Dueling Shoulder Angels

The Devil You Know, Book 2

De: Ben Schenkman

Narrado por: Ben Schenkman, Katya Gruhala

Selling his soul to the Devil was the best decision that Nick ever made.

He got the girl, saved the day, and settled in for a comfortable career at Devil Co. That means it’s the perfect time for God to have other plans for him–and guess who shows up to try and poach Nick for Their organization? Why have one complicated job working for a personified deity, when you can have two?

Caught between worlds, and moonlighting for the “good guys,” Nick learns his deal with Lucifer might not be what it seems. Uncovering a scheme to take advantage of the Devil himself rocks Nick to his core, and makes him question everything. The line between good and evil gets blurrier by the day, and Nick doesn’t know which shoulder angel to trust.

His partner Amy, a witch growing into powers of her own, warns him of the danger he faces, but can’t stop Nick from running headlong into it. Can Nick save himself, or will Amy need to make an ally of a former foe to save him from a fate worse than decaf?

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Exciting!

Really fun to read, I couldn’t stop listening! I enjoyed it a lot. Cant wait for the next one to come out on audio!

Fantastic Adventure Through Spiritual Thought and Intrigue

Thoroughly enjoyed this vision of how the houses of God and the Devil might function as semi competing corporate entities. just as good as the first in the series. Definitely recommend.

a fun fantasy

While the author does a great job of bringing the listener up to speed, I recommend listening to this series in the order of its release. This is a light, funny fantasy series where heaven and hell are run like a corporation with offices downtown.

The narrative is split between Nick and his girlfriend Amy, a witch. She is the sounding board for Nick as he tries to meet the Devil’s demand and listens to what the salesman for the man upstairs offers. He also seeks counsel from a priest.

Nick faces genuine conflict, especially when he questions the deal Lu (Lucifer, aka the devil) wants him to close on. The story offered a blend of cozy moments, action and, to my surprise, a renewed friendship with Rob. Nick is a genuinely good guy, and even as an agent of Lucifer, he still has a strong moral code. The relationship between him and Amy is one of respect. It was nice to see adults behaving like adults.

The author does a wonderful job exploring heaven and hell with some familiar tropes, but he also puts his own touches on it. We’ve got themes of redemption, change and respect. God (Leslie) is gender-fluid (they/them) and I loved it. Everything isn’t black and white when looking at the pros and cons of heaven and hell. While the story offers a light, fast-paced fantasy with some comedic moments, it also touches on thought-provoking ideas.

Both the author and Katya Gruhala did a great job of capturing the tone, voices and personalities of the characters. I highly recommend listening.

If you are looking for light, funny, fantasy, you’ll want to grab Dueling Shoulder Angels and the Devil You Know series.

Great 2nd Book

I love the characters, there story, the great narration and I can't wait to read the next.

This Series Keeps Getting Better

I have been patiently waiting for book two of The Devil You Know Series, and it's finally here! The moment it was released, I bought it and immediately started listening. In *Dueling Shoulder Angels*, I love how the characters have become bigger, bolder, and more colorful. One character, in particular, has surprisingly found a path to redemption that I never thought possible. Amy takes Lu to task, proving her metal and her powers. When she wants to get to the bottom of something, nothing is going to stop her. Meanwhile, Nick navigates chaos and somehow survives…the man must have nine lives! These characters are the kind of people you wish you knew in real life; I'd love to share tea or coffee with any of them. Ben's writing and narration have grown, showcasing stronger storytelling. Katya has delivered a stellar debut performance, captivating me with their range and the life they breathed into the characters. I eagerly anticipate hearing more from them in the third book. Speaking of which, Ben, when can we expect it?