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Steve McHugh

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in Mexborough, The United Kingdom

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https://stevejmchugh.wordpress.com/

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Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Ebooks

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April 2011

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Steve is a bestselling author of Urban Fantasy. His book, Scorched Shadows, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Award for best novel.

Steve was born in a small village called Mexborough, South Yorkshire, but now lives with his wife and three young daughters in Southampton

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Average rating: 4.3 · 94,642 ratings · 4,628 reviews · 40 distinct works • Similar authors

	Crimes Against Magic (Hellequin Chronicles, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 13,496 ratings — published 2012 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Born of Hatred (Hellequin Chronicles, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 9,756 ratings — published 2012 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	With Silent Screams (Hellequin Chronicles, #3) 4.29 avg rating — 7,991 ratings — published 2014 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prison of Hope (Hellequin Chronicles, #4) 4.37 avg rating — 6,837 ratings — published 2015 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lies Ripped Open (Hellequin Chronicles #5) 4.42 avg rating — 6,369 ratings — published 2015 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Glimmer of Hope (The Avalon Chronicles, #1) 3.95 avg rating — 6,808 ratings — published 2018 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Promise of Wrath (Hellequin Chronicles, #6) 4.46 avg rating — 5,586 ratings — published 2016 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scorched Shadows (Hellequin Chronicles, #7) 4.44 avg rating — 4,589 ratings — published 2017 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sorcery Reborn (The Rebellion Chronicles #1) 4.35 avg rating — 4,023 ratings — published 2019 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Flicker of Steel (The Avalon Chronicles, #2) 4.15 avg rating — 3,336 ratings — published 2018 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Orbital Drop – Out Now

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Series by Steve McHugh

Hellequin Universe (14 books)
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Steve McHugh (Goodreads Author)

4.28 avg rating — 83,556 ratings

Hellequin Chronicles (7 books)
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4.25 avg rating — 72,188 ratings

The Avalon Chronicles (3 books)
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4.13 avg rating — 14,464 ratings

The Rebellion Chronicles (3 books)
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4.44 avg rating — 9,315 ratings

Riftborn (5 books)
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4.50 avg rating — 4,061 ratings

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“The memory of being shot by a woman pretty much kills any sexual urge you have toward her. And if it doesn't, you have issues.”
― Steve McHugh, Crimes Against Magic

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“Words actually failed me. I felt as dumb as my lounge-less friend in the corner. "You injected me with vampire blood?" My words were said slowly, ensuring that I didn't get one wrong or accidentally call Francis a fucking asshat. "You're a vampire?"
Francis' expression managed to convey how stupid he thought that question was. "I live underground, and you've never seen me outside. I'm pale in complexion ands obviously hundreds of years old. What did you think I was? Agoraphobic?”
― Steve McHugh, Crimes Against Magic

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“So, yeah, I’m afraid of this thing. But that just means I’m going to try harder to beat it. Because fear should never be a reason for not doing the right thing.”
― Steve McHugh, Born of Hatred

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Steve’s Quotes

“It’s not about power; it’s about the willingness to do something that will stop your enemy cold. The willingness to win at any cost.”
― Steve McHugh, With Silent Screams

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