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The Water Crystal: Deal with the Devil Kindle Edition

by Alfred Muller (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
Sharing a drink with the Devil is far more perilous than it appears.

Main blurb: When Anthony Luther reluctantly attends his friend's graduation party, he expects the night to go badly. What he doesn't expect is for it to end in fire and bloodshed. Already a favorite target for the local cops, it doesn't take much for them to point the finger his way. But Anthony knows something they don't: the real culprit is no ordinary murderer, but the Devil's attack dog sent to drag Anthony back to hell. Having been formerly deceased, he's well acquainted with the afterlife—particularly its darker corners.

Anthony's best friend, Dezeray Lilet, has a past shrouded in the occult. As Anthony's dark history resurfaces, Dezeray's own demons are pulled from the cobwebs of her mind, threatening her sanity amid the brewing chaos. Together, they must navigate a labyrinth of supernatural threats and personal revelations.
With help from an outcast Archangel and an elder priest who walks the fine line between right and wrong, Anthony and his friends must uncover the true purpose of the Devil's scheme. The playing field shifts when a mysterious artifact from Angelic myths falls into Anthony's hands, offering a glimmer of hope against the most deceptive force in existence.

In this gripping tale of self-discovery, friendship, and love, Anthony must confront his past, battle the Devil's minions, and decipher the enigma of an ancient relic—all while keeping his friends and his soul intact.
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    The Water Crystal
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CCT2BVDX
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 471 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Water Crystal
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Alfred Muller

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Alfred Muller is an independent author looking to spread his stories far and wide. He primarily writes supernatural and occult fiction, but also enjoys traditional fantasy. Currently his short story Tir's Trial is available on Kindle and has future full length novels planned for publishing. His dream is to share the stories that speak to him about the world at large and hopes in doing so others can enjoy the worlds he has built. He lives in Tennessee with his family and when not writing can be found on all fours playing 'vroom vrooms' with his son.

Feel free to check out his website at https://alfredmuller44.wixsite.com/alfred-muller-books

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Customers find the supernatural elements of the book fascinating, with one customer particularly appreciating the unique take on archangels and another noting the distinct Catholic overtones.

