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Demonkeeper #3
Fiese Finsterlinge
Atemberaubende Action und zum Totlachen gruselig!
Der junge Dämonenhüter Nate hat gerade alle Hände voll zu tun. Denn seine magischen, übernatürlichen und unzähmbaren Schützlinge fallen ohne Rücksicht und Respekt über Seattle her und stürzen die ganze Stadt ins Chaos. Und dann taucht auch noch ein riesiger und mörderischer Wasserdämon aus den Fluten des Pazifik auf. Vor Jahren tötete er Nates Eltern und nun ist er gekommen, um sich den jungen Hüter zu holen. Aber dazu muss er erstmal an Nates durchgeknallten Dämonen vorbei – die sich mutig (und wenig hilfreich) vor ihren Hüter stellen …
Der junge Dämonenhüter Nate hat gerade alle Hände voll zu tun. Denn seine magischen, übernatürlichen und unzähmbaren Schützlinge fallen ohne Rücksicht und Respekt über Seattle her und stürzen die ganze Stadt ins Chaos. Und dann taucht auch noch ein riesiger und mörderischer Wasserdämon aus den Fluten des Pazifik auf. Vor Jahren tötete er Nates Eltern und nun ist er gekommen, um sich den jungen Hüter zu holen. Aber dazu muss er erstmal an Nates durchgeknallten Dämonen vorbei – die sich mutig (und wenig hilfreich) vor ihren Hüter stellen …
224 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2011
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October 7, 2022
2022 bk 309 I think the fact that Nate is only involved in about half the story colored my feelings about this third in the series. Otherwise, I enjoyed the demons, the efforts to bring down the more mischevious of them, how Mr. Neebor changed from book 1, and the ending. The entire series is worth a read - for adults and young adults.
November 17, 2020
„Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie erben ein Haus. Und nicht nur das Haus, auch die seltsamen Lebewesen, die sich darin befinden: Dämonen und Monster, nervtötende Kreaturen, die überall Chaos verbreiten. Eine üble Vorstellung, oder? Aber genau das passiert Nathan Grimlock. Unfreiwillig wird er so zu einem Dämonenhüter seiner neuen Schützlinge, die das manifestierte, aber - bis auf wenige Ausnahmen - liebenswerte Chaos sind.“
Kann Horror und Grusel lustig sein? Mit der Erfolgstrilogie des englischen Spiegel-Bestsellerautors Royce Buckingham in jedem Fall!
Die Bücher sind zwar keine literarischen Meisterwerke, warten dafür aber mit ganz viel Spaß und echten Lachern auf. Die Stars sind hier definitiv die mehr als witzig gezeichneten Kreaturen, nicht unbedingt die menschlichen Protagonisten.
Wer auf der Suche nach launigem Lesestoff zu Halloween ist, bekommt es bei „Dämliche Dämonen“ (Demonkeepers), „Mürrische Monster“ (Demoneater) und „Fiese Finsterlinge“ (Demonocity) nicht wirklich mit der Angst zu tun, sondern taucht in eine herrlich humorvolle Hommage an zahlreiche Gruselklischees ein. Perfekt, wenn Halloween vor der Tür steht! 🎃
Kann Horror und Grusel lustig sein? Mit der Erfolgstrilogie des englischen Spiegel-Bestsellerautors Royce Buckingham in jedem Fall!
Die Bücher sind zwar keine literarischen Meisterwerke, warten dafür aber mit ganz viel Spaß und echten Lachern auf. Die Stars sind hier definitiv die mehr als witzig gezeichneten Kreaturen, nicht unbedingt die menschlichen Protagonisten.
Wer auf der Suche nach launigem Lesestoff zu Halloween ist, bekommt es bei „Dämliche Dämonen“ (Demonkeepers), „Mürrische Monster“ (Demoneater) und „Fiese Finsterlinge“ (Demonocity) nicht wirklich mit der Angst zu tun, sondern taucht in eine herrlich humorvolle Hommage an zahlreiche Gruselklischees ein. Perfekt, wenn Halloween vor der Tür steht! 🎃
May 17, 2023
Nate macht sich auf die Suche nach dem Dämon, der seine Eltern getötet hat, während in Seattle das Chaos herrscht. Denn längst nicht alle Dämonen die Nate und seine Freunde freigelassen haben, befinden sich auch wieder in ihrer Obhut. Nach einem kurzen Kampf auf dem offenen Meer mit dem Wasserdämon, strandet Nate auf einer Plastikinsel voll mit ambitionierten Umweltaktivisten. Ihm bleibt nur sich anzupassen oder über Bord geworfen zu werden. Mit Hilfe einer Inselbewohnerin gelingt ihm jedoch die Flucht und er macht sich auf den Weg seinen Freunden in Seattle im Kampf gegen das Chaos beizustehen, nicht wissend, dass der Dämon der seine Eltern tötete genau dort auf ihn wartet.
