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No Peace for the Damned (The Damned Series #1)
by
Megan Powell (Goodreads Author)
Magnolia Kelch is no stranger to pain. Beautiful and powerful, she's spent her entire life at the mercy of her sadistic father and the rest of the Kelch clan, who have tortured her and tested the limits of her powers. After one particularly heinous night that leaves Magnolia nearly dead, she finally sees her chance for escape? But this first taste of freedom is short-lived...more
Paperback, 254 pages
Published
July 10th 2012
by 47North
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I crushed his hand instantly, the bones breaking to bits under my grip. I slammed a quick extended-knuckle fist into his larynx, no more than bruising his windpipe, but incapacitating him nonetheless. Then I swung him completely out of his chair, twisting him to his knees in front of me, his back pressed to my front, his broken-handed arm pinning him in place. The Glock 34 he’d had tucked into the waistband of his jeans now rested nicely in my other hand. I pressed the gun to his temple.
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Nov 26, 2012
Katy
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of dark urban fantasy
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Book Info: Genre: Dark Urban Fantasy
Reading Level: Adult
Recommended for: Fans of darker urban fantasy
Disclosure: I received a paperback ARC from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis: Magnolia Kelch is no stranger to pain. Beautiful and powerful, she's spent her entire life at the mercy of her sadistic father and the rest of the Kelch clan, who have tortured her and tested the limits of her powers. After one particularly heinous night that lea...more
Reading Level: Adult
Recommended for: Fans of darker urban fantasy
Disclosure: I received a paperback ARC from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis: Magnolia Kelch is no stranger to pain. Beautiful and powerful, she's spent her entire life at the mercy of her sadistic father and the rest of the Kelch clan, who have tortured her and tested the limits of her powers. After one particularly heinous night that lea...more
3.5 rating
This book was... very interesting. I liked the fast pace action and the introduction of a new world with supernatural creatures living "hidden" among the norms and an underground group determined to stop them.
But... I felt like I was dropped from a great height into this world and hit the ground running. Sometimes this is ok, but in this instant, it took me a little while to get into the story as I was trying to keep up and figure out what was going on. Magnolia was an enigma that was...more
This book was... very interesting. I liked the fast pace action and the introduction of a new world with supernatural creatures living "hidden" among the norms and an underground group determined to stop them.
But... I felt like I was dropped from a great height into this world and hit the ground running. Sometimes this is ok, but in this instant, it took me a little while to get into the story as I was trying to keep up and figure out what was going on. Magnolia was an enigma that was...more
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NO PEACE FOR THE DAMNED
Megan Powell
47 North/Amazon Publishing
7/10/2012
Book obtained at BEA. No remuneration was exchanged and, except as noted all opinions herein are my own.
NO PEACE FOR THE DAMNED
Megan Powell
47 North/Amazon Publishing
7/10/2012
Book obtained at BEA. No remuneration was exchanged and, except as noted all opinions herein are my own.
Magnolia Kelch is no stranger to pain. Beautiful and powerful, she’s spent her entire life at the mercy of her sadistic father and the rest of the Kelch clan, who have tortured her and tested the limits of her powers. After one particularly...more
I was going to say that this book really frustrated me as I was reading it but that's not true. It was Magnolia's character that really got on my nerves. I just couldn't click with her at the start of the novel and then things didn't improve from there on in.
There's a limit to how powerful you can make your characters before the book becomes a form of wish fulfilment instead of an interesting story, and Magnolia is far beyond that limit.
She's got all the basics: super strong, super fast, super...more
There's a limit to how powerful you can make your characters before the book becomes a form of wish fulfilment instead of an interesting story, and Magnolia is far beyond that limit.
She's got all the basics: super strong, super fast, super...more
Yes, I should be discussing Magnolia. She is the main character, but wow, I can't get Theo out of my mind. The connection between the two and the growing intensity, is equal to what I want and finally have in my fiancé. Powell's ability to convey the strong connection they have and yet not make it mushy drives this book to the top of my list for a paranormal relationship. This is by far not a paranormal romance in any respect and I think that's why I enjoyed this small aspect of the story so muc...more
Magnolia Kelch has spent her whole life being tortured by her sadistic father, uncles and brothers. Ever since they discovered that she is impossible to kill they have subjected her to horrific experiments and never ending pain. When she finally manages to escape from the family estate she is rescued by Thirteen, leader of the Network, an organisation created to fight against supernatural terrorists. The Network's biggest target is the Kelch family and Magnolia has vital information that could h...more
I was strange, beautiful, ethereal. I was a monster.
