Here’s what I finished reading this week:
Book #29
Dates read: June 18-24
Title: Mark of the Demon
Year of publication: 2009
Author: Diana Rowland
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Kara Gillian #1
# of Pages: 370
Paper or plastic: Mass market paperback
How obtained: Purchased
Blurb from book: Why me? Why now? That’s what Beaulac, Louisiana, detective Kara Gillian was asking herself when an angelic creature named Rhyzkahl unexpectedly appeared during a routine summoning. Kara was hoping to use her occult skills to catch a serial killer, but never had she conjured anything like this unearthly beautiful and unspeakably powerful being whose very touch set off exquisite new dimensions of pleasure. But can she enlist his aid in helping her stop a killer who’s already claimed the lives—and souls—of thirteen people? And should she? The Symbol Man is a nightmare that the city thought had ended three years ago. Now he’s back for an encore and leaving every indication on the flesh of his victims that he too, is well versed in demonic lore.
Kara may be the only cop on Beaulac’s small force able to stop the killer, but it is her first homicide case. Yet with Rhyzkahl haunting her dreams, and a handsome yet disapproving FBI agent dogging her waking footsteps, she may be in way over her head….
My thoughts: I followed a funny story about the author on Facebook during the Christmas season. She put up some Christmas dragons in her yard that one neighbor took offense, saying they weren’t very Christmas-y. Did she take them down? Heck, no. She added halos to them and put up more! She sounded like a fun person to me, and I bought her book. Boy, am I glad I did, too. This was so good. I’ll be getting the rest of this series now!
Title: Mark of the Demon
Year of publication: 2009
Author: Diana Rowland
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Kara Gillian #1
# of Pages: 370
Paper or plastic: Mass market paperback
How obtained: Purchased
Blurb from book: Why me? Why now? That’s what Beaulac, Louisiana, detective Kara Gillian was asking herself when an angelic creature named Rhyzkahl unexpectedly appeared during a routine summoning. Kara was hoping to use her occult skills to catch a serial killer, but never had she conjured anything like this unearthly beautiful and unspeakably powerful being whose very touch set off exquisite new dimensions of pleasure. But can she enlist his aid in helping her stop a killer who’s already claimed the lives—and souls—of thirteen people? And should she? The Symbol Man is a nightmare that the city thought had ended three years ago. Now he’s back for an encore and leaving every indication on the flesh of his victims that he too, is well versed in demonic lore.
Kara may be the only cop on Beaulac’s small force able to stop the killer, but it is her first homicide case. Yet with Rhyzkahl haunting her dreams, and a handsome yet disapproving FBI agent dogging her waking footsteps, she may be in way over her head….
My thoughts: I followed a funny story about the author on Facebook during the Christmas season. She put up some Christmas dragons in her yard that one neighbor took offense, saying they weren’t very Christmas-y. Did she take them down? Heck, no. She added halos to them and put up more! She sounded like a fun person to me, and I bought her book. Boy, am I glad I did, too. This was so good. I’ll be getting the rest of this series now!
And if you’re interested in reading the article, you can find it here: https://www.boredpanda.com/neighbor-letter-remove-dragon-display-diana-rowland/
Good news! The bird feeders are popular once again and the ducks are back. In fact, Momma brought her ELEVEN babies (which are probably more like teenagers—they’re big!) with her. The neighbors haven’t said anything … yet. But I did notice a few birds perching on their patio. Oh well. J
So … What’s the strangest reason you bought a book? Did you read it? And if so, did you like it?
Happy Reading!
Stacy
5 comments:
If you'd had an audio book, you could have read while you drove as well.
Glad you put the feeder back up and the ducks are back. The neighbors can deal with the fact that birds happen and will land on their patio no matter what.
Alex - I can't listen to books. And I much prefer music when I'm driving. Besides, I'm sure Hubby wouldn't want to listen to my books anyway. :D
I bought a book once because I liked the cover. It was Something Dangerous by Patrick Redmond. I really liked it and was disappointed he didn't have anything else out at the time. But I remembered it recently, and put another book of his on my TBR list!
Very glad you weren't reading while driving. Actually, I can't drive and listen to audiobooks either. I get too focused on the story and not enough on the road. (Talk about distracted driving!)
Jennette - I've bought books because of the cover lots of times! :D
Linda - Because I'm paying attention to the road, I miss too much of the book. Besides, my mind tends to wander as it is. At least when I'm reading when that happens, I'm still at the same place when my mind comes back! :D
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