Den of Dark Angels

by Kenna McKinnon

Demons roar from the mouths of lions and the devil lives on an alien planet in this collection of three adult fantasy/paranormal novellas set on Earth, Hell, and Heaven, and in the nether somewhere in between. Passion for Poe spins from Calgary to Denmark in a crescendo of dysfunction. Demons slop from the trunk of a car bought by Astria Brin, and lions gaze from a bridge in the center of Calgary and follow them home, as mysterious dreams, murder and horror intertwine. Dark Angel introduces Drake Bent, a half-demon man who roars about the universe on a chromed Harley-Davidson motorcycle with his terrier dog Killer in the sidecar. Drake's girlfriend connects to him in life and death, with the Devil's curse on them both. After Drake's parents die in a tragic car accident, he embarks on a furious mission of redemption. In Father of Lies , we travel between 3000 years into the future, the 20th century and 3000 years B.C. in ancient Greece. As beings from Alpha Centauri await Earth's demise and Sol's nova to replenish their spirits, they watch Earth and one family in particular.

308 pages, Hardcover

Published July 7, 2021

About the author

Honey lover, Kenna McKinnon, is the author of SpaceHive, a middle grade sci-fi/fantasy novel replete with giant alien bees; her mental health is revealed in The Insanity Machine, a memoir with co-author Austin Mardon, PhD, CM; and her life and times with DISCOVERY – A Collection of Poetry, all released in 2012. A children's chapter book, Benjamin & Rumblechum; A quirky mystery thriller starring a female schizophrenic private eye, Blood Sister (did SHE do it?); Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories in memory of her son. Recently published is a paranormal/fantasy trilogy of dark, dark novellas, Den of Dark Angels; and a fantasy dragon adventure, Engaging the Dragon. A superhero hair stylist tale of Timothie Hill and the Cloak of Power is her most recent book, based on a real character in Edmonton, Canada. Her books are crouching at Amazon KDP and in selected local bookstores and public libraries.

Her most memorable years were spent at the University of Alberta, where she graduated with Distinction with a degree in Anthropology (1975). She has lived successfully with schizophrenia for many years and is a member of the Writers' Guild of Alberta and the Canadian Authors Association. She has two children and three grandsons.

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Reviews

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am going with a four star on this collection of three short stories, which are actually closer to novellas. I found the supernatural stories intriguing and well written, although I have to warn readers there is a lot to take in as the stories combine several genres, This is done in a fascinating way and the author has taken readers into some darkness in the telling, but also some really interesting works. When you read a collection it is a bit harder to do a review without taking forever to go into each story, so I will just say if you like a variety of supernatural themes, grab this well written, intriguing collection.

[A.J. Griffiths-Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a unique trilogy, each story unconnected to the next but all delightfully dark in nature. The characters are sinister & unconventional, all beautifully described in well carved tales of the unexpected. All three stories touch upon the subject of people confronting their demons, whether it be imaginary lions peering from the closet or undead souls who cannot rest. This is not a genre that I usually read but the author has done a first-rate job of converting me & I shall be looking out for more of her work.