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Witches of Mountain Shadow #2
Demon Witch: A Paranormal Fantasy Series
Magic tore the veil between realms. Now demons are ravaging Mountain Shadow.On the night the traitor was killed, a dangerous murderer disappeared. Fiona just wants things to go back to normal, but the town and her coven are in turmoil.When Fiona is attacked by a demonic wolf, she and Gabriel discover a tear in the veil. Demons are escaping from the Underworld in droves, killing their mortal hosts. The police are baffled by the mysterious deaths, and Fiona is the only one who can stop them. The trouble is that Fiona doesn’t know the first thing about slaying demons.To harness the power that is her birthright, she’s going to need Gabriel’s help. She’s declared an uneasy truce with the hunter next door, but their shaky trust is about to be tested. In her quest to become the ultimate demon wielder, Fiona will discover the darker side of Mountain Shadow — one with vampires, demons, and a seductive new power.If you love a spine-tingling supernatural thriller with demons, witches, and unlikely allies, this book is for you. Grab your copy of Demon Witch today!Binge the Complete Series in Kindle - Aether Witch- Demon Witch- Spirit Witch- Dark Witch- Hunter's Witch- Warrior WitchCompanions to the - The Witch's Fortune (Fiona's prequel)- Christmas in Mountain Shadow
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2020
About the author
Tarah Benner
40 books361 followersTarah Benner is the author of more than 25 books, including Witches of Mountain Shadow, Mountain Shadow Mysteries, The Fringe, the Elderon Chronicles, the Lawless Saga, and more.
She lives and writes in sunny Colorado with her two dogs, a cat, a toddler, and her beloved partner in crime. When she’s not writing, she enjoys breakfast, hiking, yoga, and martial arts.
She lives and writes in sunny Colorado with her two dogs, a cat, a toddler, and her beloved partner in crime. When she’s not writing, she enjoys breakfast, hiking, yoga, and martial arts.
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March 26, 2025
Magic tore the veil between realms. Now demons are ravaging Mountain Shadow. On the night the traitor was killed, a dangerous murderer disappeared. Fiona just wants things to go back to normal, but the town and her coven are in turmoil. When Fiona is attacked by a demonic wolf, she and Gabriel discover a tear in the veil. Demons are escaping from the Underworld in droves, killing their mortal hosts. The police are baffled by the mysterious deaths, and Fiona is the only one who can stop them. The trouble is that Fiona doesn’t know the first thing about slaying demons. To harness the power that is her birthright, she’s going to need Gabriel’s help. She’s declared an uneasy truce with the hunter next door, but their shaky trust is about to be tested. In her quest to become the ultimate demon wielder, Fiona will discover the darker side of Mountain Shadow — one with vampires, demons, and a seductive new power.
December 18, 2024
Brilliant read, was captivated the whole way through. Fiona went to the next level, more confident, stronger, determined, she is simply amazing. The growing bond between her and Gabriel is interested too, it was well written. Extra keen to start the next one soon.
December 26, 2020
As good as the first
I've loved books by Tarah but these are by far my favorite!! I'm so excited for book 3. Love the charactes and the story. Never thought I'd love reading about witches so much!
I've loved books by Tarah but these are by far my favorite!! I'm so excited for book 3. Love the charactes and the story. Never thought I'd love reading about witches so much!
March 6, 2023
If you like vibes more than characters then this book is for you. The main character Fiona is boring and dumb. Apart from that everything is really good.
April 22, 2026
Another “I have never” for Tarah Benner. I have never read a book where the villain’s funeral is attended and they are mourned.
Mr Craik ! What were they saying about him?? Second time his storyline was unfinished, the first was about her dad’s book.
I love what she said about funerals are for the living. This is very true.
The sisters are so far apart. Fiona nearly gets mauled to death, and it makes me wonder if she had told her sister about the thing following her the past few days, could they have bonded more over trying to keep each other alive.
I wish Fiona loaded the ether to her body when dealing with threats, the way she did with Gabriel in book 1.
