Wendy, a headstrong, independent woman from Chicago, and Stephen, a
single father from Philadelphia both meet an unexpected demise in
unrelated incidents. They discover that death is not the end but a
doorway to a plane of existence that is much larger than anyone
could ever imagine. Not for the timid reader, "Hell and Back"
chronicles their journey through the afterlife to describe the
initial horrific experience of entering a domain that is filled
with so much pain and suffering; all who exist there beg for the
mercy of death which can never be granted. They join a motley crew
of adventurers who set out to defeat the Gods that created the
universe and to reluctantly restore Satan's rightful place on the
throne in Hell because it is a better alternative than the evil
that is about to gain power in the worlds of both the living and
the dead. Stephen encounters heavenly plateaus that exist beside
hellish chambers of torture in this afterlife that encompasses many
different worlds, and he discovers a way to travel between those
worlds by making the "Suicide Run." Satan's brother, Cronus, has
taken over Hell, and his army is preparing to enter the world of
mankind where Stephen left behind his young son. The adventurers
are determined to defeat Cronus. A beautiful angel, Wendy, becomes
entangled in the struggle and wins the hearts, minds and loins of
everyone on both sides of the battle. The adventure ahead takes the
reader from the caves of an ancient ice age to an intergalactic
chase through the outer reaches of space. Along the way, the
characters witness horror beyond belief, battlefields of blood,
love, lust, friendship, heartache and a few supernatural events
that help to explain the creation of the universe. Will original
evil continue to thrive and expand to the world of the living? The
answer hinges on the abilities and actions of Wendy, Stephen and
their fellow adventurers, but be prepared to connect with many of
the characters and then mourn them as they fall by the swords of
Cronus' minions. The journey encompasses action, adventure, horror,
a bit of dry sarcastic wit, lust and romance, but the outcome is
not what you will expect. How long has it been since you've read a
book that scares you enough to make you sit up from a reclined
position to hug and rock your torso above your knees as you felt
both compelled and feared to turn the page in order to find out
what happens next? The wait is over Steven Walker has departed from
his journalistic endeavors to return to his original love of
fiction and claim the throne as the newest master of suspense and
horror. Not for the timid at heart, Hell and Back explores an
existence that extends beyond life as we know it. Once readers gain
a glimpse into the unknown, they will be compelled to travel along
with the adventurers or become so alarmed with fear that they will
slam the cover shut and burn the book. Become an adventurer, and
travel with Stephen, Wendy and all the other characters in order to
discover experiences beyond imagination. Perhaps you can help to
save humanity, or you may find out that mankind is doomed
regardless of your efforts. You'll never know if you don't take a
chance to read the story.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2013 |
First published: |
May 2013 |
Authors: |
Steven G. Walker
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
290 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4841-2656-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Horror & ghost stories
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4841-2656-4 |
Barcode: |
9781484126561 |
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