Das dritte Abenteuer des Dämonenhüters Nate war wie auch die anderen zuvor amüsant. Insbesondere die Beschreibung wie Richi, Lilli und Sandy versuchen dem Chaos auf ihre Weise Herr zu werden und dabei mehr schlecht als recht unterstützt werden, von ihren Taschendämonen. Ihr Kampf gegen die kleinen Plagegeister, wird sogar vom Bürgermeister unterstützt. Doch nicht jeder ist von den dreien so angetan wie das Stadtoberhaupt. Die Situationen in die sie dabei geraten sind manchmal mehr als brenzlig. Interessant waren auch die Umweltaktivisten, die den Plastikmüll aus den Meeren zu einer Insel zusammenschweißen. Da das ganze ja als Kinderbuch gedacht ist, fand ich nicht schlecht, nebenbei diese Thematik auch mal spielerisch aufzugreifen. Die Insel war auch genauso wie ich sie mir vorgestellt hab, unbequem und trist. Und die Bewohner waren entweder fanatisch bei der Sache oder waren der Insel überdrüssig. Den Reiz des Buches machen natürlich, wie in den Teilen zuvor die Helferdämonen aus, die manchmal mehr Verwirrung stiften, als das sie helfend eingreifen. Und doch versuchen sie ihr Möglichstes ihren Hütern zur Seite zu stehen.
Ich mag die Dämonenbücher von Royce Buckingham. Es sind einfach wundervolle Kinderbücher, mit denen man sich auch als Erwachsener gut die Zeit vertreiben kann.
Das dritte Abenteuer des Dämonenhüters Nate war wie auch die anderen zuvor amüsant. Insbesondere die Beschreibung wie Richi, Lilli und Sandy versuchen dem Chaos auf ihre Weise Herr zu werden und dabei mehr schlecht als recht unterstützt werden, von ihren Taschendämonen. Ihr Kampf gegen die kleinen Plagegeister, wird sogar vom Bürgermeister unterstützt. Doch nicht jeder ist von den dreien so angetan wie das Stadtoberhaupt. Die Situationen in die sie dabei geraten sind manchmal mehr als brenzlig. Interessant waren auch die Umweltaktivisten, die den Plastikmüll aus den Meeren zu einer Insel zusammenschweißen. Da das ganze ja als Kinderbuch gedacht ist, fand ich nicht schlecht, nebenbei diese Thematik auch mal spielerisch aufzugreifen. Die Insel war auch genauso wie ich sie mir vorgestellt hab, unbequem und trist. Und die Bewohner waren entweder fanatisch bei der Sache oder waren der Insel überdrüssig. Den Reiz des Buches machen natürlich, wie in den Teilen zuvor die Helferdämonen aus, die manchmal mehr Verwirrung stiften, als das sie helfend eingreifen. Und doch versuchen sie ihr Möglichstes ihren Hütern zur Seite zu stehen.
Ich mag die Dämonenbücher von Royce Buckingham. Es sind einfach wundervolle Kinderbücher, mit denen man sich auch als Erwachsener gut die Zeit vertreiben kann.
August 6, 2022
Ungewöhnliches Ende. Spannend, aber teilweise wirkt der Plot wie ein Flickenteppich. Ich verstehe den Abschnitt mit der Plastikinsel überhaupt nicht und hätte lieber mehr von der Befreiung der Stadt von den Dämonen gelesen. Das Ende finde ich dennoch sehr passend und gelungen.
January 18, 2023
Ein wilder Ritt durch die Elemente. Humor und Spannung mit einer deutlichen Gesellschaftskritik.
Das einzige, dass man diesen drei Büchern vorwerfen kann, ist, dass sie zu kurz sind.
Ideales Lesefutter für Leute von 12 bis 112.
Das einzige, dass man diesen drei Büchern vorwerfen kann, ist, dass sie zu kurz sind.
Ideales Lesefutter für Leute von 12 bis 112.
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August 20, 2012
Demonocity starts off right where Demoneater left off. Nat had just left, to find the water demon that killed his parents. Lilli, Richie and Sandy have to go on without him. While I understand why Nat left, I was still a little resentful of it. Leaving a neophyte Demonkeeper, who is 13 years old, to take over the “family” business. Family of course being one in which you make.
