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Deception of the Damned: A dark fairy tale retelling Kindle Edition

by P.C. Darkcliff (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
“This novel is so well written that everything in it feels real, despite it being a combination of fantasy, adventure, drama, romance and at times subtle humor, all fiction of course.” - Amazon reviewer

Hrot is a tribesman fighting for his soul. Jasmin is a reporter running from neo-Nazis. Although they should have never met, a magical portal and an incredible twist of fate throw them together in a ruined castle.

Hrot unwillingly hurls Jasmin into the claws of the Emissary, who drags her through infernal dominions and forces her to sign a dreadful pact with her blood.

In a desperate fight for her sanity, Jasmin finds a path to salvation. If she wants to break the curse, she must attempt a feat that destroyed the mightiest Renaissance occultists...
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PMR5SCK
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
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    4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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A multi-award-winning author, P.C. has always had a vivid imagination.

In kindergarten, he convinced his classmates that his grandma was a tribal shamaness. Then he learned his letters, and kidding his friends no longer seemed adequate—so he started writing fantasy.

Apart from publishing two standalone novels and a historical fantasy trilogy, P.C. has fulfilled his childhood dream and completed an epic fantasy series, The Magic Circle. He is releasing his new epic project, the Shattered Empire series, in 2025.

His stories have appeared in numerous publications, and "A Poisoned Gift" received an Honorable Mention in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest. He is Spillwords Author of the Year 2020.

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Customers praise the book's masterful storytelling, with one review highlighting its thrilling tale spanning centuries. The characters are well-developed, and one customer notes the vivid descriptions of lands and landscapes. Customers find it an excellent first novel, with one mentioning how they were immediately drawn in by the prologue.

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Customers praise the author's storytelling abilities, with one review highlighting the thrilling tale with twists and another noting it's an exciting novel spanning centuries.

"...Still he was fundamentally likeable, and I rooted for him the whole way (except for a certain section of the novel which I won't spoil for you)...." Read more

"...It kept me reading and turning the page! The overarching story was consistent and made sense, and I couldn’t identify any major holes or hiccups in..." Read more

"...After an intriguing prolog we begin part I and learn of Hrot's story. He lives in an era where it seems like it's cold and snowing all the time...." Read more

"...in it feels real, despite it being a combination of fantasy, adventure, drama, romance and at times subtle humor, all fiction of course...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"...The characters were well developed. In fact, Hrot was a bit of a surprise as at first, he didn't have the makings of a hero...." Read more

"...Characters: 4/5. Darkcliff crafts very interesting main and side characters, from the despairing Hrot, a mind too advanced for his time, to the..." Read more

"...of the Damned tells the story of Hrot and Jasmin, two wonderfully drawn characters who come together under the most dire of circumstances...." Read more

"...It has great characters, especially the main ones, the somewhat hapless Hrot, the heroine Jasmin, and the Emissary of the Otherworld...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one review highlighting its vivid descriptions of lands and landscapes, while another notes how the action is punctuated with beautiful descriptions.

"...and more of a page turner for me because the action was punctuated with beautiful descriptions and slower pacing for the characters to struggle with..." Read more

"...Spelling/Grammar: 5/5. I didn’t notice any spelling or grammar issues, which is a rarity for published novels!..." Read more

"...He is a masterful story teller who writes descriptively and confidently throughout this highly entertaining tale. This is his first novel...." Read more

"...This novel is so well written that everything in it feels real, despite it being a combination of fantasy, adventure, drama, romance and at times..." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a fantastic first novel, with one customer noting they were immediately drawn in by the prologue.

"...I enjoyed the pacing of the novel and was immediately drawn in by the prologue; the second half was brilliant. The characters were well developed...." Read more

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Talk about a new spin on an old tale. PC Darkcliff has done it. A real page turner that challenges you to dig deeper into the realm of good vs evil! Excellent read. I will definitely be following this Author for new releases!
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  • María J. Estrada
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you are into dark fantasies with a touch of romance, this is the debut novel for you!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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    For a first book, this novel is really well crafted. I enjoyed the pacing of the novel and was immediately drawn in by the prologue; the second half was brilliant. The characters were well developed. In fact, Hrot was a bit of a surprise as at first, he didn't have the makings of a hero. Throughout a majority of the novel he was really quite pathetic, despite his intellectual curiosity. His clumsiness was astounding, and it was a wonder he didn't kill himself the first few chapters of the book. Still he was fundamentally likeable, and I rooted for him the whole way (except for a certain section of the novel which I won't spoil for you).

    Did he really make a deal with the devil with true agency, or was he manipulated into it? Did he really have the intellectual capacity to be an alchemist? Who knows because he was such a klutz!

