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ANNIHILATION (Gehenna Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Kaylin McFarren (Author), Amanda Tomo Yoshida (Illustrator), Aimee Long (Editor), Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars (39)
With the death of Lucifer, Queen Lucinda assumes control of Hell, ordering her soldiers to prepare for a doomsday war with Heaven. Craving eternal power, she devours the souls of gifted demonic beings, acquiring their abilities to destroy her perceived political enemies.

Meanwhile, the Black Crows meet with the Knights of Darkness in their hidden headquarters, plotting against Lucinda in their efforts to maintain peace and the balance of power. Consumed by hatred over Crighton Daemonium's unrequited love, Lucinda is unaware of the secret conspiracy brewing, or that Lucifer's spirit has returned to Hell inside the body of a soul–trapped demon.

Reclaiming his throne, Lucifer punishes his daughter for her act of treason. However, his obsession with Samara, Crighton's beautiful daughter, leaves him incapable of controlling his stolen body. After forcing her into submission, he names Samara the new Queen of Hell yet continues his authoritarian rule. When an insurgency breaks out on Earth, he becomes distracted long enough for her to be kidnapped by Nexus rebel forces, believing her to be the prophesied savior of their planet.

Is Samara the Phoenix, destined to destroy Lucifer? Or is she his soulmate and the true Queen of Hell?

Awards: 2021-2022 Reader View bronze medal winner in Erotica and Horror categories; 2022 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite in the category of Horror; 2021 Incipere Awards silver medal winner in Romance category; 2021-2022 Global Library Award
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"It's unusual to find an occult fantasy title that touches psychological revelation readers, but Annihilation achieves this and more, providing not just an engrossing foray into courage and self-realization, but an investigation of the foundations of good intentions gone awry and the gray area that exists between good and evil." -- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"Much of the cast is gleefully complex, harboring unexpected connections to others, and rarely trustworthy, though Samara is a consistently appealing young protagonist. While Lucinda's thirst for power drives the story, the lengthy final act swerves drastically, introducing a myriad of new characters and twists aplenty involving Samara and a weirdly specific prophecy. Still, the doozy of a cliffhanger will surely leave readers yearning for a third series installment. To summarize, supernatural beings propel this intricate, intriguing, and surprisingly energetic tale." -- Kirkus Review

"Annihilation, the sequel to Kaylin McFarren's award-winning Soul Seeker, is a decidedly Shakespearean thriller. Amidst the supernatural world, the novel is essentially a classic story about love, betrayal and power between and among royal families. McFarren's blatantly "human" portrayal of Samara Daemonium's youthful obsessions set her up to be both victim, royal and a star in a wholly compelling coming-of-age story. To get this most out of Annihilation, readers are highly encouraged to read Soul Seeker first." -- Bella G. Wright, BestThrillers.com

"Get ready for the steaming, twisted plot of Kaylin McFarren's Book 2 in the Gehenna series - Annihilation—where nothing is as it seems, and enemies are closer than anyone may think. Recommended!" - Chanticleer Reviews

"Hell has a new ruler, Queen Lucinda. A thrilling venture into the depths of Hell offers unrelenting intrigue and fearsome characters, including timeless stories of love, friendship, sacrifice, and identity... plot twisting toward an epic battle." - RECOMMENDED, The US Review of Books

"Annihilation is truly absorbing, shocking at times, and virtually impossible to put down!" - Theodocia McLean, Book Marketing Global Network

"Left on a cliffhanger and ready for the next book in this fiery series, Annihilation is an intense, dramatic power struggle and like a jigsaw puzzle, lots of different pieces hide the bigger picture until the end. We are happy to add this book to the Indie Books We Love section of the LoveReading website." - Charlotte Walker, Love Reading

"Thought-provoking, chilling, and engaging, author Kaylin McFarren's Annihilation is a must-read horror and occult dark fantasy novel of 2022! The shocking twists and turns in the narrative and the eventual rise of Samara as a main protagonist leads to some of the biggest twists in the novel, especially the shocking final pages of this sequel." - Anthony Avina, Hollywood Book Reviews

"Annihilation is never short of suspense; every new mini story has suspense. The tension among characters, superb chemistry displayed by the main characters and the distinct traits make the book worth reading. Annihilation checks every box when it comes to enjoyable reads." - Aaron Washington, Pacific Book Review

"A cleverly plotted supernatural thriller populated with a host of gritty and complex characters. Highly recommended!" - Edward Trayer, The Wishing Shelf

"A romantic coming-of-age tale intertwined with a massive dark fantasy epic, Kaylin McFarren's ANNIHILATION-a thrilling expansion of the Gehenna universe-will leave readers eager for the next chapter." - Edward Sung, IndieReader

