Review: The final book of the Demon Outlaws trilogy.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2014
Demon Creed is the third and final book of the Demon Outlaws trilogy. I'm sad that this trilogy has ended. The Demon Outlaws books were a wonderful discovery for me. Each book of this trilogy has very different plot lines. But, I think this book is my most favourite of the three.Ms. Paula Altenburg's writing has grown considerably. While in the first two books, there were parts which felt dragged, here the story flows smoothly and perfectly paced. We also get to meet Hunter and Airie of the first book- The Demon's Daughter. And you know what else??? We finally get to know the story of Scratch!(Remember Scratch? The mysterious little boy Airie and Hunter rescued in the first book?) We get to know Scratch's original name and the reason he keeps disappearing at odd places, only to reappear suddenly in other places!Creed, an assassin for the Godseekers set out on a mission to find Willow, (that evil woman we encountered in the second book) and the other half demon children with her. He wants justice for all- a place where half demons and humans alike can live without fear and prejudice. But, that seems to be a tough endeavour, since Willow is recruiting other half-demon(or quarter-demon) children with useful powers, and is brainwashing them, and bringing out their demon sides, thereby making them irredeemable.( That sentence took way too long!) In one place his search leads to, he comes across Bear and Nieve. Circumstances force Creed and Nieve to team up. Nieve is a woman with her own agenda. She is simply unable to trust Creed. There two later team up with Hunter and Airie to stop evil Willow from destroying humans, and summoning more demons again into the world.Creed just took my favourite hero position from Hunter in this trilogy. In fact he may take a place in one of my all-time favourite book heroes. He is kind-hearted, fair and honest in his dealings, wants justice for all, irrespective of their birth(you know, demon or human), never loses sight of his goal."He was a man, with strong ideas of what was honourable and right and fair. He expected no reward for the things he did other than he be able to live with himself afterwards".Though Neive seemed to be timid as a mouse at first, she later displayed a strength of character that was laudable. And don't forget Scratch. A great kid.That cover deserves a special mention. The tattoo on Creed's back on that cover is especially lovely.This book too, just like its predecessors, had a Wild-West feeling to it. This book should be read slow, when you have enough time. I loved this book. I'm sad to see this trilogy end