We're thrilled to announce the return of Barry—half-Fallen, all trouble—in Hell and Second Chances, the third installment in Winnie Jean Howard’s acclaimed Angels Dark and Dumb series. The new book will roll out chapter by chapter exclusively on winniejeanhoward.com, where readers can experience Barry’s latest mess in real time.
To celebrate the launch, we’re also unleashing something special—the first three books in the series are completely free on Amazon Kindle from June 5–9. If you’ve somehow missed Call for Obstruction, Warrant for Damnation, or Fall for Freedom, this is your chance to dive headfirst into the chaos without spending a dime (or your soul).
Hell and Second Chances raises the stakes. Barry’s not just dodging his fallen angel father and Hell’s management team anymore. He’s bartering with Satan, wrestling with divine purpose, and trying very hard not to die while using an enchanted eggbeater to suck demon souls out of spines. And yes, it’s somehow funny. And tragic. And weirdly inspiring.
We’re also unveiling the cover for Hell and Second Chances, and it’s everything this chaotic divine comedy deserves. Designed to match the grit, humor, and apocalyptic absurdity of Barry’s journey, the cover blends celestial rebellion with unholy attitude. From the tattered streetwear to the black warriors to the Minotaur at his side, Barry’s back—and he’s not interested in your redemption arc. It’s a visual promise: the war between good and evil is about to get weird, personal, and probably inappropriate.
Where to start:
- Read the first chapters of Hell and Second Chances → Right here
- Grab books 1–3 free on Amazon starting 6/5/25 → Right here
All of the Angels Dark & Dumb covers and characters are done by Rebecca Treadway. You can check out her other cover designs at nekadu.shop. She is so great to work with! She really outdid herself with this new cover and the new characters she's created. Barry looks so badass, as is his role in this final story line where he finally beats Dear Old Dad.
We can’t wait to see where Barry’s bad decisions lead him next.