"McFarren does a great job with the world she's created. It's a world within our own, and it's an entertaining alternative to consider. Heaven and Hell both exist, demons and angels exist as do humans and Earth, and then there's this in-between world where just a few are able to live. There are subsets of different species, and many of the characters have powers unique to their species. It's all very exciting to imagine." - Toni Woodruff, Independent Book Review

"Annihilation is a gripping paranormal fantasy novel that explores good vs. evil and shows that things are not always split down the middle. Readers of occult horror will find this book thrilling and different from your usual dark fantasy novels." 5/5 - Thomas Anderson, Editor In Chief, Literary Titan

From the Author

The apocalypse was supposed to happen on October 21, 2011. American radio host Harold Camping had arrived at this prescribed date through a series of calculations that he claimed were based on Jewish feast days and the lunar calendar. In addition to his claims about the end of the world, he also predicted that on May 21, 2011, at precisely 6:00 p.m., God's elect people would be assumed into heaven, in an event he called the Rapture. Those who were not raptured, he said, would have to remain on Earth to wait for their doom five months later. According to media reports, some of his followers quit their jobs, sold their homes, and invested large amounts of money in publicizing Camping's predictions. When the Rapture did not occur, Camping re-evaluated his predictions saying that the event would take place simultaneously with the end of the world. After October 21, 2011, the self-proclaimed prophet stated that "nobody could know exactly when the time of the apocalypse would come."

Exactly. So, why do we continue to dwell on the end of time when we're enjoying the best years of our lives now? When the world stops spinning, hopefully not for at least 5,000 years, we can only pray that future generations appreciate the sacrifices made by past generations, and that the beauty that surrounds them continues to thrive. The creations and inventions that brilliant minds develop on a daily basis will someday surpass anything we've imagined possible. In my younger years, there were no cell phones, personal computers, or flat-screen televisions. Now, everything seems to be designed around comfort, flexibility, beauty, and affordability. However, while I'm living and breathing on this planet, poking fun at our "normal" existence and expectations by producing colorful, off-the-wall literature will remain to be my greatest pleasure.

Isn't it more fun to believe that a demonic community, based on the normality of our human existence, resides in some weird twelfth-dimension universe, welcoming demons, and angels into their fold? This is why I write...simply to stretch the imagination and to thoroughly entertain.

—Kaylin McFarren

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KMNBNQG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Edge Publishing LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 525 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1685640569
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Gehenna
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,830,910 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    4.2 out of 5 stars (39)

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Kaylin McFarren has received more than 70 national literary awards, in addition to a prestigious RWA Golden Heart Award nomination for FLAHERTY'S CROSSING - a book she and her oldest daughter, New York Times/USA Today best-selling author Kristina McMorris, co-wrote in 2008. Prior to embarking on her writing journey and developing the popular THREADS psychological thriller series, she poured her passion for creativity into her work as the director of a fine art gallery in the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon; she also served as a governor-appointed member of the Oregon Arts Commission.

Her award-winning time-travel adventure, HIGH FLYING, asks challenging questions that will linger long after the final twists are revealed. Jumping to the supernatural-horror genre, Kaylin's clever GEHENNA series leads readers into the pit of Hell, through the mechanisms of secret societies, and across the Earth’s crust, ever raising the stakes for her leading duo—a wicked demon and guardian angel presented with shocking revelations.

With each story she writes, this author delivers unexpected twists and turns and keeps her readers on the edge of their seats, leaving them guessing and thoroughly entertained. When she's not traveling or spoiling her two pups and three grandsons, Kaylin enjoys giving back to her community through participation and support of various charitable, medical and educational organizations in the Pacific Northwest, and divides her time between her homes in Portland, Oregon and San Diego, California.

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Kaylin is proud of the fact that her great aunt Bessie B. Cordell, an evangelistic missionary during WWII, was instrumental in opening an orphanage in Tientsin, China and also wrote two published novels, Precious Pearl and Blossoms of the Flowery Kingdom, documenting her dangerous, harrowing experiences.

She keeps a glass of wine close by while writing love scenes, Kleenex on her desk while writing heart breakers, and has been known to empty a box of chocolates when she's completely stumped.

A consummate "pantser" and perfectionist, she writes and edits as she goes, and uses photographs of models and actors from tabloid magazines to visualize her characters.

She loves her husband of 50 years dearly, however, if Josh Holloway, Hugh Jackman or Ian Somerhalder came knockin', well... their marriage just might be put to the test.

