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Following an amazing new technology engineered to make people smarter, a series of gruesome murders occurs, and a mystery develops that's so dark, it threatens everyone. A war is brewing between angels and demons, and like it or not, we'll all have to choose sides. Steven Cabbott, a Nephilim born of a fallen angel father and a human mother, has chosen the side of angels, a curious decision for a killer like him. Still, an angel promised him that redemption is possible-even for him-and the angel needed warriors on his side. Did he tell the truth? Steven hopes so, but doesn't know whom to trust. Nonetheless, he must solve the mystery behind a series of gruesome murders before it's too late, because he's certain of this one everyone's soul is at stake. If you like Jim Butcher, Michael Anderle, Shayne Silvers, or K.F. Breene, you'll love the critically acclaimed "A Nephilim Thriller" series. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS an intriguing, thrilling look inside the great battle between good and evil, possibly leading to the End of Days, with the second book in the multiple award-winning "A Nephilim Thriller" series of supernatural thrillers. US Review of Books says, "This second book in the author's 'A Nephilim Thriller' series continues to draw readers into its supernatural-tinged dystopian storyline with its fast action, creative plot, and well-developed characters. The author dives deeper into and expands on the religious, mythological lore of angels and demons and succeeds at making it palpable and relatable without being too hokey. The idea that technology can be used as a vehicle for evil is an old concept, but it's particularly appropriate and clever in this novel." BOOKS BY JEFF MORE GREAT THRILLERS FROM EVOLVED

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Published April 1, 2019

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Jeff Altabef

26 books263 followers
Jeff Altabef lives in New York with his wife, two daughters, and Charlie the dog. He spends time volunteering at the writing center in the local community college. After years of being accused of "telling stories," he thought he would make it official. He writes in both the thriller and young adult genres. Fourteenth Colony, a political thriller, is his debut novel. Jeff has a blog designed to encourage writing by those that like telling stories. You can find his blog, The Accidental Writers Workshop, on The Patch. Jeff also rights a column for The Examiner under the byline - The Accidental Writer.

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Profile Image for Sherry Fundin.
1,996 reviews143 followers
May 1, 2019
It is the future, 2042, and he is a killer, a warrior for the angels in the upcoming battle between good and evil. He is a Nephilim, born from a human mother and an angel father, fighting on the side of the angels in the coming Great Struggle.

Technology…to the point where what you see is not always what you get. What looks all shiny and new can be a pile of junk.

Very interesting technological angle. I love a story that makes me question…Just because we can,, should we?

Then my conspiracy gene rises up…is there an ulterior motive?

Devil’s Dance is the second book in the in this thrilling Nephilim series. Jeff Altabef does a fantastic job of creating a world of possibilities and humanity’s ability to rise to the occasion. I love stories of battles between good and evil with otherworldly characters. They make me stretch my imagination and let the author take me away…into a fantasy world where everything is possible.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Devil’s Dance by Jeff Altabef.

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Profile Image for Meenaz Lodhi.
952 reviews77 followers
March 29, 2019
“You have freewill to achieve true enlightenment. It’s up to you to exercise it.”
The battle between good and evil
religious aspects, controversial philosophical themes as good/bad, morality and ethics,mythological lore of angels and demons, mixed with advanced tech make up a volatile and indistinguishable reality, hard to control or live, an explosive combination hard to resist, making it a captivating, entertaining and enthralling read! Our protagonist, a converted good demon, faces all the consequences in a small town filled with mystery, intrigue, suspense, treachery and strange conspiracies, tech and myth interwoven. Questions arise about freewill, the human being‘s disposition as predictable, the commitment of same errors from the past, our weaknesses and faults..This is one of the best nephilim stories I’ve ever read. Altabef has done a wonderful job with such a creative plot, widely imaginative. I highly recommend this series!
I received an early version of this book from the publisher and my review is entirely voluntary.
Profile Image for Ami.
1,849 reviews10 followers
February 27, 2019
I throughly enjoyed Devil's Dance. It is well-written with great main characters. It grabbed me from the first page and kept me up very late. This is the second book in a series and while it could be read as a stand-alone why would you want to miss the great read that book one, Devil's Den, is. I highly recommend both books and want book 3 as soon as possible (please, Mr. Altabef). I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this ebook from the author and this is my honest and freely given opinion.
Profile Image for Lex Allen.
Author 26 books65 followers
January 15, 2019
"Devil's Dance" by Jeff Altabef is the second book in his Nephilim Series and features the first person account of Steven, a Nephilim, born of a fallen angel father and a human mother. Steven has chosen to side with the angels in a war against demons, a curious decision as he freely admits to enjoy his avocation… killing. Still, an angel promised him redemption for even God needed warriors on his side. In a sleepy, tourist town, gruesome murders are occurring and Steven has been asked to help solve their mysteries. Somehow, they're connected to the war and an amazing new technology engineered to make people smarter… but does it make them smarter or deadly?

