Review: Night Demon
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2013
Night Demon was a continuation of Lisa Kessler's Night series. This book is the definite game changer in the series because it is edgier and more intense than Night Walker and provides much more information about the Night Walkers and their history.Night Demon opens in the Yucatan rainforest with archeologist Gretchen Finch and Night Walker, Lukas Smith investigating a Mayan sacrificial altar.  Gretchen and Lukas are in the rainforest for their own personal reasons. For her it's professional but for him it is very, very personal. As the two work together during long days and steamy nights, they develop a rapport and a simmering attraction for each other. But Lukas will not yield to his attraction for her body or her blood because he hopes that his life-long journey will end in the rainforest.  But fate intervenes when the Night Demon, Camalotz, is awakened from her century's long rest, hungry for death and total annihilation of humans and Night Walkers alike. Gretchen and Lukas, along with Callisto and Kate (from Night Walker), and the Night Walker gods Issa, Colin, Kane, and Mulac must work together to re-imprison the demon. But as they battle to literally save the world they discover a inconceivable betrayal that will change the Night Walkers forever.Night Demon was a bit dark because of Camalotz' brutality and the battles that ensued between her and the Night Walkers. Kessler did an amazing job crafting a high impact story that contained a tightly knit story line, an exceptional plot, and diverse characters.  The story was a nail biting, page turner that was highly detailed and vivid, containing lots of angles, lots of motives, and even more questions.A battle is brewing between the forces of good and evil but the battle lines are still being drawn and it's anybody's guess who will remain standing when it's over.Readers of urban fantasy and paranormal romance will truly appreciate this multifaceted tale.