Billy Purgatory and the Curse of the Satanic Five
The Billy Purgatory Series
by Jesse James Freeman
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Pub Date Oct 03 2012 | Archive Date Feb 10 2015
Description
In Book 2 of the Billy Purgatory Series, when the going gets tough, the tough go on a road trip with his on-again/off-again vampire love-interest, Anastasia. Billy the badass skateboarder and easy-livin’ doctor of love who is still emotionally unavailable of course, is back, but the freeway pile-up that’s wrecking his life plan takes on multi-dimensional travel as he attempts to find answers that may not exist. With more drama stirred up over his mother’s disappearance and the recurring Time Zombie making trouble, you might think Billy would hide in a deep dark corner. But fear not, with vampires, monsters, and an evil cabal known simply as the Satanic Five all hot on his trail, Billy has adventures and humor to satisfy the greatest paranormal-fantasy lover amongst us.
Advance Praise
“Freeman creates a world that’s riveting, mind-blowing, adventurous, and that’s all mixed together into a perfectly crafted tale. Hang on with both hands. Trust me.”
— Marni Mann, Best-selling author of Memoirs Aren’t Fairytales and Pulled Beneath
“As with the first Billy Purgatory book, I'm blown away by Mr. Freeman's descriptions. He seriously has a way with the words...so much so that I was up until 3:30am ( yes...AM!!! ) so that I could get to the end of the book and find out what happens next. And It was so worth it...so, so worth it! Even though I bawled like a baby during one scene...ok, maybe two...or three. Shut up...I'm an emotional soul!”
—Stephanie K. Fuller, Amazon Review
“The story is full of action and non-stop adventure. The plot is deep and twisting. The author did not let me down.”
—Glenn R. Skinner, Amazon Review
“When the Time Zombie takes Billy for a ride, you get to go with him - from the safe reading distance of your armchair, which makes you better off than Billy for all the dangers he faces. Jesse James's novel is like an amusement park ride with seriously scary drops, and the reader better make sure his seat belt is on until the last page.”
—Wendy M., Amazon Review
“Billy seems to have a humanizing effect on the green-eyed vampire, who in no way leaves behind her sarcasm and dark impulses. Her evolution from evil to only slightly evil with a side of ornery made me start to love her. Their growing relationship is complete with barbs, quick quips and a genuine love for one another, adding a well-executed offbeat romance to a story that is wholly unique. Meanwhile, the resident gypsy has hooked up with one of the members of the Satanic Five, allowing the reader to meet Moon, who also became one of my favorite characters. And I usually don’t like evil.”
—Cellar Door Lit Rants & Reviews, via Amazon Review
“Billy Purgatory and the Curse of the Satanic Five is a 3-D SF fantasy that leaps out at you in colors not found in the rainbow! Although the action may leave you breathless at times, from the beginning you'll really care about this smart-talking kid, Billy Purgatory. He's not your average, everyday, dumpster-diving, zombie-fighting skateboarder but a thoughtful dude who tries to understand what's going on as he's zapped from an African "zoo" filled with talking monkeys and elders who turn their wives into jackals (LOL), to his long-lost mother's mysterious estate. If I say anymore, I'll ruin the surprise twists and turns that rock the rest of the adventure. Suffice it to say, Mr. Freeman's invocation of the vampire world I found more powerful and thought-provoking than any I have read.”
—JWizz, Amazon Review
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781620150788 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Joel S, Reviewer
Billy Purgatory, Meet Billy Pilgrim
As the High Elder says, "It is good that you are insane, Billy Purgatory. It might be just the edge you need." With that, Billy will drop his wheels to the ramp, put his foot on the deck, push off, and take us flying to yet more crazy worlds of wonder, adventure and despair. Always with a smart mouth and a badass attitude, and never with a plan.
This book is a sustained headlong rush. The writing is breathless, full of bravado and the staccato sounds and rhythms of a man on the move. The skateboard is a token of that just-under-control forward progress, and Billy has everything any hero or anti-hero ever had, just moreso.
The first Billy Purgatory book had the feel of a jazzy, beat combo. This is more restrained and structured, and the Billy Purgatory story starts to come together and patterns and connections begin to emerge. It rewards readers of Book One and promises greater rewards for those waiting for Book Three.
But here's the best part. All of the standards, (plot, character development, suspense and resolution), don't matter. Jumble is as jumble does. Here, there are phrases, lines and whole paragraphs that just grab you and impress you. This author can create a memorable character, he can set a scene, he can call up a mood, and he can involve the reader in the story, even if its all a bit hazy or manic around the edges.
So, it's strange, in places it's drop-dead funny, it's loaded with slightly off-kilter hard boiled narration and patter, and it takes big swipes at big topics. It's decadent and yet behind the gonzo it is carefully crafted and very knowing. This is a grabber and a keeper. Give this to the hippest teen you know, keep one for yourself, and wait for Book Three.
Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
