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The Hell Hole Tavern
Killed by plot and treachery; corrupted by evil, the heroes are almost gone. Tessla remains. She fights a battle she can only lose. She needs help, but there is no help. She is alone. The virtuous gods reach out. Few answer when called. A young girl sings while her mother mourns. A cursed crime-lord plans murder and deals with Hell. A queen fights to save her husband and her kingdom. They sink deeper and deeper into the traps of Hell until...a lowly spawn, slave of all Hell-kind, crawls out of the Hole. He bears the cursed hook of a god instead of a hand. He has no conscience. He knows only hate and fear. He is hunted. He will do anything to stay out of hell. © 2007
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Cracked Tees
Play Podcast    Bonus Track--Necromatic Lament
The last episode of this series of God Wars...we think.
  Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:03:08 -0700
Play Podcast    Bonus Track--Evil part 4
Part Four of Evil.
  Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:27:19 -0700
Play Podcast    Bonus Track--Evil part 3
Part 3 of Evil, a bonus track at The Hell Hole Tavern with special thanks to Lady Magoo.  Some talk about The Turner Chronacles Book One, Traitor, after the story.
  Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:04:06 -0700
Play Podcast    Bonus Track--Evil Part 2
A young girl leaes the stage, intending to take the town by storm.  Later, she meets several men who are less than honorable as well as an uncomfortable to be around fellow by the name of Jolson
  Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:32:31 -0700
Play Podcast    Bonus Track--Evil part 1
The first installment of Evil, a 20,000 word story that was written before Liz dropped in and asked to be partners.  In part one we are introduced to Jolson, Brubagger, a grocer, Maggy, an old woman who lives in the dump, and a few others.  Some of you might guess where Maggy ended up in God Wars...she became a very different person, and much younger.
  Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:38:56 -0700
Play Podcast    Episode 45--Epilogue

ThThis is it, the final regular episode of God Wars.  The journey is over...almost, except for a few bonus episodes that will be coming out in a month or two, but dang it, this is the absolute final episode of the trilogy.  It's been fun, and thank you all for listening.

includes promos for Horror Addicts and The Lesser of Two Evils. 
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:18:56 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--14--Endgame
Tessla is dead.  Anothosia is losing, and Ahtos and Zorce pretty much fell that they have one the world.  However, they do not take into account the willingness of gods and men to sacrifice themselves for the betterment of all, and they do not understand the strength of a mother's love for her daughter or the detemination of a queen who loves her people.
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:44:53 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--13--Assassin's End Part 2

Confrontations occur.  Trapped in the castle with hellborn, Harlo feels betrayed, Ludwig feels abandoned, and Tessla faces Belthethsia in a dangerous battle.  Jolson learns more of his beginnings and the truth of his previous godhood, as well as that of all the other "gods". 

 

At John's request, a small segment of the Baron and Lizard outtakes for this episode are attached at the end of the podcast. 

 

