He serves the Round Table in cruel and sadistic ways. But can this knighted spymaster survive when the tables turn? Renault has pledged his deadly skills and mortal life to the Brotherhood. Even centuries after King Arthur’s demise, when the Merlin orders him to lead a rescue mission, he armors up without hesitation. Yet this cunning warrior did not predict his assignment would be a vicious fight to the death. Aboard a speeding train with his men by his side, a shocking betrayal throws Renault off guard and jeopardizes the entire crusade. And with an old foe intent on claiming his head, he fears the forces of their combined enemies may finally outmatch his knights. Can Renault defeat a desperate assassin and save the captive, or will his legendary reputation come to a gory end? In The Hound of Hell , author Rory D Nelson has created an adventure-packed fantasy world that combines Arthurian legend with a steampunk version of the Wild West. Centuries after the reign of medieval King and his knights, an organization called the Brotherhood carries on the objective of righting wrongs and saving lives. The connection between the past, with its swordplay, and the old West with guns drawn, is an interesting juxtaposition of time periods, allowing the characters to use a plethora of methods to accomplish their goals. There are some insights into the characterss' personalities ; revealing moments where we get to know them personally, outside of fighting. Nelson has provided us with a few scenes of intimacy and even humor, which allows us to connect even more deeply with his characters . We end up pulling for the mission because we're invested in the people involved. In The Hound of Hell, Book One, author Rory D Nelsonhas given fantasy and action-adventure fans a lofty addition to their collections of dare-devil, fight-for-right, no-holds-barred reading materials. You will become hooked, looking forward to the next installment of this series that joins together Arthurian legend and Wild West action in steampunk fashion. Fast-paced and unforgettable, The Hound of Hell is one hell of a read. Ryan Lanz The Book Review Directory The Hound of Hell by Rory D Nelson is an action-packed adrenaline-fused ride of epic proportions. It's certainly not one for children as it contains multiple descriptions of gruesome deaths and mayhem. Despite that, the novel definitely packs an emotional punch and I felt deeply connected to the characters, despite the fact that many of the protagonists are flawed-beautifully so. I wasn't quite prepared for the novel to leave me where it did and now I'm dying to know what will become of these amazing characters I've grown so attached to. I highly recommend The Hound of Hell by Rory D Nelson to anyone who enjoys a great epic about anti-heroes with an unusual Arthurian twist. Peter White Reader's Favorite Stay tuned and follow me on Amazon for the continuation of the next books in both series.  The Brotherhood of Merlin, Book Four - Lustful Sorrows was released in Summer 2020 while The Hound of Hell: Book Three - Rise of the Imperionista is available for pre order and releasing November 23, 2020. For the past 20 years, Rory D Nelson has owned and operated a window cleaning business in Northern California, where he lives happily with his fiancee, Janell, his dogs, Ruger and Cupcake and his cat, Buddy. Rory writes prolifically: numerous comedy shorts, humorous t-shirts and commercial parodies. Many have been sold to Comedy Central. Some of his favorite writers are John Steinbeck, Ann Rice, Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Mary Shelley, Sylvia Plath, H.P. Lovecraft and George Orwell. As an accomplished actor, Rory participated in numerous high school productions during his youth. In college, he once fabricated a bong from a hand-held vacuum cleaner. Sadly, that was his greatest achievement in college. When he's not writing or dangling from heights cleaning windows, Rory can be found wine-tasting, body-surfing, exploring California's picturesque coastline, weight-training and binging shows on Netflix. Besides spending time with the love of his life, Janell, Rory's other passion is writing The Brotherhood of Merlin and The Hound of Hell series.