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Trouble Spots: A Smartass In Hell Kindle Edition

by Carson Craig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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"Dante’s Inferno" meets "The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy" in "Trouble Spots," a quest through a wacky afterlife that will appeal to fans of "Bite Me" (Christopher Moore), "Escape from Hell" (Niven and Pournelle) and "The Dresden Files" series (Jim Butcher).

Grieving over his dead parents, newly homeless, and bereft of his beloved younger brother, Colin Davis, aspiring writer and compulsive smartass, is certain life can’t get any worse, and it probably can’t.

But then there’s the afterlife…

When an injury sends Colin’s body into a coma, his soul awakens in the clawfoot tub intended for the Limbo-bound, but a demon dressed like a Bible salesman tricks him into entering Hell instead. Colin’s one avenue of escape: Thin Spots, unreliable portals between realities that are as likely to land him in the lobby of a Ramada Inn as in the caldera of an active volcano. His quest to obtain the one means of controlling Spots, the Golden Bough, puts him on a collision course with Satan, who wants the Bough to launch a war against an unwary Heaven. To get the Bough and save the universe (and, incidentally, his brother), Colin resorts to thievery, escape across the ocean of Limbo, and begging arrogant angels for help before finally deciding that what’s needed is one Hell of a leap.

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Carson Craig lives in the southern United States with the world's greatest wife, son and dog.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M8JYKYM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ CCReader (October 17, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1431 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 ‏ : ‎ 413 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1539606147

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A recovering English major, Carson Craig has always had “write fiction, particularly a novel,” on his list of lifetime to-dos. Acting with his accustomed alacrity, he accomplished this goal after a mere 57 years of life. The result is “Trouble Spots,” the manic tale of a young man’s escape from Hell. Think: action, laughs, outrageous demons, and even romance. Or don’t think at all—it’s up to you.

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Mr. Mark

A Fun Read!

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017

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What fun it is to read Trouble Spots! The adventures of Colin Davis as he goes through hell, in terms of geography and his experiences, is full of smiles, chuckles, and yes, even the occasional teary-eyed moment. Trouble Spots is a highly imaginative story, unlike anything else I have read. Reading it was a real page-turner for me; not only to find out what happens next, but because of the creative imagery painted with the written word. Just when you think Carson Craig must have run out of unique things to pack into his underworld, he pulls even more original images out of his creative sleeve. It is an easy, entertaining read. If you know Tim Burton, tell him to read this book because it screams for his directorial talents to bring it to the screen.

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scribner

Frolckling in hell

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017

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Great fun book. I know the author, who is a mild mannered soccer dad, but has a vivid imagination. This is the rollicking frolicking adventure of a guy named Colin who goes into a coma and his soul is supposed to go to heaven but an inept angel lets him get seized and dragged into hell by a roving demon. He finds many adventures there and helps lead a rebellion against lord Satan. If you like video games this book is for you. If you like imaginative adventure with lots of chase scenes, close calls, underground slimy caves, rivers of fire, and a bit of romance this book is for you. It is well written and a fun read. It's the author's first novel. I recommend it.

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Tullahoma Tubehead

A Taste of the Afterlife Without the Bitter Aftertaste

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017

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Trouble Spots: A Smartass in Hell by Carson Craig follows the adventures of Colin Davis as he accidentally descends into the depths of the author's imagination and encounters numerous characters from the underworld, and a few from the overworld. Craig is an innovative writer who pulls from all world religions to form his cast of characters and employs extensive use of dialogue to tell his tale. Sharp-witted readers should enjoy discerning the myriad references to mythological figures, while dull-witted readers should at least expand their vocabularies. So, for a taste of the afterlife without the bitter aftertaste, ask your doctor about Trouble Spots. Read and follow all label directions.

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Zarba

Shut up and take my money!

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016

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A great intro to a fine new author. Trouble Spots is fast-paced and the characters keep you interested. Craig has a knack for character development that shows he's thought this through, it's not a slapped together mishmash like so many new books. I'm still working through Trouble Spots, and he's kept me me guessing with plot twists and wry humor. Bottom Line: The Boy Can Write.

Buy the book; Carson has several ex-wives and not a few bartenders to feed. Can't wait to see where he goes next!

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ChrisOne

Just read it!!! A regular guys triumphs among angels and demons!

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017

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If you liked the detail and world created by Charlaine Harris' series, you will absolutely love this novel. The weave of the mythological, bibilical and philosophical things you are familiar with told through the experiences of Colin Davis, a guy who ends up in Hell by accident, is just amazing. You'll be amused by angels and demons alike - as well as the cast of characters it takes to keep the "operations" going.

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Very Enjoyable! -- Excellent debut fantasy novel.

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016

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This book was a lot fun. Once I met Colin and his brother Aidan in the opening scenes, i was taken on a wild ride to . . . .well, to Hell! But it was a fun, entertaining journey, as Trouble Spots turns the traditional underworld-journey-tale into a moveable feast of intrigue and fun. There were real treats on every page. (even Satan was delectable.) Extraordinary world-building here in this excellent debut fantasy novel.

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Marcy

All Hell breaks loose!

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2017

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Carson has written a winner here! Trouble Spots is a real page turner, and has a little bit of everything..........Hell's angels, Abbie Road, great characters, and plot that won't stop! In Carson's first novel, all Hell breaks loose!
If this book isn't already on your summer reading list, it needs to be! Congratulations to Carson Craig...........I'm already looking forward to his next novel.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2016

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One of the best books I've ever read!!

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