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Hell Will Rise

(Bloodthirst Mafia #1)

Skyla Murphy (Goodreads Author)

4.21 · Rating details · 14 ratings · 11 reviews

This was never what I wanted, but fame in the mafia was what I got. When you see numbers like I can, death becomes a constant threat. It lingers, waiting for you to make one wrong move. One falter. One fatal step out of line.

The endless presence will drain you, layering you with guilt and regret. Until one day, you’re covered in blood. And in that moment, you realize… you ...more

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Published May 7th 2017 by Skyla Murphy

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Jul 24, 2017 Deborah rated it liked it

3.5*

I'm not even sure how to review this, it's a mix of gritty real life and fantasy but stick with me and I'll try my best.

Firstly I have to say the cover is spot on, one look and you know this isn't the usual run of the mill Mafia romance. Not that there's anything wrong with that I'm a huge fan of Mafia romances in all their forms.

As the cover suggests this is a dark read and I wondered on several occasions if it was just too dark for me. The only thing that kept me reading a couple of times ...more

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Aug 09, 2017 Annika rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-to-review-arc, best-alpha-heroes, best-villains, dark, paranormal-fantasy, romance-new-adult, thriller-crime-suspense

In our tweaked-out love story, she was my princess. Shayla came with horror stories and no verbal filter. I was her suicidal knight, dressed in scars instead of armor.

I'm incredibly torn about this one. There were lots of things I loved, but ones that really grated on my nerves, too.

Let's start with the positives, though:
• The cover: the most obvious first... Just look at it, it's gorgeous and sexy and mysterious! Certainly part of the reason why I requested this book in the first place, sin ...more

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Jul 22, 2017 Melanie (mells_view) rated it really liked it

“When a man harms Juliet, he coincidingly crosses Romeo too.”

Enjoyed this star-crossed lovers mafia romance. Hunter is mixed up with the Mexican mafia. He's indebted to them for certain reasons, and so he's been doing awful things for the past three years.

Shayla is just a pretty girl in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or so she thinks at first. Once her captors let her in on some secrets that could get her killed and then throw her into the mix with Hunter as her delivery boy to her new owner ...more

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May 28, 2017 Angel Strong rated it it was amazing

Highly Recommended! 5 *****

Murphy delivered everything one would expect to see in a mafia story plus so much more! I was immediately drawn into Hunter's character and boy oh boy! did he have a serious ax to grind! Shayla's character was equally enthralling, and both were very well developed.The story grabbed my attention from the very first page and held it's momentum to the very end. If you like story's that are so well written that the action seems to pop off the pages, then this story is defi ...more

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Aug 17, 2017 Autumn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I received this book to give an honest review.
So I really did enjoy the story and the way that Hunter could read numbers and crack codes was really awesome, never read a mafia story with that in.
We learn that Hunter has lost it all and joined the Mafia but it has not been easy the things he has seen and endured are enough to bring any man or woman to their knees. Yet Hunter isn't just a normal person he has learned to take the heartache and pain like a c ...more

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Jul 21, 2017 Pam rated it liked it

Shelves: 2017-reads

disappointing ending.

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Aug 03, 2017 Renee rated it it was amazing

I have to say ‘Hell Will Rise’ is one of the best books I’ve read this year to date. I don’t say this casually. I’m not a big fan of this genre, in fact, I don’t particularly like Mafia and gangster romance tales at all, (mind you it wasn’t a sappy romance either, which is always a plus.) but after reading this book I may have to reevaluate my choice in genres. Having said this, I believe it also boils down to the author’s writing skill, which I’m happy to say, Skyla Murphy has in abundance. Her I have to say ‘Hell Will Rise’ is one of the best books I’ve read this year to date. I don’t say this casually. I’m not a big fan of this genre, in fact, I don’t particularly like Mafia and gangster romance tales at all, (mind you it wasn’t a sappy romance either, which is always a plus.) but after reading this book I may have to reevaluate my choice in genres. Having said this, I believe it also boils down to the author’s writing skill, which I’m happy to say, Skyla Murphy has in abundance. Her writing is unique and brilliantly crafted and almost poetic with vivid metaphors that evoke superb imagery. Her plots and subplots are well thought out to the point you can’t help but anticipate what’s coming next. Sadly, it’s impossible to know what’s coming next, the story is by no means predictive. There is action galore, and can be gruesome and quite in your face at times, so it’s not for the faint of heart. The narrative’s fast pace is wonderful and keeps the story momentum spiraling until the very end, but doesn’t leave your head spinning. What I loved the most about this book was the subtle supernatural elements, I am a big fan of the supernatural genre and I have to say it added to the story greatly.

