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Resurrection (Demon Squad #2)

by Tim Marquitz (Goodreads Author)

4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 · rating details · 74 ratings · 18 reviews

Armageddon averted, the world returns to business as usual. Unfortunately for Frank "Triggaltheron" Trigg, business as usual sucks.

His night out interrupted by a horde of kidnapping zombies, what could possibly be worse? The resurrection of the Anti-Christ, that's what. Caught in the middle of a supernatural pissing match between the Devil's wife, a legion of undead, and a...more

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Published June 1st 2011 by Damnation Books (first published May 27th 2011)

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Sep 19, 2011 Seak (Bryce L.) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I may have mentioned I'm a huge fan of Tim Marquitz. Ever since I read his amazingly hilarious Armageddon Bound, it's been my goal to get more people to read his work by any means possible. Yup, nothing is too far when it comes to Frank Trigg.

When Tim sent me a copy of the sequel to one of my favorite books of 2009, I was overjoyed. You may then ask yourself why it took me this long to finally read it. I can promise that it's not for lack of quality, only for lack of time.

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Sep 15, 2011 Bastard rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Resurrection is the second book in the Demon Squad series, sequel to Armageddon Bound which happened to be the author's debut novel.

Armageddon Bound introduced us to Frank Triggaltheron, nephew of Lucifer, living in a world at the edge of the Apocalypse. You see, God and Lucifer have made peace with each other and proceeded to abandon all creation together, and no one knows where they are. With their disappearance; power voids have come to the surface, dem...more http://bastardbooks.blogspot.com/2011...

Resurrection is the second book in the Demon Squad series, sequel to Armageddon Bound which happened to be the author's debut novel.

Armageddon Bound introduced us to Frank Triggaltheron, nephew of Lucifer, living in a world at the edge of the Apocalypse. You see, God and Lucifer have made peace with each other and proceeded to abandon all creation together, and no one knows where they are. With their disappearance; power voids have come to the surface, demons are out of control with no one to answer to, and angels are as lost as ever. The world is out of balance, and in comes Frank our unlikely hero, who also was a candidate to be the Anti-Christ, with his awesome sense of humor in one of the worst days of his life trying to safe day, or simply just survive to see the next one. The threat of another war between Heaven and Hell is in place, but the lines are more blurred than ever and it's not easy to tell friend from foe.

Resurrection deals then with much of the aftermath of what occurred in the first novel, we got a demon with a vast amount of power, which brings the possibility of the Apocalypse one step closer to coming true. We also find much of the protectors of Earth against supernatural occurrences at the verge of decimation and plenty of trust issues going around after all the betrayals. Not only that, zombies have been showing up, a necromancer is in town, and rumors of resurrecting one of the most powerful demons in history are going about. Once again we find Frank put in the middle the crisis taking the mantle of unlikely hero once again because what other choice does he have? As if threats to his life weren't enough, he has to deal with his constant sexual frustrations that may just be what finally kills him. If his tombstone reads "Died because of a horny penis," it will be of no surprise. So what better way to avert a future Apocalypse than by partnering up with a traitorous succubus, an enemy wizard, and a speech disabled zombie metal-head.

Resurrection is just a fun book through and through. Frank to me is the funniest character I've read so far. Nothing is being held back here, no pulling punches, with plenty of dirty and dark humor. With the humor aside, this book has non-stop action and plenty of twists. Not that the twists are of any surprise since even Frank knows he's getting played, he just doesn't know how he's getting played. That's where the fun is.

My biggest compliment for the novel is that the writing level has improved since the first book and so did the presentation of the novel itself. The editing was better, the paragraphs better focused and structured, which in all made for a better reading experience than the first in the series. Considering that Resurrection was written in 2009, not long after finishing Armageddon Bound, and now witnessing these improvements makes me quite anxious to see what comes next from Tim Marquitz; particularly now that he's a much more experienced author and editor, and surely has been receiving feedback on how to improve his trade.

Despite my high regards for the books so far, they're far from perfect and there's a lot of room for improvement, which makes the wait for the next book in the series even more exciting. He's simply hitting all the right notes for me so far.

We need more books like this one, bringing a fresh voice to the urban fantasy genre that even with the abundance of new authors, much of the content is becoming a bit repetitive. While angels and demons are nothing new, the narrative voice and energy is indeed one that stands out.(less)

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Apr 08, 2012 Ryan Lawler rated it 5 of 5 stars

Some people say the first book you ever write is the hardest, some say that the sequel is much harder. There are a lot of reasons for why people say the sequel is harder, from realisation that you have to start things all over again, to the unrealistic expectations you place upon yourself to better the reception you got for your first book. For me it seems like Tim Marquitz must have found the first book the hardest because my reading of Resurrection, the sequel to Armageddon Bound, was so fluid...more Some people say the first book you ever write is the hardest, some say that the sequel is much harder. There are a lot of reasons for why people say the sequel is harder, from realisation that you have to start things all over again, to the unrealistic expectations you place upon yourself to better the reception you got for your first book. For me it seems like Tim Marquitz must have found the first book the hardest because my reading of Resurrection, the sequel to Armageddon Bound, was so fluid and natural that it could only have been done by someone who has found their writing groove.

