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Dive into the riveting world of Donald Firesmith’s multi-award-winning Hell Holes trilogy, where the line between science fiction and supernatural horror blurs in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. This action-packed series plunges readers into a battle for the very survival of humanity. When hundreds of enormous holes suddenly appear above the Arctic Circle, an oil company fears another hole might open under the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, causing a financial and ecological disaster. To assess the risk, they hire a geology professor to gather a small team of scientists to investigate. However, when flames simultaneously erupt from every hole, all hell breaks loose, and humanity is thrust into a desperate fight for survival. The Hell Holes trilogy of alien invasion novels consists of the following three first-person eyewitness accounts made by surviving members of the investigative team:
Reviewers have praised the rich world-building that enhances tension and mood due to the stark contrast between the beauty of northern Alaska with Hell, the demon’s terrifying alien planet. The trilogy’s universal themes of survival, courage, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil have resonated deeply with a diverse audience. From scientists to soldiers to members of ancient secret order, the trilogy boasts a cast of characters who are relatable, flawed, and heroically defiant in the face of a war of extermination. Join the legion of fans who have been captivated by the Hell Holes trilogy. Whether you enjoy realistic science fiction adventures, supernatural horror, or simply love a great adventure, this book promises a journey that is intellectually stimulating and heart-pounding. Embrace the adventure and brace yourself for an unforgettable ride through Firesmith’s apocalyptic vision. Get your copy of the Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy today and experience a world where survival is anything but guaranteed. |
When the invasion begins, it will come from below.Genres
Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy has the following genres (and associated BISAC numbers):
- FIC028090 Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact Science Fiction (First Contact and Invasion)
- FIC028070 Fiction / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic Science Fiction
- FIC028020 Fiction / Science Fiction / Hard Science Fiction
- FIC028050 Fiction / Science Fiction / Military Science Fiction
- FIC009070 Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
- FIC009050 Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal
- FIC015000 Fiction / Horror
Science Fiction Tropes
Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy incorporates the following commonly used, genre-specific literary devices:
- Advanced alien technology indistinguishable from magic
- Alien invasion
- Aliens as monsters (demons)
- Armageddon
- Evil aliens
- Humans as food
- Humans as slaves
- Medical nanobots cure (alien) injuries
- Secret society of protectors
- Team of scientists
- Teleportation between worlds
Hashtags
#Alaska #ArcticCircle #AwardWinning #Canibalism #Climatologist #Death #Demon #DemonHunter #Devil #Dystopia #Gargoyle #Geologist #Hell #HellHole #hellhound #Horror #imp #militaryScienceFiction #ScienceFiction #Slavery #Survival
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Excerpts
Book Trailer
Awards
Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy |
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20240 Wishing Shelf Book Awards – Finalists |
Hell Holes 1: What Lurks Below |
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2020 Author Shout Reader Ready Award – Recommended Read |
Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton |
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2020 Author Shout Reader Ready Award – Recommended Read |
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2021 The Wishing Shelf Best Book Cover Award – Finalist |
Hell Holes 3: To Hell and Back |
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2021 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards – Recommended Read |
Praise
Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy
Dr. Mel’s Messages (Dr. Melissa Caudle)
“I give this trilogy a five-star review. It’s awesome!
Donald Firesmith’s Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy is a masterful blend of science fiction and supernatural horror, set against the stark and haunting beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. With its rich world-building and compelling characters, this series takes readers on an unforgettable journey of survival, courage, and the battle between good and evil. A must-read for fans of gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventures.” – Original Review
Amy Shannon – Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews
“In Hell Holes, the Trilogy, the reader is reintroduced to the first three Hell Holes books, and its characters. This book brings What Lurks below, Demons on the Dalton, and to Hell and Back and its characters, back to the reader. I am a big fan of Donald Firesmith and read whatever this author writes. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. I enjoyed the changes that the author made to the story, and the updates that only someone who read the stories before, could see. It’s in its perfection now. The story is complementary blend of horror, science fiction, and supernatural. The alien invasions, erupting through the holes that appear, and the demons that come from below brings us to some magnificent stories, and of course, the characters first-hand witnesses, surviving members. Bringing back Dr. Jack Oswald, Dr. Angela Melendez, and Aileen O’Shannon, who is one of my favorite characters. After reading this book, and re-familiarizing myself with the stories, and also changing some of my earlier opinions of the story. As you read more and more, you get the feelings of the characters, writing styles of the authors, and even changing your mind about previously read books. 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. 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. Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy is a definite recommendation by Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review.” Original review
Praise for the individual books in the trilogy:
Book Reviews
Read all 11 reviews. (5.0 Stars)
- Amazon* (7 Ratings, 6 Reviews, 5.0 Stars) US-3, UK-1, CA-2, AU-0, and IN-0
- Goodreads (7 Ratings, 7 Reviews, 5.0 Stars)
* Very occasionally and without notice or explanation, Amazon deletes a review that it has posted, even if the review was posted weeks or even months earlier. The rumor among authors is that Amazon checks social media (such as Facebook) to see whether the author and reviewer are friends and the review is therefore suspect. If true, the approach is fundamentally flawed because readers (including reviewers) often send friend requests to authors, and authors are naturally happy to accept friend requests from their readers.
