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Potato Surprise (Brimstone) Paperback – October 5, 2019

by Angel Martinez (Author), Erika Orrick (Editor)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 137 ratings
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When a steel trap of celestial and infernal politics threatens to close around them, Shax and Verin flee Earth’s system in a stolen ship, leaving everything behind. It’s an elegantly simple plan, with a new ship and a new life as carefree brigands among the stars.But the ship seems to hate them, and in order to have any sort of life they need funds. A frightened man offering them a contract to deliver three mysterious crates comes just in time, and Shax is sure their troubles are over. Out of his environment and in over his head, Shax scrambles to understand the players and the consequences of his new life. With cargo that’s not what it seems, shadowy motives around every turn, and a gorgeous rogue named Julian for a dash of added confusion, Shax’s grand schemes of a new start may be his demise before he can even begin.
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    Brimstone
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    136 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 5, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.34 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1697876072
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 5, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1697876072
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1697876079
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.34 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 137 ratings

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Angel Martinez

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Angel Martinez writes fantasy and science fiction with queer heroes. Currently living part time in the hectic sprawl of northern Delaware, (and full time inside the author's head) Angel has one husband, one son, two cats, a changing variety of other furred and scaled companions, a love of all things beautiful and a terrible addiction to the consumption of both knowledge and chocolate.

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A selection of books by Angel Martinez:

Potato Surprise (Brimstone Book 1)

Hell for the Company (Brimstone Book 2)

Fear of Frogs (Brimstone Book 3)

Shax's War (Brimstone Book 4)

Beside a Black Tarn (Brimstone Book 5)

The Hunt for Red Fluffy (Brimstone Book 6)

The Mage on the Hill (The Web of Arcana Book 1)

Brandywine Investigations: Open for Business

Brandywine Investigations: Family Matters

Lime Gelatin and Other Monsters (Offbeat Crimes Book 1)

The Pill Bugs of Time (Offbeat Crimes Book 2)

Skim Blood and Savage Verse (Offbeat Crimes Book 3)

Feral Dust Bunnies (Offbeat Crimes Book 4)

Jackalopes and Woofen-Poofs (Offbeat Crimes Book 5)

All the World's an Undead Stage (Offbeat Crimes Book 6)

Angel's books currently reside at Mischief Corner Books and Pride Publishing.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Paige Sauvetterre
5.0 out of 5 stars Read after Brimstone 1-4 ... even if prequel, invest in the M/C first ... but good book nonetheless ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
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See my review under the compilation of books 1-3 ... I read this book after reading all of the other 4 books in the Brimstone series. I actually liked this book very much ... was very surprised to find out about Julian as his history isn't revealed when we meet him in book 4. I was impressed by the turn the writer too and pleased with Shax's response ... not quite your average demon! I'd like to see more prequels, especially the actual event(s) that led to Shax and Verden escaping Hell ... it's mentioned so often and is the start of this book that expounding on it more would bring greater understanding to our main character and his best friend. I wouldn't suggest reading this book first as it filled in some blanks after reading books 1-4: might be a bit boring to start with when you're not already vested in the characters. But do read it at some point ... the Brimstone series is well worth the time.
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Wintermask
4.0 out of 5 stars Adds to Julian's character
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
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This was a nice prequel to how Julian and Shax met but I feel like it should be read either just before or just after Hunt for Red Fluffy. It introduces aspects of Julian's character that aren't made clear until that book. It kind of feels like Martinez added these aspects of Julian's sexuality after seeing how other authors tested the waters rather than it always having been part of the character, and that feels a little cowardly. However, Martinez has never been what I'd think of as a risk-taker. I'm ok with that; it's not why I read her books. I just feel like if she is going to take a risk on a sexuality, it not be sprung on us after we've known the character for several books.
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bahamamama
5.0 out of 5 stars I do not like Sci Fi
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
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But I love Angel! I see Angel Martinez and I buy the whole series lol so good! Always light hearted and super upbeat, I needed some of that right now. Great job!
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Alaska
4.0 out of 5 stars Witty, whimsical, sweet
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019
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Shax is a pretty demon with a conscience, just trying to get by. Julian is...spoilers. Ver is Shax's grumpy BFF. Shax has a amusing inner dialogue, and the plot is fast paced. None of the characters, or for that matter, the story itself, takes themself too seriously. Fun.
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Nominito
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016
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super duper XD
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Angie
3.0 out of 5 stars OKay
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
This was a short quick read that I thought was ok. This was a short sci-fi read that was a prequel to a new series too me. The plot was ok and their was a lot of humor in this book. Shax, Demon Prince of Thieves and his childhood friend Ver on the run and exiled from trouble back on earth. The pair of them steal a space ship with a Drag Queen AI and have a few false starts before they work out how things work in the galaxy- space sharks, dubious dealers in information, shady cargo deals, a murky mercenary trans, and gem-colored potato surprises not withstanding. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading this series.
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Natalie Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully funny and wonderfully entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
Shax is a demon prince who ran away from hell with his childhood friend Verin, a rather ill-tempered fellow. But the friendship between them is rather strong and, at times, quite touching. Their flight from hades necessitated stealing a cargo ship with a computer system whose personality is outrageously entertaining. In spite of his demon prince of thieves status, Shax is wonderfully soft-hearted with a craving for lovely things in addition to being handsome and sexy as hell, pun DEFINITELY intended. It stands to reason they'd get into some adventurous entanglements including agreeing to deliver questionable cargo in order to raise money just to get by. Of course, they wind up getting in well over their heads. This entire series is brilliantly narrated by Vance Bastian who has delightfully distinct and appropriate vocals for each and every character. Goodness, how I LOVE this series! It has become an addiction!
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Korrigan
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun space opera
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015
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I've picked up a few stories and books by this author and I've enjoyed them. She always seems to have a quirky take on things, snarky characters and great pacing. I haven't read the Brimstone Series, so this seemed like a good place to start. This was a fun piece of space opera, especially loved the AI, and I was interested enough to look for the next book in the series.

