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Retribution follows a seasoned Reaper who tracks the demon Midos into a mysterious cave, only to find himself facing something far more powerful: a Fallen Angel. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
The inspiration was I didn’t want a repeat from “Reaper”. So I wanted to go in a different direction but keep the same conflicts. In the first installment, I use a combination of Christian, mythology, and recent monsters throughout the story. The use of Midos is another way I use mythology along with religious and modern monsters. The idea of everything Midos touches turns to gold just screamed bad guy to me.
What were some of the trials that you felt were important to highlight the character’s development?
The end battle was very important. Absolutely essential in the development of Jaml. The loss of his friend drives Jaml to become human once more. Without giving the ending away, let’s just say another side of Jaml is seen. Another scene that was instrumental in his development was finding the room full of gold statues. More importantly who he finds inside the room.
When you first sat down to write this story, did you know where you were going, or did the twists come as you were writing?
The big twists were planned from the beginning but as I began shaping the story, many small twists and deaths just flowed onto the page. I never plan on how characters die in the book (there are a lot of them!). As I reach a pinnacle inside the story, the death of the character just seems natural.
Where does the story go in the next book and where do you see it going in the future?
In the next book, Jaml will once again battle new monsters, and new fallens. This book tackles the concept of the seven deadly sins becoming manifested into real life. The third installment will bring another twist of our society to life. In the future, I hope to expand my brand and foster a following as I continue to share the adventures of God’s Superheroes.
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Caught in the chaos, Jaml faces a horrifying revelation- a new kind of monster has risen, and it is one he has sworn to protect: mankind itself. As morality blurs, he must grapple with an impossible choice: to protect humanity at all costs or to follow his divine directives and eliminate evil. Every step brings him closer to his greatest fear and most lethal foe- the Dark Reaper.
Set in the infancy of Christianity, this gripping saga unfolds as Lucifer’s minions wage war on mankind, with the Reapers- God’s superhuman warriors, protectors, and avengers- at the forefront of the battle between good and evil, while demons and lycans thrive on fear and flesh, and humans begin their climb in the cosmic conflict between heavenly brothers on different sides of the divine spectrum.
Follow Jaml, the killer of the fallen and wielder of the Sword of Darkness, as he forges his destiny and leaves an indelible mark on history in this epic tale of faith, war, and redemption.
Retribution: Chronicles of Reaper Book II
Retribution kicks off in a richly imagined world where God’s warriors, the Reapers, battle the forces of Lucifer and his fallen angels. The story follows Burt, a seasoned Reaper, as he tracks the demon Midos into a mysterious cave, only to find himself facing something far more powerful: a Fallen Angel. From there, the narrative spirals into a tense, emotional saga blending brutal combat, fierce loyalty, and unwavering faith. Alongside a vivid cast of characters like Jaml and Shay, the story expands into political intrigue and a dangerous mission to save a kidnapped prince, all while the threat of an unholy alliance grows ever stronger.
Reading this book was a ride I wasn’t expecting. The writing style is refreshingly straightforward—no stuffy prose, no pretentious rambling. It’s punchy and raw. I found the fight scenes especially gripping. They’re fast, messy, and unflinchingly brutal, just the way real combat should feel. Sometimes the dialogue felt a little heavy-handed—people don’t always speak in sermons—but honestly, the heart behind it made up for any stiffness. I could tell the author genuinely cared about these characters and the world they were defending.
The ideas in this story resonated more than I thought they would. It’s not just about swinging swords and crushing demons (though there’s a lot of that, and it’s awesome); it’s about faith, sacrifice, and sticking to your values even when the odds are stacked sky-high against you. The portrayal of evil isn’t cartoonish either. The Fallen Angels aren’t just “bad guys”—they’re chillingly charismatic, smart, and seductive. I actually felt the fear and the temptation, and that made the battles feel so much more real. At times, the story wrestles with huge questions about loyalty, destiny, and human weakness, and it never talks down to the reader while doing it.
While I enjoyed the story, I felt that a little more show, and a little less tell, would’ve punched the tension even higher. But when the action did kick in, it roared to life. The world-building was another bright spot for me. Temples, golden dragons, ancient swords—the setting was vivid without being overwhelming. It never felt like the story was buried under its own lore, which is a rare in fantasy.
Retribution is a book for readers who love their fantasy gritty, their battles high-stakes, and their heroes bloodied but unbroken. I’d especially recommend it to fans of The Witcher or Demon Slayer—anyone who likes their good-vs-evil stories a little darker and a lot more real. This isn’t some pretty fairytale. It’s a bloody prayer carved into stone—and it’s worth the journey.
Pages: 464 | ASIN : B0F5NLJL1D
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