Quotes from the Book
- Hell Holes 1: What Lurks Below:
- “I nearly said something but then thought better of it. It doesn’t pay to publicly point out the failings of the person providing your paycheck.” – Dr. Jack Oswald
- “Woe to any climate denier who called climate change a hoax when she was nearby.” – Dr. Jack Oswald
- “We spent a few hours struggling to come up with better explanations, but each suggestion was shot down almost as soon as it was made. The suggestions became wilder, eventually to the point of silliness.” – Dr. Jack Oswald
- “Nothing prepared me for the unbelievably loud sound made by firing the shotgun inside that confined space. My ears were ringing, and my face was splattered by black blood and bits of things I shuddered to consider. I cried out in pain as the thick black ichor dripped into my eyes, where it burned like acid.” – Dr. Jack Oswald
- “We do anything and everything we can to ensure that as many of us as possible make it out of here alive. What we don’t do is stop; if we stop, we die.” – Curatrix Maxima Aileen O’Shannon
- We heard several satisfying crunches as we bounced over hellhounds and imps, sending others flying like pins from a bowling ball. – Dr. Jack Oswald
- Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton:
- “He leaned towards me, and I did what any reasonable person would do when facing imminent death by being eaten alive. I screamed.” – Dr. Angela Menendez
- “Someone really needs to come up with a good name for a group of gargoyles.” – Dr. Angela Menendez
- “They offered me a simple girl, an education and a new place to call home. But most importantly, they offered me revenge.” – Curatrix Maxima Aileen O’Shannon
- Hell Holes 3: To Hell and Back:
- “Over the centuries, the imps and devils we have occasionally captured have enjoyed taunting us with their aphorisms, such as fear sweetens the meat and terror makes the best sauce.” – Consul Dimitri Gregorovich
- “On my homeworld, many species follow my body plan, and none follow yours. In fact, because of your physical similarity to the vile demons, I would find you quite monstrous were it not for the years I served with my friend, Paul.” – Ť-loo-shss
Publishing Information
Publisher: Magical Wand Press
Edition: First edition
Publication Date: 1 August 2024
Language: English
Pages: 505
Words: 186,000
Size: 6×9
Formats
Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy is available in the following formats:
| Format | Source |
| eBook (.epub) | Published August 1, 2024 |
| Paperback | Will be published 1 August 2024 |
| Hardback | Will be published 1 August 2024 |
| Audiobook | Use the audiobooks of the individual three Hell Holes novels. |
Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Data Block
Name: Firesmith, Donald.
Title: Hell Holes: The Complete Trilogy/ by Donald Firesmith.
Description: First edition. | Pittsburgh: Magical Wand Press, 2024. | Series: Hell Holes. | Summary: The three novels of the Hell Holes series combined into a single book. | Audience: Adult. | Language: English.
Identifiers: ISBN-13: 979-8-33331-897-8 (Hardback) | ISBN-13: 979-8-32900-356-7 (Paperback – KDP) | ASIN B0D7MVZJS3 (Kindle ebook – Amazon).
Subjects: BISAC: FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy. | FICTION / Fantasy / Paranormal. | FICTION / Horror. | Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact. | Fiction / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic. | Fiction / Science Fiction / Hard Science Fiction. | Fiction / Science Fiction / Military Science Fiction. | LCSH: American–Fantasy–Fiction. | American–Paranormal–Fiction. | American–Science Fiction–Fiction.
Classification: DDC 813.62 F57 2015