I enjoyed the first book, it was charming and funny but it had a number of issues of the type that you would expect from a first time writer. In my review of Armageddon Bound I stated a few things that I thought the author needed to improve for the next book, and after reading Resurrection I can tell you that all the issues I picked up have been addressed and that a number of other areas have been fine tuned to create one of the best reading experiences for me this year. This book is funnier than the first, the sexualism is still there (Frank is obsessed with it after all) but it has been reigned in significantly so that it is not the only thing we think of when describing the story. We get some much need world building, we get to see some growth in the support characters, and we get to see how the actions of these supernatural creatures affect everything else that is still occupying the earth after the departure of God and Lucifer.

One of the biggest differences I found is the improvements to the writing. In Resurrection the writing is smooth, very smooth, making this book so much easier to read. Gone are the masses of product placement and occasional breaking of the forth wall, and instead we get some really streamlined writing with a dry wit and snappy dialogue to match. It is well paced, well balanced, and really showcases the type of writing that Marquitz is capable of. The humour has also been kicked up a notch in this book, gone is the sporadic jumping from punchline to punchline and in its place is some structured humour with Marquitz spending a lot of time setting the scene and creating plenty of tension and suspense before delivering a hilarious punchline that often had me laughing out loud.

The characters are much tighter, they act far more consistently, and we get to see far more depth in the support characters than we saw in Armageddon Bound. One of the biggest changes is with Baalth, we get to see him in a very vulnerable state, crippled by the over abundance of power he attained in the previous book.

The book is not perfect, it is not yet a game changer in the paranormal genre, and there are some slight issues that I think need a bit more work for the next book. I would have preferred a bit more world building in this book. The end of the world is happening on Frank’s turf and everybody who is anybody is there to contribute, but surely the surrounds of El Paseo are not the only place for supernatural creatures to declare the coming of Armageddon. Also, I think the consequences of some actions are not as realistic as they should be, they are still contained within the supernatural world when I think it would have been cool to see how they affect the non-supernatural entities who live in El Paseo.

The overt sexuality has been reduced in this book, but there are still some cringe worthy moments where you are just saying to yourself “Frank you really need to get your head out of the gutter, didn’t you learn from last time you thought with only your penis…” Finally, I found myself a little disappointed that Frank did not play as much of a role in the finale that I thought he should have. The climactic battle scene involved a number of beings so powerful that Frank, even with his own substantial powers, was reduced to bystander (despite getting a sizeable increase in power). I am not sure how much he learnt from this except that he is woefully underpowered amongst the big hitters of the supernatural world.

This is one of the best supernatural books that I have ever read, it is set in a world that really appeals to me and has characters that are consistently able to make me laugh. Marquitz has significantly lifted his game for this book, and I think it is a safe assumption that the next book will be even better. While it may not be the best book I have read this year, it is by far the most fun I have had reading a book this year, and it thoroughly deserves this high score. I highly recommend this book to everyone.(less)

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Nov 16, 2011 Gef rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: e-books, fantasy, horror, urban-fantasy

In February 2010, I reviewed Tim Marquitz's Armageddon Bound, the first installment in his Demon Squad urban fantasy series. I found it to be a good example of an off-the-beaten-path gem the small presses like Damnation Books can provide that the large publishers simply don't have the want or stomach to make available for readers. It was pulpy, prurient, and a little perverse. Resurrection is no different.

Frank Trigg spent Armageddon Bound narrowly averting the end of the world. Resurrection is...more In February 2010, I reviewed Tim Marquitz's Armageddon Bound, the first installment in his Demon Squad urban fantasy series. I found it to be a good example of an off-the-beaten-path gem the small presses like Damnation Books can provide that the large publishers simply don't have the want or stomach to make available for readers. It was pulpy, prurient, and a little perverse. Resurrection is no different.

