The book opens with Joel Essen, a scruffy detective, witnessing an assassination of a renowned physicist. Going against his captain’s orders, he investigates the case. But in doing so, he opens Pandora box and learns of a nefarious plan to unleash hell on Earth. This new profound burden pushes the detective into action to go against a group of very powerful individuals. 

As intriguing  as the plot seems, it’s not the heart of the book’s mystery. It becomes rapidly clear that Joel Essen himself is very peculiar. He has his warts and inner demons from his past. A mystery that is slowly revealed throughout the book. The central theme of the book is that ‘no man is an island and no man stands alone’. Seeing that this book is a team up book, Essen will have to learn to trust and work with others. This is something he will especially struggle to come to terms with. In fact the other four main characters will have to learn to do the same. Every character has their own backstory that is perfectly intertwined into the main plot. 

Two Steps From Hell is a very suspensive story and with each chapter, the readers are forced to the edge of their seats. Everything and everyone will be against their favourite protagonist and time will be of the utmost importance to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Two Steps From Hell

Meanwhile back at City Hall, Terry kept the courtroom under hostage after using his powers to stack up all the chairs and benches at the back doors, preventing anyone from leaving or getting in, although officers who were on the outside in the corridor still tried to kick in the doors. During this time everyone had gathered to the sides of the room in fear and hope that the police would get in. But upon until now, they remained unsuccessful. 


Victor then stood up on the stand and said, "Terrence, what do you want?" 


"I'm here to claim what is rightfully mine, trillionaire father," he replied, completely removing his hood. His inner shirt was wet; soaked with alcohol and Victor noticed. 


"You're obviously not yourself. I can have my driver take you to my penthouse. Just let me handle this. I'm sure Mayor Quimby will forgive your foolish action," Victor tried to manipulate him while looking at the Mayor, who was now in a corner with Truth Tucker and Carlos. 


Chapter 51: The Burning Woman (Part 2)