Darker Angels by M.L.N. Hanover.

This is the second book in the black sun's daughter series starring Jayne Heller demon slayer. Jayne and her team find themselves embroiled in a conflict with the voodoo queen of New Orleans.

I have now read the first and fourth (Killing Rites) books, in the series first. The two books whetted my appetite to read more by this prolific author.

Once again with the author has put together a dynamic and delightful urban fantasy. As entertaining as the story is you can learn something from the character development. In reality there often is a thin line between good and evil, black and white and right and wrong. This is clearly demonstrated by some of the compromises Jayne has to make in the story. The plot is intricate without being confusing. The setting in New Orleans provides some interesting backdrops providing both analogies and metaphors for the human condition.

The author provides plenty of action a lot of emotional turmoil to keep you turning the pages.

I enjoyed the sequel and recommend it

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Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover.

This is book one of the series The Black Sun’s Daughter. This is urban fantasy at its best. Jayne Heller discovers that her favorite uncle is a butt kicking demon chaser.

I read the fourth book, Killing Rites, in the series first. Although that book did quite well is a stand alone I wanted to find out more about Jayne.

The author does an excellent job of making the occult believable. The author doesn't paint a fantasy hero with no flaws instead she paints a young woman thrust into situations that appears to be beyond her means or abilities. In some ways it is a coming of age novel. Jayne discovers things about herself and her abilities she never suspected.

The disparity between good and evil is shown to be shades of gray rather than the black and white as it is normally portrayed. The decisions Jayne must make places a major factor in developing her character. This was well done.

The cast of characters is both colorful and varied. The supporting roles are not developed with as much depth as Jayne's character is. The book describes Jayne's struggle to discover both her legacy and heritage from her mysterious uncle Eric.

I really enjoyed the book and highly recommend.

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Killing Rites by M.L.N. Hanover

This is book four of the Black Sun’s Daughter series. It reads well as a stand alone but I suspect, like me, you are going to find the previous books to read because you enjoy this one. Jayne Heller faces her internal demon and comes to terms with herself and her men in a tale fraught with emotional and physical peril.

This is an urban fantasy of the demonic bent. It portrays Jayne Heller ridden by her desires, fears and possibly more. A cabal of priests plays a huge part in Jayne’s personal redemption. The story is a continuation so you are a bit clueless as to some of the relationships referred to in the book. I think a little back story would allow the book to be more enjoyable particularly if you aren’t motivated to go buy the rest of the series. I will be reading them all.

There is plenty of interpersonal relationships, action and drama to satisfy the most discerning reader of this genre. My thanks to Simon & Schuster for providing the series to read, I am enjoying it.

Prior to reading the book, I was unaware that M.L. N. Hanover and Daniel Abraham were one and the same. I enjoyed his book Dragon’s Path.

I recommend it.

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