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The Ninth Circle (World on Fire) Kindle Edition

by Lincoln Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 144 ratings
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Arthur Vangeest has been hunting a cult known as the Ninth Circle for months and finally located their base of operations, but something goes terribly wrong before he can strike at them. Someone he trusts betrays him and his wife and young daughter are murdered. Now he isn’t sure if there is anything left to live for. But, when he exacts his revenge on the people that hurt him, he finds a new reason to stay alive.

This short story takes place several years before the events of Raven’s Peak and details when Arthur first discovered Abigail and how she gave him something new to live for.

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    September 6, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KKOBKRC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LC Publishing (September 6, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1757 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 65 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1519082665
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 144 ratings

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Lincoln Cole

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Hi! My name is Lincoln Cole. I've written dozens of horror novels, space operas, and techno-thrillers. My newest project is about genetic engineering called CRISPR! I love to tell ridiculous and fun stories that are full of action and adventure. If you would like to sign up for my newsletter and receive news and special offers, then please head over to www.llitd.com and subscribe! I run giveaways for things like echo dots and kindles and have exclusive deals and sales for newsletter subscribers!

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Alice Amerte
5.0 out of 5 stars A drop in the ocean... but made of steel
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
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This is a great short story full of dynamic which gives us the main knowledge of what is going on and whom our hero fights against, - or the system he’s in fights against, - and drowns us in an atmosphere that is unalienable part of the all following books.

The Ninth Circle is a prequel to two main storylines.

Who did say demons don’t exist? They are here integrated and dangerous and Arthur knows how to fight against them. If it sounds familiar as Supernatural, The Exorcist, and hundreds of other things don’t turn away! This book bribes you not by detail descriptions how integrations go on or by opening horrible plans to seize the world, no. It takes you by your soul and make you care about everything in this world, drowns you in through Arthur’s pain and feelings. Lincoln Cole knows how to underline the main character and how to show he suffers using more terrifying things. And you get it all in a high dynamic book like a game cinematic with very good humor in situations.

I want to say a good word about narration by Stephanie Dillard. All is clear, beautiful and emotionally full! Her voice doesn’t make you bored, and you are in with Stephanie for the very last word of the book.
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Jan
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2017
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The Ninth Circle is the background story for the World on Fire series. It tells the background of Arthur and his reason to live. This is a short novel and moves very fast. I felt the action may have been a bit too much to be believed, but still a good story.
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Heidi
3.0 out of 5 stars A Short Read that Left Me Wanting More
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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In this extremely short read, we learn a bit more about Arthur who begins the story, Raven’s Peak. He is a tormented man, almost unable to deal with the fact that his loved ones are no longer with him. The author captured some of this torment in The Ninth Circle. The story, in general, gives a snapshot of Arthur’s life leading up to Raven’s Peak.

Though, I very much looked forward to this read, I must admit I was disappointed. The writing was clear and concise, but left little room for both character and plot development. The book is split into two parts. For me, Part One involved too much fighting. It almost seemed never ending. Then, Part Two gave a bit more substance, but was much too quick.

To be honest, when the book said “The End.”, I was shocked. I had to re-read the last page to make sure I didn’t miss anything. When I looked at my Kindle’s percentage, it wasn’t even 50%. The rest of the book were just excerpts of the author’s other works; the length of the book was misleading.

Overall, the author can definitely tell a tale, but this one lacked information, development, and left me unsatisfied.
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JB
5.0 out of 5 stars he's one of my favorite characters out of the series
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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This was an action packed short read that predates the first books in the World on Fire series by several years. Here, we see Arthur, right after his family is slaughtered by the Ninth Circle and the events that lead up to him rescuing Abigail and the bond that forms there. We hear about it in later books, but here, we actually see how it starts.

