The Devil and Koki-Ten

Demon in Exile #7

by Rory Surtain

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.

A black sorcerer and a death-demon vie for control as they seek to break an emperor's hold on a ruined realm. Trapped in a city that's being consumed by an Infernal plague, can a demon-slayer find a path forward when all roads lead to destruction?

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.

Appropriate for Adult, New Adult, and mature Young Adult.

This is book #7 of the Demon in Exile Series.

Genres: Fantasy

341 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 6, 2021

About the author

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.

As with any indie author, your kind participation and candid reviews are always appreciated.

Reviews

[Alicia Marsland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting and mysterious

The almost entirely corrupt hero ventures again into impossible places with mixed successful. My only complaint is that much of the book tastes to my inner mind like burnt marshmallow!

[Robin Cruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a ride!

This story keeps getting better and better. I waited to start until alk the books were out, and bought it as a set....definitely binge-worthy, and well worth the wait!

[Adena Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a young adult still struggling with various mental ailments, imposed or nurtured, Ara seems to have a startling good grasp of the big picture - and how to move armies to put him in a position to end a slow demon war. I can't help but want to follow (and smack) Ara as he adamantly insists on ending a demon war by himself. I have to admit that I relate all too well to the desire to protect others at my own expense; fortunately for me and Ara, we both have others who insist on stepping in to help even if we don't ask. (I am so glad that I am not dealing with a demon war.)

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series actually a hidden gem. It's free and the story not bad at all.

[Rebekka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Koki-Ten? yeah, someone is cocky alright *facepalm* do you know, how you can spot when someone runs out of ideas?