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Apocalyptic cults. Cursed relics. Paranormal terrorists. Only one man stands against the forces of darkness. After his fiancée is slain by a murderous cult, a professional soldier dedicates himself to a new mission–hunting down twisted occultists around the globe.

After a decade spent fighting the enemy abroad and keeping his country safe, Delta Force Operator Mark Talon is ready to put his military career behind him and settle down with the love of his life. But Talon's world crumbles when his fiancée becomes the victim of a diabolical cabal. The military man now has a new foe in his crosshairs, and this promises to be a very different war.

The person responsible for his beloved's death is a Silicon Valley tycoon allied with the forces of darkness. Fusing cutting-edge computer technology with an ancient evil, the enemy here cannot be stopped by bullets alone. If Talon is to be victorious in his mission of vengeance, he will need to master a new method of warfare -- the arcane arts! He must become... the Occult Assassin.

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Please welcome William Massa!

Welcome William! :) I positively loved this series so looking forward to rereading this book and asking you some Q&A! :)

Just ordered today. This sounds like fun.

Michael wrote: "Just ordered today. This sounds like fun."

Cool Michael! :)

I own Books 1-3 in this series, so apparently I was wisely precognitive.😊
Welcome! Anticipating!

Cobwebby Eldritch Reading Reindeer wrote: "I own Books 1-3 in this series, so apparently I was wisely precognitive.😊
Welcome! Anticipating!"

Same here. I'll join in too for Damnation Code.

Awesome Reindeer and Graeme! Welcome to the read! :)

Thanks for checking out my book. The Book 1-3 collection is still available for 0.99 so probably the best way to check it out. Thinking of turning Occult Assassin into a screenplay so can't wait to hear what you guys think. Big thanks to Marie for choosing my book.

William wrote: "Thanks for checking out my book. The Book 1-3 collection is still available for 0.99 so probably the best way to check it out. Thinking of turning Occult Assassin into a screenplay so can't wait to..."

I am diving in tomorrow! This is going to be fun! :)

Marie wrote: "I am diving in tomorrow! This is going to be fun! :) ..."

I'll start tonight too, Marie.

Graeme wrote: "Marie wrote: "I am diving in tomorrow! This is going to be fun! :) ..."

I'll start tonight too, Marie."

Cool! I keep forgetting that your tonight is my tomorrow, future friend! 😁

Yeah, it's already the 1st here. 😁😉😎

I forgot how quick I was drawn into this book when I read it the first time. I am already up to 23%! lol

Going to toss out the first question William. :)

How did this story come about?

Just completed chapter 5.

The narrative is 'very quick,' kinda "Just, the facts highlights, Ma'am." Which suits a novella format.

I think, given my experience with the Hexecutioner, I may only have read William's shorter format fiction. I'm curious to see how he'd handle a longer format.

BTW: This story feels like a movie and I want some popcorn with it.

I'm about 25% into the book so far. An easy, fun read with plenty of hooks and gripping scenes to keep me engaged.

Hi William,

I assume you do some longer form books, do you have any recommendations of where to start?

I'm in Chapter 9, and I'm thinking the 'occult force,' being worshiped by the cultists is an (view spoiler)[AI. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 9.

I loved the use of the (view spoiler)[Death Card (hide spoiler)]

Graeme wrote: "Ch 9.

I need to catch up to where you are in the book so I can read your spoilers.

I loved the use of the [spoilers removed]"

That won't take you long, Michael. It's a quick read.

Ch 10. Gripping stuff.

Finished. 5 stars for me. It really gets going in the 2nd half.

Thanks, Graeme. Traveling at the moment but will chime in later in the week/will answer questions once I’m back in front of the computer.

I am curious William. Did you have to do a lot of research regarding the occult when you wrote this book?

I am up to chapter 20! I remember the last time I read this book I kind of flew through it as I was just entrapped within the story! :)

I'm up for book #2 if anyone wants to roll straight forward into it.

My other read fell through, and I'm looking for some entertainment.

I'll read this one tomorrow hopefully. I read Permafrost and Holly this week, and am engrossed in Lacuna's Point (Horror Aficionados) and surely I'll finish it today.

Graeme wrote: "I'm in Chapter 9, and I'm thinking the 'occult force,' being worshiped by the cultists is an [spoilers removed]"
That’s a logical guess considering who is behind the cultists. We shall see.

Graeme wrote: "Ch 9.

I loved the use of the [spoilers removed]"
Yes. I agree. Took me this long to get to where you were but moving forward now. On vacation and many spots without internet. Remote cabin on the northern bay.

Graeme wrote: "I'm up for book #2 if anyone wants to roll straight forward into it.

My other read fell through, and I'm looking for some entertainment."

