Review:  Death Becomes Her (The Kurtherian Gambit Book 1) by Michael T. Anderle 

Rating:  4.5⭐️

Well, this was unexpected. Picked this up when looking for another series and found an awesome series that I’m binging. 

Honestly, it’s the best, like discovering a new favorite bag of popcorn or chips for that late night snack. One you can’t stop eating when you’ve opened the bag.

Yes, I’m way past this book. 

This series is great for those who love action movies and paranormal stories. All that mixed in with military stuff, helicopters, things that go boom, vampires and werewolves and even science fiction space travel. And it’s awesome. 

No I don’t take any of this seriously but what fabulous fun. 

“Bethany Anne Reynolds is dying”

That’s the hook. She’s a very smart, beautiful and highly qualified woman in Intelligence. Her father? A general. 

Turns out all through the history of the USA, a very powerful “family” has been helping the country succeed in turn for a certain favor. Now it’s time for that favor to be paid back again. 

This is a really interesting take on vampires, their origins and how they reproduce. 

The first novel sets the stage, the characters and Bethany Anne’s first steps in taking the role that will define her character. And give her a team. 

The story is a quick read and it’s over before you know it. 

Luckily it’s a complete series and you can swiftly move on to the next one. Which I did.  And then the next. 

It absolutely wrecked my sleep and my dog’s I can tell you. 

It’s a bloody, high action, foul mouthed, blast! Loved every minute of it and Bethany Anne too! 

I need more snacks!

Highly recommended. 

Cover by Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan

The Kurtherian Gambit (21 book series)

Death Becomes Her #1

Queen Bitch #2

Love Lost #3

Bite This #4

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Blurb 

Bethany Anne Reynolds is dying. The monsters should be relieved she’s running out of time.

A vampire with secrets older than the legends offers her one way out: pain, power, and a place in a hidden war the government pretends doesn’t exist. Bethany Anne takes the deal with both hands and a loaded weapon. The transformation kills most who attempt it. She survives it—and wakes up with fangs, superhuman strength, and an alien consciousness living rent-free in her head.

Once she steps through the door, werewolves, black ops, alien tech, and bloodlines that rewrite the dark start crawling out of the shadows. These aren’t the vampires of legend. And Bethany Anne isn’t here to whimper, bargain, or behave. If the monsters want to run the world, they’ll have to get through the woman Death couldn’t keep—the one her enemies will learn to call the Queen Bitch.

Profane, violent, and funny as hell—the first shot in a sprawling urban fantasy / military sci-fi universe readers tear through in batches.

Scroll up and one-click to meet the Queen Bitch herself

LMBPN Publishing

Publication date

November 3, 2015

Edition

3rd

Language

‎English

Print length

248 pages

Book 1 of 21

The Kurtherian Gambit

Review: The Bounty Hunter and the Spirit Wolf: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (The Magical Bounty Hunter’s Guild) by Jileen Dolbeare 

Rating: 4.5⭐️

Quite a few of Jileen Dolbeare’s inhabit the same universe so I’m not sure yet if this goes for this series. But it’s not necessarily required to be absolutely invested into this character and her journey and growth as a magical bounty hunter. 

From starving, homeless thief on to the run , albeit with a magical companion, to a trained respected bounty is a great storyline and character. 

Especially her tough beginnings. We really emphasize with her. It’s an emotional, scary start. 

At only 126 pages, we have a lot of background that still needs developing and main characters, aside from Astrid, who also require additional history. I feel that’s coming in the first book. 

What The Bounty Hunter and the Spirit Wolf successfully does is make the reader want that next book, the next step in Astrid’s journey now! 

Unfortunately we’re going to have to wait until next year. But I’ll be sure to keep my eye out for the release. 

Until then? Pick up the prequel and get ready for the next  urban fantasy series that looks to be a winner.

The Magical Bounty Hunter’s Guild:

  • The Bounty Hunter and the Spirit Wolf prequel #0.5
  • The Bounty Hunter and the Assassin  # 1 – September 5, 2026

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Blurb 

Before she was a bounty hunter, she was the hunted.

It’s been three months since I ended up on the streets of Anchorage with nothing but the clothes on my back and Teekon, my spirit animal, for company. Once upon a time, I had dreams. Now, I’d settle for a hot meal and somewhere warm that doesn’t come with a side of rats.

I steal to survive, but I’m spectacularly bad at it. Hunger makes you reckless. Stupid. Desperate. My stomach was loud, and I ignored my whispering instincts that told me using magic to steal was a bad idea.

Naturally, I got caught.

Now the Magical Enforcement Agency has my scent, and they’ve sent a grizzled bounty hunter to drag my sorry ass in. Because rule one of the magical underground? Don’t flash your power in front of humans. Whoops.

I’ve got two options: trust a stranger with a badge and a scowl, or end up dead, or worse. And life has taught me there is always a worse.

Teekon says this bounty hunter could be our chance at something better. I reckon he’s just another predator in a world full of them.

But when your life’s on the line, you don’t get the luxury of easy choices.

One mistake landed me here. One choice might set me free.

  • Publisher: Ice Raven Publications
  • Publication date: September 26, 2025
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 126 pages