Born of Hatred: The Hellequin Chronicles, Book 2

What is 'born of hatred?' you may ask. The answer to that question lies within the pages of this story, the second volume of the Hellequin Chronicles. We all know - from bitter experience - that sequels are often a disappointment. Let me assure you that this story is not like thwt; it builds on its predecessor to deliver a powerful and captivating read. I don't like fantasy (apart from the works of the late, great Sir Terry P) but I find Steve McHugh's urban fantasy both enthralling and satisfying. So much so that I've read the first two parts of his seven book chronicle in less than two days. That might be a problem, if I didn't have the remaining five volumes queued up, ready to read, but fortunately I have. Whether you are a fan of fantasy fiction or not, I urge you to take up this saga, and see how Avalon, Arthur and Merlin added to modern day settings, can bring fantasy fiction to life in the most exciting way possible.

I actually started of by reading the Avalon series. I thoroughly enjoyed them all. So I checked out other books by you, and realized that YOU had ten more books out. So I have started from the beginning of your writing career.I have just finished the second book in the Hellequin series. So far I have really enjoyed all of them. I am intending to read every one of your books. And hope that you write more. You are an outstanding author. Thanks for all the books.

Hellequin Chronicles 2. Thank you to the author and publisher for the updated review copy.So a little while ago, I was browsing some Kindle titles and having just finished a great Urban Fantasy story I came across "Crimes against Magic", the first of the Hellequin Chronicles. I decided to give it a go and I loved it. You can find my review for that one in my profile also.I was very pleased therefore to receive the updated copy of Born of Hatred...and I dived in pretty much immediately and didnt really stop reading (well I DID pop out and get chips!) until I was done. Once again I was immersed into the world of Nathan Garrett and co and what a world it is.This instalment finds Nathan investigating a string of crimes as a favour for a friend, that leads him to a killer like no other...Born of Hatred indeed. Nathan may not be as feared as he once was but you don't mess with him and his without consequences...As you learn more about Nathan through the intriguing use of flashback (as in Book 1) one wonders if it is really sensible to challenge him at all...The reason I enjoy these so much I think is that they really are for adults...Steve Mchugh does not pull any punches and Nathan has a side to him that is less than pure - terrific fun to read and enthralling to imagine, the world he occupies bears a strong resemblance to our own but with a supernatural and magical underbelly. As with book 1 the supporting characters all add ambience to the tale, and there are plenty of new people to meet. More backstory means more grounding in the mythology of the series and as a sequel it works particularly well.The plot is complex enough to keep your interest throughout - some twists and turns and once again Mr McHugh has used legends we are all aware of to flesh out the tale. Very enjoyable and I am looking forward to the next.A quick comment - Comparisons to novels such as the Dresden Files and other Urban Fantasy tales are unavoidable for the author I imagine, but I would say that, as usual, I don't like to compare and contrast too much. However I think this bears saying: Dresden is terrific. As are Felix Castor and Alex Verus - Nathan Garrett is his own man with his own mythology. I can't put him in a box any more than I could the previously mentioned. I have enjoyed all on their own merits....and I will continue to do so. There is no "best" only what you enjoy. And you will enjoy this if you like Urban Fantasy, don't mind adult content and simply love a book adventure.Happy Reading Folks!

Absolutely loving this series. Yes it is Book 2 of a series but they are also standalone so you do not have to read each one but I highly recommend you do.Some people have likened these books to The Dresden Files but I think these are in a league of their own, a good league and don't get me wrong I love the Dresden Files too.The characters are easy to get on with and described really well as are locations etc.I love the fact that you get two well written stories for the price of one and that the two stories entwine together so well.Enjoyable and action packed.

Fantastic series. Read the lot in a month. Would rival g.o.t.You listening Netflix?????? Absolutely devastated finished last book yesterday.You cannot leave it there!Steve. More pls. Ps tell your yank publishers English please. Few errors i.e. Color....Pls I love you. Who would play Nate?A 30 yr old Daniel Craig?Mordred - Tom Hiddleston?Here's - Big sidekick Actor from Grimm?

Bought this on a whim as it was on a 99p special offer with Amazon Kindle, what an absolute revelation!!!Stories are excellent, the characters are funny and interesting and the magic, monsters and mythology is a great spin onand old story, absolutely brilliant find and I can't put these books down.

I tore through the first book, and made me hunger for more. I bought all of the Hellequin Chronicles immediately after reading that one, and the second book didn't disappoint. Nate is a character to be reckoned with, and so far, his personal integrity makes me wish I could meet him. Great writing, would recommend to anyone who enjoys being utterly engrossed in a good story.

Amazing, well apart from the gory violence, l found storyline compelling enough to keep reading ! As this is a series of books, I cannot help wondering how the author conjures up his ideas to sustain the remaining stories, brilliantly done. Guess I wiĺl have to keep reading to find out although do find the violence far too graphic hence only three stars!