God Wars at The Hell Hole Tavern 
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:23:35 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--12--Assassin's End Part 1
Matters are heating up.  Battle is engaged, and Elise is really pissed off at everybody who gets in her way.  Meanwhile, Tessla, Jolson, and others are for the castle, and Athos...while Ani is still having problems of her own with a certain god named Zorce.
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:19:29 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3-11--Hellbound
Zorce is ready to burst out of hell, but first, he has to fight his way past a goddess, a child, and the child's really pissed off mother.
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:48:29 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--10--Shadow's Awakening
Oh Dakar, Dakar, Dakar.  Apparently, when the greater gods are at war, the lesser gods want to play too, especially those who have a grudge against them uppity greater gods who just might have put them in an alternate dimension for a few thousand years.  So Dakar, having obtained promises from his Brother, Erlmene, and from Trouble, hops into the ongoing battle, taking the side of a Queen who he just happened to have seduced and then put in his debt.  After all, when the God Wars are over, there will still be gods and demons wanting to play.
  Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:39:31 -0700
Play Podcast    BK 3-09-Athos Risen
War is on, and the queen has a few problems.  First, her brother and sister want to take over her kingdom.  Second, the lesser God of hell has risen to the surface, and he want her kinddom too.
  Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:49:35 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--08--Queen's Resolve
Things are hopping and popping. A war is starting and Elise was not there to see it go. Don't worry, her brother and sister are on the way with lots of troops from the Altude Empire...only an unpleasant price is demanded for their use. Meanwhile, Athos is finally climbing out of Hell.
  Wed, 28 May 2008 11:55:24 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--07--Knight's Reprieve part 2
Part 2 of Knight Reborn, where Calto faces exactly who and what he is, and who Jolson is.
  Mon, 19 May 2008 13:54:44 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--06--Knight's Reprieve part 1
Well, there is no denying that Calto is a prat.  The problem is that Calto has spent so much time denying it to himself...until the fact is shoved straight into his face.  With war on the horizon, with a rebellion in the offing, Calto faces the queen he has let down.  Part one of Knight Reborn
  Mon, 19 May 2008 13:17:21 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--05--Changer's Reprieve
Mathew Changer is not happy, and when Mathew is not happy, he makes sure others are not happy too. One of those unhappy people just happens to be the King's mistress.
  Mon, 19 May 2008 01:55:00 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--04--King's Fall
Things is heating up for a lot of folks.  Jolsons arm, hook attached, earns a fellow some drinks, up until the hellborn take note.  Then there is Helace, new queen apparent to the throne...only she has a few problems of her own.  One of those happens to be the king, a fellow she is not too fond of.  In fact, Helace is not happy at all, and when she is not happy, beings tend to die...painfully.
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:05:57 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--03--Hunted
Merktos is having a little difficulty handling his heart.  Tessla is feeling a bit romantic, and dear Sulya loves her new body.  She also loves the idea of killing Tessla.
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:02:01 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--02--Queen's Gambit
The queen is really ticked off.  Calto is really ticked off.  Harlo isn't very happy, and the last thing Ludwig wants is to deal with his wife.  Meanwhile a member of the nobility has decided to restore his wealth by establishing a church for a new---invented--god by the name of Nedross, little knowing that one of his spell-driven priests might not be entirely loyal. 
  Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:19:09 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 3--01--Rebirth
Poor Jolson.  First he gets really sick..then he has problems with his hook, then he gets a bad belly ache.  Good thing Mira is there to take care of him, but then what else are vampires for?
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:48:08 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 2--15--Queen's Fall
Oh goody goody, Queen Elise is finally going to have really bad things happen to her.  Her husband is unhappy with her.  Hellborn are unhappy with her...heck, at the moment, even she is unhappy with her.  Then again, a woman is often a bit moody when her newborn child dies.
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:21:03 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 2--14--Changer's Awakening
Poor Mathew.  Poorer Glace.  While on the way to Grace City to claim Mathew's promised kingship, and more importantly, the cure to his curse, they lose their mounts to the cold.  They encounter a village full of dead people, and they make their way to a cabin occupied by two bounty hunters, their catch, a slaver, and a dandified lordling.  Oh yes, along the way they pick up two strange children.  It makes for a crowded cabin, but don't worry, it gets emptier real fast.
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:41:00 -0700
Play Podcast    Bk 2--13--The Nature Of Evil

He's Baaaack. Jolson is with us once more, and he is COLD! In fact, he is so cold that he sort of passed out on his way to the vampire lady's home. No fear, they drug into the place. They even invited him to dinner. What a great opportunity to meet a representative of the king. Alas, as always, things are not exactly as they seem.

 

Episode 28 of God Wars, a podcast novel, by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

  Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:13:00 -0800
Play Podcast    Bk 2--12--Ludwig's Dilema

Poor Ludwig, staked out, naked, with honey on his private regions, what is a fellow to do. Well, he could get free and wander for a while, keeping company with the remnants of his bandit gang, up until they need him to act as a decoy for a crazy woman with a penchant for getting buried beneath piles of salt.

 

Episode 27 of God Wars by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

  Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:42:18 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 2-11-Knight's Fall Part 2

Second try at this. The first try had lots of echos for some reason. Also, we have been a bit slow with the episodes lately. Sorry. It is sort of flu season.

 

Calto is in a bit of a snit because Ani has nice new armor and a sword...when his god forged sword no longer works. He is so upset that he ignores a serious warning. Meanwhile, Omitan, the god of the forests, has a heart to heart talk with Zorce, the god of hell.

 

Episode 26 of God Wars, a podcast nover by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:40:35 -0800
Play Podcast    Author Interview--Lania Lee
Lania Lee is a poet, and author, and more.  She is a strong woman who is achieving despite the handicaps life has given her.  A stroke victim...living in a wheelchair...forced to type with only one hand...she has penned books of poetry and novels and she will not stop.  Give a listen to the interview about her book, On Atlantis, the first in a five book series.
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:16:00 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 2--10--Knight's Fall Part 1

Hmmm, Calto does a little soul searching while forces close in. Omitan remembers bits of his own past while finding Ani a bit of special armor. He also has to impart a bit of very bad news to Starlight, the Gelt watching over Ani.

 

Episode 25 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:55:55 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 2--09--Changes

Alas, the kidnapped Missa is in Merktos' hands, and damnit, she is starting to worm her way into the heart that was shoved into his chest. Tessla is angry about the kidnapping. She is also a bit hot and bothered about Merktos, the devil who once owned her. Ani is one seriously ticked off mother, and Sulya is a ticked off Similian because things are just not going the way she wanted. It is time for a few Changes.

