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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN num: 9780515142211
ISBN number: 0515142212
Label: Jove
Manufacturer: Jove
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 320
Printing Date: October 31, 2006
Publishing house: Jove
Sale Popularity Level: 44169
Studio: Jove
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Brief Book Summary:
Retired demon hunter Kate Connor must go back to work when she spots a demon lurking in the local Wal-Mart. But she'd better not arouse suspicion. This kind of thing could really hurt her husband's political career.
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They better give Joss Whedon a nickel every time someone buys this book. This is Buffy without the humor. The author has no unique ideas and the plot/characters are completely derivative (female demon hunter hiding her true identity with a internet researching sidekick, she also kills the demon with a hair pin/stick... ever heard this before). Don't buy this book, just go watch Buffy.
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Kate Connor has a secret she's keeping from her family. It's not your typical secret though. Kate is a demon hunter, now retired to dedicate her life to her family. She has no desire to return to her old life but when a demon comes crashing through her window, Kate is about to be dragged back into it whether she likes it or not.
As it turns out, high demon Goramesh is looking for something to help him build his army and destroy previously demon-free San Diablo, California before conquering the world. Kate needs to stop him, all without cluing her family into her previous life, helping her husband Stuart clinch a political slot, and making sure toddler Timmy makes his play dates.
Julie Kenner has made her mark on the romance genres and now she proves she has the flair to tackle "mommy-lit" as well. Is there any genre she can't write? Classic Kenner humour is evident on every page in Kate's sassy personality. I've come to enjoy that facet of much of Julie's work and always look forward to what direction it will go in each book.
The escapades begin on the very first page and don't let up until the story ends. From the moment the little old man/demon jumps through Kate's window we're on a roller coaster ride of excitement and mystery. There are enough twists to the story to keep us guessing as to what Goramesh's plan is and what exactly the mystery item is that he's looking for.
Kate Connor is the type of woman so many of us wish we could be. She kicks ass against the big bad monsters of the world, finds plenty of time to volunteer in the community, shuttle her children and their friends all over town, and still get home in time to make sure the last minute dinner parties for her husband and his associates goes off without a hitch. And she does it all with a smile and a "Carpe Demon." I look forward to reading more of Kate Connor's demon hunting adventures.
© Kelley A. Hartsell, March 2008. All rights reserved.
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I was really excited about this book when I found it at the used bookstore. It looked right up my alley; I love fast-paced books about the paranormal and the everyday people who might end up interacting with them.
But this book was unfortunately kind of a dozer. The storyline was pretty light and didn't capture my imagination, the character development was weak and I didn't feel at all connected to the characters, and the pacing of it all was just too slow. I got through it, but felt like I'd just spent an inordinate amount of time for very little return.
Don't get me wrong, it was pleasant enough, but usually during and after reading a book of this sort, I think about the characters and the story occasionally and wonder what will happen and imagine things on my own in that world, and the world created here was just too boring to hold my interest. The book could have fit all of the plot and character development into a book a third of the size.
I have the second book here and after finishing the very first one, I am not sure I will bother reading the second. I just don't care enough.
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This is yet another fun, fast paced supernatural read. Carpe Demon is the story of a retired demon hunter, Kate, who is just trying to lead a normal life and raise a family. Out of the blue her old instincts are tested, her family is threatened, and she pushes the limits of her marriage. I found the characters realistic and amazingly entertaining to follow. This isn't just for you soccer moms ... this is a good read for anyone interested in the genre. This is the very first book in the series and must be read before any of the others.
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This book had some of the elements I love in entertainment. Suspense, humor, charismatic characters, supernatural and the ability to keep me hooked. I read another urban fantasy/chick lit book right before this one, well I tried to, and it left me greatly disappointed. I was thrilled when I opened this one. It had me laughing out loud. Great, great book. Now I have to get the rest of the series.
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