For more information about Kaylin McFarren, visit her website at www.kaylinmcfarren.com.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
39 global ratings

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written, with an imaginative plot that keeps them hooked and features twists in every scene. The book receives positive feedback for its character development, though customers note there are many characters.
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11 customers mention content, 11 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable, with one mentioning its fantastical scenes and another highlighting its themes of self-discovery.
This is a very enjoyable read, especially if (like me) you enjoy similar-genre fare like the TV show Supernatural....Read more
...Supernatural, erotic, and a breathless thrill ride, you'll feel like you've died and gone to Heaven after reading. (Or maybe to the other place...)Read more
..."Chilling Adventures of Sabrina", but is more suspenseful, sexy, and violent....Read more
...It's also about family dynamics, love, torture, and plenty of other things....Read more
10 customers mention writing quality, 8 positive, 2 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting its interesting narrative and another describing it as clearly drawn.
...The writing flowed nicely, and I found myself turning pages long into the night....Read more
...’s about power and good vs evil, but the fantastical scenes and the sexy writing make this the perfect book for a little escapism.Read more
...with their own motivation, drive the story forward, but each is clearly drawn and their actions so driven by who they are as people...Read more
...There's a delicate balance to writing about demons and I can see where the author remixed it to work with the premise of the novel....Read more
9 customers mention plot, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the plot of the book, which features imaginative twists in every scene and supernatural elements, with one customer highlighting its political and personal intrigue.
...The complex plot and intriguing but very distinct characters kept me engaged for the length of this sequel....Read more
...Set in the underworld and the demonic community, this story is about love, loyalty, friendship and betrayal....Read more
...that reminds me of the "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina", but is more suspenseful, sexy, and violent....Read more
...something interesting and fun about how there was an obvious fight between Heaven and Hell, but also inner troubles among both groups, although our...Read more
7 customers mention character development, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning there are many characters.
...This book was well-written and had a great cast of characters....Read more
...A full cast of characters, each with their own motivation, drive the story forward, but each is clearly drawn and their actions so driven by who...Read more
...The complex plot and intriguing but very distinct characters kept me engaged for the length of this sequel....Read more
...It follows several characters, mostly Samara Daemonium and her family. This book is mostly about Hell and an oncoming war....Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Emma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling dark fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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    Annihilation is the second in the Gehenna series, following the stand-out novel Soul-Seeker by Kaylin McFarren. The dark and gritty novels starts with Queen Lucinda beginning her reign of Hell, after the perceived death of her father, Lucifer. However, Lucifer is not out of the way completely and returns to reclaim Hell. Tangled up in the drama is half angel/half demon Samara Daemonium, who may be destined to destroy Lucifer or rule by his side.

    I loved the dark fantasy world McFarren skillfully created with the Gehenna series. The complex plot and intriguing but very distinct characters kept me engaged for the length of this sequel. Included within these pages is plenty of deceit, betrayal, desire and maybe even love? While primarily a dark fantasy, there is also a strong romance plot with steamier scenes.

    I definitely recommend this series as a whole, and especially Annihilation. Once I really got started, I couldn't put the book down as McFarren's writing and imaginative plot kept me hooked!
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  • Brigitte
    5.0 out of 5 stars A page-turner full of intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
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    I really enjoyed this book. I’m generally not that drawn to fantasy novels, but this book came recommended to me and the dialogue drew me in right from the start. Set in the underworld and the demonic community, this story is about love, loyalty, friendship and betrayal. But many of the scenes are downright steamy and full of lust! These demons backstab their way through their mortal longings, and there are so many twists, you’re constantly wondering what will happen next. Ultimately, it’s about power and good vs evil, but the fantastical scenes and the sexy writing make this the perfect book for a little escapism.
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  • Eva Hernandez
    3.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining though dry read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
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    ANNIHILATION, McFarren's second installment in the Gehenna series, is an interesting book about self discovery and determination, with extra planar landscapes as the backdrop. I was very interested in the backdrop for the story; I don't believe that I've read a book that presented the idea of a "Middle Earth" where angels and demons reside. I think that, despite what reservations I had while reading, this was my favorite aspect of the book.

    With that being said, I struggled to really follow along with the narrative that was being presented. I had a difficult time trying to keep up with the number of characters in the story, especially with some being introduced in a rushed manner. Some of the writing style added to this, in my opinion. Dialogue felt a bit unnatural, and really explained to the characters (and me) events that were taking place, rather than having the characters witness these events firsthand. In my opinion, this issue could have been resolved by cutting back on the number of characters that were introduced to the cast, and focusing on the key family of characters in the story (the Daemonius family and Lucinda).