I will read it with you but closer to the end of the month if you can hold off. :)

Will set up a thread in here too for it in case others would like to continue on as well when they finish this book.

Cobwebby Eldritch Reading Reindeer wrote: "I'll read this one tomorrow hopefully. I read Permafrost and Holly this week, and am engrossed in Lacuna's Point (Horror Aficionados) and surely I'l..."

Cool Reindeer! :)

Michael wrote: "Graeme wrote: "Ch 9.

I loved the use of the [spoilers removed]"
Yes. I agree. Took me this long to get to where you were but moving forward now. On vacation and many spots without internet. Remote cabin on the northern bay."

Ahhhh a remote cabin on the bay sounds peaceful and relaxing, Michael. :)

Trying to finish this before I get to the cabin. At 81% and a good place to stop. Pretty intense. I see how Massa is cleverly setting this up for a continuing series. Impressive.

I finished today, and quite pleased overall. I went in expecting Action, Adventure, Thrills, Violence (all those subgenres that were labeled "Men's Fiction" back in the 1950's and 1960's). There is that, but I was particularly impressed with (view spoiler)[ the character evolution, of Talon over a very short time, and of Casca over some years; of Eric recovering his inner personal strength before death; and of the way the Dark Arts are skillfully interwoven: not just to enthrall the cult's minions, not just to mutate Zagan (what fun!!), but to weave the summoning INTO the Operating System, of a tech company possibly bigger than Apple and Microsoft! Stunning!!(view spoiler)[. (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

Cobwebby Eldritch Reading Reindeer wrote: "I finished today, and quite pleased overall. I went in expecting Action, Adventure, Thrills, Violence (all those subgenres that were labeled "Men's Fiction" back in the 1950's and 1960's). There is..."

Cool that you enjoyed it! We are going to be doing a buddy read thread for book two later this month just so you know if you wanted to wait it out. :)

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Cobwebby Eldritch Reading Reindeer wrote: "�۷���!!😁"

Awesome! When it gets closer I will create the thread and plop it in here. :)

Marie wrote: "Going to toss out the first question William. :)

How did this story come about?"

I always wanted to do James Bond versus the occult and was looking for the right way into the story. Eventually I decided to take the premise more into a Person of Interest/Punisher/The Executioner direction with the horror elements thrown into the mix.

Graeme wrote: "Just completed chapter 5.

The narrative is 'very quick,' kinda "Just, the facts highlights, Ma'am." Which suits a novella format.

I think, given my experience with the Hexecutioner, I may only h..."

Interestingly enough, I'm currently debating if I should try to turn Occult Assassin into a screenplay. Trying to decide if I should just adapt the first book or cherry pick elements from the sequels.

Marie wrote: "I am curious William. Did you have to do a lot of research regarding the occult when you wrote this book?"

Some. But I also read and watch a lot of horror so some of that stuff seeps into through osmosis. :)

Marie wrote: "Graeme wrote: "I'm up for book #2 if anyone wants to roll straight forward into it.

My other read fell through, and I'm looking for some entertainment."

I will read it with you but closer to the ..."

Would be great to hear if you guys think the plot for book 2 would work better for a first movie or best to stick with the computer cult.

I just ordered Book 2. Let me know when you are starting the group/buddy read. Thanks!

I finished DAMNATION CODE on Sunday while on vacation. Here's my 3.5 Stars Review . . . . ./review/show...

Michael wrote: "I just ordered Book 2. Let me know when you are starting the group/buddy read. Thanks!"

It is looking to be the end of the month, Michael. When we get ready to read it - I will plop in the buddy read link in here for all those joining for book 2. :)

William wrote: "I always wanted to do James Bond versus the occult and was looking for the right way into the story. Eventually I decided to take the premise more into a Person of Interest/Punisher/The Executioner direction with the horror elements thrown into the mix. ..."

I love the series and how you created it.

Also I feel that this same answer could be said for your book series of The Hexecutioner as well, would you agree?

Both series to me run parallel with that same type of theme with the supernatural and justice being served in the Punisher style. :)

Pitting avenging heroes against the occult is definitely a theme in my work. Currently working on Night Hunter, which is basically Occult Assassin with a stronger touch of the Witcher going against more traditional demons and monsters.

Michael wrote: "I finished DAMNATION CODE on Sunday while on vacation. Here's my 3.5 Stars Review . . . . ./review/show..."

Great review, Michael. Thanks for reading and taking the time to post this.

I started this a few minutes ago and just finished the first chapter.
Talk about grabbing one's attention! Poor Steve!

Graeme wrote: "Ch 9.

I loved the use of the [spoilers removed]"

I just finished reading Chapter 9, and I agree with you, Graeme; that was well done!