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Outside of the riverfront Drake Energy plant, Smoke and Sidney prepare themselves for the final showdown with Kane. It's all or nothing as they find themselves inside a hive full of countless shifting enemies, some new and some old, in a modern day labyrinth full of surprises. With the help of Sam, Guppy, Cort, Mal and Asia, they boldly rush in where angels fear to tread only to find finally find the deep evil source of the shifters power...a god-like being born millenium's ago.
Will their iron wills and mortal weapons be enough to stop the god-like figure that roams within the belly of the hive?
Can Smoke control is own blood lust or will he give in to the shifters and turn on his friends? Is there a cure for the evil that wants his soul?
There is only one thing for sure, this is the end of road where good and evil collide and only one force will be left standing...barely.
Outside of the riverfront Drake Energy plant, Smoke and Sidney prepare themselves for the final showdown with Kane. It's all or nothing as they find themselves inside a hive full of countless shifting enemies, some new and some old, in a modern day labyrinth full of surprises. With the help of Sam, Guppy, Cort, Mal and Asia, they boldly rush in where angels fear to tread only to find finally find the deep evil source of the shifters power...a god-like being born millenium's ago.
Will their iron wills and mortal weapons be enough to stop the god-like figure that roams within the belly of the hive?
Can Smoke control is own blood lust or will he give in to the shifters and turn on his friends? Is there a cure for the evil that wants his soul?
There is only one thing for sure, this is the end of road where good and evil collide and only one force will be left standing...barely.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2017
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Craig Halloran
179 books269 followersCraig Halloran grew up a role playing fiend and dungeon master's nightmare. Since, he's turned his boundless creativity into more than 80 acclaimed novels that span a wide variety of fantasy fiction sub-genres, from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery to future world apocalypse. Creator of the bestselling Darkslayer and the Chronicles of the Dragon series, he imagines unique worlds and wonders that are breathtaking in concept, and then brings them to life in stories brimming with excitement, suspense, and surprise. A former military policeman who now labors in the realm of the remarkable, Halloran has a large and loyal following of devoted fans who eagerly devour his page-turning, action-packed tales of fantastic adventure.
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For more news and anecdotes you can follow him at:
Facebook: The Darkslayer Report by Craig
Twitter: Craig Halloran
www.craighalloran.com (Website and Blog)
www.thedarkslayer.com
www.dragonwarsbooks.com
Or drop him a line anytime as he loves to hear from readers: craig@thedarkslayer.com
***
#1 Bestseller of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery & KDP All-Star!
Dragon Wars (20 Books) releasing 2020-21
The Darkslayer Series #1 (6 Books)
The Darkslayer Series #2 (10 books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #1 (10 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #2 (10 Books)
The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, Prequel series, (5 Books)
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 books)
The Henchmen Chronicles (5 Books)
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (1 Stand Alone Book)
The Gamma Earth Cycle (2 Books, Work in Progress)
Zombie Impact (3 Books)
Top Spot: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Coming of Age Anthologies, Werewolves & Shifters
Top 5: Thrillers & Suspense/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters/Vampires
Top 10: Dark Fantasy
Top 10: Coming of Age
Top 100: Genre Fiction
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: (Free in Kindle Store)
#1 Epic Fantasy
#1 Sword & Sorcery
#1 Coming of Age
#1 Urban
#1 Horror
#1 Dark Fantasy
#1 Genetic Engineering
#1 Thrillers/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters and Vampires
Over 4000 reviews
4-Star+ Average Rating
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June 29, 2017
I'm kind of glad this series has ended. At the start it was really good and different.
I loved Sid and Smoke and loved the idea of them fighting against the bad guys. The sexual tension between Sid and Smoke was great to read and was great when they finally got together.
However the last few books I feel were very pointless and the series just dragged on for the sake of getting 10 books.
Some parts that you really wanted to read more of were just glazed over (Sid having a baby) and when things were starting to get explained it was rushed and too much information at once.
The plot also started becoming way too far fetched. There's only so many full on beatings someone can take before being seriously injured and there's only so many times they can be unkillable even if they are shifters.
