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  • Hell for Hire

  • Tear Down Heaven, Book 1
  • By: Rachel Aaron
  • Narrated by: Nicholas Cain
  • Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (36 ratings)

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By: Rachel Aaron
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A hulked-out wrath demon who eats gamer rage and loves cats, a shapeshifting lust demon who enjoys their food a bit too much, and a void demon who doesn’t see the point of any of this. They’re not the sort of mercenaries you'd hire on purpose, but Bex wouldn’t trust her life to anyone else.

Ever since the ancient Mesopotamian king Gilgamesh decided death wasn’t for him, killed the gods, and conquered the afterlife, times have been rough for a free demon. But the denizens of the Nine Hells aren’t the quitting sort, and Bex and her team have been choking a living out of the Eternal King’s lackeys for years. This next gig looks like more of the same…until Bex meets the client.

Adrian Blackwood is a witch with a problem. His family has skirted the edges of King Gilgamesh’s ire for centuries, but thanks to a decision he made as a child, Adrian is personally responsible for putting his entire coven in Heaven’s crosshairs.

Determined to set things right, Adrian drags his broom, caldron, and talking cat thousands of miles across the country to Seattle where he can fight the Eternal King’s warlocks without bringing the rest of his family into the fray. But witchcraft takes time, and if the warlocks catch him before his spells are ready, he’s dead. So Adrian does what any professional witch would do and hires a team of mercenaries to keep the warlocks off his back. He didn’t expect to get demons, but when you’re already on Heaven’s bad side, what’s a bit more fuel on the fire?

Neither Adrian nor Bex knew what to expect when they signed their contract, but witch-plus-demon turns out to be a match made in the Hells. With this much chaos at their fingertips, even impossible dreams start to come back into reach, because Bex wasn’t always a mercenary. She used to be the Eternal King's biggest nightmare, and now that she’s got a witch in her corner, it’s time to show Adrian Blackwood just how much Hell he’s hired.

©2024 Rachel Aaron (P)2024 Rachel Aaron

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Superb new world and characters in another action-packed romp

Aaron has done it again, giving us a whole new world in which to enjoy her outstanding craft. While many of the themes will be familiar, Aaron has created something fun and wonderful that delighted me. I blazed through this book, sacrificing sleep and productivity. Loved the world building and as usual with Aaron, loved her characters and the obstacles they face, overcome, and the new crises that arise from the ashes to challenge the protagonists anew. Can’t wait for the next book! This is already a must-read.

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A fun new world

This was a pleasant surprise, the again this is a Racheal Aaron novel, the world and magic are always on point. The characters are fun, and lovable with their own secrets and motivation,and I can't wit for the next one.

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Heaven and Hell lore done better than the Bible!

I love Aaron’s work and have been a fan for a decade! This is a new world with new rules and as usual, I am blown away with the creativity, imaginative writing and awesome characters.

She is why I read books - I am excited for the next title.

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Didn't stop listening until the much-too-soon end

I was enthralled from the very first moments, just as I hoped. This book was good on its own and will I believe the series will get even better. I have loved Aaron since Nice Dragons Finish Last (and every other book in the Heartstrikers series, then the D. F. Z. series; I also love the Eli Montpress series and the Crystal Calamity series!) I cannot wait for the rest of this series! The narrator and effects were all top-notch and awesome, aiding the story in keeping me entirely immersed in this fascinating world. 5/5 very deserved stars across the board!

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Amazing new world to explore

I've loved every book published about the DFZ, so I have this one a chance and I'm so glad I did. I wasn't to know what

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Love it!!

I don’t think the description does this book justice! I love this book, especially the world building! I like the characters at the beginning, and like them more as I find out their backstory!

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Battle Royale

Gilgamesh has to die. Seriously, head on a platter surrounded by French fries kinda dead.

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Original and fun

New universe from an accomplished author. Great new MCs, fun universe to explore, great adventures to entertain.

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Might be the start of another good series

I purchased because of the authors prior books and series dealing with the DFZ. I enjoy her story telling and the characters. Was a bit unsure on this book as seems all new territory, will have to see if that remains.

Overall the characters are good and strong with enough background story to relate to them. The larger picture storyline a bit different, but similar in some way.

At times there was some predictability of character actions/reactions or storyline direction. Not too distracting, but from prior works the author has tendencies and a few foreshadowed future happenings in this book.

Adrian and Bex defiantly is going to need some big bad allies - - - wonder Enter Stage Left Dragons????

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