Though part of the Nephilim Series, Jeff Altabef's "Devil's Dance" is a stand-alone novel that combines action and adventure with aesthetic wordsmith skills equal to the literary masters of our time. "I'm lost in the moment—her eyes are an emerald sea—the sparkle, the life, and the pain she'd endured all swim in the water," is but one example of the expressive prose smoothly integrated into the fast-paced action.

Altabef mixes a mystery thriller with a character set right out of Biblical lore without a hint of religiosity and makes it work to perfection. Readers of science fiction, fantasy, and action, with references to heaven and hell, will surely find "Devil's Dance" the first step into a growing love affair with the Nephilim Series and the writing of Jeff Altabef.
1,683 reviews8 followers
February 27, 2019
This is another great book by Jeff Altabef. It's the second in the series, but can be read easily as a standalone. Beautifully constructed and written, this is a fast paced thriller that had me hooked from the first page. So many twists,turns and surprises in the plot - it's a real roller coaster of a ride. Great characters, and I love the mix between the whole angels and demons theme with technology. Great read.
April 2, 2019
When I chose a book series to read, I expect it to follow a familiar pattern. Book 1 introduces you to the world and a sprinkling of characters. You see some action and it concludes on just enough of a cliffhanger to wet your thirst for the second book. The next couple books are fillers; expanding the world, pulling you deeper into the plot but never really satisfying. That satisfaction is left for the conclusion of the final novel.

Devil’s Dance doesn’t follow this pattern. While the sequel does its job of expanding your knowledge of Steven Cabbott’s world, inching him closer and closer to the impending battle between good and evil, the overall story and the way it ends could easily make it an excellent standalone novel. Congratulations Mr. Altabef on yet another wonderful novel. I can’t wait for book 3.
Profile Image for Andrea Stoeckel.
2,755 reviews115 followers
April 3, 2019
“The angels call this fight the Great Struggle, but it’s a war, and wars require killing. That’s where I fit in. I’m a Nephilim—born from a human mother and an angel father—in my case, a fallen angel father. That makes me special and particularly effective at killing demons, or even angels if need be.”

Devil’s Dance is the second book in Altabef’s Nephilim series. I first found this author with other books he has written and I often “inhale” them and have to back to read them again. The ultimate challenge of good and evil. Will making people smarter change the odds as technology gets added? This is my kind of thriller! Highly Recommended 5/5

[disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it]
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156 reviews3 followers
May 5, 2019
Jeff Altabef has written a thrilling second book in his new series. The story is like a movie, so well written that you can see the images flash by as you read. And the storyline is just amazing, Jeff Altabef has done amazing work combining futuristic human enhancement, angels and demons...This book will have a tight hold of you until the very last page.
Profile Image for Kristen Lewendon.
7,615 reviews47 followers
April 6, 2019
Steven’s a man cursed by his past actions and those of his ancestors to be the tipping point in the battle between light and darkness. A man with the special skills needed to carry the battle, both those trained and those bred into him make him a hot commodity. A man with the ability to recognize the angels and demons amongst us, even though we’d call him crazy. There’s something about this series that makes me want to re-watch the Ghostrider movies. I also kind of feel like I should be watching Constantine and Max Payne again. Hmmm… I wonder why I feel like there are similarities here? This book had a lighter feel to it than the previous. I adored the gallows humor and the rest of the fatalistic comedy that runs throughout the book. And the sarcasm is second to none. I have my suspicions what the next book might reveal to us, so now I can’t wait to see what the next one brings to find out if I’m right or wrong.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Booksprout.
Profile Image for Caroline Doig.
5,358 reviews47 followers
April 14, 2019
A war is coming between the angels and the demons and Steven has signed up on the angels side, he is a killer but he was told that he would get redemption if he signed up with the angels they needed warriors but Steven calls himself a killer. Steven meets up with an old friend who has told him about the murders which have something to do with Peterson Technology they have been giving these visors away for free to students, they let the wearer live in a virtual game which turns then into killers. Wow another amazing story by Jeff Altabef Bravo Jeff Bravo I have never read anything like the Devil’s Den and the Devil’s Dance before ever and I just can’t say enough good things about these two stories, I only wish that I could give them both 10 plus ⭐️ they both totally deserve it and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
489 reviews5 followers
March 9, 2019
Devil's Dance is the second book in the Series and it can be read as a standalone but I do recommend reading Devil's Den first to have a better understanding who and what Steven Cabbott is.
Jeff Altabef has a great way to describe the ongoing war between good and evil with using characters from the Bible and mentioning of heaven and hell but without the religious preaching's.
Ones you start reading this book don't plan on getting much else done. It's a page turner and you can hardly wait to see what happens next. The story is complete but it leaves you hoping that the next book will be out soon. After hearing al the reasoning from the good side in book one and two what will Lucifer come up with in the next book. Will he manage to persuade Steven to switch sides?
Profile Image for C.J. Santiago.
433 reviews4 followers
November 14, 2019
Pretty interesting....

Steven is in a new location, with new people and problems to deal with. He meets Riane, Joe, Hank and a slew of others to take on a huge corporation stacked with evil and devils. A new visit has been created so people can be the best they can be, unfortunately it has been altered to create chaos and the person wearing it turns into a mindless killer.

Steven and his small band of misfits must fight money, power and Lucifers minions to try and prevent this visit from becoming a norm. He continued to grow in power and abilities. But is he powerful enough to fight one of the fallen angels??

It's an interesting story. The setting makes it believable. Good versus evil will always be the situation.

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1,465 reviews12 followers
March 6, 2019
The author did it again. Here is another engrossing thriller (for fans of Tom Clancy or Brett Battles) with cyberpunk elements (for fans of George Saoulidis) with a complexly conflicted anti-hero (for fans of Andy Peloquin and Steve McHugh). It never ceases to amaze - just how does "The Man with No Name" just amble into town and get into so much trouble without even trying? And he still ends up unsure if good actually exists (even though he is the one who does it).

