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At The Gates (Demon Squad #3)

by Tim Marquitz (Goodreads Author)

4.35 of 5 stars 4.35 · rating details · 49 ratings · 11 reviews

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 spill...more

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Feb 01, 2012 Seak (Bryce L.) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, arc-review, urban-fantasy

This series just keeps getting better and better and more and more epic. I love it so much. I can't get enough. I first compared this to Harry Dresden meets the movie Constantine and I think that's still a very fitting definition.

God and the devil have called it quits and walked away. Angels and Demons are still around but don't really have any direction, leaving plenty of room for those who want power to go and take it. Thus enters our favorite nephew of Lucifer, Frank Trigg (don't call him Tri...more

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Mar 05, 2012 BD Whitney BookWenches rated it 5 of 5 stars

"At the Gates" has it all: violence and danger, edge-of-your-seat suspense, humor, emotion, and even a touch of sex (go, Frank!) all rolled up into an inventive and entertaining package. From the first page – the first couple of paragraphs, even – the sense of tension and danger hooked my attention, and it builds steadily from there on until it reaches almost overwhelming urgency.

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

People who have read my reviews know that I have a bit of a soft spot for Frank "Triggaltheron" Trigg, the down on his luck demon who fights hordes of monsters so that he can continue to live a life of sexual depravity. So when Tim Marquitz sent me through a copy of At The Gates, the third book in the Demon Squad series and the second Demon Squad book this year, I immediately dropped everything I was reading to get my Frank fix. And I’m glad I did because At The Gates has emulated it’s predecess...more People who have read my reviews know that I have a bit of a soft spot for Frank "Triggaltheron" Trigg, the down on his luck demon who fights hordes of monsters so that he can continue to live a life of sexual depravity. So when Tim Marquitz sent me through a copy of At The Gates, the third book in the Demon Squad series and the second Demon Squad book this year, I immediately dropped everything I was reading to get my Frank fix. And I’m glad I did because At The Gates has emulated it’s predecessor, Marquitz again showing a marked improvement in writing skills, addressing the issues I had with Resurrection, and raising the stakes even higher for Frank.

At The Gates follows on immediately from the events of Resurrection with his cousin Scarlett, mysteriously missing during the events of Resurrection, knocking on his door having been beaten to within an inch of her life. The message is clear, if they hurry they might just have enough time to save heaven. At the same time, mysterious purple storm clouds start appearing around the world, the innocuous snowflakes destroying everything they touch, wiping out entire cities and populations in the space of minutes. Thus begins a global treasure hunt on a strict deadline, Frank and his team scouring the globe for a set of ancient religious artefacts that will grant them entry to Heaven, hoping that from Heaven they can end the war and save the world.

One of the big differences you will notice from the opening chapters is that Marquitz has taken Demon Squad global, removing that seemingly invisible partition between the mortal world and the supernatural world. The wars being fought by the supernaturals now have real world consequences, and these consequences are devastating for the human population. These world wide consequences have been introduced with purpose and forethought, raising the stakes and adding an extra dimension to Franks decision making rather than just self preservation. It is the direction this series needed to take and I am glad Marquitz was able to really embrace it and make it part of the story.

The full cast of heroes from Resurrection are back, and this time we get to see much more of the motivations that drive them. Each character now feels far more rounded, particularly Scarlett whose despair at being left by God feels much more realistic this time around. Frank’s personality has also subtly changed this time around. He is still the sexually depraved pervert who feels much better when he has an unobstructed view of his cousins cleavage, but with his new found power he has become a bit of a leader, proactively seeking solutions to problems and making his own luck rather than just reacting to the situation and riding his luck wherever it takes him. It is nice to see Frank grow as a person while still retaining that part of his personality that make him Frank, and hopefully Marquitz can continue this trend in future books.

The writing is still very much the same, this is a fast paced action oriented book that easily entertains. The prose here has improved out of sight since the first Demon Squad book, it is very slick and only rarely does Marquitz stray into those bad habits that marred the first book. The change in style from defeating the villain of the week to the global treasure hunt is reflected in the writing, the suspense filled scenes now enhanced by some spectacular locations and a new sense of urgency. The tone is also a lot more serious in this book but Frank’s personality used to much greater affect, providing some very witty and much needed comic relief during some of the darker moments. This is a book designed to thrill first, and it does a very good job of it.

At The Gates is an entertaining read that exceeded my high expectations and is by far the best book in the series. The humour and sexualism has been slightly toned down in the face of some impossible odds, but this is still unmistakeably a Demon Squad book with more than enough Frank moments to make you laugh and cringe at the same time. These books are not for everyone and if you are not a fan of the series, At The Gates is probably not going to convert you. But those who are fans will love this book, rejoicing at getting a second helping of Frank within twelve months.(less)

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Feb 12, 2012 Mihir rated it 4 of 5 stars

Full review over at Fantasy Book Critic

ANALYSIS: It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Tim Marquitz’s Demon Squad series. There’s a perverse sense of humor which prevails in these books and almost exclusively at the expense of Frank Trigg, the series protagonist. In the previous two books Frank has had a rough ride of sorts however he’s finally getting settled at the end of the second book and the world does seem to be safe when the peaceful interlude is interrupted. His angel cousin Scarlett...more
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ANALYSIS: It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Tim Marquitz’s Demon Squad series. There’s a perverse sense of humor which prevails in these books and almost exclusively at the expense of Frank Trigg, the series protagonist. In the previous two books Frank has had a rough ride of sorts however he’s finally getting settled at the end of the second book and the world does seem to be safe when the peaceful interlude is interrupted. His angel cousin Scarlett returns with news of a new war in heaven and if something isn't done about it, then the repercussions will be felt in all planes of existence.