Overall it was a good series and I may read some of his other books
I loved Sid and Smoke and loved the idea of them fighting against the bad guys. The sexual tension between Sid and Smoke was great to read and was great when they finally got together.
However the last few books I feel were very pointless and the series just dragged on for the sake of getting 10 books.
Some parts that you really wanted to read more of were just glazed over (Sid having a baby) and when things were starting to get explained it was rushed and too much information at once.
The plot also started becoming way too far fetched. There's only so many full on beatings someone can take before being seriously injured and there's only so many times they can be unkillable even if they are shifters.
Overall it was a good series and I may read some of his other books
June 10, 2022
This is it! The conclusion to the series! And it’s one long battle from start to finish as Smoke, Sydney and their friends struggle to take down Kane and the Drake. Just about every bad guy who ever appeared in the series shows up again here as our heroes attempt to end the threat of the Drake for good.
And yet, as a factor of pure strength, that seems to be impossible. And as they finally find out that an Egyptian moon god is behind the Drake’s rise to power, things begin to look even worse for them. There are two big battles that have been building here for a long time—Smoke versus Kane and Sydney versus her sister, Alison. But the biggest battle has always been whether or not Smoke and Sydney could continue to resist the allure of becoming a shifter. Unsurprisingly, Kane cheats to stack the deck against them, but Halloran has been building toward this climax from page one of the series and I found the conclusion to this struggle both expected and well written. The final battle with Kane wasn’t as good as the one with Reginald, but it was very Smoke so I don’t think I’m going to complain about it.
This is a great conclusion to a very enjoyable series.
And yet, as a factor of pure strength, that seems to be impossible. And as they finally find out that an Egyptian moon god is behind the Drake’s rise to power, things begin to look even worse for them. There are two big battles that have been building here for a long time—Smoke versus Kane and Sydney versus her sister, Alison. But the biggest battle has always been whether or not Smoke and Sydney could continue to resist the allure of becoming a shifter. Unsurprisingly, Kane cheats to stack the deck against them, but Halloran has been building toward this climax from page one of the series and I found the conclusion to this struggle both expected and well written. The final battle with Kane wasn’t as good as the one with Reginald, but it was very Smoke so I don’t think I’m going to complain about it.
This is a great conclusion to a very enjoyable series.
April 18, 2018
Love, evil, monsters, just wow!
This was an exceptional series. It had everything from good, bad, love and hate. You couldn't help but want to be in the driver seat of this storyline..you wanted good things for John and Sid. There's a rollercoaster of emotions. The story keeps you wondering right till the end. I did not see the ending coming i thou ft for sure John was a goner. That Sid was going to die. But no, johns love for Sidney over powered the evil Kane thought waa in John. And what she finally gets to do to Kane the wait worth while..i won't give away any secrets..just grab a pillow, a nice warm blanket, a nice hot cup of Joe and settle in for the ride of your life..
This was an exceptional series. It had everything from good, bad, love and hate. You couldn't help but want to be in the driver seat of this storyline..you wanted good things for John and Sid. There's a rollercoaster of emotions. The story keeps you wondering right till the end. I did not see the ending coming i thou ft for sure John was a goner. That Sid was going to die. But no, johns love for Sidney over powered the evil Kane thought waa in John. And what she finally gets to do to Kane the wait worth while..i won't give away any secrets..just grab a pillow, a nice warm blanket, a nice hot cup of Joe and settle in for the ride of your life..
August 27, 2025
The bombastic ending to this series does not disappoint. Where the previous book was a whole lot of set up; this book is just go go go from the start.
Relationships are tested, mysteries are solved, and a whole lot of violence.
This series was super fun. I started reading the tie in series "The Henchman Chronicles" earlier this year. Loved it, and was surprised to find out Smoke & Sidney are tied to that series as well! Admittedly that meant that I knew they would come out ok by series end, but this was still thrilling.
Is this series a literary masterpiece? No, and you shouldn't approach it that way. It's a fun set of events that feel like junk food. Satisfying as all heck.
Relationships are tested, mysteries are solved, and a whole lot of violence.
This series was super fun. I started reading the tie in series "The Henchman Chronicles" earlier this year. Loved it, and was surprised to find out Smoke & Sidney are tied to that series as well! Admittedly that meant that I knew they would come out ok by series end, but this was still thrilling.
