Matthew Hughes has an interesting take on the superhero story with his To Hell and Back series. He’s combined the superhero tale with an interesting take on religion (specifically Judeo-Christian religion) and made an compelling series. The series comes to a conclusion now with the latest book, Hell to Pay. It finished off Chesney’s journey, but it doesn’t stick the landing. And I’m left wishing for a better book. Let’s check it out.
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The Other by Matthew Hughes
After reading, and loving, the first two books in the To Hell and Back series, I decided to check out some more books by Matthew Hughes. The first one I grabbed was The Other. The book revolves around master criminal Luff Imbry, who stars in several Matthew Hughes short stories. I wasn’t aware of those stories before I started reading the book, so this was my first exposure to Luff. I liked the character, but the story was just missing something. Let’s check out what happened.
Costume Not Included by Matthew Hughes
After finishing the first book in the To Hell and Back series, Damned Busters (review), I eagerly ran out to get the sequel, Costume Not Included. Where the first book dealt with some philosophical issues in addition to some crime fighting, this book does a lot more on the philosophical/religious side with only minor crime fighting. But it handles it in such a fun way that I’m more eager then ever for the grand finale. Let’s see what happened.
Damned Busters by Matthew Hughes
I first saw the second book in the To Hell and Back trilogy (Costume Not Included) and thought it looked interesting, but decided to wait and read the first book, Damned Busters, instead (since I hate starting in the middle of series). And I’m glad I did. Matthew Hughes has written a funny, subversive wish-fulfillment story about a man who got a chance to be a superhero and what it entailed. The story is quite funny, with wonderful characters and deserves a much wider audience. Let’s check out what happened.