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The Demon Diaries - Origins #2
A Hint of Hell
He's just failed at being evil...Kieron Lascher thought his life as a minor demon lord in Hell couldn't get any worse, but when he fails his exams and is sent into another realm as punishment by his parents, he realizes that there are worse places than Hell.With deadly beasts and evil Satan Claws roaming the frosty land, Kieron has to fight to survive. With the help of a banished succubus, he learns that he needs to find the missing codex to gain some power.If he manages to take out Satan Claws and learn pure evil, he might be able to open a portal and go back home. But first, he has to master being truly evil to some cute little elves. That won't be difficult for a demon lord, right?
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First published December 15, 2013
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About the author
Claire Chilton
24 books126 followersAfter completing her honors degree in English Literature, Claire Chilton was interviewed to work for MI5. Fortunately, for the sake of the United Kingdom, she did not get the job. Now a web designer and graphic designer with a passion for great stories, she writes about the adventures she'd like to have.
A prolific writer with wide-ranging interests, Claire specializes in romantic and speculative fiction, which includes genres such as mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror, comedy and romance. Her mystery romance novel, Hustle, won Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest in 2013, and her previous books in The Demon Diaries won the Most Read award on Wattpad.
After exploring the world in her misspent youth, traveling across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean, she now lives in an ancient Roman city in Yorkshire with a fluffy kitten called Shadow, who is convinced she is a bigger cat than she is.
You can find Claire online at claire-chilton.com.
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March 4, 2014
This was a wickedly funny short story about Kieron's adventures in Christmas hell. It was a great read. The world building was fantastic. It's a must read for anyone wants to know a more about Kieron and the Laschers.
February 2, 2015
I seriously love this author. She builds the coolest worlds and the craziest characters that I can’t help but laugh at. She must have one hell of an imagination! I would like to just live in her brain for a few days and see what else she’s got going on up there!
In my opinion, A Hint of Hell was better than A Hint of Magic. It just had more to it. More action, more adventure, more everything. As with Chilton’s other books, it was full of snark, corny jokes, and clever one liners, which are some of the things I really like and enjoy in any book.
In AHoH, the focus is on Kieron. He’s the Demon guy that’s in love with Dora and lives in Hell with his Demon Lord father, and mentally unstable mother. His grandmother scares me. She’s into BDSM which, to me, is a very disturbing thing to know about your grandmother. I would probably throw up if I found out my grandmother was into that. Some things just don’t need to be shared! So essentially, Kieron has a stereotypical weird, embarrassing family in that sense. I mean if you look at it from the perspective that it does reside in HELL.
Definitely liked this more than A Hint of Magic. Much more action and adventure. Claire Chilton’s books are exciting and unique, and in the world of the paranormal, that is refreshing. She pulls a bit from so many different paranormal/supernatural elements and squashes them into one big bunch of awesomeness.
Ever since the first book of Chilton’s that I ever read, Demonic Dora, I have been smitten with this author, her characters, and her world of make believe. I recommend her books to everyone with a sense of humor who looking for a fun read.
In my opinion, A Hint of Hell was better than A Hint of Magic. It just had more to it. More action, more adventure, more everything. As with Chilton’s other books, it was full of snark, corny jokes, and clever one liners, which are some of the things I really like and enjoy in any book.
In AHoH, the focus is on Kieron. He’s the Demon guy that’s in love with Dora and lives in Hell with his Demon Lord father, and mentally unstable mother. His grandmother scares me. She’s into BDSM which, to me, is a very disturbing thing to know about your grandmother. I would probably throw up if I found out my grandmother was into that. Some things just don’t need to be shared! So essentially, Kieron has a stereotypical weird, embarrassing family in that sense. I mean if you look at it from the perspective that it does reside in HELL.
Definitely liked this more than A Hint of Magic. Much more action and adventure. Claire Chilton’s books are exciting and unique, and in the world of the paranormal, that is refreshing. She pulls a bit from so many different paranormal/supernatural elements and squashes them into one big bunch of awesomeness.
