in future books.

Trigg is the ideal hero for a world such as this one. His snarky attitude and lewd mind could have easily made him unlikable but instead these qualities almost seem like endearing little quirks in the face of his heroism. Trigg faces monsters that would terrify most of us and yet he soldiers on, even when the odds seem totally unwinnable. In some ways, he reminds me a bit of Harry Dresden, if Harry were a half-demon that is!

ARMAGEDDON BOUND is an excellent start to the Demon Squad series! The fast pace and non-stop action keep the reader on edge as the tension quickly mounts. The characters are fascinating as I hope we see more of Trigg, Scarlett, and the members of DRAC in the future. Bravo!

Publisher: Damnation Books (September 2009)

Other books in series:   Demon Squad Series

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