Bøker av Julie Kenner

From New York Times bestselling author Julie Kenner aka J. Kenner ..."This book, as crammed with events as any suburban mom's calendar, shows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It's a hoot."-Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling authorA Booksense pick! A Target "break-out" book!Kate Connor is your average, everyday mom with two kids, a husband, and one very big secret ... she used to be a Demon Hunter for a secret arm of the Vatican. Now retired, she's more interested in the domestic than the demonic. So when she catches sight of a demon in Wal-Mart, she tells herself it's some other Hunter's problem. But when that demon attacks her in her kitchen, retirement is no longer an option.Now Kate has to kick a little demon butt, figure out why the creatures are trying to take her out and take over her home town, and at the same time take care of her 2 year old, deal with a hormonal 14 year old, get the family to Catholic mass on time, and try to keep her past a secret from her daughter and her husband.She's a little out of practice, but hey ... if she can juggle two kids and an impromptu dinner party, ridding the town of demons should be a piece of cake. Like the saying goes, Carpe Demon ... and Kate intends to do just that.***Dive into this fun and original (sub) urban fantasy novel (that could just as easily be called paranormal mommy lit!). With humor, action, adventure, horror and a romantic triangle that builds as the series progresses, Carpe Demon is not to be missed!All titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom seriesCarpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomCalifornia Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDeja Demon: The Days and Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemon Ex MachinaPax DemonicaPraise for Carpe Demon: "Ninety-nine percent of the wives and moms in the country will identify with this heroine. I mean, like who hasn't had to battle demons between car pools and play dates?" Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author"I welcome the novels that decide to be utterly over-the-top and imagine paranormal and superhero lives for their chick- lit heroines. Take Carpe Demon ..." -Detroit Free Press "Sprightly, fast-paced . . . readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic."-Publishers Weekly"Smart, fast-paced, unique ... a blend of sophistication and wit that has you laughing out loud."-Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author"Tongue-in-cheek . . . fast pacing and in-your-face action. Give it a try. Kate's a fun character and keeps you on the edge of your seat."-SFReader"Ms. Kenner has a style and delivery all her own . . . fun and innovative . . . [Carpe Demon] shouldn't be missed."-Fallen Angel Reviews"You're gonna love this book! A terrific summer read with lots of humor and crazy situations and action."-Fresh Fiction"This book was so much fun to read. I highly recommend this exceedingly entertaining read!"-Midwest Book Review"A fun netherworld thriller that readers will treasure."-The Best Reviews"A+ ... I am very ready for the next installment in Kate Connor's life."-The Romance Reader's Connection"Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure, which has an engaging cast of characters. Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."-Romantic Times

Personne ne massacre les démons comme Kate Connor. Mais ça, c'était avant...Elle a renoncé à son passé surnaturel pour adopter le rôle de femme au foyer et mère dévouée, sans jamais le regretter une seule seconde.Jusqu'à ce que son passé se rappelle à son bon souvenir.Kate aborde la quarantaine et sa formation est loin derrière elle. Elle sait qu'elle ne pourra pas y arriver toute seule. Mais à qui faire confiance alors qu'elle est hors du coup depuis plus de dix ans?Qu'à cela ne tienne, cette mère est prête à tout pour protéger sa famille... et notamment zapper les réunions parents-profs pour affronter les créatures de l'enfer. Saura-t-elle user de ses compétences de mère pour mettre les démons au pas, une bonne fois pour toutes ?Ils ont adoré la série Maman contre démon de Julie Kenner Quatre-vingt-dix-neuf pour cent des femmes et des mères s'identifieront à cette héroïne. C'est vrai, qui n'a jamais eu à combattre des démons entre deux allers-retours en voiture et le goûter ? Jayne Ann Krentz, auteure de best-sellers du New York Times

Comme si tenir sa maison et élever deux enfants dynamiques ne suffisait pas, Kate Connor vient d'accepter une toute nouvelle mission... et le moins qu'on puisse dire, c'est qu'elle n'est pas de tout repos.Kate doit se remettre au boulot et revenir sur le champ de bataille démoniaque, car désormais, la survie de sa famille, de sa ville et du monde entier repose uniquement sur ses épaules !Entre ses rhumatismes, son insomnie et une bonne dose de culpabilité typiquement maternelle, Kate n'est clairement pas au mieux de sa forme. Mais pas le choix, elle va devoir assurer dans les deux rôles les plus importants que l'on puisse avoir: celui de parent dévoué doublé d'une farouche chasseuse de démons.Kate pourra-t-elle trouver un équilibre entre sa vie secrète et sa vie de famille, ou le premier caprice de sa progéniture risque-t-il de tout ficher en l'air ?Ils ont adoré la série Maman contre démon de Julie Kenner Maman contre démon, de Julie Kenner, place la barre très haut dans le genre de l'urban fantasy. Botter des fesses démoniaques n'est qu'une chose à faire comme une autre sur la liste de Kate Connor, mais elle y parvient avec humour et brio avant de rentrer chez elle à bord de son mini-van. On ne mérite même pas cette série hilarante ! - Christopher Golden, auteur de ARARAT et RED HANDS, best-sellers au New York Times Kenner marque en plein dans le mille avec cette aventure drôle et décalée, et ses personnages hauts en couleur. Activités extra-scolaires et eau bénite forment un cocktail inoubliable. - RT Book Reviews

This print edition includes the short story The Demon You Know.If you want something done, ask a busy person. Kate Conner could kill whoever first said that.As if the full-time mom, part-time demon hunter didn't have enough to do, she's now been given a third job-as headmistress at a special academy for up-and-coming slayers.Kate's first charge? Her own teenage daughter Allie, who thanks to her unique heritage, has more power than either she or Kate understands. And definitely more than either knows how to use.But they'll have to figure it out fast when dark forces descend on the school, and ... Seriously, can Kate just catch a break already?!"Julie Kenner's Demon Hunting Soccer Mom is one of the high water marks in urban fantasy." -ChristopherGolden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSAll titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series of paranormal women's fiction novels:Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomCalifornia Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDeja Demon: Days & Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomThe Demon You Know: A Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Short Story (bonus story)Demon Ex Machina: Tales of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomPax Demonica : Travels of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDay of the Demon: Trials of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomHow to Train Your Demon: The Education of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom