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The Demon Catcher
Brother Euan has always been skeptical about the existence of demons. He may have spent his life in a monastery dedicated to the God Ajen, but that doesn't mean he has to indulge in superstition. Even the unnatural storm that batters the monastery one night isn't enough to make Euan believe.
But superstition becomes the least of Euan's worries when Leon of Tremea arrives at the monastery to investigate the reports of demonic activity. Leon is nothing like the frightened, shame-filled monks, and when Euan is assigned to assist Leon in his work, he finds himself struggling with desires he'd thought firmly under control. After a second demon attack on the monastery—one that not even Euan can explain away—Euan's beliefs and assumptions about the world are shattered, and with nothing to hold him back, he opens himself to his feelings for Leon. But then Euan discovers that Leon is not all he seems to be....
But superstition becomes the least of Euan's worries when Leon of Tremea arrives at the monastery to investigate the reports of demonic activity. Leon is nothing like the frightened, shame-filled monks, and when Euan is assigned to assist Leon in his work, he finds himself struggling with desires he'd thought firmly under control. After a second demon attack on the monastery—one that not even Euan can explain away—Euan's beliefs and assumptions about the world are shattered, and with nothing to hold him back, he opens himself to his feelings for Leon. But then Euan discovers that Leon is not all he seems to be....
78 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 5, 2011
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April 22, 2011
I loved this book. The story was beautifully written. Euan and Leon seemed meant for one another. My only complaint...more story! :)
Great book Lesly!
Great book Lesly!
January 19, 2011
This was clearly a plot-driven book. Leon, wayfaring demon - catcher comes into a secretive monastery recently doomed with demon - infestation in order to clear up the danger. Euan, a monk who has spent his whole life at the monastery, is assigned to help with that task since he, as the monastery's castilan, knows the building best. As they work together, Euan finds himself attracted to the stranger in a way he has only experienced once before. What's more, it seems to Euan that the feeling is mutual. Euan is unsure what to do with Leon, and he's not convinced that Leon has the best interests of the monastery in mind, since Euan isn't convinced that Demons exist in the first place. He learns better, though, when the beings force him and Leon to flee, which leads to even more unsettling experiences as Leon and Euan, forced together in a narrow place, give in to their mutual attraction.
The adventure story was told in an entertaining and gripping way, taking up more room than the romance. Not that the latter was unimportant, though.
I liked both Euan and Leon, which were both well - rounded characters. Euan, a lifelong monk, was sweet in his boyish innocence and book-smart ways. Still, he was capable of thinking his own thoughts and not as gullible as his fellow monks, and he didn't change his lifelong beliefs and ways on a whim, but thought hard about his decisions. All this made him appear much older than his 21 Years and believable as the monastery's castilan. Leon is a very likely person for Euan to fall for, with his exotic beauty, his frankness and his unusual talents.
All in all, a gripping, entertaining adventure story with some very original ideas and a sweet, believable love story. Heartily recommended.
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The adventure story was told in an entertaining and gripping way, taking up more room than the romance. Not that the latter was unimportant, though.
I liked both Euan and Leon, which were both well - rounded characters. Euan, a lifelong monk, was sweet in his boyish innocence and book-smart ways. Still, he was capable of thinking his own thoughts and not as gullible as his fellow monks, and he didn't change his lifelong beliefs and ways on a whim, but thought hard about his decisions. All this made him appear much older than his 21 Years and believable as the monastery's castilan. Leon is a very likely person for Euan to fall for, with his exotic beauty, his frankness and his unusual talents.
All in all, a gripping, entertaining adventure story with some very original ideas and a sweet, believable love story. Heartily recommended.
See the full review at www.reviewsbyjessewave.com
April 16, 2018
I've been on a demon kick lately and I really enjoyed this one. It was a bit insta-love, but the two characters had good chemistry so I let that slide.
The demon aspect of the story was great, if a little unfinished IMO. I would like to have read a much longer book, a full length fantasy novel, with these characters, or at least a follow-up to what we have here. The plot and the characters have a lot of potential for more.
I liked the writing style, the world building was nicely done, and I liked the characters. Euan was a bit too trusting, but considering his situation and his life as a monk, it's understandable.
I'd love to read more.
The demon aspect of the story was great, if a little unfinished IMO. I would like to have read a much longer book, a full length fantasy novel, with these characters, or at least a follow-up to what we have here. The plot and the characters have a lot of potential for more.
I liked the writing style, the world building was nicely done, and I liked the characters. Euan was a bit too trusting, but considering his situation and his life as a monk, it's understandable.
I'd love to read more.
May 3, 2025
Good book but I am not able to read this so very bad book
October 7, 2012
Great twisty paranormal tale, Euan & Leon are great characters. The romance was just perfect.
Hope the author writes a sequel to this as I want to see more of the characters and the paranormal world described in the book!
Hope the author writes a sequel to this as I want to see more of the characters and the paranormal world described in the book!
January 6, 2011
I love this book. It's one of those where when you finish it you're already wanting the next adventure.
December 21, 2014
Nice and easy, with a bit of sci-fi twist; some bits predictable, some bits surprising (the demon origins). Overall - light and enjoyable, very close to 4 stars :)
May 19, 2011
This is a really fun book for when your in the mood to not take anything to seriously. However by the end it does feel like the auther is trying to force to many ideas in to a small word count.
October 3, 2012
It has been a while since I've read this book, but I remember that the book is better than I thought it would be. Given how short the book is, I enjoy the plot and the characters' development.
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