Aztec Battle: Undead vs. False God

THE DEVIL'S BAG MAN by Adam Mansbach is the sequel to The Dead Run. The story picks up about three months after the first book ends. Nichols and Cantrell are in a relationship, and they have guardianship of Sherry. Galvan is staying clear of people, living in the middle of nowhere, and fighting one hell of an internal struggle. Meanwhile, Sherry is on a downward spiral of her own.

Cucuy may be temporarily trapped, but he still has a couple of loyal followers alive. A fanatic by the name of Valentine is attempting to maintain appearances in Ojos Negros while finding a way to help the Ancient One overtake Galvan. Knowles, leader of the True Natives, is looking to settle the score with Cantrell and the others for ruining his club business with Seth.

More is revealed in detail about the atrocity Cucuy visits upon his bride, and much of the sequel involves the Dominio Gris, as well as the imprisoned Tezcatlipoca. The action is incredible, and many of the characters function as wild cards, creating unexpected twists in the storyline, right down to the last page. I am hoping the ending means the author will write one more installment.

If you're into supernatural thrillers with gritty characters and a horrific origin story, I highly recommend this series. Even if Mansbach doesn't write a third book, I don't think readers will be disappointed when all the players make their final move.

As always,
AstraDaemon