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Hidden Elements: Book II of The Devil's Bible Series Kindle Edition

by Michael Bolan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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It is 1646 and the Thirty Years’ War is raging. While Europe teeters on the brink of annihilation, the mysterious cabal known only as The Rapture enters the final apocalyptic stage of their plan to bring about the Second Coming of Christ.

Only the Sons of Brabant, and their bawdy Irish allies, have the skill and daring to stop them. But first, the companions part ways, each seeking a piece of the puzzle that has set Europe aflame. For they must gather and destroy the Seals of the Devil's Bible before the Rapture can unleash their cataclysmic force. Whoever holds the Seals controls the future of the planet...

Can Willem, Isabella and Leo put an end to their brother’s madness, or will Reinald achieve his perverted goal, destroying mankind in the process?
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    The Devil's Bible Series
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017G6WPJO
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2089 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Michael Bolan

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I left my homeland when I was 19. I'm not the first to emigrate from Ireland: I won't be the last. For all the Troubles and the violence, I had a happy enough childhood, but one that was shaped - from a very early age - by the knowledge that I was leaving.

Since then, I have lived in a dozen countries, picked up a handful of languages by osmosis, and learned that John Donne was right - no man is an island. No country is an island either, regardless of how provincial and narrow-minded it might choose to be.

I thought I hated history. I was wrong - I love history. What I don't like is the fact that academic history must, by its very nature, focus on the objective recording of what goes on. So we end up with a series of names, dates, places and actions - factual, but dull as dishwater. What I wanted was the fun stuff - the dirt, the smells, the passion, the feelings.

So I set out to write a historical fiction novel that offered me just that - the fun stuff. Along the way, the books turned into a series; and history turned into adventure. With a supporting cast of hundreds, religion and magic rearing their ugly heads, the Devil's Bible Series crosses many genres, but don't let that stop you from rushing out to buy it!

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Steven K McAllister
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect blend of fantasy and history and a heavy dose of action and adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017
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If The Sons of Brabant (Book 1 in the trilogy) was like Bernard Cornwell, then book 2 (Hidden Elements) is definitely more like Tolkien! The Fianna, who played only a cameo role in the first book in the series, really come into their own here. From the dark depths of a silver mine in Bohemia, to the summit of one of the highest peaks in the Alps, the four Irishmen become more central to the plot, playing on their elemental strength.

There’s some clever use of mythology and religion here, blending Christianity with more pagan beliefs anchored in the observable world. Bolan ties them together seamlessly. There’s also a huge amount of early science which I really enjoyed learning about, from the development of guns and explosives to the discovery of bacteria and germ warfare.

There seems to be less history in this book than in the first volume, but the characters are strong enough not to need it. My only complaint is that there are lots of unanswered questions, but that just means I’m going to have to buy the final book in the trilogy!
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Nina Bressler
4.0 out of 5 stars A treat - but can't stand along without book 3 in the series!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2017
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Bolan takes his initial idea and expands it until it’s hard to know what actually happened and what he made up. The author has researched the period extensively, and brings to life the sights, sounds and smells of the period. Hidden Elements is more of a straight adventure story, although there is one of the greatest siege scenes I have read when the mercenaries capture the walled city of Augsburg. The book finishes a bit too suddenly for my liking, but that’s often the case with the middle novel of a trilogy – everyone is getting ready for the showdown at the end of the series. A well-crafted follow-up to the first novel in the series.
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FM breakdown
5.0 out of 5 stars All you could want in a fantasy epic
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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OK, now this is more like it. I enjoyed the first book of the Devil’s Bible Series, but the second is awesome. I’ve always been a bit of a fantasy nut, and this is a classic fantasy novel, for all its 17th century setting. There’s a quest. Actually there are four – down the deepest mine, up the highest mountain, to the bottom of the deepest lake and into the mouth of a volcano. There’s a wicked siege and some great battle scenes. There’s swordfights, torture, intrigue, even a dash of romance thrown in for good measure.

I loved the Biblical basis for Bolan’s work. He uses Revelations as a guide for creating both a credible and intriguing plot, with Plague, War, Famine and Death roaming unchecked throughout Europe. The author has obviously done his research, but takes liberties as and when needed to keep the pace flowing.

The book finishes with the scene set for the end of the war, but who will win remains to be seen. Will Good triumph over Evil?
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Dave Burgess
5.0 out of 5 stars A great adventure story
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017
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I really enjoyed the first book in the series, which had one of the most engaging battles I have ever encountered. I truly felt like I was there, despite that not being a genre I would tend to read. Hidden Elements is slightly different, as the heroes don’t do so much fighting – they’re off on a quest instead. The second book in Bolan’s trilogy (does everyone write trilogies nowadays?) is a great adventure story, which ranges from southern Italy to the wilds of Bohemia, from the palaces of Paris to the peaks of the Alps. I don’t know much about the history of the time, and it seems accurate enough, but this is a cleverly written page-turner which comes across as a thriller despite its historical setting.
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Adam Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Strongest of the Devil's Bible Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017
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Like the Empire Strikes Back, this second volume of the Devil's Bible Series was my favorite of this three-part trilogy. More assured than the first volume, better paced than the third, the author found his stride with this middle volume.