    I think that the writing excelled most when a character was thinking to themselves, or reflecting on what decision to make in a given moment. It felt like I had a chance to breathe for a second before the story would continue to barrel through the other plot points that were in store for the characters. Overall, I didn't hate ANNIHILATION, but I did feel like there were a few things that kept me from enjoying it to the fullest. I would be interested in giving it another shot in the future, or seeing what other works McFarren has published.
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  • Max
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story overall, disliked graphic scenes
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022
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    The writing and narrative was very interesting! I wanted to keep reading to see what came next as the fate of the characters was never set in stone and things could - and sometimes, did - change at a moment's notice. There was something interesting and fun about how there was an obvious fight between Heaven and Hell, but also inner troubles among both groups, although our characters focus on the factions within Hell. The addition of other occult and supernatural elements was a bit surprising at times, especially in the last few chapters of the book, but it made me want to know more about this world and how demons and angels existed alongside other deities and beings.

    I also liked the way the POV changes were done. They didn't work to give the reader an omniscient POV of all the narrative details, especially within the second half of the book. I thought this worked out very well because it built up a particular atmosphere in the second half of the book that really came together into a final climax in the last chapter. (If this sounds vague, sorry! I'm trying to avoid spoilers.) It felt unique as most narratives that trade off POVs usually do so in a way that the reader has a bigger picture available than the characters to create tension in the reader and show what traps the characters are falling in.

    Despite what I liked of the book, I gave it 4 stars because I wasn't expecting such graphic scenes in it. I did take note of the dark romance in the description of the book, but it was unpleasant to be unprepared for graphic sexual assault to be written out. Frankly, having a sex scene in chapter had me thrown off and surprised as it happened so early on. There were also errors scattered throughout the novel, like it needed just one more round of edits. It wasn't terrible, but that in conjunction with the graphic depictions of rape made it lose a star.

    If you are alright with dark romance, reading graphic scenes of sexual assault and torture, and enjoy occult fiction, I think you will enjoy this book quite a bit. Even though I am not a big fan of dark romance and there were a lot of dark romantic elements, I had to read to the end to see what happened next, which shows just how compelling the story was.
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  • Purnima Khanna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Supernatural Thriller
    Reviewed in India on February 25, 2022
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    This book is a sequel to 'Gehenna', however, it is complete in itself. One can easily understand the plot without reading the first book. Annihilation is a story packed with supernatural fantasy, thrill, romance and action in good proportions. The story revolves around the doomsday war between hell and heaven and search for the Phoenix, the savior of the planet as per the prophecy. All the characters Lucifer, his daughter Lucinda, angel/demon hybrid Samara, ram horned and cloven hoofed demons, goblin witches and shapeshifter creatures make the story all the more thrilling and engaging experience.
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  • Miss D. L. Costello
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written And A Joy To Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2022
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    Books of this size can usually feel like a mountain to climb; however, this was an absolute joy to read.

    Once I started the book, I was unable to out it down and was drawn in by the diverse characters, all of whom were well thought-out and skillfully developed.

    You don’t have to have read the first book in the series to jump on board with this one. The author gives you enough backstory to fill in the gaps and pique your interest. The narrative is well written and precise, keeping me completely hooked.

    If you are looking to escape from the outside world for a few days, look no further than this book!
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  • Mélissa Diaby
    3.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read
    Reviewed in France on February 26, 2022
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    ANNIHILATION by Kaylin McFarren merges elements of epic fantasy, horror, and romance, in a fast-paced novel of numerous characters. The second book of the sequel offers a ride through Hell, Middle Earth, and Heavens, in a succession of conflicts.

    This is the coming-of-age story of Samara, daughter of the seductive and enigmatic Crighton Daemonium (a main character of the first volume untitled Soul Seeker). While trying to live the mundanity of human life, she ends up caught in a war led by Queen Lucinda. The evil queen will do anything to bring war and apocalypse to Heavens, thus leaving the rest of the world in chaos. However, the characters all have goals of their own. No villains nor heroes: the ambivalence of the protagonists forbid the black and white trope. With great imagination and mastery, Kaylin McFarren handles the difficulties of plot twists and world-building with intelligence.

    The book reads with ease despite its considerable length, grammatical mistakes, and some over-detailed steamy scenes that felt irrelevant. Indeed, despite its qualities, the novel fails to make justice to all of its characters. Perhaps the cast was too heavy: several characters felt superficial and unlikeable apart from their beauty. Some parts felt rushed and fell flat regardless of the high stakes at hand. Nonetheless, it was an interesting read for its intrigue and mythological elements.

    ANNIHILATION by Kaylin McFarren is a tale of loss and revenge that will captivate many readers despite storytelling and character-building problems.
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