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Lies Ripped Open
- Hellequin Chronicles, Book 5
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Series: Hellequin Chronicles, Book 5
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Horror
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Publisher's Summary
Over a hundred years have passed since a group of violent killers went on the rampage, murdering innocent victims for fun. But even back then, sorcerer Nate Garrett, aka Hellequin, knew there was more to it than simple savage pleasure - souls were being stolen.
Nate's discovery of the souls' use, and of those supporting the group's plan, made him question everything he believed.
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The battle begins again.
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- Greg
- 09-04-2016
Another great addition to a fabulous series.
Easy to get enthralled with the characters. Action and wit keep you entertained all the way through and James Langton does a wonderful job.
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- Jesse
- 25-08-2015
The adventures of Nate (Hellequin) continue...
This fifth book in the Hellequin series moves the main, overarching plot forward quite a bit. There are a number of significant developments that take place along the way, and several major situations change in a no-turning-back sort of way. As is typical with this series, the book was riveting from start to end and left me wanting more, yet was also very satisfying at multiple points along the way.
Disclaimer: I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.
That being said, I also had it on pre-order for Kindle and Audible, which I'm paying for. It's that good.
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- David
- 11-09-2015
Hellequin = Jack Bauer with Magic
So for those of you reading this for the first time the synopsis of the series is, Nate Garrett is a mix of Jack Bauer and Jason Borne with a bit of magic thrown in for good measure. He kicks ass and gets his own ass kicked regularly. This novel is no exception. It is action packed as are all the novels but with this novel I felt like the story didn't move forward overmuch and Nate didn't grow as much as I would have liked, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. I am probably being overly critical here so take that with a grain of salt. In the end, I love this series and will get the next 10 if the story is as good as this one.
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- Peter
- 25-09-2015
Awesom
I usually like to read a book first and then later do the audio version but this actor is very good and I got full enjoyment out of the audio version. great story.
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- T. Menefee
- 30-08-2015
Favorite Book in the series thus far
This book was excellent, if you have been following Nate, you'll enjoy this one as it finally answers some questions (and of course raises a few more!). Nate was back on his game in this book and not making as many stupid choices as he did in the previous one. I won't add any spoilers, but if you have enjoyed the series thus far this is worth the credit!
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-01-2021
Good uncomplicated fun
Narrator is fantastic. Makes the difference between average and good-great. Its not heavy reading but it is good to switch off and just enjoy
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- Donna Willis
- 14-12-2020
Excellent story!!
I loved this story. The whole series so far is extremely well done. The narrator does a wonderful job telling the story. I look forward to the next book in the series.
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- Wesley
- 07-12-2020
As always, are very enjoyable book.
The author has a certain style of writing that tends to pull me in. Just like the cliche, I found it difficult to put the book down. The narrator completes the experience quite nicely and completely. Mr McHugh and Mr Langton are a very, very good match.
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- Shanon
- 07-05-2020
ONE KICK-A$$ SERIES!!!
FINALLY...an author that has created an Urban Fantasy hero with flexible morals that pushes boundaries! Hellequin reminds me of the personalities found in hardened combat Marines, SEALs, and those men that have survived the trials of battlefield justice. He is a cold hearted bastard, but only towards cold hearted bastards. McHugh writes engaging tales of action, daring, mayhem, and magic. Toss in blades and bullets with assassins, paws, claws, & jaws. There is hot chicks, gods, modern warfare, backstabbing buddies, vicious enemies, and awesome storylines that will not let you stop listening or reading.
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- Savvy Shopper
- 07-04-2020
phenomenal
I love this series. I have a new favorite author. Can't wait to start new series.
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- Beatrice
- 11-11-2018
Amazing
This series keeps getting better and better. There is so much going on and so many characters. But, McHugh does a great job managing this complex world. I love this series.
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- E. J. Rose
- 27-12-2015
The Hellequin Chronicles
Absolutely fabulous series. Kept me riveted from book 1 to book 5. Cannot express enough how very much I loved these books!!
I hope we get hear more of Nate's adventures.
Thank you Mr. McHugh thoroughly enjoyed every single one of these books. Excellently narrated by James Langton.
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- Chris
- 02-03-2020
Disappointing narration
I love Steve McHugh's Hellequin Chronicles, so much so that I upgraded my Kindle books with Audible narration.
By this point in the series all the major characters are well developed and he no longer feels the need to throw in sex scenes, relying only on the unfolding story to keep your attention. And I love how he uses his own take on Jack the Ripper as part of Nate's back story.
However, I need to express my frustration with the narration. As we have progressed through the series James Langton has decided to change the voices for Tommy and Grayson and oddly goes on to portray a character described a "probably from Newcastle" with a strange Scouse/Irish hybrid accent. Added to that, for the bulk of the book, Erebus becomes Erberus. These are issues that should have been picked up on and ironed out during the recording process and corrected.
I can't help but wonder if this has been blamed on the narrator with the change to Simon Mattacks for book 6...
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- Anonymous User
- 02-09-2019
Belter !!!
Another amazing book in the Hellequin series literally haven't been able to put these books down !!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-06-2018
Gadolinium d
best series i have read for a long time can't wait for number 8 hurry i miss mate
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- Steve
- 26-03-2018
brilliant
very good book with great characters and gripping story, series is fantastic I love it.
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- s manning
- 17-02-2017
awesome series
I'm a huge sci fi fan and after recently reading the first in thr hellequin series became addicted. Already just bought the 6th in series so I can go straight to next. Great sci fi writer can't wait for more.
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- D. Deeks
- 20-12-2016
an improvement over the last one
a good wrap up to the threads laid out in the first few books. once again a very middle story but enjoyable none the less.
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- Mark Taylor
- 27-05-2016
excellent story and great performance
I love the Hellequin stories and having them in audio form is great.
Good character development and you feel for the characters. Really enjoyed this story.
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- mitchell
- 02-12-2015
Just the ticket.
These books are some of the best for easy going in both reading terms and listening. I usually end up reading books and the. Getting the audiobook as well as I like to get the full 360 on a story. With some it works and others not so much. But these are some of the best for easy listening. The story has finally started to give us a glimpse into the protagonists life before leaving Marlin and it's really starting to build up to something spectacular. If your looking for something similar to the iron Druid chronicles, or Jim butchers the Dresden files this is just the ticket. Great performance and great story.
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- mark
- 28-09-2015
Another outstanding Nate adventure
This book is keeping the series going on its excellent run. The story truly pulls you in and keeps enraptured until it ends. The authors ability to describe minor characters (never mind major ones) and have you care for them is an art.
Sometimes by this stage of a series it can become a little ragged but not here there's so much unanswered so much more I want to know. The books seamlessly fit with no plot gaps or issues. Can't wait for the next book from one of my favourite authors.
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