 

Episode 24 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:22:00 -0800
Play Podcast    Bk 2--08--When The Devil Left Home

There comes a time when all young devils must grow up and leave home. For Phrandex, now is that time. He heads out into the real world, searching for Jolson so he can win...well...Athos' attention. Unfortunately, things up above are not exactly as he expected. Humans are very unpredictable, and then there are those things that are not human.

 

Episode 23 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:36:54 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 2--07--Dark Promises

Fox is on a mission from god...her god...Dakar. Along the way she has a slight problem with a few of Mathew's minions. It seems the thief lord has a hard time relinquishing such a good thief. Dakar has a few plans of his own. They regard Yerden's gods, Yerden's land, Yerden's people, and Yerden's queen. First, however, he needs to finish freeing himself from the trap Anothosia stuck him in millinium before. Then he can look to his revenge.

 

Episode 22 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:08:00 -0800
Play Podcast    Bk 2--06--Similian's Ruse

Mathew Changer needs to hire an assassin to handle a small problem in Grace. Unfortunately, his small problem becomes larger when a young whore mixes with his bartender, a devil comes calling, the devil's mom watches, and his assassin decides there is more proffit in running the tavern than running to Grace to murder a man.

 

Episode 21 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:58:00 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 2--05--The Breaking Heart

Cold, invalided, Jolson finds himself trapped in a winter cabin with a troubled family. It seems they have problems with their children being killed and eaten by a monster. The question remains, however, as to which is the bigger monster, the beast without, or the beast they have invited into their home.

 

Episode 20 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:20:42 -0800
Play Podcast    Bk 2--4.5--That Which Lies Beneath
Merctos is having a bit of a problem with Sulya, and with a certain young lady they happened to abduct.  Missa.  Ani has a few problems of her own while she rages about her missing child.  Calto, it seems, has been keeping secrets from her.
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:20:00 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 2--04--Scruples

Dern, a village headman, dreams of riches and power when a traveling trader spins him a tale. He jumps at an opportunity despite his father-in-laws warnings. Coming along for this ride is Jolson. It is nearing winter and he needs warm clothing if he is to continue his journey to Grace. There is none available locally, but with luck, and with a touch of suggestion, he will find some if he follows Dern long enough, much to Dern's regret.

 

Episode 19 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:36:09 -0800
Play Podcast    Bk 2-03-Lies and Betrayal

Missa and Ani arrive at Calto's home. They are protected. Safe--or are they. Plots hatch. Plans are made. Mercktos hunts, and Sulya schemes.

 

Episode 18 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:09:03 -0800
Play Podcast    Bk 2--02--Huntress

Hellborn are roaming the streets of Yylse. They seek an escaped spawn wearing a god's cursed hook, arrogant in their strength and evil...only Tessla waits. She protects.

 

Episode 17 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:33:00 -0800
Play Podcast    Bk 2-01 God's Thief

What is this I see? Is it a Fox. Hmmm...what could the young thief want, and why has her god sent her to Yylse? Listen and you will learn .

 

Episode 16 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:04:00 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 1--15--Thief's Trap

Jolson wants to survive. He is hunted by a demon. He needs to run, to escape. He needs money. To get money, he partners with a thief who is more than he seems. Once again, we meet Jolson and his hook. There is a return of Glace, Mathew Changer, and Tessla. this is episode fifteen of God Wars. It is also the arbitrary end of Book One. Book Two begins next week with a Fox story, followed by a story that is all about Tessla.

 

Episode 15 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:46:00 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 1--14--The Road From Hell

First, sorry about the previous abbreviated version of this story. We obviously had a bit of mp3 conversion problems,because this episode is longer than 58 seconds. Really.

Okay, We return to Hell, and to Phrandex. He is a bit tired working in the nursery and decides that he wants to see more of the world. He reaches this conclusion after he witnesses Athos and Zorce having a bit of a tiff, with Belthethsia very much involved.

 

Episode 14 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:34:52 -0800
Play Podcast    BK 1--13--Voice Over

An old woman living in the city dump recognizes Jolson for what he is. This is good, because she has a use for him, and for his god-wrought hook. The problem is that things don't always go as planned.

 

Episode 13 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:24:00 -0700
Play Podcast    BK 1--12--A Matter of Forgiveness--part 2

Ani meets her husbands old partner. She faces a temptation that makes her break a vow, and late visitors bring her a surprise she never expected. Oh yeah, there is a hellborn in here too.

 

Episode 12 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper. 

  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:47:00 -0700
Play Podcast    BK 1--11--A Matter of Forgiveness--Part One

While walking home, Anithia and Missa save a strange man wearing a jade green hook from a dire fate. Despite her misgivings, Ani takes the stranger home with her, little realizing that doing so endangers her and Missa's lives and souls.

 

Episode 11 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 05:04:00 -0700
Play Podcast    Side Story 1--Blackhund's Familiar