DARK DEMON by Christine Feehan
April 23rd, 2006 by Liz Kreger
Title: DARK DEMON
Author: Christine Feehan
Publisher: Jove
ISBN: 0-515-14088-0
Natalya Shonski is a dragonseeker, a mage who has made it her life work to rid the world of vampires, while at the same time avoiding all contact with the Carpathians whom she was taught would destroy her for what she is. She also believed it was a Carpathian who killed her beloved twin brother, Razvan. But when the vampires seem to be coming at her from all directions, it is the Carpathian, Vikirnoff who finally catches up with her.
So close to turning into the vampire he had dedicated his life to destroying, Vikirnoff is stunned to find Natalya is the lifemate for whom he has searched centuries for. But instead of a complacent female who would obey his every command, he finds instead, Natalya … a woman who as a mind of her own and the skills of a warrior. Not only that … but she’s a dragonseeker, whose magical powers are well honed.
Together they fight their way through a concentrated attack by vampires and seek the answers to Natalya’s cloudy past in the ice caverns of Natalya’s grandfather, Xavier, the evil mage who kidnaped and eventually killed not only her grandmother but her parents. Through a series of events, she begins to suspect that her grandfather may still be alive. She also discovers that her brother may not be dead.
DARK DEMON is longer than Christine’s usual novels and starts out with bang. After that, the action just keeps on coming. In my opinion, this is one of her best novels to date. Christine brings back several characters from past stories as a plot is discovered to destroy all the Carpathians. Again, this points to Xavier as the mastermind behind the attacks.
I found Natalya to be a wonderfully, self-sufficient heroine who doesn’t sit back and wait for the hero to save her. She’s more than capable to taking care of herself. Vikirnoff is a classic example of a chauvinistic throwback who eventually overcomes his own ingrained neanderthal attitudes and learns to value Natalya’s skills and intelligence.
For those readers who love paranormals (and even those who don’t) I highly recommend this book. The twists in the plot caught me by surprise in a couple of places and I found it difficult to put down until I hit the end. I’ve been a long time fan of Chris’ and can guaranty that DARK DEMON will not disappoint.
6 Responses to “DARK DEMON by Christine Feehan”
I love Christine Feehan’s Night Game series, but I didn’t think I’d like her vampire books. Sounds like I was wrong
I love Dark Demon and find it to be my favorite of her Dark Series. I love how much Christine Feehan has evolved with her work on this series. I love her other series as well, but this is certainly her most popular.
I’ve been a fan of Christine’s since Dark Prince came out. Yes, some of her Dark series seem to get a little repetitive, but I am rarely, if ever disappointed. Can you tell I’m a diehard fan? I enjoy her Mind Game series as well as her Drake Sister series, but I think the Dark series will always be my favorite.
You make this sound great! I’m going to try it, Liz.
I love this author. I love her Dark Series Books but she also has several other things going. She has evolved this series and each book just gets better and better. Up until recently I didn’t even know about Christine Feehan. I’m so glad I stumbled onto a booktrailer site, COS Productions. It not only brought me Christine but at least 6 new authors I didn’t know about. I can’t wait until the next book. Thanks so much Christine!
Always happy to admit new followers to the Christine Feehan fan club, Lea Ann.
Edie, if you want to try the Dark Series, I’d say begin at the beginning, with Dark Prince. That will give you a taste of Christine’s style and a feel for the story. Each book can be a stand alone, but quite often reference is made of the previous stories.