Frank Trigg spent Armageddon Bound narrowly averting the end of the world. Resurrection is a rematch of sorts, but with a brand new threat: a new anti-Christ. It starts with a roving horde of zombies that shows up at the most inopportune time: right when Frank is about to get some alone time with a stripper. Frank Trigg isn't Rick Grimes though, and these zombies seem to have a bit more purpose to them, like someone is pulling the strings. Turns out the walking dead aren't the biggest threat he's got to deal with, as DRAC (Demonic Resistance and Containment) tasks him to find the source of the zombies, and an old enemy to whom he owes a favor tasks him with tracking down a masked sword slinger who has been stomping mudholes in his henchmen. Throw in allies and enemies alike with whom Frank isn't exactly cozy, including his ex-wife/succubus Veronica--not to mention his uncle Satan's ex-girlfriend Lillith--and Frank feels like he's getting played on all sides. And he's probably right.

The thing I liked most about the book is the same as what I liked about the first: Frank Trigg's sardonic and sophomoric wit. The former heir to Hell's throne is as cynical as ever, subject to his own lascivious mindset even in the most dangerous of circumstances. Half anti-hero, half asshole, Frank is simply a great character to have tell a story. As for the rest of the cast in this novel, some characters are more fleshed out then others, literally and figuratively. For instance, when Frank finally discovers the identity of the masked assassin, he discovers its someone with whom he has a long past back in Hell, and the way the relationship is thrust at the reader feels like a big info dump of backstory required to get up to speed with Frank's emotions over the reunion. Overall though, the universe Tim has created is a really engaging one that shows a helluva lot of promise leading into the third novel.

There are a few passages that feel a bit long-winded, but those usually occur when there's a lull in the action. When the bullets, swords, teeth, and magic fireballs are featured--which is often--the story races along at mach speed. Not sure how Tim is going to top himself with the third book, but I look forward to seeing him try.(less)

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Aug 29, 2011 Rob rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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...Marquitz once again delivers a fast paced novel, full of action and Trigg's self-depreciating humour. He has managed to raise the bar quite a bit, resulting in a stronger second novel, that builds on an interesting premiss. There is still quite a lot to uncover in this setting. Most of the struggle between Angels and Demons seems to be limited to one city for instance. As of yet, there is no clue why this would be the case. Fortunately Marquitz clearly intends to write a third book and judgin...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Gordon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: on-my-kindle

I really enjoyed this one possibly more than the first one with the pesky having to get to know the characters out the way. I really like the way the mythology in these books is progressing and without spoilers you'll have to read them to get exactly what I mean, however I do like it when a book or TV series really starts to develop its on take on mythology and makes it, it's own and I think this really starts in this book and is what makes it such a great read.

The central character Frank is hi...more

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Oct 26, 2012 Jason rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2012, e-books

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Tim Marquitz writes his novels while keeping in mind the most important things…Sex, drugs, humor, and major ass kicking. Frank “Trigg” is definitely a hero with many vices which is suiting seeing as he is the nephew of Lucifer himself, and a former number one pick to be the “Anti-Christ”. Man, I love biblical horror/ urban fantasy… Throw God, Angels, and Demons into any story line, and watch me be sucked right in. The Demon Squad series plays along many of the lines that Kadrey’s Sandman...more

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Apr 23, 2012 Jake rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, horror

I must admit, I did not love this one as much as the first one. Armageddon Bound (AB) was a surprise sucker punch to the jaw, and my expectations in the second were probably a little too high. Despite this seemingly negative statement, Resurrection delivered an evolved style of writing, better characterization, and introduced my new favorite horror character, Chatterbox -- the Iron Maiden singing severed head.

Tim's dark and very funny sense of humor is here. Tim's gruesome visuals are here too....more

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Dec 17, 2011 Roberta rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, urban-fantasy

I won this novel in a giveaway hosted by http://bastardbooks.blogspot.com/

This book did not begin in a good way: I knew Frank was always horny from the first book in the series, but in this one he seemed the main character of City Hunter. A lot of people love him, but I am not a fan. I was a bit annoyed.
But when the story started to pick up I forgot about it and enjoyed the adventure.

Only a couple of months after avoiding Armageddon, Franck find himself into another supernatural emergency: horde...more

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Jun 24, 2011 Mihir rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Tim Marquitz’s debut novel, Armageddon Bound, introduced the world to Frank Trigg—the ex-Antichrist, Satan’s Nephew, and all-round snarkophile. I read the book with almost no expectations and was rewarded with a darkly humorous and action-packed story, which ended up being one of my favorite debuts in 2009. So when I got the chance to read the sequel, I was very excited. Of course, this time around, my expectations were much higher as I wanted to see more of the world created by Tim Marquitz and...more Tim Marquitz’s debut novel, Armageddon Bound, introduced the world to Frank Trigg—the ex-Antichrist, Satan’s Nephew, and all-round snarkophile. I read the book with almost no expectations and was rewarded with a darkly humorous and action-packed story, which ended up being one of my favorite debuts in 2009. So when I got the chance to read the sequel, I was very excited. Of course, this time around, my expectations were much higher as I wanted to see more of the world created by Tim Marquitz and how life was treating Frank Trigg.