    Jasmine, the protagonist of the second half of the novel was also a delight. I loved her moxie and inner-strength. The side characters were also wonderful and I wanted to get to know them a bit more. The villain, good Lord, I wanted somebody to shred that jerk to pieces and send him into an eternal pit of despair. The second half of the novel, all in all, was quite strong and more of a page turner for me because the action was punctuated with beautiful descriptions and slower pacing for the characters to struggle with internal conflicts.

    My only criticism was with some loose ends. There is an assassination attempt against one of the side characters, but it was never explained who wanted to kill this female character. I also wanted more of a window into the alchemist's world. That would have made the first half more interesting to me. Still, these considerations are minor.

    (I also really liked the design of the book; normally I don't go for fancy graphics in eBooks, but they were designed well. The cover was also gorgeous! She deserves a gold star.)

    Overall, outstanding first novel! I can't wait to read the sequel.
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  • Jason P. Crawford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deceptions of the Damned - Don't Make Deals You Can't Uphold! 4.5/5.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019
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    Today, I am reviewing the Dark Fantasy novel Deception of the Damned by P.C. Darkcliff. A thrilling tale with twists, turns, and negotiations with (basically) the Devil himself, I had a great time in this book!

    I give this book a 4.5/5. Here is my breakdown.

    Characters: 4/5. Darkcliff crafts very interesting main and side characters, from the despairing Hrot, a mind too advanced for his time, to the cryptic and magical Anath and the almost-too-compassionate Jasmin. I enjoyed their interactions and watching how they dealt with the tribulations they faced.

    Plot/Storyline: 4/5. It kept me reading and turning the page! The overarching story was consistent and made sense, and I couldn’t identify any major holes or hiccups in verisimilitude. My only concern was the end - as the ending approached, I felt Darkcliff may have rushed things just a bit rather than letting the consequences and impending doom fully descend on the reader. And what happened to Hrot...well, let’s just say I might have preferred a slightly different path.
    Flow: 5/5. Easy to read, with period-appropriate vocabulary and a fun style. Darkcliff is obviously a master storyteller, knowing how to keep the reader riveted the whole time.
    Spelling/Grammar: 5/5. I didn’t notice any spelling or grammar issues, which is a rarity for published novels! Either they weren’t there, or the story was so compelling that I didn’t see them. So, well done!

    Overall: 4.5/5. It took me a while to finish (life stuff), but I am thrilled by Darkcliff’s novel. Deceptions of the Damned is a deep, rich story that illustrates the nature of deception and consequences expertly. I am glad I got to read it, and I wish the author the best!
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  • james bates
    5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining novel by a masterful storyteller
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
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    Deception of the Damned tells the story of Hrot and Jasmin, two wonderfully drawn characters who come together under the most dire of circumstances. After an intriguing prolog we begin part I and learn of Hrot's story. He lives in an era where it seems like it's cold and snowing all the time. To say life is hard is putting it mildly. The book is full of stunning locations, my favorite being Prague in Renaissance Europe where Hrot finds himself after making a deal with The Emissary - to a bad result I might add. In part II we met the Jasmin from the prolog, now grown, who, while trying to solve her husband's murder, meets Hrot, falls in love with him and decides to help him. The ending in part III is fast paced and very satisfying. This is an exciting novel spanning centuries and continents all exquisitely held together by P.C. Darkcliff's skillful writing. He is a masterful story teller who writes descriptively and confidently throughout this highly entertaining tale. This is his first novel. Consider me a new fan. I'm looking forward to reading more from him in the future. Highly recommended.
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  • L Tarantino
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2019
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    This is a very rich story that journeys not only across Europe, but across time as well. It is full of twists and turns, taking you to places you never expected. I was up at all hours of the night reading to find out what happens next. It is so masterfully written that I felt as if I was taking the journey along with Hrot. There is so much depth to this story that there could easily be a sequel. Fans of Christopher Marlowe will very much enjoy this author.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars very good
    Reviewed in Spain on March 24, 2019
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    What a great book! I visited some of the places mentioned there and I was truly impressed by the beautiful descriptions. It brought me right back there!
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  • leafylea
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great debut book, well worth a read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2019
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    Great read, i had a bit of trouble in the transition between part 1 and 2 in the changeover between Hrot and Jasmine, but soon got into the transition. For a a debut novel ill definatly be checking out more of this authors work.
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  • Robert W. Easton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Journey
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2022
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    The author uses a flawed character to weave a delightful tale of reluctant heroism.
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  • John V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb novel
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2021
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    Excellent book by this author.
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