I avoided this new book for as long as I could. Why? Because I figured it was going to be almost a non-stop read and I had a couple of things I needed to do. I was correct. The couple of times I did put it down, like for food or sleep, it was almost like a siren in its mythical definition, calling me back to it.



Okay, a few things. First, if you're looking for some details from the book, buy the book. It is full of details. Second, I am extremely frustrated - because this one had been out days (or maybe weeks) before I found out and I got it only because I checked on it. There has to be a better way. I am set to follow but I got no info from Amazon. And finally, it my "review" you will find my first critical comments in a long time. Okay, now about the book:



It came to me a while back that the Demon Accord series ended several books back, probably when Declan came on the scene in his book. After that, it has been different. And get this, it this case different if BETTER! Whatever the author calls it, I do not care as long as he keeps writing in this. So what about this one? Well it definitely closes the door on some things and it almost seems like the series might be preparing for a little lull in the action. Almost. But then you get to the last couple of chapters and you know "that ain't gonna happen!"



In this one we've got more demon/werewolf action plus a bit of action from the "super evil witch." Yeah, that's almost sounds like a double negative doesn't it. And then there's an elemental that I just have to wonder about... I mean was this just a cameo? Or a lead for something down the road? With Conroe, you can never be sure. Whatever, it will be good but some further action would be "interesting."



Action? Lots. Interesting scenario? Oh yeah. A lot to look forward to? Oh yeah, in spades!



One word of caution: If you haven't read the previous books (nine, I think) then you should start at the beginning. The author throws in a few historical tidbits to try to help out and you "might" be able to keep up if you read this with no background. That being said, I don't recommend it. But then I've been reading (rabidly) since book one. And yes, I plan to read it a second time. In fact, I might well go back to book one and read my way through the series.



Oh yeah, now for my negative: In one chapter, and one chapter only, you almost get a headache as he switches back and forth between present tense and past tense. Virtually all of his writing is in the professionally done past tense but in this one chapter he goes switcheroo. I think I know what he is trying to achieve but, in my opinion, it doesn't work. At all. I know he won't read this but just in case he does - Please don't do that again. And no, it doesn't take away from the book at all.



Oh yeah, my 5-star rating? About that... Amazon does not provide enough stars. I don't know the highest I've claimed for a book but this one needs more than that. This is the best of the series. The previous book was almost this good and this one might only be better because he has the full crew involved. Again. Awesome!