The demons what the Nat let free in Demoneater were causing chaos in Settle. The trio had to try to help contain that chaos before the city was destroyed. Although the only one of the group that seems to want to help is unfortunately the only one that cannot actually feel or see demons. Poor Sandy keeps trying to get the other two on board with cleaning up the city. Richie at times is a complete jerk to her, taking his cues from Lilli. Lillie is as selfish as ever in the beginning of the book. Although she does redeem herself towards the end, even admitting to herself that she is jealous of Sandy.
Nat’s journey, on the other hand, is no picnic either. He does have two of his minions with him, Nikolai and Pernicious. While they keep him company, they cannot protect him from the water demon. Their meeting with the waterdemon is less than friendly, ending with them becoming shipwrecked. They end up on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch- “a vortex of marine liter in the central North Pacific Ocean.”
Buckingham outdoes himself with this little gem. This one and a half mile wide island is made up of litter that floats in the ocean. It is hilarious that the plastic island is made up of environmental minded people. Why you are thinking? These people are so worried about the environment that they are willing to kill those in their way. This part of the book reminded me of those people who are against drilling in the ocean for oil and they are on boats to protest. Yet, the boat that they are on is leaking oil into the ocean. Just kinda tickles my fancy I guess.
Back in Settle the trio are having a grand ole time of trying to contain the chaos. Too bad that Sandy is still the only one who’s heart is into it. Richie and Lilli kinda treat her a little bad for a little while. I wanted to yell and shake Richie, all the while slipping Lilli during these moments of egos bubbling over. Sandy takes it in stride though, concerned only with doing the right thing.
The conclusion of the trilogy was better than the middle story. Which is typical of all trilogy. Usually the second book tries to move the story into a direction that the readers were not expecting all the while having us cheer for the main leads. The third book brings it all together nicely, except Demonocity does not wrap it all up.
My only criticism of the book is again the love tri-angle. There is still no real closure with who Nat will pick. The fact that while they are in danger Nat not knowing who to go to first is vastly annoying. If you are not into a gal, don’t date her man. If you are into her, than treat her right. This makes me continue my thoughts on what a douche Nat is.
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The demons what the Nat let free in Demoneater were causing chaos in Settle. The trio had to try to help contain that chaos before the city was destroyed. Although the only one of the group that seems to want to help is unfortunately the only one that cannot actually feel or see demons. Poor Sandy keeps trying to get the other two on board with cleaning up the city. Richie at times is a complete jerk to her, taking his cues from Lilli. Lillie is as selfish as ever in the beginning of the book. Although she does redeem herself towards the end, even admitting to herself that she is jealous of Sandy.
Nat’s journey, on the other hand, is no picnic either. He does have two of his minions with him, Nikolai and Pernicious. While they keep him company, they cannot protect him from the water demon. Their meeting with the waterdemon is less than friendly, ending with them becoming shipwrecked. They end up on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch- “a vortex of marine liter in the central North Pacific Ocean.”
Buckingham outdoes himself with this little gem. This one and a half mile wide island is made up of litter that floats in the ocean. It is hilarious that the plastic island is made up of environmental minded people. Why you are thinking? These people are so worried about the environment that they are willing to kill those in their way. This part of the book reminded me of those people who are against drilling in the ocean for oil and they are on boats to protest. Yet, the boat that they are on is leaking oil into the ocean. Just kinda tickles my fancy I guess.
Back in Settle the trio are having a grand ole time of trying to contain the chaos. Too bad that Sandy is still the only one who’s heart is into it. Richie and Lilli kinda treat her a little bad for a little while. I wanted to yell and shake Richie, all the while slipping Lilli during these moments of egos bubbling over. Sandy takes it in stride though, concerned only with doing the right thing.
The conclusion of the trilogy was better than the middle story. Which is typical of all trilogy. Usually the second book tries to move the story into a direction that the readers were not expecting all the while having us cheer for the main leads. The third book brings it all together nicely, except Demonocity does not wrap it all up.
My only criticism of the book is again the love tri-angle. There is still no real closure with who Nat will pick. The fact that while they are in danger Nat not knowing who to go to first is vastly annoying. If you are not into a gal, don’t date her man. If you are into her, than treat her right. This makes me continue my thoughts on what a douche Nat is.
