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Hades' Heart: A Study In Vengeance
Paperback
Series: The Casebooks of Nicolaus Vagelle, Book 1
Publisher Price: $19.99
Publisher: Drawingfire Publications
Published: Apr 13 2026
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.91 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Hades' Heart
A Study in Vengeance - The Trilogy - Book I
The long-awaited sequel opens as Book #1 of a trilogy. An epic that promises to open every scar left behind by the horrors of Hades' Kiss. An evil that manifests and looms over all. A Machiavellian presence on a mission of hate.
Nicolaus and Alya return in G.J. Bingham's harrowing follow-up to his 2024, award winning, thriller Hades Kiss.
A man does not become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall. -Aristotle
Nicolaus Vagelle, criminal psychologist; a selfless act, a ghost from his past, and a job he never wanted. The ransom exchange that leaves him for dead on a lonely Atchafalaya highway.
Alya Korikova, protégée-turned-partner; forged by darkness, carrying the internal scars of a tragic past, has been locked away for her own good. Until she finds the strength to turn her life, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with her greatest love in their battle against evil.
Wars seldom begin with a single shot, and this war on Nicolaus Vagelle may have been choreographed from the shadows for years.
Psychological Thriller / Mystery
If you see it coming, and you give it time, trouble always finds a way to get worse.
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A man does not become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall. -Aristotle
Awards for Hades' Kiss:
Kindle Best Indie Books
Best Beach Read Summer 2024
American Fiction Book Awards 2024
Finalists in Mystery/Suspense & Thriller/Crime
18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards
Finalist in Crime/Fiction
Five-Star Reviews for:
Hades' Kiss
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Book Hangover Alert...a deft blend of story gumbo. It's this author's love letter to all of the crime fiction writers who came before him, starting with Poe and Doyle...few books I have read have given me such an unrelenting book hangover, embedding me into other worlds so credibly. Hades' Kiss is a book to be savored. -Denise Dorman - Publicist, Writebrain Media
Thoughtfully crafted and elegant: One might reference Peter Straub or Edgar Allen Poe, the commonality is meticulously-crafted prose to the purpose of inexorable disquiet. -Terry Rossio - Screenwriter, Producer. Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean
The book is remarkably and meticulously well researched, which enhances the reader's ability to be steeped in the story unfolding. I suspect this may be one of my fastest reads this year (and I read a LOT) because I don't want to put it down. Great, great book. -Damon Walsh - LTC, USA (Ret)
This book is a literary gem that deserves every one of its five stars. From the first page to the last, it captivates with its rich prose, well-developed characters, and a plot that seamlessly blends suspense, emotion, and thought-provoking themes. The author's storytelling prowess is evident in every carefully chosen word, creating an immersive experience that stays with you long after you've finished reading. It's a rare find that effortlessly balances heart-wrenching moments and spine-tingling suspense. -Nathaniel - Amazon Reviewer
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