This dark comedic urban fantasy saga follows the reluctant, perpetually-in-over-his-head Barry Frost as he battles demons, fallen angels, celestial politics, and his own questionable life choices. Part horror, part farce, part “how is he even alive right now,” it’s the gift that guarantees laughter and a little bit of existential dread.

Here’s your holiday guide to the series:

Gift Idea #1 – Call for Obstruction (Book 1)

Because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like demon cigarettes and a soul owned by Satan.

Barry Frost might as well legally change his name to Loser. Satan owns his soul. His demon boss, Margery, tortures him with magical cigarettes that burn like divine pepper spray. And somehow he’s the only one standing between humanity and the opening of the Gates of Hell.

No pressure.

Call for Obstruction introduces the ridiculous, ridiculous world of Angels Dark and Dumb: demon couriers, celestial disasters, slapstick exorcism misfires, and a hero who survives more through dumb luck than divine intervention. Winner of the Textnovel Writing Contest for its absurd humor and unforgettable cast, this is perfect for fans of farce, bad taste comedy, and unhinged supernatural hijinks.

Available on Amazon and Other Stores

Gift Idea #2 – Warrant for Damnation (Book 2)

The holidays are for family drama—preferably the kind where your dad is a fallen angel with a nun fetish.

Barry thought things couldn’t get worse after pissing off Satan.

Then he met Azael, the deadbeat celestial father who wants to enslave humanity, strip free will from every living thing, and drag Barry to his side like some kind of demonic “bring your son to work” day.

God’s pissed, Satan’s impatient, and Barry is somehow expected to destroy a fallen angel despite having the self-preservation skills of a damp sock. Angels, demons, and assorted horrors want him dead—or worse, on their payroll.

Warrant for Damnation escalates everything: the danger, the weirdness, the dad issues, and the body count. It’s the perfect holiday read for anyone who likes their apocalypse with a generous dose of slapstick and swearing.

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Gift Idea #3 – Fall for Freedom (Prequel)

A holiday treat for the friend who loves origin stories, botched deals, and angelic bureaucracy gone wrong.

Pete Sinclair is on the run for a crime he didn’t commit—sabotaging a Hell portal and helping a fallen angel escape a mountain prison. His open warrant has every demonic mercenary on his trail, and his only shot at survival lies in making a deal with an angel apprentice… who expects him to wield the only weapon that can hurt angels.

Too bad Pete doesn’t know how to use a sword. Or how not to panic around celestial beings. Or how to stop running long enough to breathe.

Fall for Freedom is the chaotic, action-packed prequel that sets the stage for everything to come. If you love slapstick supernatural action with heart, this one’s a winner.

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Bonus Gift – Read Hell & Second Chances Free While It’s Being Written

Barry Frost is back. The world is worse. Your entertainment is guaranteed.

Barry Frost used to deliver evil energy packages. Now he’s absorbed half a fallen angel’s powers and is on a God-given mission to erase his father Azael from existence—permanently.

His powers are unstable. His deadline is closing in. And Satan shows up with a “favor” disguised as a threat: track down rogue demons using a murder book and a molten soul-extracting eggbeater… or watch Hell unravel even faster.

Meanwhile, Barry is still reeling from Margery’s betrayal, absorbing demons like energy drinks, and building a team of rejects who barely qualify as competent. As he hunts dangerous creatures and steals their abilities, one thing becomes clear: in this world, redemption is temporary… and survival is negotiable.

You can read Hell & Second Chances for free while it’s being written on Winnie Jean Howard's website.

Why Angels Dark & Dumb Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift

• Dark humor for anyone who finds horror movies more festive than Hallmark specials
• Wild supernatural action
• Unhinged characters you somehow end up rooting for
• Slapstick violence that would make Santa revoke your nice list privileges
• Celestial and infernal beings behaving badly in Colorado

The Angels Dark and Dumb series is the perfect pick for fans of irreverent humor, high-stakes chaos, and urban fantasy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Give the gift of laughter, demons, and delightful damnation. ’Tis the season for chaos.

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.