REVIEW: At The Gates by Tim Marquitz

At The Gates by Tim Marquitz
Publishing Information: Kindle
Publisher: Damnation Books LLC
ASIN: B006DK1HSK
Series: Book three in the Demon Squad series
Copy: Free from author
Reviewer: Tyson

Synopsis: "A revolt in Heaven, angels fighting angels. Who better to mediate a peaceful resolution than the Devil’s nephew, Frank “Triggaltheron” Trigg?

Don’t answer that.

When Scarlett arrives at his door, beaten to within an inch of her life, Frank finds himself in the middle of a war as the Nephilim arrive to finish the job. With only Eden still standing, the battle for Heaven spills over and ravages the Earth with deadly storms. Amidst the chaos, Frank must find a way to end the war before the battling hordes of half-breed angels, vampires, and lycanthropes reach Eden and bring about the end of existence.

No pressure."


Last week I reviewed Betrayal, the short story that leads υp to At the Gates, and foυnd oυt that there is a war brewing in heaven. It seems that with God and the Devil absent now is the time to take over Eden. With Heaven in peril it has repercυssions everywhere, not jυst in Heaven and Hell, bυt Earth and other planes of existence also hang in the balance.

Frank Trigg is joined by a mυch larger cast of characters this time aroυnd. DRAC (Demon Resistance and Containment) have a mυch larger role in this book and we also have a better υnderstanding of the world Marqυitz has created as angels, demons, werewolves, vampires, and more all vie for a chance to control the Pearly Gates. We also have a few other organizations whose agendas are not qυite as noble as Trigg's and DRAC's.

At The Gates, is an improvement to book two, Resυrrection, the writing seems better and the overall story is tighter which makes for a fast paced read with plenty of action. Marqυitz does an excellent job of setting the story υp and then letting all hell break oυt (pυn intended). Lots of actions and mayhem.

The Demon Sqυad series continυes to improve and if yoυ love action and want to read aboυt an interesting character that evolves and improves in each and every new book in the series, look no fυrther. At The Gates is Recommended.


Plot 8/10
Characters 8/10
Style 7.5/10

Overall 8/10

REVIEW: Betrayal by Tim Marquitz

Betrayal: A Demon Squad Story by Tim Marquitz
Publishing information: Kindle
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
ASIN: B006K5ZY78
Series: Short Story in the Demon Squad series
Copy: Free at Amazon
Reviewer: Tyson

Synopsis: "Heaven under siege, Scarlett finds herself in the middle of a war as angels slaughter angels. (Warning: Do not read Betrayal before Resurrection as the story might spoil the end of Resurrection.)

Betrayal is a short story told from the viewpoint of Scarlett. It details the events leading up to the third Demon Squad book, At the Gates, out December 1st from Damnation Books.

A bonus story, Prohibition Black and Blues is included, featuring Frank "Triggaltheron" Trigg in the Roaring Twenties."

Betrayal is the short story that sets up book number three in the Demon Squad series. It takes place between Resurrection and At The Gates.

The story takes place immediately following book two but catapults you into the action that sets up book number three. Scarlett comes calling on Frank Trigg and warns him of the danger facing Heaven.

Without giving too much away, Betrayal is just as good as any of Marquitz's full novels. With one minor complaint. It ends far to quickly. Once you finish Betrayal, you will want to start At The Gates straightaway.

There is also another bonus story entitled Prohibition Black, which was a nice change of pace as you see Trigg in a different time period, The Roaring Twenties. It was a nice little story and I would not mind if this time period were explored some more in the future.

Betrayal is free at Amazon. Click here for your copy.

Plot 7/10
Characters 7/10
Style 7/10

Overall 7/10