The book begins right of the bat and picks up probably seconds later than the moment wherein book II ends. Scarlett’s sudden appearance along with news of massive disturbances in Heaven unsettle Frank but before he can comprehend the facts, he has to deal with the folks following her who want her silenced. Frank doesn’t get much time to be friendly as they are deadly serious about acquiring their quarry. After effectively dealing with them, he learns more about the heavenly shenanigans and has to intercede to save Earth one more time.

The story again hinges on the premise of the world ending however this time around not only does the Earth’s future hang in the future but also all other planes of existence. Scarlett’s short story Betrayal details some of the reasons as to the happenings in heaven and it will be helpful for readers to read it before they read this book. The cast of characters is also widened this time around as not only are the DRAC (Demonic Resistance And Containment) around but also other organizations come into the picture. However their agendas differ wildly from those of DRAC. The story is hinged on these events and then in typical Tim Marquitz fashion explodes and goes on to an action packed climax which also includes an epilogue cliffhanger to leave fans awaiting the fourth book in the Demon Squad series.

Tim’s prose skills have definitely improved after the first volume in the Demon Squad series. The twisted humor is still present however one can say that it is properly contained within the story. The last book focused on the nether regions of existence and so this time around the plot focuses on the reverse plane. The plot is a twisted one wherein the explanation is built amidst the events which occur. The pace again like its predecessors, is of the express variety, often things occur alongside the action and this way there’s no downside. The exposition is also better handled and is much smoother in delivery this time around. One of my complaints for the previous books was that the action was often concentrated in El Paseo and rarely left that specific environment so this time it was heartening to notice that certain sections of the book occur in different locales than the usual American ones. This I feel is a certain growth on the author’s part. This book also manages to give the readers a curious look into Frank’s lineage and more questions are raised regarding Frank’s sire and his past. This also helps to deepen the mystery regarding Frank and perhaps point a future direction of the series.

The book’s shortcomings are the same as the previous ones, these books are of the action-oriented variety and there’s not much of a difference here. They are primed at a certain type of reader and for those ones, it does entertain wildly. This is not to say that those who read these stories with an open mind, will not enjoy it. Readers should not go on certain things like say the cover which is a bit of a disappointment especially since the last one was such a terrific piece. The book’s ending again follows its predecessor’s pattern and this can cause consternation amongst readers as they are again left waiting to see what happens next.

CONCLUSION: Continuing the trend begun in the earlier volumes, At The Gates manages to carry the tempo as well as provide enough surprises to keep readers entertained. Tim Marquitz again shows why the Demon Squad series is his best work and hopefully he shall continue to write and excel with this series and gives us more of Frank, the incorrigible rogue who is on the side of angels even if they aren’t so sure of his presence among them. (less)

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Oct 29, 2012 Jason rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-books, read-2012

5 Stars

I devoured this book. I could not put it down, I did not want to be disturbed, and damn I din not want it to end. This book is the third in the Demon Squad series, and for those not familiar with it, you should check out the reviews to book one Armageddon Bound.

Here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68...

My Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This book was too me the best in the series by a long shot. It is better written as Tim Marquitz has clearly evolved as an Author. It...more

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May 01, 2012 Jake rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, horror

How I rate--

FIVE – the story has changed my life, the way I view the world, or has altered the way I write.
FOUR – the story has exceeded my expectations, this is truly a fabulous weave.
THREE – my expectations were met, I got exactly what I paid for.
TWO – I was disappointed by this story and it wasn’t what I’d hoped for.
ONE – I’m not going to save this one from upcoming Nazi Bar-B-Ques.

So,

‘At the Gates’ is Tim Marquitz’s finest story yet. His characters have fleshed out immensely since the first...more

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Sep 04, 2012 Gordon rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book, I think as an old Goth any story that has the Nephilim in it alsways gets my interest. The plot as always picked up from where the last on ended and Franks bad month continued! The whole concept of this book the fall of Heaven, the death of the tree of life etc really worked and made for a great read.

Honestly I picked these books up on a Fantasy Book Reviews recommendation and have really enjoyed them all glad I picked the first on up now.

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Mar 26, 2013 G.N. rated it 3 of 5 stars

Although it's badly edited, this is still a fun read.
Grammatically-lacking, the author is the KING of dangling participles.

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Apr 20, 2012 Chichipio rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

More like 4.5, but not 5... yet.

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Feb 12, 2012 Maja rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-favorites, dark-urban-fantasy, demons-can-be-hot-too, favorites, glistening-fangs, horror, magic, male-pov, so-many-vampires, urban-fantasy, werewhatevers, zombies-zombies-everywhere

4.5 stars

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Nov 28, 2012 Tyson rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: horror, scifi-fantasy

My review here.

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