Hades' Heart: A Study In Vengeance

Hades' Heart

A Study in Vengeance - The Trilogy - Book I

The long-awaited sequel opens as Book #1 of a trilogy. An epic that promises to open every scar left behind by the horrors of "Hades' Kiss." An evil that manifests and looms over all. A Machiavellian presence on a mission of hate.

Nicolaus and Alya return in G.J. Bingham's harrowing follow-up to his 2024, award winning, thriller "Hades Kiss."

"A man does not become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall." -Aristotle

Nicolaus Vagelle, criminal psychologist; a selfless act, a ghost from his past, and a job he never wanted. The ransom exchange that leaves him for dead on a lonely Atchafalaya highway.

Alya Korikova, protégée-turned-partner; forged by darkness, carrying the internal scars of a tragic past, has been locked away "for her own good." Until she finds the strength to turn her life, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with her greatest love in their battle against evil.

Wars seldom begin with a single shot, and this war on Nicolaus Vagelle may have been choreographed from the shadows for years.

Psychological Thriller / Mystery

"If you see it coming, and you give it time, trouble always finds a way to get worse."

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"A man does not become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall." -Aristotle

Awards for Hades' Kiss:

Kindle Best Indie Books

"Best Beach Read" Summer 2024

American Fiction Book Awards 2024

Finalists in Mystery/Suspense & Thriller/Crime

18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards

Finalist in Crime/Fiction

Five-Star Reviews for:

"Hades' Kiss"

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"Book Hangover Alert...a deft blend of story gumbo. It's this author's love letter to all of the crime fiction writers who came before him, starting with Poe and Doyle...few books I have read have given me such an unrelenting book hangover, embedding me into other worlds so credibly. Hades' Kiss is a book to be savored. -Denise Dorman - Publicist, Writebrain Media

"Thoughtfully crafted and elegant: One might reference Peter Straub or Edgar Allen Poe, the commonality is meticulously-crafted prose to the purpose of inexorable disquiet." -Terry Rossio - Screenwriter, Producer. Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean

"The book is remarkably and meticulously well researched, which enhances the reader's ability to be steeped in the story unfolding. I suspect this may be one of my fastest reads this year (and I read a LOT) because I don't want to put it down. Great, great book." -Damon Walsh - LTC, USA (Ret)

"This book is a literary gem that deserves every one of its five stars. From the first page to the last, it captivates with its rich prose, well-developed characters, and a plot that seamlessly blends suspense, emotion, and thought-provoking themes. The author's storytelling prowess is evident in every carefully chosen word, creating an immersive experience that stays with you long after you've finished reading. It's a rare find that effortlessly balances heart-wrenching moments and spine-tingling suspense." -Nathaniel - Amazon Reviewer

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Drawingfire Publications
Published: 04/13/2026
ISBN: 9798989123520
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.91d