The Harrowing of Hell

The Jack Elliot Series, Book 2

De: Dean Kutzler

Narrado por: Tom Lennon

There's a secret about the Son of God most won't believe?

Jack Elliot is back in another harrowing adventure, and this time he's taking his partner, Calvin, along for the ride. Neither is qualified to do the dangerous work Jack has set out to do, but that doesn't stop them from taking on the mission.

Deep in the heart of the Congo, a dangerous artifact was hidden a long time ago.

One that is said to wield the power of resurrection.

As they seek out an old man living somewhere along the Congo River who supposedly knows about the artifact, a mysterious boy abducts Jack behind Calvin's back. With a machete in each hand and only a direction to follow, he runs off chopping his way through the jungle!

The mission heats up when they learn the artifact is linked to a secret from the beginning days of the church. If uncovered, the veil of hope protecting humanity will be torn down. If it exists, it cannot fall into the wrong hands.

The Harrowing of Hell, the second book in The Jack Elliot Thriller series, is sure to deliver fast-paced, thrilling action, and adventure with a strong sense of mystery. Fans of Dan Brown, James Rollins, or Clive Cussler are sure to love this series!

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I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

This is a book about a band of adventurers who begin to unravel a conspiracy related to Christianity and other world religions. The team obtains knowledge of an ancient story of power and jealousy that began the deep-rooted tension between races. There is a big reveal about the truth of the basis of religion that will leave readers conflicted on a spiritual and social level. It is an ambitious move by Kutzler and I respect his willingness to challenge the reader in an internal and intellectual way.

The plot is fast paced with appropriate lulls and I particularly liked the new characters introduced in this one—one being a strong independent woman with a sharp wit and an even sharper tongue, quick to call the protagonist out on his shenanigans.

The narrator stepped up his game in this installment—which was a complaint of mine about the first book. I have to admit that the narrator is shaping my mental image of the protagonist into someone quirkier than the author likely intended, though this isn’t a complaint by any means. It’s adding more depth to the bold and sassy Jack by giving him a professor-like quality.

The quality of the prose is sound in all areas except for when it begins to describe large-scale chamber oriented “puzzles.” This was reminiscent of puzzles encountered in the video games “Uncharted” and “Tomb Raider.” While these work on screen, they are not entirely suited to be described in great detail with the written word.

Overall I recommend this read—especially to those that enjoy “Indiana Jones,” “Uncharted,” and “Tomb-raider.” Walk in to this prepared for an interesting alternate history that may challenge you on a few levels—religion and spirituality and social constructs being at the forefront.

love this series

A thriller filled with mystery and suspense, genetically altered monster. Guaranteed to keep you listening.

I've really enjoyed listening to Tom Lennon. I like his voice and the way he narrates.

I was provided a free copy at my request. I'm happy to provide my honest review

Faster pace.

The book doesn't really start off where the first one ended. It starts off on a new adventure looking for a new artifact. The book does go over briefly what happened in the first book, so you could actually read this one as a stand alone. This book also has a much faster pace than the first. It goes into great detail about the history of the secret organization and how everything came to be. Great read. Once again the narration was a little slow for me. Read at 1.5x speed. I would recommend this book.

Great #2 in Series

What made the experience of listening to The Harrowing of Hell the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed book 1 and was concerned about how a sequel could measure up. This one builds on all we already know, yet offers a stand alone plot that is completely engrossing.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Plenty of action and some really evil bad guys.

What about Tom Lennon’s performance did you like?

He seems to enjoy telling the story. Makes it very believable.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to number 3.

A Good read / listen

The Harrowing of Hell, Is even better than book 1 - I enjoyed book 1 but this one is stronger in the storyline. well developed plot, characters are all just so much more rounded. The author writing style has matured. -
A really good read throughly entertaining.
Audio quality and narration are both excellent and Tom Lennon is making this book easy listening.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook at my own request, and voluntarily leave this review.