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
240 reviews5 followers
April 8, 2019
I received an ARC copy of this book and this is my unbiased opinion of it. I read it in one sitting, immediately after re-reading the first book in the series. It is a balanced blend of future tech, supernatural, thriller, and non-stop action. As well as being thought provoking, it explores the concepts of good and evil, the role of technology in our society, the widening gulf between the have and have nots, and what the consequences might be. An interesting and entertaining read.... with a cliffhanger ending!
22 reviews
July 14, 2021
Book Two: Ever so much better than Book One!
Plot completely original! The two protagonists didn't really have to make many apprearances to cause ever so much chaos, this is great.
This series is set in 2047. This particular plot premise is truly frightening, that's all I'm going to say.
Narrator Timothy G. Little again brings this book and gives our Anti-Hero life.
Plot line has many threads left open going into Book III.
March 25, 2019
Unapologetically entertaining! Another thrilling installment of the supernatural series. I absolutely loved it. With the perfect balance of suspense, mystery and action there was never a dull moment. Things are definitely heating up in this angel vs demon war for humanity and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here and uncover more from our favorite sarcastic hero!
568 reviews
March 29, 2019
The ultimate battle of good and evil is coming and Steven is right in the middle of it. The Army trained him to be a killer, and now he's using for side of good. Chance brings him to a small town and an old friend has a bar. Just like that Steven is drawn into solving a murder and trying to save the town. It will grab you and keep you turning pages. I'm looking forward to the next book.
138 reviews3 followers
March 30, 2019
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. This is the second in the series. Although, this is not a usual topic I read, I enjoy Jeff Altabef's writing and was pleased with this book as well. I look forward to he next book. I enjoyed the new characters, their humor and I really love Steven Cabbott. I am rooting for the feathered ones!!
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1,149 reviews10 followers
March 6, 2019
The battle between good and evil continues. I really liked the first book in this series and this second one is even better. So much suspense and really great characters. I hope the next book arrives soon.
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515 reviews21 followers
May 12, 2019
Ok this is the second book in this series and just couldn't get enough of it. This can be read alone or if you want to get more information on a few of the characters then I'd advice you to go read DEVIL'S DEN which is the first book in this series.
Profile Image for Nancy.
348 reviews
January 22, 2020
Thrills and action.

Thrills and action abound in this book. Humans fighting demons, and their humanity. A nephilum fighting for the will of God. Companies driving people to seek something "better" than reality. A complex story that doesn't disappoint!
11.1k reviews160 followers
March 31, 2019
What a fantastic second book. Angels fighting demons, murders, what can be done. Even technology to make people smarter. Keeps you intrigued until the end. Ready for the next.
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June 3, 2020
The Story Keeps Growing

This book was great,as the overall storyline,and the characters just are th no g full force.I am going g to the next adventure now.
Profile Image for Emily Pennington.
18.6k reviews303 followers
April 8, 2019
The “Great Struggle” is coming — a war between angels and demons for humanity’s future. Steven Cabbott, a Nephilim whose father was a fallen angel and mother was human, has chosen to fight on the side of the angels, despite his past history and fondness for killing. He also likes to keep on the move to avoid being tracked down by demons, so buses make the most sense, giving the ability to meander around the country with random destinations. But this time Steven feels compelled to take a specific bus, even to the point of waiting additional hours for it to leave and putting himself at greater risk of exposure. An anti-technology stranger on the bus sat next to him and drew his attention to most of the passengers who were wearing one of the new Peterson Technology entertainment visors connected into the cloud. They were totally unaware of their surroundings, seeking instead a fantasy world to avoid the stark reality of the “here and now”, like living in a virtual video game. What is alarming is that the company is giving the visors away to everyone for free. They also run Peterson University where they train the next generation of researchers and workers. Steven looks over at Hank and sees a brief blue light flicker in his eyes, a sign of angels and those working with them.

Apparently Hank’s purpose on the bus was to make sure Steven got off the bus at the small town of Peterstown. He also tells him that people have started to go missing in the town. Steven wanders into the town and goes inside a bar. He knows this is the right place to be, because he reconnects with an old Army buddy, Joe, he hasn’t seen for a long time.

It doesn’t take long before Steven finds out that there is demonic evil in the small town. He and a small group of town residents have a huge challenge trying to deal with the Peterson Technology company which has been developing products to make college students become mindless, raging killers. The war has begun! Will Steven, Hank, and good people be enough to defeat the evil that has been quickly spreading?

I really enjoyed this book. The author does an amazing job of painting a mental picture of the scene to immediately capture the reader’s interest and make it easier to envision what is going on. In the same way, the reader gets a vivid impression of the characters that give an immediate like or dislike of the person without having had a list of details provided. Without even realizing it, the reader has visualized the characters and their attributes, either good or bad – take note of this as you meet Conrad Peters, for example. It’s an amazing way to make the characters come alive and remain memorable. Very impressive style! The fast pace of the story makes this an easy, satisfying read – don’t miss this one!
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1,689 reviews393 followers
April 6, 2019
Devil's Dance #2 - Picks up where Devil's Den ends. While not necessary, you should read Devil's Den first; it's a series and you need the foundation and storylines to get a better experience reading Dance. Another job well done. Like Den, the well written, fast paced storylines keep the reader working steadily while the intriguing twists and turns give a rollercoaster ride through the pages. The author's imagination and talent for describing scenes, actions and characters immerses the reader and disables their ability to put the book down. As much as I enjoyed Den, Dance is better. I have yet to come across a bad book by Mr. Altabef. I contacted Frankie to review her books and received this book. 4*

