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Sympathy for the Devil (Quincey Morris #3)
by
Justin Gustainis (Goodreads Author)
Supernatural investigator Quincey Morris and his partner, white witch Libby Chastain are drawn into acase of demonic possession that takes them to thevery heart of government.
Paperback, 477 pages
Published
August 29th 2011
by Solaris
(first published July 5th 2011)
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Sympathy for the Devil is the third book in a series, but don't let that deter you from picking up this dark, snarky, entertaining story. As a matter of fact, it's nice to know that there are other books in the series, as I'll be able to catch up while waiting for the next installment in the series!
There is a lot going on in this story, and it certainly is timely. A presidential election is looming and candidates are out trying to shore up their positions and emerge at the head of the pack for t...more
There is a lot going on in this story, and it certainly is timely. A presidential election is looming and candidates are out trying to shore up their positions and emerge at the head of the pack for t...more
This was another exciting episode in the Morris and Chastain series. Quincy Morris begins the story in a depressed state after an exorcism goes wrong. He feels guilt for what he feels were mistakes on his part. The priest who was conducting the exorcism and who is a friend of Quincy's was blinded by the demon inside the teenage girl. When Libby has trouble contacting Quincy, she visits him in Texas and helps to pull him out of his depression and self-destructive behavior. Just in time too....
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The next presidential election is getting near… and handsome, charismatic Senator Howard Stark wants to become president. There’s only one problem: He’s possessed by Sargatanas, a powerful demon who wants to unleash all evil on earth. To make things worse, Stark’s assistant happens to be a malevolent, highly-intelligent practitioner of the black arts, and she’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants. One by one, the other candidates begin to die, some of illness, others due to mysterious acciden...more
I love the two main characters. The story isn't as strong as the previous two (especially the second book). The blurb says it almost all and the prologue pretty much sets the villains. It is written as the other two, with short scenes featuring different characters. That could be e great thing in if an author wants to give us a different perspective or the view into the other side, but really not so great in this case. Even if I am not that interested in political system of the USA, I would find...more
Quincey Morris and Libby Chastain investigate paranormal stuff. Libby is a white witch and Quincey is following the family business. On Halloween, presidential contender Howard Stark is possessed by the demon Sargatanas, thanks to his administrative assistant, Mary Margaret Doyle. However, thanks to the factions who contend against each other in the NetherWorld, another demon, Astaroth, sends a former CIA assassin back to Earth to kill Stark before he can be elected and begin Armaggedon. Lots an...more
Sympathy for the Devil, the third book in the Quincy Morris series, is a paranormal thriller in which the race against evil (in whatever form you imagine it) is the core of the plot.
I don't think I've ever read of so many main characters in a story, all fundamental for its development.
This is the first book I read in this series (but not the author's first), but I was right to think it's a stand-alone. There is a lot of past history for the leading guys, but you can read this without needing th...more
I don't think I've ever read of so many main characters in a story, all fundamental for its development.
This is the first book I read in this series (but not the author's first), but I was right to think it's a stand-alone. There is a lot of past history for the leading guys, but you can read this without needing th...more
The presidential election is coming up, and candidates are dropping like flies. All but Senator Howard Stark who has been possessed by the demon Sargatanas, whose goal is to win the election and destroy the world. Quincey Morris, occult investigator, and Libby Chastain, white witch, find out that their two separate cases are actually the same one and decide to fight evil, once again, together. What they are about to face is like nothing they've seen before, and it could very well kill them as th...more
Sympathy for the Devil is the third book in the Morris and Chastain Investigation series by Justin Gustainis. Quincey Morris is a paranormal investigator and Libby Chastain is a white witch and occasionally their work brings them together. This time it's because a presidential candidate has been possessed by a demon determined to make it to the White House and hell has sent its very own assassin to sort things out.
The premise is a good one but I felt that too much time was spent on politics and...more
The premise is a good one but I felt that too much time was spent on politics and...more
Sep 11, 2011
Edafe Onerhime
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who enjoys a heap of non-fiction in their fiction
So far I've been scaring myself silly with this book. Reading at night is not recommended for those with an over-active imagination! Curious to see where the story leads but in the meantime enjoying the ride.
Update: It's taken me a few weeks to complete this book with good reason. I'd previously enjoyed Gustainis' books and recommended them to friends. This is one I would definitely not recommend. The third book in an otherwise strong series has really "jumped the shark".
Firstly, the pace is sl...more
Update: It's taken me a few weeks to complete this book with good reason. I'd previously enjoyed Gustainis' books and recommended them to friends. This is one I would definitely not recommend. The third book in an otherwise strong series has really "jumped the shark".
Firstly, the pace is sl...more
Aug 29, 2012
Schnaucl
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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3.5 stars.
I've said before I think Gustainis goes overboard with the sex and that was certainly my impression this time. I'm not opposed to sex in novels but there was enough here that it was just repetitive. It was not graphic however.
The story was interesting. It involved competing factions in Hell and exorcisms, among other things.
Plot wise I had an issue though. (view spoiler)
I've said before I think Gustainis goes overboard with the sex and that was certainly my impression this time. I'm not opposed to sex in novels but there was enough here that it was just repetitive. It was not graphic however.
The story was interesting. It involved competing factions in Hell and exorcisms, among other things.
Plot wise I had an issue though. (view spoiler)
The third in the Morris and Chastain Investigaton series of paranormal thrillers this is an interesting melange of sex, politics and the supernatural.
Not the best written book in the world, but an enjoyable serviceable, supernatural mystery.
Warning: Cliffhanger ending! That loses a star on the rating from me.
Fantastic. JG's best novel yet!
not bad, i liked that he made quincey a bit more fallible in this one. the culmination was a bit eh but all in all a decent story, there were some VERY exciting moments
May 18, 2013
Pam
marked it as to-read
May 15, 2013
Amanda-Lee (StoryWings)
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Heather Stoffa
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Justin Gustainis was born in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1951. He attended college at the University of Scranton, a Jesuit university that figures prominently in several of his writings.
After earning both Bachelor's and Master's degrees, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army.
Mr. Gustainis currently lives in Plattsburgh, New York, with his wife, Patricia Grogan. He is a Professor of Comm...more
More about Justin Gustainis...
After earning both Bachelor's and Master's degrees, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army.
Mr. Gustainis currently lives in Plattsburgh, New York, with his wife, Patricia Grogan. He is a Professor of Comm...more
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