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The Darkest Fire
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Lords of the Underworld: Book 0

The Darkest Fire (2008) (edit title/settings)

by Gena Showalter (Author) (edit contributors)

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Geryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a dangerous horde of demon lords--and discover a passion unlike any other.

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For centuries upon centuries, Geryon has kept watch of the Gates of Hell. He is the sole Guardian and for those who try to escape, his punishment is swift. Geryon waits each day to set his eyes upon the Goddess whom is in charge of the Wall around Hell. The Goddess of Oppression is bond to... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

For centuries upon centuries, Geryon has kept watch of the Gates of Hell. He is the sole Guardian and for those who try to escape, his punishment is swift. Geryon waits each day to set his eyes upon the Goddess whom is in charge of the Wall around Hell. The Goddess of Oppression is bond to the wall like no other and it is her duty to keep the human realm safe from Lucifer and his minions. Each day she goes to inspect wall and to see the warrior, her warrior. Neither Geryon or Kadence realize each's attachment or feelings toward the other until they journey together into Hell to battle the Demon Lords. It is in Hell that their passions rise and their journey begins...

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  • Geryon: Guardian of Hell
  • Kadence: Goddess of Oppression
  • Cronus: King of the Titans
  • Hera: Queen of the Greeks
  • Hydra: Multiheaded serpent with poisonous fangs
  • Aeron: Keeper of Wrath
  • Amun: Keeper of Secrets
  • Baden: Keeper of Distrust; Deceased
  • Cameo: Keeper of Misery
  • Gideon: Keeper of Lies
  • Galen: Keeper of Hope
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Every day for hundreds of years the goddess had visited hell and every day Geryon had watched her from his station, desire heating his blood more than the flames of damnation beyond his post ever had.

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This book is a prequel in the Lords of the Underworld Series. This book is an eBook. It is included in Into the Dark (a printed book) along with The Amazon's Curse (Atlantis Series) and the Darkest Prison.

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  • All-Seeing Eye: Godly artifact with the power to see into Heaven and Hell
  • Bait: Human females, Hunters' accomplices
  • Cage of Compulsion: Godly artifact with the power to enslave anyone trapped inside
  • Cloak of Invisibility: Godly artifact with the power to shield its wearer from prying eyes
  • DimOuniak: Pandora's box
  • Greeks: Former rulers of Olympus, now imprisoned in Tartarus
  • Hunters: Mortal enemies of the Lords of the Underworld
  • Lords of the Underworld: Exiled immortal warriors to the Greek gods who now house demons inside them - to be separated from their demons would be to die

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 0 of 13 in Lords of the Underworld. (standard series)

Followed by The Darkest Night.

This is book 1 of 13 in Lords of the Underworld: Reading Order. (universe)

Followed by The Darkest Night.

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  1. Gena Showalter (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: HQN Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 121

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Reading Level: Adults

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