Deliver Us From Evil
Monsters are real. Have you met yours?
1. THY KINGDOM COME by Monica James
SYNOPSIS
Monsters are real.
When I was five years old, I watched my mother take her last breathβa breath three monsters stole from her. I never chose this life. My father says itβs my birthright, but all I see is a curse. Itβs because of the Kelly name my mum was slain by the Doylesβour enemies in Dublin, the fellas livinβ on borrowed time.
All of Belfast fears my family, especially me. Iβm Puck Kelly, otherwise known as Punky; the lad ye donβt want to double-cross. I donβt do feelings or emotions. I never haveβ¦ until she walks into my world.
Babydoll is a liar and a thief, but I canβt stay away. We both thrive in the darkness because thatβs where our demons can play. No word af a lie, sixteen years later, those monsters still haunt my dreams. But every monster is scared of somethinββ¦ and that somethinβ is me. No more hiding in the shadows because Iβm huntinβ youse.
Run, wee monsters, run.
2. INTO TEMPTATION by Monica James
SYNOPSIS
Monsters are real⦠and that monster is my father.
Ten years ago, I surrendered. I thought I was doing the right thing. But lies and greed have once again destroyed my life, leaving me to deal with the aftermath. This life has always been a curse, but the world as I know it has changed. Belfast isnβt what it used to be.
Alliances are broken. Kingdoms have fallen. But those who remain loyal see me as their rightful king. With secrets unraveled, my need for vengeance grows stronger every day. However, ten years is a long time. People have changed. I have changed. But the one thing that remains untouched is my love for BabydollβI love herβ¦ even if she doesnβt feel the same. I will take back whatβs mine. My kingdom. My name. And my girl.
Every monster is scared of somethinββ¦ and that somethinβ is me. No more hiding in the shadows because Iβm huntinβ youβ¦ Father.
Run, wee monsters, run.
3. DELIVER US FROM EVIL by Monica James
SYNOPSIS
Monsters are real⦠and that monster is me.
Iβve surrendered. I have no other choice. With Babydoll gone, Iβm going to do whatever it takes to find her. I will lie. Cheat. Murderβ¦ and Iβll do so with a smile. Iβll even sell my soul to the devilβ¦ because thatβs who my father, Sean Kelly, is. He wonβt stop until Belfast is his. He knows Iβm at my breaking point. Just how far will he push until I lose myself to the darkness for good? But Iβm prepared to give it all away. Sheβs all that matters.
However, this life isnβt done with me yet. A startling secret threatens to destroy me, and a new player is introduced into the game. I donβt know if he is a friend or foe. What I do know is that he has the power to change the world as I know it. He wants what is mine. My kingdom. My name. And my legacy. But I am Puck Kellyβand every monster is scared of somethinββ¦ and that somethinβ is me. No more hiding in the shadows because Iβm huntinβ youse, and this time, I wonβt lose.
Run, wee monsters, run.