Review: Great book!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2014
Karina Halle is a prolific author who has proven herself a master of the horror novel. The Devil’s Reprise is Book 2 in her Devil’s series. The series began with The Devil’s Metal, which followed wanna-be rock journalist, Dawn Emmerson, as she joined the concert tour of the popular metal band, Hybrid, to document their fame and what turns out to be their ultimate downfall. During this journey, Dawn falls for Sage, the talented lead guitarist of Hybrid. As it turns out, Sage had made a deal with the devil to find fame and fortune, and the devil has returned to collect. Oh, and did I mention that this series takes place during the 1970s – the age of bell bottoms and classic rock?The Devil’s Reprise picks up almost a year after Sage was able to maneuver out of his contract with the devil and save his and Dawn’s lives, but not everyone around them at the time were as fortunate. Dawn and Sage had parted ways and were pursuing separate lives – Dawn’s involved celibacy and pining over Sage, and Sage’s involved massive amounts of girls, drugs and rock-n-roll.Sage is now a solo artist kicking off a successful European tour, and he once again invites Dawn to come along, realizing he needs her in his life. Little do either of them know that Dawn had unknowingly made her own deal with the devil, and now it’s her turn to literally face her demons.This book follows Dawn and Sage across Europe in the 70s, as they fight to survive against hell’s demons and fight to understand what kind of relationship they want from each other. Although their relationship may be a non-issue if the devil wins and Dawn is dragged to hell.The Devil’s Metal (book #1) spent a lot of time exploring the world of rock-n-roll in 1970s America. The 1970s almost becomes a character itself. If you love classic rock and always wanted a behind-the-stage view to that world, you will love The Devil’s Metal. The horror factor in that book was a bit more subtle and paced, unraveling more slowly, until the big finale at the end.The Devil’s Reprise takes an opposite approach, with more focus on the fear and creepiness, and a bit less focus on the music. It contains spine-tingling scenes that are reminiscent of current horror movies (like a blood covered woman crooked and crawling on the ceiling). Whichever you prefer, these books are fun, creepy and romantic all at the same time. Only Karina Halle can successfully pull off a feat like that.