Synopses & Reviews
Kara Gillian is in some seriously deep trouble.
Shes used to summoning supernatural creatures from the demon realm to our world, but now the tables have been turned and shes the one whos been summoned. Kara is the prisoner of yet another demonic lord, but she quickly discovers that shes far more than a mere hostage. Yet waiting for rescue has never been her style, and Kara has no intention of being a pawn in someone elses game.
Theres intrigue to spare as she digs into the origin of the demonic lords and discovers the machinations of humans and demons alike. Kara is shocked to discover that she has her own history in the demon realm, and that the ties between her and the demonic lords Rhyzkahl and Szerain go back farther than she could have ever imagined. But treachery runs rampant among all the lords, and shes going to have to stay sharp in order to keep from being used to further their own agendas. The lords have a secret that dates back to earths ancient history, and it could have devastating repercussions for both worlds.
Yet more than anything else, Karas abilities as a homicide detective will be put to the testbecause this time the murder she has to solve is her own.
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"A nifty combination of police procedural and urban fantasy." Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Mark of the Demon crosses police procedure with weird magic. Diana Rowland's background makes her an expert in the former, and her writing convinces me she's also an expert in the latter in this fast-paced story that ends with a bang."
Carrie Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author of Kitty Raises Hell
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"Rowland’s world of arcane magic and demons is fresh and original...[and her] characters are well-developed and distinct.... Dark, fast-paced, and gripping."
SciFiChick
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"With each new chapter in this mesmerizing UF series, the gifted Rowland constructs her world and adds depth to her characters, all while giving readers clues to the over-arching plotline." RT Book Reviews
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"Diana Rowland has built a fascinating and compelling urban fantasy series, with main character Kara as tough as she needs to be yet vulnerable enough to be realistic."
Fresh Fiction
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"Yet again, Diana Rowland has knocked my socks off with a stellar book that left me positively desperate for more."
A Book Obsession
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"The sex definitely sizzles, the characters are engaging, the world is intriguing, and action pulled me right in. Highly recommended!" Errant Dreams
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"Rowland once again writes the perfect blend of police procedural and paranormal fantasy." Night Owl Paranormal
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"Phenomenal world building, a tough yet vulnerable heroine, a captivating love triangle, and a increasingly compelling metanarrative that just gets juicier with each book.... Blows most other urban fantasies out of the park." All Things Urban Fantasy
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"A nifty combination of police procedural and urban fantasy." —Charlaine Harris, #1
New York Times bestselling author
"Rising star Rowland kicks it into a whole new gear with this outstanding story that is heartbreaking, terrifying and utterly thrilling!" —RT Book Reviews (top pick, GOLD)
"Touch of the Demon is hands down the darkest, grittiest installment yet, and it was absolutely fantastic...I cant wait to see where Diana Rowland takes us next on this brilliant endeavor!" —Sweet Tidbits
"Diana Rowland knows what Urban Fantasy readers want and she delivers every time!" —Night Owl Reviews
Synopsis
The homicide beat in Louisiana isn't just terrifying, it's demonic. Detective Kara Gilligan of the supernatural task force has the ability to summon demons to her aid, but she herself is pledged to serve a demonic lord. And now, people who've hurt Kara in the past are dropping dead for no apparent reason. To clear her name and save both the demon and human worlds, she's in a race against the clock and in a battle for her life that just may take her to hell and back.
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Homicide detective Kara Gillian has a special talent: she can sense the "arcane" in our world, and there's quite a bit of it, even in Beaulac, Louisiana. She's also a summoner of demons, and works on a task force that deals with supernatural crimes. Her partners are attractive and smart FBI agents, but they're not summoners, and they're not telling Kara why they are on this special force with her.
TO make things worse, Kara has pledged herself to one of the most powerful of demons-a Demon Lord-who helped save her partner's life, but now expects things in return. Meanwhile, she's trying to solve a string of murders that are somehow tied together by money, sex, rock music and...mud. But how can she concentrate on the case when she's not even sure who-or what-her partners are?
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Teenage delinquent Angel Crawford lives with her redneck father in the swamps of southern Louisiana. She's a high school dropout, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and has a police record a mile long. But when she's made into a zombie after a car crash, her addictions disappear, except for her all-consuming need to stay "alive"...
Synopsis
Kara Gillian is in seriously deep trouble. Shes used to summoning supernatural creatures from the demon realm to our world, but now shes the one whos been summoned. Kara is the prisoner of the demonic lord Mzatal, but quickly discovers that shes far more than a mere hostage. But waiting for rescue has never been her style, and Kara has no intention of being a pawn in someone elses game.
Yet intrigue and treachery are running rampant, and Kara is hard pressed to keep her wits about her. Her abilities as a homicide detective are put to the test as she seeks the truth about FBI Agent Ryan Kristoff; Rhyzkahl, the demon lord she is sworn to; and her own history in the demon realm. She's going to need all the strength and tenacity she's developed as a cop and a summoner, or the hell she endures may well last forever.
Touch of the Demon is the exciting fifth installment of the Kara Gillian series.
About the Author
Diana Rowland has lived her entire life below the Mason-Dixon line. She has worked as a bartender, a blackjack dealer, a pit boss, a street cop, a detective, a computer forensics specialist, a crime scene investigator, and a morgue assistant, which means that she's seen more than her share of what humans can do to each other and to themselves. She won the marksmanship award in her Police Academy class, has a black belt in Hapkido, and has handled numerous dead bodies in various states of decomposition. She presently lives in southern Louisiana with her husband and her daughter where she is deeply grateful for the existence of air conditioning. A master of urban fantasy, shes the author of the Demon series and the White Trash Zombie series. She can be contacted via her website, www.dianarowland.com.