The Stone Demon

by Karen Mahoney

Overview

If alchemist's apprentice Donna Underwood can't recreate the Philosopher's Stone, the world will be plunged into a devastating modern-day Dark Age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738734736
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	04/08/2013
Series:	Iron Witch Series , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Karen Mahoney (United Kingdom) has been published in the anthologies The Eternal Kiss and Kiss Me Deadly (both by Running Press). She has a highly trafficked blog and is also part of a group blog that includes New York Timesbestselling authors. Visit her online at KazMahoney.com.|

Karen Mahoney (United Kingdom) has been published in the anthologies The Eternal Kiss and Kiss Me Deadly (both by Running Press). She has a highly trafficked blog and is also part of a group blog that includes New York Timesbestselling authors. Visit her online at KazMahoney.com.

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Editorial Reviews

"This engrossing series conclusion does justice to its kick-ass heroine, her funny sidekick and a vulnerable romantic interest." —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

"And then there's Demian. He may be a demon—the king of the demons—but at least he's true to his nature." Donna Underwood's final journal entry indicates a sneaking respect for the enemy she faces in the exciting finish of the Iron Witch trilogy. Donna starts out in London. She doesn't stay there long: The Demon King is on the move to remake the universe, and it's her job to stop him by questing for the ingredients needed to produce the Philosopher's Stone. Donna, her wisenheimer friend Navin and the half-fey Xan stand out as three-dimensional characters; others mostly exist to advance the complicated plot. Straight-talking Donna is largely on her own for this adventure, with Xan and comic-relief Navin working more or less together as a support team. In a poignant subplot, would-be boyfriend Xan pursues magic that will restore his partially remembered ability to fly. Nonstop action, cliffhangers and constantly building tension will keep readers engaged in the story. The climax is rousing, and the resolution, while bittersweet, will satisfy fans of the series. Well-integrated back story should enable readers new to the series to enjoy the story, but they would be better off beginning with the first book. This engrossing series conclusion does justice to its kick-ass heroine, her funny sidekick and a vulnerable romantic interest. (Urban fantasy. 13-16)

Kirkus Reviews