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Gateway to Dark Stars (The Vincent Temple Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kate Haley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 99 ratings
Slaying monsters. It ain’t much, but it’s honest work.

In the age of jazz and bootleg liquor, black magic is making a big comeback. Luckily, the scourge of demons and cultists are keeping Doctor Vincent Temple in business. Even the Mafia are having trouble with monsters, and they’ve hired Temple to sort it out. Cash is cash, and the old Doctor has never been one to turn his nose up at a job, no matter who’s paying. This time luck is smiling on him. The gangsters are tangling with a cult Doctor Temple has been stalking over a personal matter, but when reconnaissance turns into rescue can he save the world before things become too personal?

The Witcher meets Cthulhu in this gruesome, high-octane adventure. Snatch up your copy now and get ready to slay some demons!
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    The Vincent Temple Trilogy
  2. Print length
    262 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    November 2, 2021
  6. File size
    1.8 MB
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The Vincent Temple Trilogy - Lovecraftian Horror meets Indiana Jones meets The Witcher

Gateway to Dark Stars: Book One

Slaying monsters. It ain’t much, but it’s honest work.

In the age of jazz and bootleg liquor, black magic is making a big comeback. Luckily, the scourge of demons and cultists are keeping Doctor Vincent Temple in business. Even the Mafia are having trouble with monsters, and they’ve hired Temple to sort it out. Cash is cash, and the old Doctor has never been one to turn his nose up at a job, no matter who’s paying. This time luck is smiling on him. The gangsters are tangling with a cult Doctor Temple has been stalking over a personal matter, but when reconnaissance turns into rescue can he save the world before things become too personal?

"I'm going to bed. If the world ends, someone come get me."

"You saved my life, I promise, I will help you save whatever is left of yours."

"Whatever the future brings, we'll handle it. That's what we do. We're Hunters."

"The King of Hell can bitch and moan 'til the cows come home... but it's my magic now."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KZFNH32
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kate Haley
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0473596835
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Vincent Temple Trilogy
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 99 ratings

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Kate Haley

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Kate Haley is a speculative fiction author who works predominantly in fantasy and horror. While currently content to fill their days with writing and table-top RPGs, their grander plans involve world domination. Something akin to the tyranny of the greatest city atop the Disc would be an acceptable standard. They believe a super-villainous overlord would be an upgrade, given that our current villains lack style and imagination.

After all, super-villainy requires Presentation.

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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Dark Vigilante
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
    I was entertained by this gritty, almost non-stop action, dark fantasy. I was captivated by the opening paragraphs until the end of the story. I admired the worldbuilding which combined the mafia, cultists, and black magic together. I was intrigued by the complexity of Dr. Vincent Temple's character. I liked Vincent's circle of friends. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I enjoyed Tom Kereama's narration as his performance was exciting and kept my attention. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.
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  • C.A.Collins
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Concept, Meh Execution
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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    The writing is all short sentences. With an occasional fragment. It reads choppy. It lacks flow. I would not recommend to anyone who reads at more than fourth grade level.
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  • zachary
    5.0 out of 5 stars A light and fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
    I read it. I liked it. Imma reads the others. Swords, guns, magic and mages, adventure, danger, it's all the things I enjoy in fantasy wrapped in one tale.
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  • Amy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Monsters, mafia, and bad asswomen
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
    This book is like Indian Jones meets the Witcher meets HP Lovecraft, but with some seriously badass women. Kate Haley is a genius at balancing fast paced action with character development and a generous helping of witty banter. Totally recommen for anyone looking for a fun monster romp!
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  • Anna
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good for action lovers
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
    Gateway to Dark Stars has a fun adventurous tone that reminded me a little of Indiana Jones. The characters were also endearing - I particularly liked Lucy and her combination of vulnerability and toughness. However, I was possibly not the right audience for the book as there were a lot of action sequences and I found my attention drifting in these parts.
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  • douglas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good Lovecraftian style story.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2024
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    It's been a very long time and a ton of books since I read a story as good as this.
    I WILL be reading the rest of the set now just to see more of the adventures.
    Absolutely beaut.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant dark fantasy adventure
    Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this story. It combines the macabre and unsettling elements of lovecraftian horror with the action of the Witcher, or Indiana Jones.

    The characters are witty and play well off each other.

    The world building is a facinating take on urban fantasy.

    I look forward to the rest of the series.
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  • James
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2022
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    In ‘Gateway in Dark Stars’ Haley’s shows her range by writing something completely different from her classic epic fantasy ‘War in the North’. Here she channels Lovecraft horror, gothic demons, and mad cultists; updated with a hint of Jim Butchers Harry Dresden. Her depictions of a recognizable 1920’s world, that malignant demons want to conquer, was expertly done.

    The protagonist Vincent, one of the last of the Brotherhood of Hunters, honor bound to protect the world, has physical and emotional scars from a lifetime of fighting battles. The unavoidable human losses in this never-ending war leave him with fears that it can’t be won. The other protagonist is Lucy. First appearing as a classic ‘Lovecraftian’ female destined to be sacrificed by her mad father to bring demons into our world – she quickly breaks out of the victim trope to become Vincent’s apprentice.

    The book shows good character development but the ending, while not a cliff hanger, does leave many questions unanswered. I am very curious about the dangerous ‘Dreamlands’ and the role of the enigmatic ‘Prince’. So, while not explicitly acknowledged as the first in a series, this book sets up the possibility of a series – as long as it is well received by Halley’s followers.

    While the Horror genre does not generally grab my attention, I found the Halley’s book to be unexpectedly interesting and engrossing. Especially her exploration of cross genre world building which hints at an unexpected storyline and exploration of personal costs in a way that Jim Butcher does so well. At this stage I give her 4 out of 5 stars but will change that to 5 stars if the character and plot development hinted at in this book occurs in the rest of the series.
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