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Heart of Stone (The DeathSpeaker Codex Book 10) Kindle Edition

by Sonya Bateman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 204 ratings
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"We're not the monsters. They are."

With life back to whatever passes for normal, Gideon Black intends to start an exciting new phase in his battle against Milus Dei ... research.

Unfortunately, his grand plans are put on hold when someone from his past shows up asking for help -- from Captain Abraham Strauss. There's been a murder in the area formerly known as the Hive, and Abe recruits Gideon to help him navigate the supernatural world and find the killer.

But there's something darker at play, and the hunt for a suspect will ultimately bring the DeathSpeaker face to face with his greatest enemy. The man responsible for all the suffering and death that's plagued him from the beginning.

Dante is coming. And his arrival will change everything.
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  1. Book 10 of 11
    The DeathSpeaker Codex
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    212 pages
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    April 6, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086VP1S4N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sonya Bateman (April 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2518 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B086PVL65M
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 204 ratings

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Sonya Bateman

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Sonya Bateman is an award-winning copywriter and novelist, a mid-eighties to late-nineties fantasy movie enthusiast, coffee hoarder, and collector of cool rocks who spent a not-insignificant portion of her childhood climbing trees in order to read books in peace. She grew up in Central New York, where the seasons are Winter and Road Construction and “not the city” is officially part of everyone’s address.

Sonya has been writing professionally for more than 15 years. She currently lives in a big house in a little city, still in Central New York (not the city), with her husband, son, and feline overlords. She writes fast-paced urban fantasy and twisty, shocking psychological fiction that may leave you suspicious of your friends and neighbors—and sleeping with the lights on.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Aaron P. Lazar
5.0 out of 5 stars What a thrill.... loved it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
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I have read Ms. Bateman's books since she first started writing under the name of S.W. Vaughn over ten years ago. The crazy thing is that Bateman dragged me from my strict "mystery only" reading list into "only mysteries unless the book is written by Sonya Bateman." Seriously, I never reach for other genres, but whenever a new Deathspeaker book (or another Bateman title) comes out, I'm one of the first to buy it.

This one--book 10 in the series--was phenomenal. I loved hanging out with all the characters again, but I especially loved getting to see Abe in a pivotal role in this story. Abe is Gideon's father - not biologically, but a man who took an interest in him when he was a young troubled man and who has guided and loved him ever since. When Gideon goes to Abe's house, he's "home." Really enjoyed that part and love that character!

Of course there's the expected thrills and chills and creepy characters -- ohhhh do they get creepy! Gideon's advancing skills (on top of being able to speak with the dead!) are impressive, and as he learns to use them he comes closer to taking down the most evil being in the universe, Dante. That creature is truly spine-shudderingly scary.

The feature role of Murdoch (a really strange and disturbing but oddly lovable character) brings him into Gideon's life when his "adopted" daughter Precious is killed by a Milus Dei creation that shatters souls... and there's so much more to this wonderful story... a touching and heartbreaking aspect of the tale.

I truly hope that Ms. Bateman can write another in the series soon. We are not done yet!!!!!
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L J Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic series
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022
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I have loved The Deathspeaker series. Gideon is fantastic as well as many other great characters. I highly recommend this series to supernatural fans who like humor and suspense.
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Wintermask
4.0 out of 5 stars Running long
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2020
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I was hoping this would be the conclusion of a series I’ve very much enjoyed. I now kinda feel like it’s dragging, and I missed Taeral, my favorite character. The ending of this book seemed to hint that we were barely halfway through the series, and I just don’t feel like it’s got the legs to finish that race. It’s getting predictable, though the last book was awesome and a departure from prior books. The only problem with the last book, if you can call it a problem, was that it didn’t move the overall plot arc along, and now that plot arc that we’ve been conditioned to expect is running long. Now that I’ve caught up with the series, I don’t know if this will be enough to bring me back when the next book is released.
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C.R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one in this series!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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Gideon gets closer than ever to defeating Dante and bringing down Milus Dei. He also reveals more of his Deathspeaker persona to his father-figure Abe while completely worried that Abe will become afraid of him and essentially kick Gideon out of his life.

This one had me on the edge of my seat, and I can't wait until the next one to see what happens next.
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John G Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars More battles, more mysteries and more fun
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021
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This series keeps improving. Well written characters, plenty of suspense and mystery and of course, magic. The best part is how not every character has to have a say in the story yet it is great when they appear.
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Blueridge_Sage
5.0 out of 5 stars Hoping for more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2020
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The story is missing a few characters that I hope will be back in some additional books. It does take us further into the powers of the Deathspeaker and closer to taking down Milus Dei, but the job is not competed yet. Hopefully events taking place in Acadia will take us further into the rabbit hole.
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MontanaM
5.0 out of 5 stars The bogeyman, the Deathspeaker, and the shattered souls ...walk into a .....
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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The Deathspeaker series is worth reading. Book ten defines the past tomes, adding fire and magic in just enough key places to draw you in,and hold you til the next book.you are lucky if you are just starting the series cause you can read the first ten books,without stop. I get to wait for book eleven!
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Daniel E. Lamb
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great entry to a fun and well written series.
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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I have enjoyed the whole series and this continues the saga. The story brings back familiar faces in new ways. Can't wait for the next book! Grab book 1 in the series and catch up.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2023
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All I have the whole series. What more can I say?
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Kirsty Lawson
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great book in this series!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2020
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It was so great to be back in this world with these characters. I always have so much fun reading these books. It was good to see Murdoch and Abe. I especially loved seeing more of Abe and Gideon's relationship. I don't feel like this installment is very action packed but that's not a bad thing, it felt more like a filler to get to the main plot of dealing with Dante.

I loved seeing Murdoch and his relationship with Precious, that was really sweet and sad at the end.

It would be nice to have a little summary or list of characters at the beginning of the book that is relevant to the story just to give them more context so I'm not confused about who's who or what happened five books ago.

Also we finally have Eli in the book, I would protect him with my life!
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