Demon Eyes (Witch Eyes) [Paperback]

Scott Tracey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 2012 | Series: Witch Eyes (Book 2)

Demons Don’t Die Without a Fight

After destroying the demon Lucien, Braden—son of Belle Dam’s most powerful warlock, Jason Thorpe—doesn’t need the power of his witch eyes to see that everything in his life is turning against him: friends, family, and even his visions. When disturbing nightmares of Lucien’s return haunt him, Braden discovers that the simmering feud between Belle Dam’s two witch dynasties is fast approaching its explosive boiling point.

While struggling to come to terms with his attraction to Trey, Catherine Lansing’s son who should be his mortal enemy, Braden senses a diabolical plan has been set in motion. Young women are disappearing from town, and as he investigates, Braden is forced to explore the dangerous unknown power within himself. But when the truth about his family is revealed, Braden must pay a terrible price. 

Praise: 

“Welcome to the town of Belle Dam, a mysterious place filled with intriguing characters, magic, and dangerous secrets.”—Karen Mahoney, author of The Iron Witch

“Debut author Tracey creates a compelling mix of mystery, magic, and star-crossed romance.”—VOYA

 

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Scott Tracey aspired to be a writer from a young age. His debut novel, Witch Eyes, was named to the 2012 Popular Paperbacks for Young Readers list in the forbidden romance category and ranked among the top ten gay and lesbian Kindle books of 2011 at Amazon.com. Tracey lives near Cleveland, Ohio.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Flux; Original edition (October 8, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738726451
• ISBN-13: 978-0738726458
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Scott Tracey lived on a Greyhound bus for a month, wrote his illustrated autobiography at the age of six, and barely survived Catholic school. His gifts can be used for good or evil, but instead of picking a side, he strives for both for his own amusement. His first novel, WITCH EYES, was listed as a YALSA Popular Paperback for 2011, and an Amazon Best of 2011 book in the LGBT category. DEMON EYES is his latest release.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling, action-packed and electrifying must read October 21, 2012

By Fiktshun

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Belle Dam is defined by its feud. It's shaped by the secrets it keeps and the lies it tells. It's beleaguered by its history. It's driven by vengeance and the quest for power.

And it's safe for no one.

Not for the humans who have no idea about its dark past. About the widow who waits in the shadows. About the witches and warlocks who battle for control. About the hellhounds who are summoned to exact revenge. And about the demons who see the citizens of Belle Dam as mere pawns in a game to be manipulated. A game that they control.

Not for Braden Michaels who only came to try and save his Uncle from a vision that foresaw his death. Who only wanted to be rid of the burden of his witch eyes. Who only wanted to be normal.

But who fell in love with his enemy. Who killed to be a savior. And who made himself a target of his enemies and a pawn in their game.

***

Demon Eyes is the thrilling, action-packed and electrifying must read second book in author Scott Tracey's Witch Eyes trilogy. Filled with page after page of twists and turns, secrets and lies, and underhanded plots and schemes that will keep readers guessing and suspense that will keep them on edge, this story will grab from the very first line.

The author's sophomore effort is a stunning follow-up to a story that is incredibly original, beautifully-written and immensely entertaining. Picking up just shortly after the events in its predecessor, Demon Eyes returns readers to Belle Dam, Washington, a town divided by feud and home to witches and warlocks, ghosts, demons and shifters.

Braden Michaels is still attempting to come to grips with his actions. Actions that saved someone's life and took another's. Actions that have far more consequences than just the guilt he feels. To start with there are the nightmares that seem too real. Then there are the visions forcing him to bear witness to events that are out of his control to change. And then there is the voice.

A voice that seems to be coming from within. A voice that offers support. A voice that urges him to act. A voice he's not entirely sure is his own.

As Braden tries to separate dream from reality, fiction from fact, another tragedy has befallen the city of Belle Dam. A girl has gone missing. And if Braden's visions are real, he might be the only person who can solve the mystery of who is behind her disappearance and find her before it's too late.

Hindered by his witch eyes and by a city filled with adversaries looking for any opportunity to take him down, he'll have to rely on Drew Armstrong, the boy who seems to want to be his protector and Trey, the boy he loves. A boy who should be his sworn enemy.

Author Scott Tracey has delivered a fast-paced, riveting and even more exciting installment in this series. With heartbreaking losses, shocking reveals, horrifying new creatures, bigger battles and a jaw-dropping ending, Demon Eyes takes this series to the next level.

And with that same easy flow and beautiful writing that the author brought to his first novel in the series, this second book really sets itself apart, making Demon Eyes an absolute must.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly different YA paranormal story October 11, 2012

By Shannon M.

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I am so tired of Twilight and all the Twilight young adult ripoffs. Finally, along comes a series that in my opinion, is refreshingly different for several reasons, not in the least being the fact that the main character, 17 year old Braedon Thorpe is gay. But he's not just gay; he is comfortable with it. He's not one of those whiny "I'm so ashamed; why can't I be straight?" types. That in itself makes
him a great character.
This is a Romeo and Juliet type story in which Braedon and the boy he's crazy for are both sons of two witches whose families have been feuding for centuries. There is quite the chemistry between Braedon and Trey, and you can't help but root for them and hope that somehow, they can end up together in spite of everything. Trey's affection for Braedon is obvious and very sweet.
Aside from the romance, the paranormal aspect is very exciting: witches, demons, hellhounds, ghosts, a shifter who can become not just a werewolf, but any animal he chooses, as well as magical battles that are thrilling and awesome.
Braedon is a witch and it's wonderful to read his transformation from a shy, insecure boy to a formidable, confident witch who doesn't take crap from anyone; not his powerful father or his manipulative friends.
I can't wait to read the further adventures of Braedon, Trey and Drew (the shifter). I'm not, however, a big fan of Trey's sister, Jade. I just can't find any sympathy for a girl who supposedly has no flaws.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it! October 10, 2012

By Step Into Fiction

Format:Paperback

Demon Eyes is the second book in the Witch Eyes series. I was lucky enough to be given an ARC at a signing I went to back in June. But since the release date wasn't until October, I decided to wait until a little bit later to read it. The first book Witch Eyes was such a wild and enjoyable ride. Demon Eyes was very much the same. Warning there will be some spoilers from Witch Eyes in this review, so proceed with caution if you haven't read Witch Eyes yet.

At the end of Witch Eyes Braden has murdered Lucien. The demon who had been playing both sides in the Lansing/Thorpe feud. Majority of the book Braden is dealing with this. I absolutely love this plot. It's nice to read a book where a seemingly innocent character does something completely out of character. But suffers the consequences of it. Murder is something huge. And yes Lucien was a demon, a very evil demon, but no person should be able to kill someone without backlash. And as the book progresses you see how the guilt really affects Braden.

The forbidden love between Braden and Trey sucked me in again as well. It's so hard to not love these two. As with Witch Eyes, I've always loved the relationships in this series. The dialogue is written really well. It's very believable that high school students would communicate like this. I also adore Braden's relationship with Drew as well. Drew is hard to not love. His sarcasm really can be uplifting at serious times.

The first half of the book I really enjoyed. I was kicking myself for waiting so long to read this book. But as I kept reading, I started to get very confused. I found myself numerous times having to go back and reread what I just read because I didn't comprehend what was going on. I felt that the ending of the book was too long. And it also left me with more questions than answers. But I am still interested in Braden's story. I want to see how this ends. I am hoping that the next and I believe last book really ties things up. Because I love the characters, and I would like to see how things end for them all.

Reviewed by Sana @Step Into Fiction