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Ancient Enemies

✍️ Matthew Bryan Laube
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A dead demon hunter pursues a Fallen entity in New York while a woman searches for her friend in Newark.

Laube expands the mythos surrounding seven mythical demons and their offspring. The story splits between two locations: the busy streets of New York City and the city of Newark. Miller’s past catches up to him as he hunts a Fallen being. Lizzie Namgung’s personal quest for Ann intersects with federal investigations. The narrative weaves together monster hunting and missing person cases. Laube includes comedic relief within the horror framework. This second edition offers a polished reading experience for fans of eccentric protagonists.

Key Themes
demon hunting urban supernatural ancient grudges
Literary Context

This novel sits within the American urban fantasy tradition, blending supernatural horror with modern city settings like New York and Newark. It draws on mythical demon lore, presenting a contemporary world where ancient evils resurface among ordinary people.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Urban fantasy enthusiasts · Fans of demonic mythology · Readers of monster hunting narratives
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2010 📖 230 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781453779156

📝 Description: Ancient Enemies

Matthew Bryan Laube continues the saga of Joseph Miller, a demon hunter who has been dead for a century. In Ancient Enemies, Miller and his partner Mike Samson pursue a Fallen entity through New York City streets. They are aided by a young woman who grows fur and fangs. Their hunt is complicated by an old enemy from Miller’s past seeking revenge for grievances spanning a thousand years. Simultaneously, Lizzie Namgung searches for her missing friend Ann in Newark. The FBI joins her search as a new evil spreads through the city. Lizzie becomes entangled in a web of murder and monsters. Laube blends horror with action and touches of comedy. This second edition contains 55,700 words of professionally edited text. It follows Ancient Awakening and precedes Ancient Revelations. The narrative focuses on defending humanity against seven mythical demons and their offspring. Readers who enjoy urban fantasy with supernatural threats will appreciate this installment. Those seeking pure historical drama may find the comedic elements distracting.

💎 Our verdict on Ancient Enemies

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Matthew Bryan Laube expands his established mythos surrounding seven mythical demons through dual narrative threads in New York and Newark. The story effectively intertwines the pursuit of a Fallen entity by a resurrected demon hunter with a missing person case involving federal investigations. Laube balances high-stakes monster hunting with comedic relief, creating a tonal mix that suits fans of eccentric protagonists and urban fantasy. The second edition offers a refined text for those following Joseph Miller’s saga. While the blend of humor and horror may not appeal to everyone, it provides an engaging entry point for readers seeking supernatural action and interconnected plotting within a modern setting.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy urban fantasy with supernatural threats will appreciate this installment, particularly those drawn to eccentric protagonists and complex mythologies. The book offers a polished reading experience for fans of the genre, blending horror with action and touches of comedy. It serves as a central link in a larger saga concerning seven mythical demons and their offspring, appealing to those invested in long-form supernatural narratives. While it provides professional editing and a substantial word count, potential readers should note that the comedic elements may distract those seeking pure historical drama or unadulterated horror.

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Matthew Bryan Laube expands his established mythos surrounding seven mythical demons through dual narrative threads in New York and Newark. The story effectively intertwines the pursuit of a Fallen entity by a resurrected demon hunter with a missing person case involving federal investigations. Laube balances high-stakes monster hunting with comedic relief, creating a tonal mix that suits fans of eccentric protagonists and urban fantasy. The second edition offers a refined text for those following Joseph Miller’s saga. While the blend of humor and horror may not appeal to everyone, it provides an engaging entry point for readers seeking supernatural action and interconnected plotting within a modern setting.

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