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Description
Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton is book two in the Hell Holes series of modern paranormal fantasy, apocalyptic science fiction, action and adventure novels.
When hundreds of huge holes mysteriously appeared overnight in the frozen tundra north of the Arctic Circle, geologist Jack Oswald picked Angele Menendez, his climatologist wife, to determine if the record temperatures due to climate change were the cause. But the holes were not natural. They were unnatural portals for an invading army of demons. Together with Aileen O’Shannon, a 1,400-year-old sorceress demon-hunter, the three survivors of the research team sent to study the holes had only one chance: to flee down the dangerous Dalton Highway towards the relative safety of Fairbanks. However, the advancing horde of devils, imps, hellhounds, and gargoyles would stop at nothing to prevent their prey from escaping. It was a 350-mile race with simple rules. Win and live; lose and die…
Genres
Fiction > Science Fiction > Alien Invasion Science Fiction
Fiction > Science Fiction > Apocalyptic Science Fiction
Fiction > Science Fiction > First Contact Science Fiction
Fiction > Fantasy > Dark Fantasy
Fiction > Fantasy > Paranormal & Urban Fantasy
#Alaska #AlienInvasion #ArcticCircle #AwardWinning #Climatologist #Demon #Devil #Gargoyle #Hell HellHole #Horror #Imp #MilitaryScienceFiction #ScienceFiction #Survival
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Audiobook Sample
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Gary Tredwell has done an outstanding job narrating the Hell Holes series. Enjoy a sample of his narration of Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton. |
Awards
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2020 Author Shout Reader Ready Recommended Read Award |
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2021 The Wishing Shelf Best Book Cover Award – Finalist |
Praise
Jennie E. Nicassio
“—Chilling, thought-provoking, fast-paced masterpiece—
Hell Holes: Demons on the Dalton is an edge of the seat, thrilling novel that hooks the reader on the very first page to the Highway to Hell and its army of demons! Firesmith’s storytelling excites and horrifies you at the same time making you want to turn the page to find out what’s in store for its characters!”
Aoife Marie Sheridan
“The danger element is always there, and one scene that I found to be written exceptionally well was when they were driving through a wall of fire. I could almost feel the heat while reading it. I wanted book three even more than I had wanted book two, and I really can’t wait to get to read it. Overall, a fast and exciting read that I would recommend to all fantasy and sci-fi readers.”
Amy Shannon – Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews
“Firesmith pens an intense, devil fighting, story in Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The characters were strong, and intelligent. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic, even the extremely old sorceress, Aileen. It’s survival of the smartest and best, as the hounds of hell (and other magnificently evil creatures) emerge! This author is not just a writer but a great storyteller. This is a magnificent story, kept this reader turning the pages. The thrills and intrigue is written clearly and the characterizations are engrossing. Love this story. If you love a good demonic fighting, evil against more than just the good, but the strength of humanity, this book should be next on your list.” Original review
Dave Robertson
“Another Winner in the Hell Holes Series… Hell Holes: Demons on the Dalton is another action-packed battle/race with demons that were introduced in the first book…. the story moves pretty steadily with liberal amounts of action and suspense… There are some other new elements in book 2, but I won’t spoil it for those who have yet to read it. If you like action/adventure, this book will not disappoint you. I’m looking forward to book 3.”
Official Online Book Club Review
“I was genuinely surprised how engaged I was with this story. I expected it to be a bit of fun and maybe an easy way to kill and afternoon. It was both, but also had a professionalism and maturity that, for me, took it to the next level.”
Brian’s Book Blog
“Overall, Hell Holes: Demons on the Dalton was a wonderfully written book that had my heart pounding from beginning to end. A thriller through and through.” Original Review
Reviews
Read all 88 reviews (4.6 stars).
- Amazon (82 Reviews, 4.6 Stars) US-75, UK-8, CA-4, AU-2, IN-1
- Barnes & Noble (7 Reviews, 4.4 Stars)
- BookBub (3 Reviews, 4 Ratings, 4.5 Stars)
- Goodreads (90 Ratings, 52 Reviews, 4.3 Stars)
- iBooks (7 Ratings, 1 Review, 3.7 Stars)
- Smashwords (1 Review, 4.0 Stars)
- Online Book Club (1 Review, 4 out of 4 Stars)
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Author’s Commentary
Oweynagat (which is pronounced “Owen-ne-gatt” and means Cave of the Cats) is the name of an actual cave located at Rath Croghan, Ireland. Ancient legends state that many evil and destructive creatures have emerged from the cave, especially on Samhain, the start of the Celtic New Year. These include a three-headed monster, wildcats, and red birds whose breath withered plants. Referred to as the hell-mouth of Ireland by medieval texts, the cave is also said to contain a portal to another world. It seemed a fitting place to be the source of the hellhounds that attacked Aileen’s village and killed her parents, the terrible event that led to her joining the Tutores Contra Infernum.
With the exception of the hell holes, I have taken great pains to ensure that the Alaskan settings in the book are as they are in real life. To achieve this level of realism, I flew to Alaska, drove the Dalton Highway up to the Yukon River, and toured Eielson AFB. I have relied heavily on Google maps, Google maps street view, photographs of Coldfoot and the Trucker’s Café, and both photographs and articles on military equipment such as Strykers and Pave Hawk helicopters. I also used multiple military advisors.
Video of Dalton Highway Site of the Forest Fire
Publishing Information
Publisher: Magical Wand Press
Edition: Second edition
Publication Date: 1 June 2016
Pages: 197
Words: 51,660
Size: 5×8
Language: English
Formats: Paperback and ebook (epub, mobi, and pdf)
Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Data Block
Name: Firesmith, Donald
Title: Hell Holes: Demons on the Dalton / by Donald Firesmith.
Description: Second edition. | Pittsburgh : Magical Wand Press, 2015. | Series: Hell Holes, Volume 2. | Summary: Survivors of scientific team flee south along Dalton Highway being chased by demons. | Audience: Adult. | Language: English.
Identifiers: ISBN: 978-1523241767 (Paperback – CreateSpace) | ISBN: 978-1310637452 (ebook – Smashwords) | ASIN: B01FQA1EFI (Kindle ebook – Amazon)
Subjects: BISAC: FICTION / Action & Adventure. | FICTION / Fantasy / Paranormal. | Fiction / Science Fiction / General. | LCSH: American–Fantasy–Fiction. | American–Paranormal–Fiction. | American–Science Fiction–Fiction.
Classification: DDC 813.62 F57 2016
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