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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What would happen if Buffy the Vampire Slayer got married, moved to the suburbs and became a stay-at-home mom? She'd be a lot like Kate Connor, once a demon/vampire/zombie killer and now "a glorified chauffeur for drill-team practice and Gymboree play dates" in San Diablo, Calif., that's what. But in Kenner's sprightly, fast-paced ode to kick-ass housewives, Kate finds herself battling evil once again. First a demon tries to kill Kate while she's making rigatoni for an important dinner party that her sweet second husband, Stuart, has scheduled—at the last possible minute—to butter up potential allies in his run for county attorney. Kate dispatches the demon handily enough, but she learns that Goramesh, one of the terrible High Demons, has come to town looking for something. Where's he hiding and what does he want? Can she defeat him without exposing her past to Stuart—and without putting two-year-old Timmy in day care? Though Kenner starts off her story by dropping so many brand names the book reads like a how-to manual for product placement, she settles down to the action soon enough, and readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic. Film rights sold to 1942 Pictures and Warner Brothers. (July)
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Kate Connor has given up her career as a demon hunter in order to live a regular life with her husband and child. But that doesn't stop one from seeking her out, crashing through the window and dying in her kitchen on the night when her husband brings eight men home for dinner. The fantastic nature of this plot requires a reader who is soft in voice and who believes every word that comes from her mouth. Laura Hicks gives a brash interpretation and does not catch her listener. She is not imagining the incidents as they happen, so we hear the story as farce and have no sympathy for Kate or her troubles. J.P. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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By Pat the cat
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It was a real pleasure to read this first book in a series about a modern stay-at-home mom who is trying to raise her family while attending a pesky problem with demons intent on rising from the dead. It's sharp, it's witty and really fun to read. The heroine's struggles to keep a normal life, raise her cute 2-year old toddler and take care of business are quite entertaining. I liked the author's vivid style -- with smart side bars and witty editorial comments. Fun, fun, fun... I give it 5 stars out of five (excellent).
By K. Edwards
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is the first in a series about Kate, a "demon-hunting soccer mom." It is a light read that failed to keep my interest, but that's mostly because I'm much younger than Kate and therefore had trouble identifying with her. Being a Mom is a large part of this character's life, so I think that readers who are currently enjoying motherhood would love her.
The plot wasn't totally fascinating. Most readers will figure things out before Kate does, which is somewhat frustrating. But if you're looking for a light, mindless read, this is the book for you. There are some mysteries, such as the death of Kate's first husband, that the author leaves unresolved for now. It seems likely that Kenner will return to these issues in later books in the series.
All in all: not great, but definitely fun!
The plot wasn't totally fascinating. Most readers will figure things out before Kate does, which is somewhat frustrating. But if you're looking for a light, mindless read, this is the book for you. There are some mysteries, such as the death of Kate's first husband, that the author leaves unresolved for now. It seems likely that Kenner will return to these issues in later books in the series.
All in all: not great, but definitely fun!
Format:Paperback
This book is a fun one to read. I find it easy to relate to the main character, and I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. Sometimes things seemed a bit overdramatic, but that is also what made it fun to read. Julie Kenner's style of writing flowed so easily, and I couldn't wait to pick up the book to read more. I'm looking forward to reading other books by her.
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