It's a short read and I almost hope there are more prequels with Arthur in them. Mainly, the events leading up to him being jailed before Raven's Peak. It would be interesting to see things from his point of view and to be honest, even though he's mentioned a lot in previous books, he's one of my favorite characters out of the series. I will not spoil the later books in the series, but I really had a squeal moment with the character of Arthur in later books and I was happy to read this prequel with him as the main character
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Kathy Floyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great short story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019
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This was one of the biggest cult cells the Council had ever tracked down, and removing it from play would severely cripple and diminish The Ninth Circle. Arthur's family had been slaughtered two weeks earlier by this same cult while he was hunting demons in another state so he knew someone in the Council had sold him out! Now, he knew, there was nothing left to live for. Nothing except justice. Nothing except revenge.

Arthur went into that deserted manor alone, not waiting for backup, fighting and killing every man, woman and demon he crossed paths with until he found an innocent little girl named, "Abigail," whom he had to save from being sacrificed to some unknown deity.

Arthur fought until he could fight no more, killing the last demon between him and the girl. The piece of himself he’d tapped into was completely expended and he had nothing left. He knew he was going to die, but the girl was safe.
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MasterI-Gray
4.0 out of 5 stars NINTH IN THE CIRCLE⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
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This is my honest review of a book I received from the author via Instafreebie. I DON'T RECEIVED ANY MONEY TO READ THIS BOOK ONLY TO LEAVE AN HONEST REVIEW.

Without any spoilers...The main character, Arthur Vangeest is searching for Cult who are responsible for the lost of the most important people in his life...BETRAYAL, VENGEANCE, REVENGE???

Like the way the characters are done, specially the bad ones. Arthur first moves looks suicidal...read it. The plot is interesting with many bends and surprises. There're some forced parts, 1 star out.

I'm very honest with my Reviews, not only for me, the author or other readers, how an author know when did something good or need improvement?

How another reader believe in my review? If I didn't read the book, I don't Review. If the book is good, Review. If the book isn't good, Review.

With that we all benefit, readers, authors & readers searching for something new or special. My opinions are my own.
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BM Perrin
5.0 out of 5 stars A Short Story Prequel to the World on Fire Series
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016
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The Ninth Circle is a short story, listed on Amazon as 50 pages, but it seemed to read even quicker than that.

In essence, it’s a peak into the motivations for Arthur Vangeest to save a potentially dangerous child, Abigail Dressler. In predates the events in the first book of the series, Raven’s Peak, by several years, and largely deals with a character, Arthur, that we meet only briefly and know mostly by legend in the first two books.

So, as a means to fill in some additional detail on this individual and the roots of the series, The Ninth Circle is worth the read. Or, if you are undecided about Book 1, Raven’s Peak, this short story will give you some insight into the author’s style and the nature of the demon-filled world you are about to enter.

Either way, you can’t miss.
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Normand Houde
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2018
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Good suspense. Great characters. I really enjoyed.
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Mrs J Frain
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2019
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I made the mistake of starting the second book in the series before this one but soon realized my mistake and it didn't take me long to catch up. Thoroughly enjoying the series even though a bit scary at times . Well written Mr Cole
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Mandy Walkden-Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Great background short story to Raven's Peak.
Reviewed in Australia on October 1, 2016
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A really good read, but because the story deals with demons and cultists, it's also rather violent. Which I thoroughly enjoyed! Arthur Vangeest is not one to take a passive stance against such abominations. He's also mighty handy with guns and edged weapons.

This was a very useful, intriguing, and action-packed insight into the first meeting of Arthur and, in this early story, the young child that is Abigail Dressler, from the riveting book featuring the same characters, Raven's Peak.

A welcome addition to the World on Fire series.and most dwfinjtely worth adding to your to-be-read list.
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daleyvancouver
3.0 out of 5 stars sampler but worthwhile if free
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2017
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just a sampler--but worthwhile for series background; only if you get it free.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Ninth Circle is worth reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2017
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This is a well written captivating story with potential of bigger story line. It would have been a bit better if I knew a bit more on who the hunters were and how they came into existence. It was a little confusing.
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