Is this series a literary masterpiece? No, and you shouldn't approach it that way. It's a fun set of events that feel like junk food. Satisfying as all heck.
June 13, 2023
Great finish to the series! Smoke and Sydney (and all the gang) go after Kane and the Drake to finish off the evil organization. The novel was a great finish to the ten-book series wrapping up most of the loose ends (but leaving just enough if the author so inclines). The explanation about Kane and his power was quite interesting, again leaving an out for the author for more. I enjoyed the series, very pulp-like but entertaining and fun. Excellent narration by Holly Adams for the audible version.
June 29, 2018
I enjoyed this series.while the end is an end and answers all your questions it left room for more. Allowing your mind to wonder. The adventure of Sid and Smoke came to a final end and I am sad that it’s over. This series though ten books felt like a quick read and I look forward to exploring more by this author
May 4, 2017
Smoke and Sid out
Wow! I will so miss reading about smoke and Sid. I absolutely loved this dynamic duo and their band of friends. It's left open, that after some down time, the story of these love birds comes back around. One could only hope.. well done...well done.
Wow! I will so miss reading about smoke and Sid. I absolutely loved this dynamic duo and their band of friends. It's left open, that after some down time, the story of these love birds comes back around. One could only hope.. well done...well done.
July 9, 2017
This is the first series I've read of this author, but I'll be definitely be trying the others, these books are a great fast paced romp, that makes you laugh out loud in places. And who doesn't love a man who loves batman
March 9, 2018
Sid and Smoke series finale?
I dislike zombies a lot and there are lots of them here, but the characters are just so fun I got over it! This group of friends battling bad guys are worth the read.
I dislike zombies a lot and there are lots of them here, but the characters are just so fun I got over it! This group of friends battling bad guys are worth the read.
September 5, 2019
It was a fun series!!
I read all ten books and never got bored!!! Lots of banter made the characters likable!! Tons of action too! Only complaint: I didn’t like that the bad guys came back to life multiple times.
I read all ten books and never got bored!!! Lots of banter made the characters likable!! Tons of action too! Only complaint: I didn’t like that the bad guys came back to life multiple times.
December 18, 2020
Audiobook review- This story was a great ending to the series! Does have a HEA ending. Great characters and entertaining storyline. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the story to life. I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 28, 2017
Hmmm
Good ending to a fun adventure! A little disappointed, it felt kind of rushed, or maybe I was looking for a different ending. Still a good read though!
Good ending to a fun adventure! A little disappointed, it felt kind of rushed, or maybe I was looking for a different ending. Still a good read though!
June 17, 2017
Great way to end it
A very good read and as the title said a great way to finish the series. Craig writing is first class.
A very good read and as the title said a great way to finish the series. Craig writing is first class.
June 26, 2018
Great series
Excellent series. It is well written with interesting and exciting characters. There is plenty of action and plot twists with every book. Loved the series.
Excellent series. It is well written with interesting and exciting characters. There is plenty of action and plot twists with every book. Loved the series.
July 27, 2018
See book 1 for my thoughts on this series as a whole.
September 22, 2018
Amazing!
O loved every moment of these books. Great action, great characters and best of all the story was so darn good.
O loved every moment of these books. Great action, great characters and best of all the story was so darn good.
September 17, 2019
What an ending to a terrific series. If you enjoy action, suspense with some comedic quotes thrown in; then this is a must read series…
December 30, 2019
😍😁😥
Great ending to a great series going to have to look at his other books this was a good series
Great ending to a great series going to have to look at his other books this was a good series
May 24, 2025
Made it!
Whew I made it through! A very good series. Worth the read!
Craig Hallo ran has a very active and varied imagination!
Whew I made it through! A very good series. Worth the read!
Craig Hallo ran has a very active and varied imagination!
June 11, 2022
A nice, albeit a little hurried at the end, ending to the series. I thoroughly enjoyed these books!
October 14, 2021
Liked it.
It was fun. I enjoyed it. I would really like a follow up book just to see where it could go.
It was fun. I enjoyed it. I would really like a follow up book just to see where it could go.
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