Like the first, The Sons of Brabant, Hidden Elements was a page turner that is meticulously researched bringing to life many real aspects of 17th century history, from the complex politics of nation states to the roaming bands of mercenaries. And like the first volume, the more I've scratched the surface of the history behind this second volume, the more I realize the author really knows his stuff.
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Andy.P
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the things I loved about the first book was the fact that it ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
One of the things I loved about the first book was the fact that it was mostly military fiction, with the emphasis on the military tactics used in the skirmishes/battles of the Sons of Brabant. In this book, there is just one or two small battles, so the story was missing the military element that made the first book so enjoyable.

There is a bit more romantic drama than the first book. There is nothing wrong with it, but I just felt that some of it detracted from the awesome action of the story. It could have focused on the sibling relationship without introducing a love interest for the female protagonist. For many readers, it will be something they enjoy A LOT, but those scenes lost my interest.

As for the rest, the story was AWESOME. It went from military fiction to more of a classic fantasy adventure--a search for the Four Seals that was incredibly creative. The story was very well-written and absolutely enjoyable. The added characters of the Irish Fianna warriors made it so much better, as it gave us more people to focus on than the three siblings. On the flip side, it did detract from what I thought was the core element of the book: the relationship between the two brothers and their sister.

Action scenes: awesome. Historic elements: awesome. Intellectual/philosophical discussions: awesome. Character development: good. Description of settings and locations: awesome.

All in all, an EXCELLENT book!
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017
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I had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed reading this story. I can't wait to start the next one.
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Alan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016
More Brabant-esque genius, with the 30 years war as the backdrop.
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Andrew Bedford
5.0 out of 5 stars Still an interesting journey
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2022
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Book 1 was fascinating and got me hooked into book 2. This is a fantastical mix of myth, religious references, fact and fiction layered on to the 30 years war. As someone else has said, clever references to real world events and things (including champagne), and another great battle scene to match the one in book one. Sets up nicely for book three which I will buy now. Highly recommended.
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Jane Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable sequel with interesting characters and well-researched action.
Reviewed in Germany on January 15, 2017
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The first book in the series (The Sons of Brabant) left the reader wanting more and what happens next in Hidden Elements certainly provides plenty of action and does not disappoint with the storyline. At the same time, we get to know more about the main characters and their relationships, giving them more depth so the reader starts to invest more interest in them as individuals. We also see more of the charming Fianna as they aid Isabella in the four quests for The Seals, bringing to life well- described scenes of extreme danger as well as a taste of romance, broadening the thread of the story.
An excellent read, conveying the misery of Europe wrecked by war,plague and famine, the tension of the search for The Seals and the horror and excitement of the battle scenes. The story however is far from over as Reinald remains unbeaten and his siblings remain in exile but determined to halt the evil of the Rapture, whatever the personal cost.The stage is set for the next part of the story....
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5.0 out of 5 stars the bad guys modelled themselves on the Four Horsemen of the ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2017
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In the first book, the bad guys modelled themselves on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and believe they will usher in the Second Coming of Christ by killing everyone. Literally everyone. And now they have a weapon of mass destruction which can do the job – the only problem being that it’s locked. Hidden Elements is the story of both Good and Evil racing to find the keys, one to cause Armageddon, the other to prevent it. These keys have been scattered to the four corners of the earth which means our heroes climb mountains, dive into lakes, descend into deep mines and brave volcanos. It’s a ripping read and a big step forward from the first book. The characters are better-developed, and we get an insight into much of their motivation. There’s still a lot of questions to be answered – like does Good triumph over Evil – but the third book is available and on my to-read list. Happy days!
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Cailleach Eilidh
3.0 out of 5 stars Far too many mistakes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2017
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Whilst the story is an enjoyable one, unfortunately this book has even more mistakes than the first in the series.
Missing words and formatting errors ruin what had the chance of being a very good book.
It is very unprofessional to offer up a book without proper editing and formatting.
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Emma Gunes
5.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared to be hooked
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2015
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Bolan as that rare talent of bringing pages to life and drawing you in at every page turn. A mix of historical fact and fiction I was hooked from page one. His clever shift from the separate yet connected adventures of the main characters will draw you in. My only disappointment.... I have to wait till June 2016 for the next book.
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