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  • Nathan Helm
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling and emotional journey!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    So let me just start off by saying.... Sciathan Zaldune!! Mr. Muller's naming conversation for the supernatural was fascinating. This story follows Anthony Luther and his emotional torment from making a deal with the devil. The emotional depth of this character is amazing In the first part of the book it was a little slower than I would've liked. However, I think the last third of the book pays it off beautifully! I love the history around all the supernatural and also the modern day references. You can tell the author had a blast writing this. Also....poor Leonard. You'll know when you read. As for Dezeray... will she iS just awesome. I think her story is going to be interesting in book 2! Through this story 1 felt heavy Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and Seven Deadly Sins vibes. Y'all need to check out this book. Great start to an exciting saga. Can't wait for next book! Last thing I'll say is... Gabriel is a jerk.
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  • Steve G
    5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining twist on an age-old supernatural concept.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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    In the realm of urban fantasy with an occult twist, The Water Crystal: Deal with the Devil puts an interesting spin on angels, demons, and the shadowy 'not so' afterlife. Following the ill-fated plight of Anthony (and his pseudo-superhero alias 'Cap), I was entertained throughout this clever coming-of-age tale. I enjoyed the unique take on archangels and the 'Creative Force' and thought the creepy, demon-infested town of Heckhaven was the perfect backdrop for the various and assorted mystical mischief. My favorite character was probably Huck and his incessant nicknaming. Haha! Looking forward to more from the author, Alfred Mueller.
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  • The Professor
    3.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing story/fleshed out world/deeply nuanced characters need cleaner writing & a tighter focus
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    Potential: one word to sum up this novel and its author. The backdrop, a war between heaven and hell with earth caught in the middle, is an interesting premise but leads to problematic theology. God barely exists. People go to hell because their guardian angels fail to protect them on the way to heaven. These are just two of the problematic concepts. To be fair, the book is guided more by general principles of mythology than any specific religion, but it is still abrasive to my sensibilities since I am a Christian, the basic faith system explored in this novel. Despite its sacrilegious nature, the story is engaging. Its fantastic characters are the strongest part of the book. The protagonist, Anthony, is very relatable. Initially timid and self-loathing due to his past, he develops in realistic fashion. Though improvement is torturously slow at times, the pace of his arc gives it even more weight. To keep things grounded, he does not turn into a perfect character but develops new flaws alongside his strengths, flaws which I hope will play a role in later books. A standout supporting character is Dezeray. An interesting backstory and character logically based on her experience make this broken person sympathetic and likable. She is developed extensively enough that she could be a main character, but the book doesn’t always treat her as such. The rest of the supporting cast is a mixed bag. Some are caricatured and stupid, some are over the top, and others are a perfect mix. It is often difficult to tell which of the many supernatural and physical characters are the good guys, making for a dynamic read. By contrast, the plot is all over the place, and the pacing suffers for it. The same general arc drives the novel from beginning to end, but smaller plot arcs come and go in haphazard fashion. Most notably, Anthony changes location at one point, none of the supporting characters accompany him, and a new cast is introduced. Secondary plotlines are put on hold and new ones are introduced. The material of this section is interesting but feels like an intermission to rather than a continuation of the main storyline. From interpersonal conflict to superhero-esq fights between towering angels and demons, action in this novel is thrilling, well-described, and easy to visualize. Unfortunately, scenes lack cohesive arcs with little push and pull as each side gains or loses ground over time. Instead, characters bash at each other until one of them wins. The scenes aren’t bad, but they could be better. The writing is by far the weakest part of this book. Bad punctuation, missing/misspelled/wrong words, mixed tenses, run-on sentences, and general poor sentence structure abound. Paragraphs are often bloated with unnecessary sentences. On the other hand, dialogue is usually natural and raw in the best possible way, though sometimes it is hampered by poor attribution, lack of contractions, and stilted wording. Despite the plethora of writing errors, the strengths of the story make this weakness fade into the background to a certain extent. Normally I would rate this book two-stars on the writing alone; however, the story and characters are interesting enough to make it worth reading. The excellent aspects of the story are the most difficult to teach while the weakest ones are the simplest to fix. This is Muller’s first book, so he can certainly improve his skill with time. I will definitely read the sequel to these books and am excited for the future of this promising new author.
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  • Megan
    5.0 out of 5 stars paranormal urban fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
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    Great character moments, great details in scenes that makes you feel like you’re really there. I love the complex characters and relationships. Some editing slips that don’t affect the story or my star rating!
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
    Great character moments, great details in scenes that makes you feel like you’re really there. I love the complex characters and relationships. Some editing slips that don’t affect the story or my star rating!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
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    The author does an amazing job of booking you in. Highly recommend the series. Can't wait for book 3!
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  • HULK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    A unique story with distinct catholic overtones told in a way anyone could get into. The characters are themselves with full personalities and thoughts of their own. Angels and demons come in and cause issues for mortals in this human central story.
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  • Monica Works
    1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    I always hope I’ll find a great indie author so I take a chance on this kind of book from time to time. All I can say is it was disappointing. The story was so so at best, but the dialogue was a letdown. Wooden and clunky, I’ve read far better than this pretentious nonsense. Sorry, I gave it a chance but it is a DNF for me.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A mysterious, supernatural story with many surprises throughout.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    This book was a great read and had a unique take on a supernatural story known around the world. There were so many twists and turns that surprised me and certain aspects that I found very interesting. The author builds his own world and lore for angels and demons and even Heaven, Hell, and what I would call Purgatory.
    The book takes a bit to really kick into gear, but there are several characters that took time to introduce and provide a background and each one felt like a distinct character. Each character also has good development throughout. This book did have an abrupt ending, but it is will have at least a second novel, from my understanding. Anybody interested in a supernatural story with a shade of religion will enjoy it.
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