Devil's Den - I enjoy reading books by Jeff Altabef. This one, while different from the first book I read by him, is a job well done. The storylines morph like crazy keeping the reader constantly figuring out the new angle, the new twist, the new wrench. A good blend of realism, virtual reality, and demons and angels; don't want to say more without giving something away.

Well written, relatively fast paced and with good descriptions making an interesting, intriguing read complete with suspense. Some of the characters are doozies; there's just enough development of some characters to add to the story, but the main characters do grow as the story advances along.

There are a lot of storylines making the story complex but not confusing. Included are peeks at Red Death (two chapters) and Fracture Point (three chapters), which I didn't read either. I contacted Frankie to review her books and received this book. 4*
Profile Image for Jamie Bee.
Author 2 books102 followers
April 9, 2019
After the end of the first book, Steven wandered aimlessly for a bit. He comes to a small town and meets up with an old friend. There has been a string of grisly murders that appear to be a part of the battle between angels and demons. Steven has signed on the for the battle on the side of the angels; he is a killer half-angel who has enjoyed killing(!), but in this battle, warriors are needed.

This book is the reason why I always give authors a couple of chances to impress me. I read Devil's Den, which seems to be universally well-liked, but I found the writing style in that one to be distancing and a little overblown. This book had me from page one. I was able to get right into the story, and I appreciated the fast action and some of the crazy twists and turns. I like the tech/anti-tech aspect of the story as well. I like that the author has written a novel that clearly references beings and concepts from the Christian Bible while keeping the characters and narration from being preachy. It's the classic fight of good vs. evil on several different levels, personal for Steven as well as for the paranormal world of the story.

If you're like me and you were unsure about the first book of the series, give this one a try as you might find it a more compelling read as I did. If you've already read the first book and loved it, you will most likely enjoy this one, too. If you haven't read the previous book at all, Devil's Dance could be read as a stand-alone, but you would understand a little bit more of the world if you read book one before this one.

I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
2,357 reviews5 followers
April 6, 2019
After his last battle, Steven has been wandering around the country. A few months and a bunch of buses, he arrives in the small town of Peterstown, where he will reconnect with and old army buddy, Joe. He soon finds out that there is evil present in the small town, smells like demons. He will once again be drawn into the Great Struggle, the war between Lucifer, his fallen angels, and God, with the angels that choose to fight for him and protect humanity. Steven and a small group of town residents will be hard pressed to take down the local technology company that is developing products that will turn college students into mindless, rage filled killers.
Wow, this is and action packed and suspenseful read about the battle between good and evil. I loved theses fascinating and complex characters, a must read. Fantastic book.

I am voluntarily leaving and honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
81 reviews5 followers
July 11, 2019
Steven Cabbott feels compelled to get on a bus heading to Peterstown where he takes a job bartending for his former Sergeant and gets pulled into investigating a series of strange murders that have been happening in town. As he investigates he suspects demons are behind the murders and the new VR technology being developed. Mayhem ensues and Steve must stop the demons and protect the locals from evil. An enticing and interesting read. Once again this is an excellent book in this series. Captivating and hard to put down makes this book an easy read. I thoroughly enjoyed this second installment of this series and can't wait for the next. If you enjoy the works of Jim Butcher and Declan Finn you will love this book as much as I did.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,652 reviews51 followers
April 12, 2019
Devil's Dance picks up shortly after Devil's Den (and really should be read in sequence to avoid spoilers). This is definitely NC17 and would take probably a long weekend to read. My Kindle app was acting up so it took me longer than that.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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