love the bigger crew and the craziness of it all, Demons, angels, imp, nephilim, humanth century cowboy, talking pink hedgehog complete with talking pink millipede, and who knows what additions we can expect in the future.
Loved the whole series and hope there will be more books, When Shax stumbles across rumors of an experimental house that responds to the occupants brain functions, creating scenarios to please and delight, naturally he wants to steal it.
While stealing an entire house sounds impossible, the demon prince has a cunning plan,
But a night at the ballet heralds the return of a troubled and hunted Julian Parallax.
He brings ominous news to whisper in Shax's ear and forces Ness to battle a new emotion raging jealousy.
With nefarious plots in the background and an overabundance of Poe references, even Shaxs scheming may not be enough to get the Brimstone crew out alive this time.
I've really been enjoying this series, It isn't perfect, but it's exactly what I wanted to read right now, I think I used this comparison about another of this author's books, but it reminds me a lot of Futurama, in style.
It has more emotional depth, but about the same amount of overthetop silliness,
This book focuses a lot on Heckle, the imp who was introduced in book three.
He's a lovable character and I enjoyed reading his point of view,
Just like most of my favorite scifi comedies, though, this series crosses the lines of good taste sometimes, in my opinion.
In this book,
Now that I'm all caught up, I'm going to read all of the many free shorts on the author's website.
I'm so glad I discovered this series, Fun addition to the Brimstone series, This author's strength is the character driven storylines, and this is no exception, Plot is, hrmm. Characters Oh my! Another delightfully quirky adventure for the Brimstone crew, I really wish these books were longer because I always want more, all in all a short but very enjoyable installment in the series.
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This was my favorite of the series, Though I was wanted to smack Shax a couple times, Grr. I loved Heckle. I hope there are more books coming, I would happily read more about this band of misfits! A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review.
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These books are just so much fun, . This is the latest installment of the fantastically creative Brimstone series, following the trials and tribulations of Shax, the demon captain of a space ship called Brimstone.
Shax, along with his fallen angel lover Ness, fellow demon Verin, Verins human lover Corny, and their latest crew members, Mac, Leopold, and Heckle, traipse around space working as pirates.
We have seen them through stories involving floating cows, frogs, bugs, and now a mystery house, First it was just Shax and Verin, we watched as they found their lovers, then accumulated the other members of their crew.
Leopold the giant pink hedgehog appeared as a byproduct of Nesss imagination and some DNA, Mac and Heckle were rescued during the last book.
We also have the return of the mysterious Julian, from the Brimstone prequel,
So, this story contains two mystery houses, a confused wizard, ballet, Edgar Allen Poe, a pink millipede, and some emotional torture.
Heckle is really the star of this one though, he is a little lost imp, Shax offered him a job at the end of the last book, but Heckle wasnt sure he had much to offer the captain.
Turns out in this story he really does! He gets a little loving from a certain big mechanic, and maybe some confidence in his own abilities.
Julian pops up to cause trouble between Shax and Ness, and cause some drama for the whole team.
Leopold the hedgehog also comes in to his own a bit, especially with the help of his new pet.
Its a bizarre story, makes no sense when I try to explain it, or really as I was reading it! But you have to follow along through the twists and turns of Angels mind, and by the end it all fits together! This is part of a series, Im pretty sure it wouldnt make sense if you havent read the other books first.
I did start to read this one, realize I didnt remember enough of the last one to know who Heckle and Mac were, read it first then went straight in to this one.
That was a great plan! I also recently listened to the first in the series as it was released in audio not too long ago.
It was fun to revisit the Brimstone boys, and makes me want to read the other couple again.
This is just a fun series of books, they are short, with quick creative plots, cool characters, occasional bits of drama and angst, a little sex, and fantastic writing.
Angel Martinez is my go to girl for scifi and urban fantasy books, I absolutely love her books! You can read my review of “Beside a Black Tarn” at my sitelinkweb site.