The characters are raw, gritty, devious, dark, cruel, emotional, gutsy, loyal, loving and believable to the point you almost wish you could meet them in person. Some you want to dispense of yourself and you can’t help, but cheer in jubilation when they get their comeuppance. Quite frankly, the character’s are so realistic you find yourself hating and loving them all in the space of a single breath.

I loved Hunter and Shayla’s chemistry, there are some laugh out loud moments and some great dialogue between them. I don’t want to say too much about them because I think everyone should experience their story and form their own opinions. But the tragedy that brings them together and binds them is transcendent.

The narrative draws you in, twists you about, and dumps you upside down. It won’t let you go until you’re turning the very last page and breathing out and sighing in relief, yet pulling your hair out in frustration because you need more, you want more, you have to get more. You are left hanging, and craving the next book in the series like an addict craves their vice. I can’t wait to read the next installment in the Bloodthirst Mafia Series. Congratulations Skyla you have a bright future ahead of you and wow, just wow, I absolutely loved this book, it’s seriously the bomb AAAAAA+++++++. ...more

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May 15, 2017 Epiphany rated it it was amazing

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This is the first book I have read by Skyla Murphy and it won't by the last. I really loved this book. I am a fan of Mafia storylines and this one did not disappoint. I was delighted that this story has some twists and turns away from total blood and gore that some of the books have. I really enjoyed the relationship between Hunter and Tessa an then with Hunter and Shayla. I will have to admit there seems to be a cliffhanger and I for one HATE cliffhangers, but I will be watching for the next bo ...more

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Jun 04, 2017 Marie George rated it it was amazing

What a great book! I loved the story line. The author has a way of making the gory scenes less brutal than most. Hunter is one amazing character. I can't wait to read the next book!!! ...more

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Shelves: kindle, will-not-continue, dnf, read-in-2019

DNF.
The whole mafia setting is really not my cup of tea, too rough around the edges for me. I also did not really care for the main two characters.

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May 22, 2017 Shonola Box rated it it was amazing

This is the first book I’ve read that had a Mafia theme and quite honestly I was intrigued to see how much my innocence to this theme would filter down into the book and impact my reading experience. It is safe to say I was pleasantly surprised with the story that unravelled, giving me a bit of everything (romance, violence and revenge) to keep me on my toes and turning each page with held breath!

Before you even begin the book you are told by the main protagonist ‘Hunter Garciez’ that you are re This is the first book I’ve read that had a Mafia theme and quite honestly I was intrigued to see how much my innocence to this theme would filter down into the book and impact my reading experience. It is safe to say I was pleasantly surprised with the story that unravelled, giving me a bit of everything (romance, violence and revenge) to keep me on my toes and turning each page with held breath!

Before you even begin the book you are told by the main protagonist ‘Hunter Garciez’ that you are reading his story, his tale of misery and warning you that Hell Will Rise! If that doesn’t give you enough persuasion to keep reading then I don’t know what will… This book splits the story between two perspectives, one of the male protagonist (Hunter) and one of the female protagonist (Shayla), this gives you a way into how each see the same situation but dealing with them in complete opposite ways, but also insight into their separate lives.

One of the plot twists unfolds early in the story (no spoilers here!) and allows the reader to almost anticipate what each character will do with that information, slowly having the characters realise the connection between them makes you really question the actions that may follow. The suspense built with this book really kept me going, always wanting to know what will happen next whilst really connecting with the characters and their own struggles and actions that lead them to be where they are now.

Now, the characters are just something else! I was a bit sceptical of Shayla as I’m not usually the kind of person who likes the whole ‘damsel in distress’ story line, but she is most definitely not that kind of girl! Shayla proves to be a headstrong, sassy and durable character, who has been dealt a rough hand yet keeps on fighting! Hunter being in the mafia is shown to have a sensitive side even after the years of gore, violence and malicious behaviour he’s endured and dealt out. Protecting his little sister after his parents died, his love for her shows no boundaries even after he is tested again and again!

This actually is the first book of ‘The Bloodthirst Mafia Series’ and from what Skyla Murphy has provided in ‘Hell Will Rise’ I most definitely cannot wait to read the rest of this series! Considering this is Skyla Murphy’s first book I must admit I’m impressed with the level of detail to the storyline, character creation and development and overall keeping me hooked onto every word she provided. ...more

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Skyla Murphy is a highland junkie from West Coast, Canada. When she’s not searching the Rocky Mountains for Sasquatch, she can be found researching every other conspiracy theory known to mankind. Her Yorkshire Terrier is usually clung to her side, but he doesn’t buy into her philosophies much.

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