Wesley is always at the scene of the crime!!! Lol, I know I don’t like him, but sheesh, why is he always exactly where she is at such odd times. And he’s trying to give her Neosporin when she needs stitches. He’s a straight laced cop, but he doesn’t recommend the hospital, a police report, consult a vet for their opinion. He’s an underwhelming love interest.
Ugh, Wesley again. He’s a cop and astute, but didn’t notice her being attacked by the birds.
Omg, great twist!! The ritual worked.
wow, a love interest that guilts you after you realize he’s secretly wanted to kill you and almost did.. then kicks you square in the abdomen when he for sure could’ve sensed you.. what a dreamy man
This book is less enjoyable than the last one. I am not sure what is.
Wesley has the book in the living room? He’s possessed! That’s why she feels he’s different.
This such a good book to snack and eat.
Aww, I like them as a trio working together. I want to add the rest of Fiona’s friends, and they travel around in a van like the Scooby-Doo gang.
Mr Craik ! What were they saying about him?? Second time his storyline was unfinished, the first was about her dad’s book.
I love what she said about funerals are for the living. This is very true.
The sisters are so far apart. Fiona nearly gets mauled to death, and it makes me wonder if she had told her sister about the thing following her the past few days, could they have bonded more over trying to keep each other alive.
I wish Fiona loaded the ether to her body when dealing with threats, the way she did with Gabriel in book 1.
Wesley is always at the scene of the crime!!! Lol, I know I don’t like him, but sheesh, why is he always exactly where she is at such odd times. And he’s trying to give her Neosporin when she needs stitches. He’s a straight laced cop, but he doesn’t recommend the hospital, a police report, consult a vet for their opinion. He’s an underwhelming love interest.
Ugh, Wesley again. He’s a cop and astute, but didn’t notice her being attacked by the birds.
Omg, great twist!! The ritual worked.
wow, a love interest that guilts you after you realize he’s secretly wanted to kill you and almost did.. then kicks you square in the abdomen when he for sure could’ve sensed you.. what a dreamy man
This book is less enjoyable than the last one. I am not sure what is.
Wesley has the book in the living room? He’s possessed! That’s why she feels he’s different.
This such a good book to snack and eat.
Aww, I like them as a trio working together. I want to add the rest of Fiona’s friends, and they travel around in a van like the Scooby-Doo gang.
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March 7, 2021
Not as exciting as Aether Witch, but the work still held its own. I'll laud its character development, especially of Fiona's and Gabriel's. The plot development is also headed in the right direction, demanding engagement from the get-go and refusing to let up even in the book's final scene. And yes, you will find yourself clamoring for Book III, just to forewarn you.
A couple of gripes I had are a few drawn-out informational scenes. Benner could've done a better job spoon-feeding them as opposed to dumping them all in a single scene. If you want to remember every little detail to make sense of this story, and you must, grab a notebook and jot down a few notes or screen capture these scenes.
Other than the information dumping in a few parts, it was a rather smooth read. It did get choppy at times, but not so much that it would confuse you if you pick up Demon Witch. I'm more than excited to dive into the next installment, whenever that may be.
A couple of gripes I had are a few drawn-out informational scenes. Benner could've done a better job spoon-feeding them as opposed to dumping them all in a single scene. If you want to remember every little detail to make sense of this story, and you must, grab a notebook and jot down a few notes or screen capture these scenes.
Other than the information dumping in a few parts, it was a rather smooth read. It did get choppy at times, but not so much that it would confuse you if you pick up Demon Witch. I'm more than excited to dive into the next installment, whenever that may be.
September 12, 2023
Sometimes after I finish a book I think to myself, “Was this book even good?” and when I ask this question the answer is almost always no.
Did I care for the plot? No. Do I like the characters? Actually, a little bit, yes. Did I like the “romance” that also doesn’t really exist? No but I get the vibe, I guess. Is the supernatural world building good? Not really but also I guess it doesn’t really matter. Like, okay… you’re randomly telling me vampires are real too? Sure. It’s not like I can say you’re wrong! (This might of actually been mentioned in book 1 and I just don’t pay attention)
But guess what? This was free to listen to on Youtube and I’m a girl with lots of time to listen to books, like when I cook, do my makeup, drive, draw, and play games. And sometimes books like this feel like a CW show. Lowkey bad but also, wow… so entertaining.
