The Equals "Demons"

Name: The Equals "Demons"
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ISBN: 9798838022745

✍️ Ken Kirkberry

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A police procedural featuring supernatural beings in an urban fantasy setting.

Vicky Lloyd continues her role as an Equal after learning her true background. She faces a new enemy in demons who want to end the peace between beasts and normals. These demons use gene therapy and steal babies to grow their power. Vicky, Matt, and Wes from the UBPE must stop them. The story highlights the bond between Vicky and Wes, a werewolf she is developing feelings for. It also shows Matt guiding his sister through her duties. The plot centers on preventing the demons from strengthening their race at the expense of others.

Key Themes

supernatural police work demonic gene therapy urban fantasy law enforcement

Literary Context

The narrative sits within the modern urban fantasy genre, specifically the subgenre of supernatural police procedurals. It reflects contemporary interests in hidden worlds and institutional responses to magical threats, drawing on established tropes of beast policing found in recent independent horror and fantasy publications.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Ilona Andrews · Charlaine Harris · Jim Butcher

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Vampires

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2022 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798838022745

📝 Description: The Equals "Demons"

Ken Kirkberry presents a narrative centered on Vicky Lloyd, an Equal tasked with policing unnatural beasts. Nearly a year after discovering her heritage, she confronts a new crisis involving demons who seek to disrupt the harmony between supernatural creatures and normal humans. These antagonists employ gene therapy and abduct infants to strengthen their lineage, displaying a callous disregard for established peace. Vicky works alongside her brother Matt and Wes, a werewolf with whom she shares growing romantic feelings. The trio belongs to the UBPE, or Unnatural Beings Police Enforcement, which is charged with stopping this horrid crime wave. The story draws on traditions of urban fantasy where hidden societies coexist with the mundane world. It focuses on the tension between different races of beings and the enforcement of laws that keep them apart. This book suits readers who enjoy action-driven supernatural fiction featuring police procedural elements within a fantasy setting. It may not appeal to those seeking slow-burn character studies or historical horror. The narrative relies on the dynamic between the three main characters as they confront a threat that challenges their understanding of safety and family. Kirkberry structures the plot around the immediate danger posed by the demonic abduction ring, keeping the pace focused on the investigation and the personal stakes involved for Vicky and her team.

💎 Our verdict on The Equals "Demons"

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Kirkberry delivers a focused urban fantasy narrative that effectively blends police procedural mechanics with supernatural intrigue. The story succeeds in establishing high stakes through the demonic threat of gene therapy and infant abduction, creating a sense of urgency that drives the plot forward. The dynamic between Vicky, her brother Matt, and Wes provides emotional grounding amidst the action. While the premise relies on well-established tropes of hidden societies and racial tension, the execution keeps the pace tight and the investigation central. This book is best suited for readers who prefer immediate danger and clear moral conflicts over complex historical horror or slow character development. It offers a straightforward, engaging experience for fans of paranormal law enforcement tales.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy action-driven supernatural fiction featuring police procedural elements within a fantasy setting will find this narrative engaging. The book appeals to those interested in the tension between different races of beings and the enforcement of laws that keep them apart. Vicky Lloyd’s journey as an Equal tasked with policing unnatural beasts offers a compelling perspective on hidden societies coexisting with the mundane world. Fans of character dynamics, particularly the developing romantic feelings between Vicky and Wes the werewolf, will appreciate the personal stakes woven into the investigation. The focus on preventing a demonic abduction ring provides immediate danger and a clear threat to safety and family, making it an ideal choice for those seeking fast-paced, plot-focused stories rather than slow-burn character studies.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Kirkberry delivers a focused urban fantasy narrative that effectively blends police procedural mechanics with supernatural intrigue. The story succeeds in establishing high stakes through the demonic threat of gene therapy and infant abduction, creating a sense of urgency that drives the plot forward. The dynamic between Vicky, her brother Matt, and Wes provides emotional grounding amidst the action. While the premise relies on well-established tropes of hidden societies and racial tension, the execution keeps the pace tight and the investigation central. This book is best suited for readers who prefer immediate danger and clear moral conflicts over complex historical horror or slow character development. It offers a straightforward, engaging experience for fans of paranormal law enforcement tales.