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Hellbound/Heavensent (The Angel War Book 1) by [Sean M O'Connell, Caralyn Skousen]

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There are Angels among us…. Demons too... In Brazil, a Vatican emissary is felled by a mysterious illness and awakens as an Angel…. In Las Vegas, the world’s wealthiest man manifests devilish abilities…. Ancient organizations reveal themselves for the first time as men and women are transformed into creatures of Biblical myth…. All over the world the virtuous and wicked are recruited to fight a battle with Apocalyptic consequences, while at home in Utah one father must choose a side and fight for the survival of the ones he loves. The ultimate battle between good and evil -Heaven and Hell- has begun on Earth.

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Nov. 26 2012
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Sean O'Connell is an active UFC fighter and sports-talk radio host who lives and works in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hellbound/Heavensent is his first novel. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Easy read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 15, 2015

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Great character development and interaction. I liked how it all seemed to come together near the end. First novel I have read in years. #CME book club.

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Mike R

Too violent

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 5, 2021

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This book is well written, exciting , a true page turner. However, the violence begins to totally dominate the story. The author apparently felt the need to outdo each round of torture, each brutal battle. By the end of the story I was worn out and to be honest glad it was over. I think I will skip the rest of the series.

Chubulus Patrunculus

A Rare Gem

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 12, 2013

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Mr. O'Connell is an incredible author who manages to develop the characters, fill in the back stories, and give sufficient background while avoiding the all-too-common "necessarily boring" stretches in books written even by the some of the most talented authors.

A beautiful work of Science Fiction/Religious Fiction/Fantasy (pigeon-holing the book into a genre is a seemingly impossible task), the story is thrilling from the prologue all the way through the epilogue. Be warned: It will cause you at least one day of being off your game at work, school, etc. The result of being unable to put the Kindle or smart phone aside and staying up too late, trying in vain to find a lull in the book and get some rest.

Going into the story too much would give too much away but, suffice it to say, there are plenty of twists, shocking moments, and unexpected breaks from the cliched norm. In the rare moments the book does begin to take a bit of a cliche turn, a character in the book will likely make the observation before the reader; simultaneously creating a moment of subtle comic relief while making a fantastical story somehow more believable by the mere observation.

I believe this is Mr. O'Connell's first book, which makes it all the more amazing that he has managed to compose a work that is already among my favorite pieces of fiction. The author takes on and brilliantly meets the Herculean challenge of presenting a work of fiction that necessarily addresses fundamental good and evil without coming across as pious, preachy, or even religious. Dancing in gray areas and illustrating the sometimes ambiguous lines that separate good and evil, this work aptly explores the good and evil present in us all, while shades of gray take on dazzling brilliance and meaning in this rare gem I like to call "Fiction with a purpose".

People with strong religious beliefs, agnostics, and non-religious spiritualists should all be able to find the book palatable as there is no air of judgment of various lifestyles and one may sometimes be surprised at who "manifests" as Angel or "Fallen". Even avowed atheists should be able to appreciate the book as "fantasy", especially given that what separates the "good" from the "evil" seems to be more based in one's actions and motivation rather than which brand of belief (or lack thereof) to which one subscribes.

The true genius of this book is not just the relate-ability of the characters or in the way it meets the challenge of exploring the dichotomy of good and evil in a way which simultaneously acknowledges a certain inherent non-duality in the human condition, but the way it causes one to ponder, "Which group would I fall into?" True to human nature, most characters in the book fall into a middle ground, so to speak. I found myself relating to so many characters: Aaron, Scott, June, was surprised to identify to a degree with the infinitely good Blue Jean Moss, and was disturbed to find I even shared many traits with the purely evil Hunter Valdez.

As is true of many first editions, there are a number of "typos" present throughout the book, none of which detract from the story or are so egregious that the intent is lost, and these should clear up with subsequent edits.

I would offer a word of warning to the extremely pious, or those who have an aversion to violence: You will likely not find the ideas of the book offensive but it does contain some harsh language. Aside from the fantastic story itself, the characters are true to life and, just as many good people may offer up a "son-of-a-bitch" or worse under duress, so to will the characters in this book; at times, even the Angels who are themselves not perfect (outside of the "Swans", at least.) The book is also extremely graphic with regard to the violence. The violence is not meant to be purely shocking, but it does effectively evoke the horror and gut-wrenching, putrid realities of war without pulling too many punches. Angelus Bellum quite literally translates to "Angel War" and that is what you are going to get: Angels at war, committing acts of war in the name of a perceived greater good.

One final warning: The book does end in a somewhat satisfying manner, but it is obvious by the end that there are more installments to come. Astute observers will also see some subtle and not-so-subtle foreshadowing taking place throughout the book. While some of these itches are scratched, it appears
(at least from my perspective) that the most shocking of the twists are yet to come and the story is far from over by the book's end. In fact, some questions will be raised at the end that were not there prior. The story does have some resolution, so you are not going to be hit with a total "cliff hanger", but this book is the beginning of a saga more so than it is a somewhat self-contained story. (Although the story-arc can stand on its own.)

If you appreciate fiction or (like me) appreciate only GREAT fiction, you will truly have deprived yourself if you pass up on this one. It is a rare gem, indeed.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 6, 2012

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I'm always looking to read something new and I'm really glad I downloaded this one.

This book was a breath of fresh air. It was nice to read something that didn't fit into any of the well beaten traditional genres. This book has a little touch of science fiction, more fantasy feel, and also felt like a Tom Clancy style action. This book has a really strong religious feel throughout but isn't preachy or overwhelming.

O'Connell is a solid author, the portrait he was able to paint through words was great. It really helped bring you to the sights, sounds, and smells of the story.

The characters in this book were interesting with intriguing personalities and histories that came together very nicely.

Most of all I enjoyed the concept and execution of the story. The concept really kept me interested though the first 20-30% of the book, the excitement and suspense kept me entertained.

Downsides: Pretty violent and the villains were pretty brutal. So this isn't a kids book by any stretch.
The plot was a just a tad simple, the characters and action drive this story.

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Rachel

I enjoyed the book greatly

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 31, 2016

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I enjoyed the book greatly, but it could have probably been 100 pages shorter. It took me way too long to really understand what the plot was ultimately about. The prologue was vague and confusing and it wasn't clear how it tied into the main storyline until about halfway in. Also: staid = quiet and sedate; stayed = to stop or restrain. Homonyms are a bitch, I know.

However, the characters were compelling and I was invested in their outcomes. Characterization is definitely O'Connell's strong suit. I would gladly read future books by this author.

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Alan

Angelus Amazing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 18, 2013

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The only thing I hate about this book is that it had an ending. Not for years have I been so enthralled by a book. The combination of our world's grim future mixed with ancient biblical themes and heavenly and hellish characters was a creative, refreshing, and never-before-imagined masterpiece. O'connell obliterates the traditional concept of good vs evil as we know it and even makes us question what side would we ourselves fall on? Get ready for a different kind of adventure with a family of characters too amazing to ever stop rooting for (or against!). Prepare to call in sick for the next few days because this is one book that's too fun to put down.

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