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October 22, 2012
Demoneater & Demonocity are the second and third books in the Demonkeeper series and what a terrific series it is, not just for boys, who Royce Buckingham aims his books at, but for anyone who wants an action filled tale with a lovely touch of humour and, best of all, an interesting conceptual basis.
These demons are born of chaos, but rather than kill them, Demonkeepers, keep the demons safe from the humans and the humans safe from the demons. Without chaos our world is sterile, boring, too predictable, so chaos and its demonic manifestations must remain. It’s a great idea and the ramifications of it are beautifully laid out in these novels. Minor demons include such things as carpets that trip you, cameras that wobble, beds and blankets that move, ladders that walk, the froth on beer, dust motes and so on. The major demons are elementals, the demons of earth, water, air and fire. These guys can grow and get out of control, but to Demonkeepers they are as innocent and worth protecting as wild animals are to a zookeeper.
Blurb: Ever since his mentor disappeared, Nathaniel Grimlock has been charged with the responsibility of keeping the demons that live in his old, rickety house… alone. Demons are all around us. Most of them are relatively harmless, but some are dangerous… some can kill. In Demoneater and Demonocity, the demons are back and causing more chaos than ever in the rainy city of Seattle. Whether the demons are burning their way through the Seattle underground or threatening to topple the Space Needle, it’s Nat’s job to keep them under control.
I really can’t fault these books. They’re unique, well structured, well paced and simply and effectively written for young readers. They build, like wind in a vortex, to battles where our young heroes & heroines must dig deep into their resources in order to vanquish the enemy —the stuff of all good tales. The books also make you look at the world a little more deeply, a quality I love in a book. Reading them helps you to appreciate chaos and its role in the world, and makes you look more closely at that carpet you keep tripping over.
If I had boys, these books would definitely be on their Kindles, but girls will love them too. They’d be great read aloud to a variety of ages. Indisputably 5 stars and a place on the Awesome Indies listing.
These demons are born of chaos, but rather than kill them, Demonkeepers, keep the demons safe from the humans and the humans safe from the demons. Without chaos our world is sterile, boring, too predictable, so chaos and its demonic manifestations must remain. It’s a great idea and the ramifications of it are beautifully laid out in these novels. Minor demons include such things as carpets that trip you, cameras that wobble, beds and blankets that move, ladders that walk, the froth on beer, dust motes and so on. The major demons are elementals, the demons of earth, water, air and fire. These guys can grow and get out of control, but to Demonkeepers they are as innocent and worth protecting as wild animals are to a zookeeper.
Blurb: Ever since his mentor disappeared, Nathaniel Grimlock has been charged with the responsibility of keeping the demons that live in his old, rickety house… alone. Demons are all around us. Most of them are relatively harmless, but some are dangerous… some can kill. In Demoneater and Demonocity, the demons are back and causing more chaos than ever in the rainy city of Seattle. Whether the demons are burning their way through the Seattle underground or threatening to topple the Space Needle, it’s Nat’s job to keep them under control.
I really can’t fault these books. They’re unique, well structured, well paced and simply and effectively written for young readers. They build, like wind in a vortex, to battles where our young heroes & heroines must dig deep into their resources in order to vanquish the enemy —the stuff of all good tales. The books also make you look at the world a little more deeply, a quality I love in a book. Reading them helps you to appreciate chaos and its role in the world, and makes you look more closely at that carpet you keep tripping over.
If I had boys, these books would definitely be on their Kindles, but girls will love them too. They’d be great read aloud to a variety of ages. Indisputably 5 stars and a place on the Awesome Indies listing.
March 1, 2016
I received this book from the publicist in return for a honest review. Nat has left the house in the hands of his apprentice Demonkeeper Richie with the help of Lilli a full fledged Demonkeeper. Nick sets off to find the water demon that was responsible for the death of his parents and let loose when they defeated the "Thin Man's Minions in the first one. While Nat is away Chaos from the demons he saved from the Demoneater was eating them all in the house. The house is a shamble from all the destruction during that night, and tons of demons have been let loose over the city of Seattle.
While Nick uses his mentors boat the Wanderer in his adventure almost drowning when the water demon attempts to kill Nat and succeeds in destroying the Wanderer. Nat washes up on the shore of a garbage island where he meets Karma a worker who wants to escape from the island, and knows that Nat is the ticket she needs.
While Nat is off on his own adventure the team Richie, Sandy and Lilli who has decided to stay behind to help rebuild the demon house after it was almost destroyed. The team also attempts to catch the demons that had been released from the house because they are now causing Chaos throughout the city. The team saves a ferry from sinking into the ocean because of the wind demon and the mayor of Seattle makes them a special team to help out with the Chaos.