Dark, intense, and incredibly disturbing. No Peace For the Damned is an urban fantasy debut with a large dose of horror. As a reader who is fascinated by gore and violence and protagonists who straddle the line between good and evil, this was an immensely enjoyable read.
Powell has created a world where supernaturals possess a wide variety of abilities - telepathy, telekinesis, rapid healing, invisibility, enhanced strength and speed, and more....more
Dark, intense, and incredibly disturbing. No Peace For the Damned is an urban fantasy debut with a large dose of horror. As a reader who is fascinated by gore and violence and protagonists who straddle the line between good and evil, this was an immensely enjoyable read.
Powell has created a world where supernaturals possess a wide variety of abilities - telepathy, telekinesis, rapid healing, invisibility, enhanced strength and speed, and more....more
This was a hot, exciting read. There is horrific violence, but no explicit sex. It's still a definitely adult read that is immensely enjoyable.
Magnolia's life has been impossibly hard and it's unthinkable what she has gone through so far. To live with your family trying to kill you every day? That's horrible. Mag is one tough cookie though.
Theo may have been the male star of the story, but I really loved Thirteen. Aside from the fact that his name is ridiculous and not a real name, he is such a...more
Magnolia's life has been impossibly hard and it's unthinkable what she has gone through so far. To live with your family trying to kill you every day? That's horrible. Mag is one tough cookie though.
Theo may have been the male star of the story, but I really loved Thirteen. Aside from the fact that his name is ridiculous and not a real name, he is such a...more
This was an interesting start to a new series by a debut author. There are some very strong parts to the novel, but some parts needed a little more TLC.
What I enjoyed about the book was that it stood out as original in a well used genre. I read many, many supernatural / paranormal books, and this one did shine in some areas. Throughout the whole of the book, you never really find out what Magnolia actually is. Her various powers are described, and there was a drastic change for her at the end of...more
What I enjoyed about the book was that it stood out as original in a well used genre. I read many, many supernatural / paranormal books, and this one did shine in some areas. Throughout the whole of the book, you never really find out what Magnolia actually is. Her various powers are described, and there was a drastic change for her at the end of...more
Certainly something different for me. Magnolia is a little psychotic and that is okay. The romance is a little rushed and undeveloped, and there isn't enough real cohesiveness between the team. (One member is abducted and tortured, rescued and instead of checking in he goes and gets in Magnolia's bed and goes to sleep?) Magnolia's family is really creepy and frightening and I really enjoyed reading something so different. It's The Adam's Family on steroids.
The idea was an intriguing one that would have worked better with some additional worldbuilding. Characters rushed into action when they should have known better, given their backgrounds and knowledge levels. Potential consequences were often glossed over. And I never felt enough of a reason to cheer for Magnolia, despite a background that should have made sympathy and empathy natural reactions to her.
Way to go Megan!!!!! I loved this book and would love to see sequels written. I was so in to this book I literally couldn't put it down and finished it in just a few days. Outstanding!
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but there were some details I felt the author left out. Some parts I was confused but it all blended together in the end.
This is not the type of book I would normally pick out to read.But I'm glad I did!! Great book, and looking forward to the next one!!
This was a great plot idea, but I couldn't into it. I probably got about 30% through before boredom, lack of action, and not understanding the supernatural abilities made me stop.
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I really liked this book. It was well written, fast moving, and I sympathized with the main character, Magnolia. There was a bit of subtle romance but it's mainly urban fantasy. Recommend! Looking forward to reading book 2.
Pretty amazing book can't wait for the next one.
Very original story.
Must read.
Must read.
I am not very good at writing reviews, but I loved this book. it was written by a friend from high school. it is not my normal genre but the story really sucked me in and I just wanted to keep reading!
I kept thinking that I was reading the second in the series. I had no idea why there was apparently only one supernatural family and I had no idea what they were after in the story. Why was the network formed - just for this one family???I felt like I was dropped into the story and floundered for the remainder. Did my Kindle miss a prologue or something??
Solid start for this series. I want to know more but feel like I have enough information to keep going. The heroine , Magnolia, is kick ass and vulnerable. She is also put in a terrifying position with her family. Theo. theo. theo. what is the deal with that?
4.5 stars review coming.........soon :)
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Born and raised in the Midwest, I have a strange affinity for State Fairs and basketball humor. When not writing I am often found reading, usually feeding my paranormal romance addiction. I love cheap coffee with tons of sugar and can eat no-bake cookies by the dozen. Exercising isn’t bad, but I’m pretty sure dieting is the work of the devil.
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