Tim Marquitz opens Resurrection with a zingy quote, which is one of the most hilarious ones I have ever read. The book itself is set roughly two months after the events of Armageddon Bound and finds Frank interrupted by a group of zombies just as he’s getting all cozy with a lady friend. After the zombie debacle, Frank meets with Katon—the vampiric DRAC enforcer—to try and figure out where the zombies came from. Before the night is over, Frank also receives a visit from Veronica—a succubus and his ex-wife—with a message from Balaath. Balaath wants Frank to repay his debt by killing a masked figure who’s already defeated Marcus D’anatello and Alexander Poe—Balaath’s top enforcers. Faced with no other option, Frank agrees to take care of it, but not before being saddled with a companion who’s more adversarial than required. Frank’s troubles are compounded by surreptitiously revealed enemies, unknown agendas, and unanswered questions including the masked figure who is trying to resurrect the Antichrist Longinus; Satan’s ex-wife/companion who wants something from Frank; Balaath with his own dark game; and the mystery of Frank’s origins, his mother’s death, and Frank’s sire...

Despite my high expectations, Tim Marquitz does not disappoint with his sophomore effort. Not only has the author’s writing significantly improved, but the action is non-stop and the book’s humor has been jacked up led by Frank’s sarcastic monologues and witty dialogue. At the same time, Tim Marquitz delves deeper into Frank’s mysterious background, while the cover art is much more eye-pleasing. Lastly, the author seems to have learned from one of his idols—Jim Butcher—by ending Resurrection with a compelling moment that will leave readers anxiously awaiting the third Demon Squad installment.

Negatively, the juxtaposition of the magical with the mundane remains a bit over-the-top and not always explained properly, but the author has taken some pains in Resurrection to flesh out the world and its rules. The story and characters are not that well-nuanced, but that is expected in a book where action and quick pacing take precedence.

CONCLUSION: With improved writing coupled with non-stop action and wildly witty character dialogue and zingy one-liners, Tim Marquitz proves that he’s no one-shot wonder in “Demon Squad: Resurrection”. So if you loved Armageddon Bound, you won’t be able to keep yourself from finishing Resurrection in a single sitting! For those readers who weren’t so impressed by Tim Marquitz’s debut, definitely give the sequel a chance. You might be pleasantly surprised. For myself, “Demon Squad: Resurrection” is a book that will certainly be included in my Best of 2011 list...(less)

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Apr 10, 2013 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-or-review-copy, fantasy, contemporary, dark, read-in-2013, kindle

Marquitz is a hilarious author, and no matter how serious, gritty or intense the action got, he managed to keep me laughing. Resurrection itself has a rather surreal quality that is truly enjoyable. It’s part braincandy and part over-the-top noir that somehow works perfectly. Marquitz only seems to improve with each book released. Equal parts badass and hilariously irreverent, Marquitz always manages to scratch my literary itch.
Seriously, if you haven’t read this series yet, what are you waitin...more

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May 11, 2012 Gary Olson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Some guys get all the hell. Frank 'Triggaltheron' Trigg, having barely averted armageddon two months before in the previous Demon Squad book, is back in the soup when he's beset by several near-simultaneous crises--a zombie-resurrecting necromancer, a called-in favor that means killing a being that already killed a powerful demon's top enforcers, and the rumored resurrection of the Antichrist. He's got to deal with hidden agendas, long odds, dire consequences, apocalyptic endgames, and worst of...more

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Dec 01, 2011 Nayan rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a very quick read for me and was LMAO all the time.

I have mentioned it before and will mention it again, I have found very few authors with the ability to genuinely mix in humor in a tense or action packed sequence and Tim does this quite naturally.

Unlike your standard books where the "hero" is the paragon of virtue and cannot possibly go wrong, I hardly remember any part of this series so far where Frank "gets it right". Even though, the action sequences are good and the pacing is just...more

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Mar 30, 2012 Emily (Heinlen) Davis rated it 2 of 5 stars

The first line actually made me roll my eyes. While the story might make a good late night action flick, it didn't make the type of book that I like to read. The writing was decent, but I didn't like the storyline or characters.

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Mar 23, 2013 G.N. rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A fun read. Recommended, but read this series in order.

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Apr 10, 2013 Katie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Nonstop action! This series is amazing.

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Jan 14, 2012 Tyson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011, scifi-fantasy, horror

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Dec 22, 2011 AH rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, won, demons, angels, necromancer, own, zzread-dec-2011, sorcerer, succubus, urban-fantasy, zombies

Awesome 4 -5 stars. Review to come...

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