I really enjoyed the team aspect of the second book, and found this one didn't have that as much Nat who was the start of the first two went off and did his own thing while the others are left on their own. I understand why he felt he needed to leave but I would have preferred to see him stay home and work on his growing relationship with Sandy. Nat also kind of comes off as if he's into all the female characters of the book, and I felt that Nat had a new love interest each book which I didn't care for. I really like the demons in the book they have fun personalities. Overall it's a fun fast pasted story, that draws the read in and keeps you entertained for the entire time of the book. This book doesn't really have much gore in it like the second one, so I don't see why anyone would have any issues reading it.
July 20, 2012
Demonocity picks up right after Demoneater ended. Careful if you haven't read Demoneater there are spoilers ahead...so go read it real quick then come back here and read the review of Demonocity.
The demons have taken over Seattle and Nat has gone hunting out at sea. I wasn't sure on this one in the beginning. I really didn't like Lilli in the previous book. She was annoying and just selfish. She seems to be rubbing of on Richie in the first few chapters as well. And I liked Richie so seeing him act like Lilli and not want to help contain the demons really got me annoyed at both of them. But by the end of the book Lilli had actually become slightly less annoying, and Richie had returned to being Richie so I was happy. Nat of course just proved he could be a tool repeatedly, and I pretty much hoped he'd at least get slimmed by something by the end of the book. (not killed mind you, just covered in garbage or something)
Overall I really loved this book and the previous one in the series. They were both fun and had a lot of action. I love how the author has worked the demons into the modern world. (Really would like to know what's up with those ducks though!Awesome but creepy!) I liked the characters he has created. Even Nat, although I don't think he is as good to Sandy as he should be and hearing his inner confusion over the two girls in both books just makes me think he is wishy-washy. I don't think he needs to be over the top romantic or whatever, that would ruin the story, but picking one would be nice.
I think both books are great if you are interested in a new series. (I haven't read the first one yet, but I am eagerly looking forward to picking up a copy.) Also the books are great for younger readers as well as grown ups. Plus there's more pics at the end of this Demonocity, just like Demoneater, showing the different places from the book. I'm hoping to get a copy of Demonkeeper and read it while I'm on vacation.
The demons have taken over Seattle and Nat has gone hunting out at sea. I wasn't sure on this one in the beginning. I really didn't like Lilli in the previous book. She was annoying and just selfish. She seems to be rubbing of on Richie in the first few chapters as well. And I liked Richie so seeing him act like Lilli and not want to help contain the demons really got me annoyed at both of them. But by the end of the book Lilli had actually become slightly less annoying, and Richie had returned to being Richie so I was happy. Nat of course just proved he could be a tool repeatedly, and I pretty much hoped he'd at least get slimmed by something by the end of the book. (not killed mind you, just covered in garbage or something)
Overall I really loved this book and the previous one in the series. They were both fun and had a lot of action. I love how the author has worked the demons into the modern world. (Really would like to know what's up with those ducks though!Awesome but creepy!) I liked the characters he has created. Even Nat, although I don't think he is as good to Sandy as he should be and hearing his inner confusion over the two girls in both books just makes me think he is wishy-washy. I don't think he needs to be over the top romantic or whatever, that would ruin the story, but picking one would be nice.
I think both books are great if you are interested in a new series. (I haven't read the first one yet, but I am eagerly looking forward to picking up a copy.) Also the books are great for younger readers as well as grown ups. Plus there's more pics at the end of this Demonocity, just like Demoneater, showing the different places from the book. I'm hoping to get a copy of Demonkeeper and read it while I'm on vacation.
September 30, 2012
Nat is gone. He is on a personal quest that leads him someplace he wasn't expecting. In his absence, demons and chaos have taken over Seattle. Nat, Lilli and Sandy are trying to put the house back together. I loved it when Lilli took the remains of demons killed by the Demon eater, and she smears them on the walls of the house. They swirl together to create beauty inside. Sandy has continued to translate the journal to learn as much as possible about the history of the Demon Keepers. I thought the author was brilliant in bringing her into the story. She is not a Demon Keeper, yet she is passionate about saving, and hunting these demons to set things right. We see a different side of Lilli in this book. She has never looked at the negative side of demons. Now she has to fight against them to help out. She does this even though she doesn't want to. She realizes friendship is important, now that she has friends. To tell you any more would spoil it. I know I've left you hanging. So, go get your copies now.
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