Secrets of the Demon

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 test—because this time the murder she has to solve is her own.

"A nifty combination of police procedural and urban fantasy."

"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." 

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Yet again, Diana Rowland has knocked my socks off with a stellar book that left me positively desperate for more."

"The sex definitely sizzles, the characters are engaging, the world is intriguing, and action pulled me right in. Highly recommended!"

"Rowland once again writes the perfect blend of police procedural and paranormal fantasy."

"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."

“Rowland’s delightful novel jumps genre lines with a little something for everyone—mystery, horror, humor, and even a smattering of romance. Not to be missed—all that’s required is a high tolerance for gray matter. For true zombiephiles, of course, that’s a no brainer.”

“An intriguing mystery and a hilarious mix of the horrific and mundane aspects of zombie life open a promising new series from Rowland…. Humor and gore are balanced by surprisingly touching moments as Angel tries to turn her (un)life around.”

"If you missed My Life as a White Trash Zombie, Rowland’s truly wonderful series starter about new zombie Angel Crawford, be sure to rectify that mistake and also pick up the next chapter about this amazingly engaging heroine. Rowland has come up with a perfect blend of creepy, scary, yet emotionally touching adventures for her gutsy and endearing heroine. Angel’s evolution from depressed loser to young woman learning to trust her instincts is entertainment at its best. Do not miss out on this exceptional series!"

“Equally gross and heartwarming, disgusting and riveting, My Life as a White Trash Zombie is a clever read. If you like to see a flawed heroine pull herself back up, and can handle visceral imagery, it’s a brilliant book. Fans of Carolyn Crane, Stacia Kane and Allison Pang will dig on this one. Big time.”

"Rowland completely upends the Kara Gillan series in this installment. Everything we thought we knew about the inhabitants of Rowlands universe is called into question, with devastating results. Rising star Rowland kicks it into a whole new gear with this outstanding story that is heartbreaking, terrifying, and utterly thrilling!" —RT Reviews (top pick GOLD)

"I was awestruck at the twists and turns and the, "Oh man, why didn't I see that before!" ... This series is top-notch in the genre. Gritty and dark, this is really good reading!" —Felicia Day

"A killer mid-series offering. Its hard to believe that any book could create as much anticipation as the climactic end of Sins of the Demon, but Touch of the Demon opens up a whole new world, mythology, and love life for Kara." —All Things Urban Fantasy

"Touch of the Demon is hands down the darkest, grittiest installment yet, and it was absolutely fantastic." —Sweet Tidbits

"I dont think theres a world quite like these books, nor do I think theres a character quite like Kara.... Its a truly excellent book, and my main problem now is that its set such very high expectations for the whole year." —Fangs for the Fantasy

"Diana Rowland knows what Urban Fantasy readers want, and she delivers every time! ... Ms. Rowland gets two thumbs up for a job well done. I absolutely cannot wait for more!" —Night Owl Reviews

"While drastically different than any one of the books in this series, it is by far the one most packed with story and evolution. A perfect change of pace, upping the conflict and mystery in one fell swoop. It will leave you chomping at the bit for the next one." —Zombie Joe

"The changes here will breathe fresh air into an already exceptional series for several more novels.... Five-star reading and twists you never thought of are coming." —Wicked Scribes

"A nifty combination of police procedural and urban fantasy." —Charlaine Harris

 

"Rowlands hot streak continues as she gives her fans another big helping of urban fantasy goodness! ... The plot twists are plentiful and the action is hard-edged. Another great entry in this compelling series." —RT Book Reviews

"This is an excellent police procedural urban fantasy that like its two previous arcane forensic investigations stars a terrific lead protagonist... the Bayou heats up with another magical mystery tour that will take readers away from the mundane to the enjoyable world of Diana Rowland." —Midwest Book Review

"The sex definitely sizzles, the characters are engaging, the world is intriguing, and action pulled me right in. Highly recommended!" —Errant Dreams

"Readers of books one and two in Diana Rowland's series will definitely not be disappointed by this third installment. Rowland once again writes the perfect blend of police procedural and paranormal fantasy." —Night Owl Paranormal

"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

"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

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 complicate things even more, Kara has pledged herself to one of the most powerful of demons—Demon Lord Rhyzkahl—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? Secrets of the Demon is the exciting third installment of the Kara Gillian series.

 

A cop with a gift. A demon with a seductive power. A bond that could destroy them both. "Secrets of the Demon" is the third novel in the series called a nifty combination of police procedural and urban fantasy by #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Charlaine Harris. Original.

Our favorite white trash zombie, Angel Crawford, has enough problems of her own, what with dealing with her alcoholic, deadbeat dad, dead bodies at work, issues with her not-quite boyfriend, the zombie mafia, and evil zombie soldiers. Oh, and its raining, and wont let up.

 

But things get even crazier when a zombie movie starts filming in town. Theres something shady going on with the films backers, and Angel begins to suspect that its not just the plot of the movie that stinks. As if thats not enough, the lead actress recently got into a fight in a local bar, and now part of her sentence is to work in the morgue. Angel has no desire to babysit a spoiled celebrity, but she doesn't appear to have a choice.

 

Zombies, both real and fake, are roaming the streets, even while it's raining cats and dogs. Soon Angel's dealing with disasters both natural and unnatural, yet in her own unique and undead way, she manages to fit all the pieces--and body parts--together to save herself, her town, and quite possibly the human race.

 

At least for now.

Demon summoner Kara Gillian bears the scars of Rhyzkahls treachery, but she refuses to let them slow her down. She and the demonic lord Mzatal have not rested in their efforts to recover Idris—Mzatals summoner protégé who was kidnapped by enemy lords—but now their search has brought them back to Earth.

With the help of FBI agents Ryan Kristoff and Zack Garner, they begin to track down summoners who are working with Rhyzkahl. However, Kara knows Ryans true identity, and questions of loyalty threaten to tear apart this group of allies. When Kara intervenes to help a brilliant young computer expert and his bodyguard after an accidental shooting, she quickly learns that Rhyzkahls machinations run deeper than she could have ever imagined. The search for Idris takes on a desperate edge as their enemies increase in number, and Kara realizes that an old homicide case may hold the key to their success—or their doom.

With the very fabric of the universe at stake, Kara must rely on her skills, wit, and luck to save her friends and her world, yet ancient vows will have to be broken if she is to have any hope.

But the price of breaking those vows may be her own blood.

Vengeance of the Demon is the seventh installment of the acclaimed Demon series.

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.