Interesting series. An unusual mix of Paranormal and scifi, . Another fun, exciting installment in a series I love, New crew member Max was a great addition and I enjoyed getting Heckle and Mac's perspectives, Julian was an intriguing character as well, The concept behind the house was cool and scary, As always Shax and Ness were wonderful despite some rocky times, Cannot wait for the next book : Wow
, another great romp with the crew of the Brimstone! I felt bad for everyones nightmares, but Nesss made me want to cry.
This series is definitely open to more stories,.
I am angry, Shax is in a relationship with Ness and the moment he seems Julian again he snuggles up with Julian and they KISS and he thinks that, it "wouldn't be right to sleep with Julian right now but maybe Ness would be up for having a little fun with a third in the future" AND he thinks that it was a PITTY that there wasn't a little making out session included when they met.
As I said I AM ANGRY, This is such a NONO for me, I REALLY hope this isn't going to be a thing or I am done with this series.
OMG I hate Shax so much right now, As far as I know they are in a monogamous relationship and touching and kissing someone else without speaking to the significant other BEFOREHAND if that could be a thing is a Red Flag for me.
Hackle and Mac are the only saving grace in this book and why I kept reading.
The are ONLY for them!,Shax is an asshole
Oh man, . . I have been loving this series, This band of misfits can get into some serious trouble but they always come out on top.
Heckle was really the star of this one, I was glad to see Mac give him some sweet loving he deserved and for him to find his place and come into his own.
I'm looking forward to more of those two,
But, I gotta say, I am not a fan of Shax's behavior with Julian and how he treated Ness.
I am particularly picky. I know I can be, but the way Shax acted with Julian, kind of ruined it for me.
And now Julian will be part of the crew, I am hoping this isn't going to be an issue later, If it is, I will be done with this series as much as I hate it, But we shall see. Hopefully it will all work out,.
I LOVE this series but I got seriously pissed off at Shax with Julian.
They were too close, chummy, and intimate for my liking, Ness should've decked them both,
Bottom line: Loving this series! What a crazy ride!!!
Each book in this series got wilder and wilder! I can only hope
that there is a Brimstonein the making at some future time!!!
This one has the everexpanding crew of the Brimstone stopping for supplies and some fun on a planet.
At the ballet, Shax meets an old friend who brings Ness jealousy to the surface, Talk about ruffling feathers!!
Who is this mysterious Julian Why is Shax soooooo friendly with him You will, I promise, want to strangle and punch Shaxi surely did!! Demons!
Although we get the POV of every character from the ship, the main focus is on Mac and our sweet imp, Heckles.
Theyve got stuff brewing, but each is holding back, Dont worry, they get their HFN, as does the rest of the crew,
However, their stories feel less than finished and these novellas only whet my appetite for more of the Brimstone crew and a bunch of galactic baddies who seem to have it out for them.
I simply adore this so very funny and crazy series!! There will be more!
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stars.
Despite an "it was dark and stormy night" opening which surprised a wtf moment out of me, yet amused Shax, the book is just as good as the previous ones.
A new character is introduced to motley crew of Brimstone: Maximilian my favorite name!, a brave tiny bugger quite literally and a singer.
He saves another stormy night the day and all of Brimstone crew with Heck's help.
AND, I hope I am not mistaken here, becomes Leopold's partner and Shax's soninlaw, Tho for the life of me I can't figure out how things can work between a hedgehog and a millipede.
This installment is an opening to many more grand and not so grand, but, I am sure, just as humorous adventures.
Do not miss it :D
Yep, more rollicking fun! Another frolicsome adventure with the Brimstone crew!
With many nods to Mr.
Poe, Shax and company decide to steal an entire abandoned house which is sold to him as being an experimental holosuite designed to grant people's fantasies sort of place.
In reality, as you might guess, it is most definitely something else, Shax's arrogance, whilst befitting demonic royalty, is going to get him and his crew in trouble they can't get out of someday.
. . But Heckle and ANOTHER new crewmate get to save the day!!
Annnnnd Julian is back! Hurrah! Ness is not as happy as I am.
Rating:stars
Another good installment in the Brimstone series, I really love all the characters in this series and Im glad that we got to see the story through each of their perspectives.
This was a really good book that I felt was a bit too short and I really hope the author writes more in the series.
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