Ever since the first book of Chilton’s that I ever read, Demonic Dora, I have been smitten with this author, her characters, and her world of make believe. I recommend her books to everyone with a sense of humor who looking for a fun read.
August 24, 2015
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A lot of people may have complains about this short story, but I found this to be enjoyable and funny.
I am religious but as long as a book doesn't bash my religion and God badly, I don't mind a few words about Hell, Heaven, and any system in between. I know how to take a joke and when someone is being disrespectful for no reason, so I like how this series play along this area.
I love how adorable Kieron is. He wants to be a evil demon to fit in his society but his conscience doesn't allow that. He is just too good to be a demon lord and I love how he sees that but tries to do his best in being a demon. But this is clearly not his area.
Funny twist with Christmas. I wasn't expecting it at all.
Gotta keep reading the rest of the series.
A lot of people may have complains about this short story, but I found this to be enjoyable and funny.
I am religious but as long as a book doesn't bash my religion and God badly, I don't mind a few words about Hell, Heaven, and any system in between. I know how to take a joke and when someone is being disrespectful for no reason, so I like how this series play along this area.
I love how adorable Kieron is. He wants to be a evil demon to fit in his society but his conscience doesn't allow that. He is just too good to be a demon lord and I love how he sees that but tries to do his best in being a demon. But this is clearly not his area.
Funny twist with Christmas. I wasn't expecting it at all.
Gotta keep reading the rest of the series.
February 24, 2016
Full review at Fangfreakintasticreviews.com 4.5 Star Review
Due to his inability to be truly evil, his teacher decides that prior to the real evil exam he was going to take a mock evil exam. You know the kind that gets you thrown through a portal and into an icy, succubi infested land that is freaking cold to a poor little demon lord from Hell.
As you can tell this book has snarky, and it is well written shortish story about Kieron's origins, how he got to be where he was when the rest of the series started. It is also a really fast read, I mean with 136 pages I read it in like two hours. Yes it was that good. What is really nice about this is that when you finish there are a bunch of other books in the series to read and so you will not be left out in the cold.
Due to his inability to be truly evil, his teacher decides that prior to the real evil exam he was going to take a mock evil exam. You know the kind that gets you thrown through a portal and into an icy, succubi infested land that is freaking cold to a poor little demon lord from Hell.
As you can tell this book has snarky, and it is well written shortish story about Kieron's origins, how he got to be where he was when the rest of the series started. It is also a really fast read, I mean with 136 pages I read it in like two hours. Yes it was that good. What is really nice about this is that when you finish there are a bunch of other books in the series to read and so you will not be left out in the cold.
August 9, 2015
A Hint of Hell is another fun book where Claire Chilton shares her ideas of what hell is like and punishments in hell. I already knew and liked the character of Kieron from the Dora series. Now we get to know Kieron a little better as he is punished for doing so poorly on a practice exam in evil. I am amazed at Claire's vivid imagination and descriptions throughout the books, and this one doesn't disappoint at all. A new legend of Santa Claus that is actually proof of Kieron's evil? You have to read it to understand and believe it! It is a fun read and well worth the short time it takes to read!
I was given a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Thoroughly enjoyable!
I was given a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Thoroughly enjoyable!
August 16, 2015
I think that this book's really great.It gives one more of an insight into Kieron's relationship with his parents.His use of magic in attempting to cheat on his exam was also rather creative.However,he completely messes up on the exam,and is sent off,meeting Santa and accidentally creating Christmas.This book is a must read,and I really loved Kieron's struggle when it came to taking the exam.
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January 25, 2015Inconsistent
I've now finished this series out so far. This was the least worth reading. kerion seemed like a completely different character. The story was boring and felt like a waste of my time.
I've now finished this series out so far. This was the least worth reading. kerion seemed like a completely different character. The story was boring and felt like a waste of my time.
September 7, 2016
Kieron rocks. He's naive, innocent and ridiculously heroic in a hellish situation, which provides countless laughs when he tries to take on Satan Claus and his hellish relatives. Great story.
April 11, 2016
Poor Kieron is doing so poorly in Demon School that he is sent to Satan Claws.
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November 11, 2017I luv this book very much and I want to read more
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