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When homicide detective Anthony Hollownton is called to the scene of his
latest murder case he quickly becomes aware that something isn’t
quite right.

It isn’t the gruesomeness of the scene.

It isn’t the symbols written on the wall.

It isn’t the image carved into the victim’s back.

It is something else, something he can’t quite put his finger on,
something he doesn’t understand.

Then his partner disappears, leaving Tony alone as the world begins to
unravel. As the body count rises Tony must scramble to adapt to this
new supernatural world. A supernatural world that wants nothing to do
with him and will shut him out at all costs. Until the killer’s
attention turns to Tony. Now he must work within the supernatural
community’s rules if he is going to come out of this case alive.

Two months ago homicide detective Anthony Hollownton was forcibly

thrown into the supernatural world.

A world that has been eerily silent ever since.

His partner is back but will never be the same. Talking about seeing
things Tony knows are real.

At least it is the Fourth of July and patrolling the festivities should
be a cake walk.

Wrong.

A mutilated body is stumbled upon and now it is all Tony can do not to
jump to supernatural conclusions. Is his jarring previous case making
him paranoid or is there more to this murder than meets the eye?

 My Review

5 stars

Tony Hollownton is still working through learning about the paranormal world that exists alongside of the one he has always known. His partner Rick Nelson is still having a hard time processing his kidnapping and possession by one of the Culeen and the murders then committed by him. He doesn’t want to talk about it and has clearly changed. Tony decides to pick up some extra time during the Fourth of July but then discovers a body hidden in some bushes. Instantly Tony flashes back to the paranormal.

I love this series. Tony has come so far since Hollownton Homicides. He seems to have accepted the paranormal but he is still trying to keep it at a distance. He really wants to know what happened to Rick and his wife but it is clear they are not ready to talk about it, if they ever want to talk about it. I was just as frustrated because I wanted to know what Tony was up against.

I love this series and can’t wait to get the next books. The Anthony Hollownton series is the first books that I have read from the author but I will definitely be checking out her other books. I just hope there will be a book three and that it will be out shortly.

 I received Hollownton Homicide and Hollownton Outsiders from Silver Dagger Book Tours for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of these books.

Jack Oswald is a geology professor and is asked to check out several large holes that have mysteriously appeared in Alaska that are threatening ExxonMobil’s operations. Jack gathers his wife, Angela Menendez, a climatologist and a couple graduates to investigate.

Then you have Aileen O’ Shannon has heard about the mysterious holes and Jack’s investigation. She talks her way into joining the group but she has more to add to this little adventure.

Of course there is death, very bloody and gory death, and a bit of paranormal. It seems these holes are a direct gateway to hell and all kinds of demons are coming out to rule Earth.

This story is a bit slow to start with the world building and all the science that goes into the investigation. You can really tell that the author has done a lot of research. I was worried that I was going to get lost with all the science, but this just drew me deeper into the story. Things quickly go to hell, quite literally.

This is a short read and ends on one heck of a cliff hanger. I didn’t want to leave this story but luckily I have the second book and can jump into it right away.

After learning that the holes that have mysteriously appeared are gates to hell, what is left of Jack’s investigation group decides to live to fight another day and heads to Fairbanks on the Dalton. But they seem to keep finding trouble in one way or another with flat tires, demons, and bathroom breaks. Thankfully they find the military and they have a plan.

Thank goodness Aileen is there to help save the group. They have faced so much loss so far but it is going to get worse before it gets better. I really enjoyed reading the narrative through Angela’s eyes. It gave this story a fresh spin. I really liked learning more about the Tutores Contra Infernum.

This story is a rush at break neck speeds as the group tries to keep ahead of the demons and is searching for a way to stop them. You have action, violence, and a great paranormal twist. I love this series and can’t wait for book three to get published.

 I received both What Lurks Beneath and Demons on the Dalton from Silver Dagger Book Tours for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of these books.