I also think the writing itself was pretty good, especially the dialog, and the voice actor for the audiobook was pretty solid. Slay.
Did I care for the plot? No. Do I like the characters? Actually, a little bit, yes. Did I like the “romance” that also doesn’t really exist? No but I get the vibe, I guess. Is the supernatural world building good? Not really but also I guess it doesn’t really matter. Like, okay… you’re randomly telling me vampires are real too? Sure. It’s not like I can say you’re wrong! (This might of actually been mentioned in book 1 and I just don’t pay attention)
But guess what? This was free to listen to on Youtube and I’m a girl with lots of time to listen to books, like when I cook, do my makeup, drive, draw, and play games. And sometimes books like this feel like a CW show. Lowkey bad but also, wow… so entertaining.
I also think the writing itself was pretty good, especially the dialog, and the voice actor for the audiobook was pretty solid. Slay.
September 14, 2022
Magic tore the veil between realms. Now demons are ravaging Mountain Shadow.On the night the traitor was killed, a dangerous murderer disappeared. Fiona just wants things to go back to normal, but the town and her coven are in turmoil.When Fiona is attacked by a demonic wolf, she and Gabriel discover a tear in the veil. Demons are escaping from the Underworld in droves, killing their mortal hosts. The police are baffled by the mysterious deaths, and Fiona is the only one who can stop them. The trouble is that Fiona doesn’t know the first thing about slaying demons. To harness the power that is her birthright, she’s going to need Gabriel’s help. She’s declared an uneasy truce with the hunter next door, but their shaky trust is about to be tested.In her quest to become the ultimate demon wielder, Fiona will discover the darker side of Mountain Shadow — one with vampires, demons, and a seductive new power.
February 22, 2023
Not a home run, maybe a triple?
After a great opening book, Demon Witch started up right where Aether Witch left off. Mountain Shadow is morning losses of people and the coven is reeling from the betrayal. With the demons still abounding in town and the powerful witch still at large there is still a hunter in the midst. The relationships fleshed out a bit more in this novel but one new character perplexed me completely and frankly threw me off a bit. I hope there may be a reason later but haven’t seen it yet. A good second book and I will be continuing the saga.
After a great opening book, Demon Witch started up right where Aether Witch left off. Mountain Shadow is morning losses of people and the coven is reeling from the betrayal. With the demons still abounding in town and the powerful witch still at large there is still a hunter in the midst. The relationships fleshed out a bit more in this novel but one new character perplexed me completely and frankly threw me off a bit. I hope there may be a reason later but haven’t seen it yet. A good second book and I will be continuing the saga.
August 14, 2023
I really enjoyed this book, it is actually even better than Book 1 so it has kept me engaged in the series and I look forward to reading Book 3 after THAT ending!
The characters are really nitty gritty - by which I mean, that they are not perfect, even far from perfect and that makes the story more relatable and enjoyable. I thought I was through with the paranormal, witches and demons genre, but it seems that I still cannot get enough!
The story line is well paced and I hope that the next book manages to match or exceed Book 2.
The characters are really nitty gritty - by which I mean, that they are not perfect, even far from perfect and that makes the story more relatable and enjoyable. I thought I was through with the paranormal, witches and demons genre, but it seems that I still cannot get enough!
The story line is well paced and I hope that the next book manages to match or exceed Book 2.
August 27, 2023
Demon Witch: witches of Mountain Shadow
I really enjoyed the Aether Witch, and Demon Witch is the second book in the series. Demons are being released through a portal opened in a ritual originating with a witch in Fiona’s coven. This book investigates the world of demons and Fiona’s attempts to send them back to the Otherworld. The story is interesting and flows well. I did get tired of Fiona panicking and not using her witch powers especially to teleport when being mauled by a hellhound. I’m looking forward to the third book. Maybe Fiona will have honed her powers by then.
