Performed by Laura Hicks
Penguin Putnam/Berkley Trade/Sound Library
Women’s Fiction
Chick Lit/Paranormal
Trade Paperback and Unabridged Audio Book
Rating: 4
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 humor 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 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.
Just wish I could
Just wish I could find California Demon in audio too. Have the book just haven't started it yet.
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RE: CARPE DEMON: ADVENTURES OF A DEMON-HUNTING SOCCER MOM, BK. 1
Sounds like a fun, but though interesting, read!
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Carpe Demon
Deb - Yeah I know what you mean. I refuse to spend 90 bucks on the audio and neitehr Garland or Irving librarieis have it yet. And neither does audible. I have the trade PB also but haven't touched it yet.
Marty - it is a fun book with lots of humor. I love Julie Kenner. Own everything she's written to date.
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