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Midnight Rider: A Dark Urban Fantasy (Midnight Rider Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by D.V. Wolfe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 339 ratings
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Hell’s first work release program; killing monsters to save souls. With time running out, can she outrun her demons and save the day?

Always read the fine print. Especially when you’re making a deal with the devil. That’s how they got me and my entire hometown. Luckily, those jokes about lawyers and Hell are pretty accurate.

After a lengthy court case downstairs, I’ve been sent topside in Hell’s very first work-release program. All I have to do is hunt down and kill things that go bump in the night; monsters, and demons, and cryptids, oh my! If I kill enough to meet my quota, the souls of the townsfolk will be set free. If I don’t, we all stay downstairs...permanently.

So, no pressure or anything. On top of that suck salad, a tribe of cannibals are looking to put me on the menu, a pair of murderous fairies are taking people joy-riding, and I've got a teenage hitchhiker with ‘Firestarter’ vibes riding shotgun. Last but not least, a big daddy demon is hellbent on taking me back downstairs ahead of schedule.

But I’ve got Peeps, whiskey, and a sawed-off shotgun. What more does a gal need to do the job?

Midnight Rider is your ticket to ride shotgun in a dark urban fantasy monster hunt spanning thirteen heart-stopping, hilarious books. If you love the stories of Jim Butcher, K.F. Breene, Auburn Tempest, Lindsay Buroker, Ramy Vance, or Stacey Rourke this series will be right at home on your shelf.

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"I was hooked from the first sentence! This book I devoured in a DAY. All in all it's a 10 out of 10. I am off to read the second book in this series!" ★★★★★

"Demons, vampires, the occult, oh my! It's fast-paced and fun. Full of dark, tongue and cheek humor, Midnight Rider will make you laugh and root for this crazy cast of characters." ★★★★★

"If you like action, demon-blasting, and sass, I can't recommend this book enough!" ★★★★★

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088PXNZLK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lightning Strike Press (May 22, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2838 KB
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0892J1F6H
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 339 ratings

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D.V. Wolfe is a Kansas farm kid, transplanted to Oregon. She is unapologetically warped, irreverent and incorrigible. Oh, and she likes to write. Wolfe writes urban fantasy with a side of snark, building epic worlds for her readers to escape into full of monsters, gods, and puny humans trying to make sense of it all. If you like Supernatural, Buffy, Sabrina, or Dresden Files, you'll feel right at home in Wolfe's expansive Midnight Rider Universe.

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Love the dialogue. It's so gritty and real... and funny. This story is dark and original, and full of interesting lore. I really can't get enough of this book. I stayed up all night and finished it. I will definitely read more in this series. Strongly recommend.
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Watson H. Rhodes
5.0 out of 5 stars New Author, New Series, Read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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It's always a little uncertain when you pick up a novel from a new author and a new series. I do it because I'm looking for books I can read (hopefully more than one book) where I enjoy the books, enjoy the series, and enjoy the characters. With luck, I'll have some fun along the way.

At this point, I'm well along in this series and decided I should share my thoughts with folks who are considering whether this first book in a series is worth buying.

Oh ya.

This series is amazing in the way it starts out as just fun stuff. If you like the Supernatural TV series, you should already be reading this series of books. Lots of fun supernatural creatures, good characters, interesting story, lots of action, told in a deceptively simple and honest narrative that will have you thinking of these characters as your friends--or at least people you know--in no time at all.

It's true that the main character's (Bane's) language can be a little crude at times. But don't worry. Rosetta's there to take her to task for her potty mouth. Noah's along for the ride... literally... and there's always some big bad lurking just on this side of radio reception that will lead to the next great adventure. But it's so much more wonderfully complex than that. And it's an easy read. A fast read that will undoubtedly have you wanting more. And I love the humor! It's so hard to find these days.

The best news? This author is cranking these books out faster and at a higher quality than I've ever seen any other author do. At this point, you're going to have to be a fast reader to stay ahead of the books coming out. Heck, by the time you read this, the whole series will probably be done. So no George R. R. Martin here. No Robert Jordan. If you're the type of reader who can't wait for the next book to come out, this is a great series. If you're always looking for another great book to read, this series has you covered.

Other reviewers have covered some of the plot points. For me, I'll just say that now that I'm way into the series, everything you read seems like it comes into play later in an unexpected way. Nothing is wasted or throw-away. Each book leads seamlessly into the next book. The series all hangs together. There's real danger, there's real emotion, and there's lots of energy--and some nice sass that keeps everything moving and brings a smile to your face. And surprises, too. Just when I think I know what's going to happen next, something better happens that I couldn't even imagine.

So... highly recommended. Not just this book, but the whole series (at least what I've read so far). Get to it.
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Ami A.
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark fantasy, great Halloween read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
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While I enjoyed the story and the characters I didn’t like the tremendous amount of cursing. The author’s imagination is quite good and I’m sure less vulgar language is within their scope.

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J Krug
5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun characters and story
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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Non stop action and adventure, great characters, fun dialogue, and a smattering of crazy antics too. The main character and sidekick really worked in this story. The other supporting characters also helped fill it out. I am glad the ending worked out like it did as it sets up future books fairly well. I enjoyed this book and recommend it.
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Rob H
5.0 out of 5 stars Kick-*ss protagonist, intelligently written, fast moving plot - well worth the read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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The title of this review pretty much sums it up: while the book is the first in a series, the author has skillfully crafted a story that clearly has already been in motion for some time. While it opens up "in action", the previous occurrences are not simplistically spelled out, nor are they so remote that the reader is left wondering what's going on. The author has struck an excellent balance. The protagonist is a KA female with an interesting back story that isn't fed to the reader all at once (thankfully), and the supporting cast are all pretty unique and interesting. All in all, an excellent way to spend an evening or two!
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4.0 out of 5 stars fun and action packed urban fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
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MY what an odd group of monster killers we have here. One fast and furious mishap after another and fun as well.
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S. Schwarz
5.0 out of 5 stars I really, really liked this book, but...
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
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I won't take a star off, but there are annoyances. Maybe it's just me?

First, I don't care for more than one character speaking in a paragraph. It's confusing. So what if a paragraph or three are only one line long? This is also something I've not seen in other books so I don't think my kindle occasionally didn't format correctly.

Second, I don't understand why authors feel a need to compare their works to other authors. 'If you like (insert author names) you'll love this book! Do you love (insert tv show or movie) you're gonna lose your mind reading this author!' I've been burned too many times to count by authors that don't measure up to my favorites.

Until now lol. I already have books #2-8.
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L. Stowell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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Bane hunts the bad things to try and save all the people from the town she grew up in.

I like the premise, the characters and the action. This book starts off running and pretty much keeps that pace all the way through. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.
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Marilyn Findlay
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the characters were well drawn and the story compelling. Highly recommended.
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Rhoyeo
5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty Urban Fantasy.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2023
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I really enjoy Jim Butcher and Ben Aaronovitch, and D V Wolfe definatley measures up. Plenty of grit and humour, with snark on the side 😊
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A.K.
4.0 out of 5 stars Kept me engaged until the very end!
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2023
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This urban fantasy book is jam-packed with occult horrors and dark humor. The author's overall story was well paced, and the storyline was well thought out. The book provided a strong build-up to key events, which made it an interesting read. There are many of entertaining supernatural creatures as well as an engaging plot that will quickly have an impression on you. This is a fantastic introduction to a series. The reader is thrust into the scene in the opening few phrases. There is a good mix of odd material, excellent writing, and entertaining elements. Very interested in reading the rest of the series.
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