I really enjoyed the Aether Witch, and Demon Witch is the second book in the series. Demons are being released through a portal opened in a ritual originating with a witch in Fiona’s coven. This book investigates the world of demons and Fiona’s attempts to send them back to the Otherworld. The story is interesting and flows well. I did get tired of Fiona panicking and not using her witch powers especially to teleport when being mauled by a hellhound. I’m looking forward to the third book. Maybe Fiona will have honed her powers by then.
November 27, 2020
Fantastic second book
One never knows how a second book will compare with the first book but Tarah did not disappoint!! She has gotten us more invested.with these characters (who doesn't love a man in a nice Henley). We are rooting for Fiona to save the day while trying to figure out the brothers. I can't wait for book three. What a wonderful escape from everything going on in the world today. Thanks again Tarah!!
One never knows how a second book will compare with the first book but Tarah did not disappoint!! She has gotten us more invested.with these characters (who doesn't love a man in a nice Henley). We are rooting for Fiona to save the day while trying to figure out the brothers. I can't wait for book three. What a wonderful escape from everything going on in the world today. Thanks again Tarah!!
January 11, 2021
Wonderful
I loved the first book in this series so much that I was convinced this one would pale in comparison-- I was wrong. Witty writing with such well developed characters. The storyline had great flow with thoughtful direction. And lets be honest- Gabriel, Fiona, Bellamy, Smudge, etc.- I love them all! Now with the way this ended? I can't wait to read the next one!
I loved the first book in this series so much that I was convinced this one would pale in comparison-- I was wrong. Witty writing with such well developed characters. The storyline had great flow with thoughtful direction. And lets be honest- Gabriel, Fiona, Bellamy, Smudge, etc.- I love them all! Now with the way this ended? I can't wait to read the next one!
March 29, 2021
I’m always a fan of Tarah’s writing. I loved the first book in the series and was looking forward to book 2. I enjoyed getting to see more of Gabriel in this book and hope to see more developments in book 3. Tarah always does an amazing job of showing instead of telling. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more about Fiona, Gabriel, and the rest of the Mountain Shadow crew.
April 29, 2021
On to book 3
Writing reviews on individual books in a series is really difficult. It's hard to come up with something new to say. What I can say is this, I've loving the previous books in the series and I'm definitely sticking around for what's to come.
Writing reviews on individual books in a series is really difficult. It's hard to come up with something new to say. What I can say is this, I've loving the previous books in the series and I'm definitely sticking around for what's to come.
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May 23, 2021Love!
I really love how this story is progressing, how the characters are interacting, it’s believable how their relationship shops are going, it isn’t just we hate each other, 5 seconds later, we’re besties. Can’t wait to read the third book! ❤️❤️❤️
I really love how this story is progressing, how the characters are interacting, it’s believable how their relationship shops are going, it isn’t just we hate each other, 5 seconds later, we’re besties. Can’t wait to read the third book! ❤️❤️❤️
January 29, 2024
Demons everywhere
The veil between the mortal world from the underworld has a tear and is leaking demons everywhere. Fiona is determined to repair that tear and stop in influ, of demons?
The veil between the mortal world from the underworld has a tear and is leaking demons everywhere. Fiona is determined to repair that tear and stop in influ, of demons?
March 8, 2022
Demon Witch
Another home run by Tarah Benner! This series has drawn me in and I can't wait to read what happens next for Fiona, Gabriel, and the rest of the crew in Mountain Shadow!
Another home run by Tarah Benner! This series has drawn me in and I can't wait to read what happens next for Fiona, Gabriel, and the rest of the crew in Mountain Shadow!
February 8, 2023
fun reading
Enjoyed the mix of romance, supernaturals, intrigue and mystery. Fast and fun reading - will certainly enjoy reading the series
Enjoyed the mix of romance, supernaturals, intrigue and mystery. Fast and fun reading - will certainly enjoy reading the series
July 4, 2023
I liked this book the best so far and I consider reading the next one at some point.
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