Second Kat Drummond Collection

Kat Drummond #5–8 omnibus

by Nicholas Woode-Smith

An epic urban fantasy saga. FOUR full length novels + One Short Story

Those who fight monsters risk becoming monsters themselves.
Darkness beckons. Will I answer?

I am imprisoned by my mortal enemy – the Necrolord. I don’t know if my friends are dead or alive. And there are more and more people and monsters wanting me dead.

But not everything is at it seems.

Through darkness, magic and madness, my world will change. Enemies may become allies, and those I once trusted may come to be my biggest enemies.

My name is Kat Drummond, and I’m a monster hunter.

Book 5: Darkness Beckons

Kat has been imprisoned by her nemesis – the Necrolord. But not everything is at it seems. Friends will become enemies. Monsters will become heroes. And the nature of good and evil is put to the test in Kat’s gravest trial yet.

Book 6: Lost Huntress

Kat faces destitution after her license is revoked. But even the law won’t keep her from slaying monsters. But as Kat bands together to fight monsters despite the law, the stakes start to rise.

Book 7: Dead World

Kat has been taken to a dead world. Only Treth has accompanied her to this new, magical world, where the dead reign. But Kat never gives up, and she will find a way home.

Book 8: Silver Brotherhood

Kat is reunited with an old friend who needs her help. But helping her involves working with the very creatures that Kat despises. All the while Brett faces a ghost from his past that threatens to unravel him.

Short Demonic Departure

A young pyromancer, Hammond York, attempts to save his cat from his mysterious ex-wife. A woman who took everything from him. And who he doesn’t even remember marrying.

The 2nd Kat Drummond Collection is the best way to continue your journey into the Katverse, an epic action adventure set in an open urban fantasy world, where magic meets modernity and the apocalypse is always just around the corner.
If you love the Dresden Files, Kate Daniel and The Hollows, you will adore the Kat Drummond Series and the Katverse.

Genres: Paranormal

919 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2022

About the author

Nicholas Woode-Smith is a fantasy and science fiction author from Cape Town, South Africa. He has been writing since the age of twelve, writing short stories, novels, and RPG campaigns. In 2013, he published his first book, Fall of Zona Nox. Five years later, he published it again after greatly improving his skills.

Since then, he’s written dozens of books in the urban fantasy and sci-fi genre. Notably, the best-selling urban fantasy series, Kat Drummond.

Nicholas has a degree majoring in economic history and philosophy, and minors in political science, international relations, and English literature from the University of Cape Town. He has been involved in politics, civic activism, and political analysis since 2014.

Reviews

[Meenaz Lodhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

“When faced with world-shattering change, try to remain calm and positive. If nothing else, that optimism is all you have left.”
“Through Light, we banish the Dark.”
Fighting monsters, saving lives, losing friends, experiencing betrayals, being sucked through rifts and dragged through the In Between..no wonder Kat thinks the Universe hates her. What a horrific life! “I’m glad you’re here with me, Treth.”These words comforted me as well, seeing Kat so alone on an “alien” world was depressing and heartbreaking, with many lump-in-throat moments. Another tearful and at once heart warming story, bringing hope to a people, see their faces illuminate, adds to our own positive thinking, contributing with strength and optimism. The thrilling and nervous anticipation before a battle is so vivid I could feel it in my person. Woode-Smith’s writing is relentless and full of creativeness. There were times I wanted to jump some scenes because of their fierce moments, to not feel the despair, the suffering and the losses of such humble and resilient people, of peasants and survivors turned soldiers. A moment to be proud of, saving what humanity is left on the world.. At the end, I couldn’t contain myself, felt the hurt, the temptation to abandon to one’s fate, to see the futility of an uncertain and frightening future, resign.. That’s how realistically Nicholas writes, with emotion. What a passionate and exciting series! I may be a masochist, but, I won’t abandon hope.

[Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

3.75*







First time read the author's work?: No

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)

[Sarah Metcalf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite series! And this box set includes the ending for one arc and starts a second. It is a must read!! I’ve reviewed all the books individually as well. This is a definite must read series!! There are so many twists and turns!

[Illana Halliday · Rating 4 out of 5]

mixed bag with this boxed set

I didn’t enjoy the book on Treth’s world. The wealthy now black listed swings were tiresome. However, the overall storyline moves well and the new characters are making the Kat world more and more interesting

[Kim Gualtieri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg

Omg these books are so great.You won't want to put them down.I can't wait to read more of this series.

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating

I love this series, its written well. Can't wait for more adventures, for all the characters. Would recommend for anyone