Good rollicking fun.
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Matt X.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in France on May 18, 2019
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I enjoyed reading this novel. The plot was rich and we'll paced. I only miss a better description of our hero. He still has a grey face.
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J. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Great first novel in the series!
Reviewed in Australia on December 17, 2019
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I am writing this review after reading all six books in the series. A wonderful series it is. Each book left me wanting to read more about the world Angel has created and the beguiling characters in it.
As for the potato surprise, it's beautiful and Shax's reaction is adorable, it brought a smile to my face.
It was enjoyable and heart warming getting to know Shax and Verin and their growing list of shipmates.
Shax, the Demon Prince of Thieves, has to be the least evil demon in Hell. Shax and his cohorts have a place in my heart.
I miss Shax and his crew already. I just may have to re-read the series!
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josh rose
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Shax, the Demon Prince of Thieves to bubbles
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2015
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I love Shax, the Demon Prince of Thieves to bubbles, and this precious little prequel to the Brimstone Trilogy was great fun, as I anticipated it would be. Shax and Verin, his co pilot and childhood friend, have been cast out of Hell for crimes unspecified, and in their headlong flight have stolen a spaceship run by the wonderful drag queen AI, Miss Ivana. In an attempt to raise funds to continue their flight from Hell, they take on a mysterious cargo of crates, but what seems to be an innocuous delivery of colourful potatoes soon turns into something far more sparkly... and hungry.
Angel Martinez never disappoints me with her tales of Shax and Verin, demonic spacers extraordinaire. I love the passion and humour in her stories and in Shax, her petite, slightly vain, magpie of a space pirate, she has created my ideal character. Given his flaws Shax ought to be infuriating, but somehow Angel manages to make him both adorable and efficient. His relationship with Verin is a perfect love/hate affair, never to be properly consumated but fortunately for Shax there are plenty more characters out there ready and willing to fill that role.
I thoroughly enjoyed this enthusiastic adventure.
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Fiona Glass
4.0 out of 5 stars Crammed with fun action
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2024
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Oh, this was such fun! Demon prince Shax is right up there on my list of loveable rogues and I was impressed by how much of everything (action, romance, banter) the author crammed into a relatively short book. I felt the ending was perhaps a tad rushed but will be looking forward to the further adventures of Shax, Verin and hopefully Julian too.
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Irene
5.0 out of 5 stars wow loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2018
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this is the first book I have read by Angel and I am now hooked, Shaz and Ver compliement each other beautifully and the AI Miss Ivana cracked me up the humour was brilliant and the story hooked me from page one, on the strength of this book I have now bought more of her books to read so its easy to guess that I loved it
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