Colivar is a Kingdom plagued by seemingly random incursions from the Infernal Domain. For centuries, the Order of the Vigil has fought to stem the tide and preserve the Realm, but politics and uncivil wars have depleted their ranks. For reasons unknown, the High Prince of Hell has decided to lend them a hand in the form of a demon in exile.
The continent’s criminal underworld has taken note of a demon-slayer’s success as he prepares to confront the Realm’s greatest threat. He soon finds himself cut-off and facing a war he never expected.
In this genre-bending fantasy series, coming of age takes on a whole new meaning for a young man grappling with his inner demons.
The Demon in Exile Series offers a witty blend of pain-filled action and twisted drama in a series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed and striving to keep their own fragile humanity intact.
Rory Surtain stepped into the world of independent publishing in 2020 and hasn't been able to find his way out since. When he tires of writing, he edits, and when he tires of that, he publishes. Writing is an art and a long learned skill where each book is better than the last.
Surtain resides in Texas, enjoying the gulf coast clouds, the people, and the diversity of spirits and great cuisine.
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Waiting on the remaining books with excitement and dread. Excitement because I’m still in love with these characters, dread because I know it will be ending soon… there’s always Cats story though 👀.
And even then you want to go back and read them all again after you finish. There are surprises hiding in every page just about. It’s more like a puzzle box than a book and will keep you entertained for quite a long time.
I am waiting for the next book (and the next and the next) to figure out if this band of wounded people-demons will ever learn how to live with peace if they manage to find it.)
The story is well written, the characters remain consistent, and they continue in their growth throughout the stories. This is a very dark story, but it also has a wonderful sense of the dark humor throughout. A great binge read.
Book 5 set the scope of Ara's quest in this series, and that scope is vast. This volume begins to realize the vastness of that scope in the Grey. For fans of mafia thrillers, you need to read this and see just how unambitious the usual contemporary criminal action thriller is.