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Trampling in the Land of Woe (Hellbound Book 1) Kindle Edition

by William LJ Galaini (Author), Lane Diamond (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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In New Dis, Purgatory, there is no rest for the dead. Sprouting from the rim of Hell’s depths, not even this bohemian city of the afterlife—full of mercantile enterprises, engineering innovations, and political intrigue—is immune to the tragedies filtering down into it as war and endless suffering rage on Earth above.

  • WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Summer 2021 – Best Religious Fiction

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“...a superb work of religious fantasy fiction... well planned, well plotted, and cinematically written....” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 STARS)

Hephaestion, well-known from history as the general, confidant, and lover of Alexander the Great, has one goal: rescue Alexander from the torment of Hell. Yet far more souls bar his way than he’d ever anticipated, and Hephaestion, with the help of new friends and comrades, will have to use both brains and brawn against some of the underworld’s most unsavory opponents.

“Fantasy readers looking for something different—say, Dante on steroids—will find everything they are looking for right up to the unexpected conclusion...” ~ Midwest Book Reviews, Diane Donavan (Sr. Reviewer)

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a tale set in an industrialized Dante’s Inferno with steampunk trappings, in the first book of the “Hellbound” series or religious sci-fi/fantasy adventures.

“Fast-paced, action-packed, and weirdly entertaining... a cannon blast of a start to a series with a highly unique premise.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Pikasho Deka (5 STARS)

“The descriptions of hell and Hephaestion’s journey to get to Alexander are incredible. Galaini pushes the senses of readers, gives them points of interest, and makes sure they stay with Hephaestion until the end.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Rabia Tanveer (5 STARS)

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    Hellbound
  2. Print length
    250 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    5 April 2021
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About the Author

AUTHOR: Having lived up and down the East Coast, William Galaini finally settled outside of DC after a charming stream of career failures that ranged from the hospitality business to the military. After marrying his college sweetheart, writing became his vehicle to pull his life together. Six novels, four cats, forty pounds, and one son later, you now can find him here at Evolved Publishing. His work focuses on character revelation and multifaceted conflicts nestled within science fiction and fantasy settings. The influences that echo in his writing include role-playing games, classic literature, world history, and his personal experience. To recharge, he naps on the couch under his mother's afghan, surrounded by his cats.

EDITOR: Lane Diamond has over 200 published books to his editing credit, including many multiple award-winners, across many genres and styles, and more to come.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08X4QKVTG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evolved Publishing LLC; 2 edition (5 April 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5349 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
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Born in New Jersey, William Galaini has lived all up and down the East Coast. Currently residing in North Virginia, he teaches English at a Juvenile Detention Center in Fairfax County. Drawing on his various life experiences, military service, and family life, Galaini produces written work grounded in reality be it humorous or Science Fiction.

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Jerry J Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Fun and Imaginative Ride
Reviewed in the United States on 4 September 2022
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What I enjoyed with the book is the unique plot. And talk about an out of an ordinary overall locale for a story. Throughout the book you have an imaginative story with some of the most original situations I’ve read in a long time. From the sneaking into the depths of hell where the story takes place, you realize this is not your run of the mill story.

The one minor drawback, when the main character Hephaestion struggled through this brilliant story of his descent through Dante’s Inferno, and once he met up with his long-lost quest, the longing of his heart, I anticipated more of a different type of conflict and how the meeting of the two is resolved. I saw the meeting of the two going in different ways leading to the natural resolution that the author provided. But did it detract from the story overall – nope, just my pickiness. I don’t criticize and excellent story just because it went a different direction than I expected. It’s a must read; you will enjoy it.
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CSM
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy at its best.
Reviewed in the United States on 9 January 2023
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Simply put, Trampling in the Land of Woe is a magnificent beginning for Hellbound, a series I am eager to read. William LJ Galaini’s vision of Purgatory and Hell is frightening, inspiring, and entertaining. His worlds operate by new rules. His characters are well-rounded and unpredictable. But through a wealth of grim and violent complexities, the focus of Trampling remains simple and firm: Hephaestion must rescue Alexander the Great from Hell.

Alex and Heph were boyhood friends and lovers. In their adult lives, they were fierce warriors, Alex the empire builder and Heph, his devoted General. They won wars and crushed enemies—that much comes from ancient accounts. In Hell and Purgatory, far more than Hell’s defenses stand in Heph’s way; love and loyalty often divert him from attaining his goal, making this a singular quest.

I recommend Trampling in the Land of Woe to anyone of any age who loves fantasy on a par with Lord of the Rings. Do not miss this series!

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George K Pettway
5.0 out of 5 stars A legend-bending quest through a wonderfully unique version of the hell I thought I knew.
Reviewed in the United States on 27 December 2022
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I have always enjoyed myth, and am quite familiar with many of the tales encountered here in Trampling. But, I have never seen the stories of the pit reinterpreted with as much fun and consideration as they are here. I enjoyed Heph and was simply delighted by the allies he picks up along the way, but the main attraction for me was the ultimately simple premise, a man in search of his lost love. Because of this Galaini was able to provide layer after layer of thought and adventure to a wonderful story that really sticks with you. When's the next one?
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5.0 out of 5 stars an epic action filled trip through a steampunk dantes hell
Reviewed in the United States on 8 June 2021
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the new layout and cover are quite attractive. the story of Hephaestion's journey into hell to save his commander and love alexander is filled with action and many characters with such depth you are left both invested in there well being and wanting to see more at its core this book serves to explore love the love of a parent for there children the love of ones partner and the things we overlook in those we love its got airships ninjas warrior queens and will keep you reading till the end.I liked the color added to the cover and the new chapter headers and layout. The book itself is an enjoyable action filled story of love and adventure and even the side characters have depth and character . It and its sequel are among my favorite books .
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4.0 out of 5 stars I love this story!
Reviewed in the United States on 26 June 2021
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I haven't "read" a book in a very long time. time was, that the nature of my work made audiobooks far more practical, and I just stuck with them. But when my friend reccomended this to me, I bought the kindle version and read it.

This is a different kind of Hero's Journey. It is a story about love and the blind single-minded devotion it can engender. It is NOT a love story. It is an action packed ride through Dante's Hell, populated by a very interesting cast of characters, architecture, technology, and cultures. Galaini's use of language, often crude but culturally and historically accurate, it brilliant. The hero is well written and his arc is rather glorious and sad all at the same time. I wonder how many of us would have the courage to follow his lead?

There were a couple of times that the events or action failed to live up to the building tension they'd received. There were some nice surprises along the way, and the way the Jesuit faction was partrayed is frighteningly probable.

But in spite of the flaws I encountered in pacing, I love this story. I want more. I am waiting excitedly for book 2!
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