Demonkeepers: A Novel of the Final Prophecy [Mass Market Paperback]

Jessica Andersen (Author)

Book Description

Series: FINAL PROPHECY | Publication Date: April 3, 2012

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According to Mayan doomsday prophecy, 12/21/12 marks the end of the world in a global cataclysm that can only be prevented by the Nightkeepers, magical warriors enlisted to fight the rise of the underworld demons. To fulfill the final prophecy the Nightkeepers must find their mates, but when Lucius and Jade are charged with rescuing the Mayan sun god, they try to ignore their growing attraction. Unless they can confront their own demons and accept that love isn't a weakness, even destiny might not be able to save them...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this introspective fourth Final Prophecy paranormal (after 2009's Skykeepers), Andersen ramps up the danger. Ex-therapist Jade saw too many bad relationships to believe in love, but the Nightkeepers, who stand between humankind and the apocalypse, need a magic-wielding prophet, and Jade's friend Lucius, the human who fulfilled the prophet's sacrifice, is unable to reach the magic on his own. Jade agrees to try using sex magic to open up his abilities, but when that fails, they realize they must commit to an emotional connection as well. The resulting tale mixes action and elements of Mayan myth—from a voyage to the underworld to a fantastic high-stakes ball game—with soul-searching, lust, and romance. Jade's inner journey is particularly engaging, and while the background makes more sense to returning fans, even new readers will find plenty to latch on to. (Apr.)
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About the Author

Jessica Andersen is a doctor of molecular genetics, a patent agent, and a professional horse trainer and riding coach. She resides on small farm in eastern Connecticut with her husband and beloved corgis, two-cats and a handful of young horses.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Signet (April 3, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451229576
• ISBN-13: 978-0451229571
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #720,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Demon Keepers by Jessica Andersen, April 8, 2010

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A. Schreiner "smexybooks" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Demonkeepers: A Novel of the Final Prophecy (Mass Market Paperback)

In two years and six months, the barrier separating earth from the demons of the underworld is set to disappear. The Banol Kax are set to up rise and bring an apocalypse. This is where the Nightkeepers come into play - they are to protect humans from this devastating event. The fourth book in the Final Prophecy series features Lucius and Jade. Lucius is not a Nighkeeper, but in a previous book a demon invaded his body, and as part of the exorcism, they tried to turn him into the Prophet, so he could gather more intel for them. In order to kick-start his powers the Nightkeepers think he needs to invoke sex magic, which means Jade is in for a bootycall. Jade and Lucius have a previous history, even have had sex - until the demon took over and Lucius has gone through an extensive recovery period.

All is for the fate of mankind, so they put aside the awkward feelings and move forward with the smexin'! First on the agenda, is to try to get into the library, a magical place which hopefully holds key information to their upcoming battle. Lucius is frustrated he can't get into the library - he has tried everything, and now sex is his last option.The Lucius that Jade meets now is physically different. Muscled, tall, broad - a true warrior. She realizes the Prophet spell must have had some effect, with such a drastic change in him.

Meanwhile the Banol Kax want their own sun god in the place of the the rightly god, Kinich Ahau. In nine days during the summer solstice, they are going to put their god in his place. In order to further the Nightkeepers cause and stop the sacrifice of the sun god - Lucius and Jade must answer the question - is it sex that unlocks these powers or love?

I enjoyed Demon Keepers and the world Jessica Andersen is building. First let me say, this is the first book I have read from this series and I definitely would have benefitted from reading the previous books. Once I discovered the glossary at the the back of the book, I felt I had a much better grasp of the world.

I love the relationship between Lucius and Jade and the action and adventure in this book, but before I go into more detail I first have to say the one thing that held me back throughout the book. Too much information and too much detail. This is a complicated world set up, with lots of players - both bad and evil and lots of things happening. I could barely see straight during the first twenty-five pages. I just wanted to get started with Lucius and Jade's story and have the important past events fall into place. Instead we get massive information overload and it made the story very hard to get into. I found this overly descriptive phrasing happening throughout the book.

However, diving through that - we have a great romance and a really fun story. The relationship between Lucius and Jade is a beautiful one - and although complicated outside forces are coming at them, their intimate relationship is really quite simple. It takes them some time to truly admit their feelings, but at the same time, they let it happen. They roll with the punches - they both have scarified so much for the greater good, I think they are expecting a much harder road to true love than what is presented to them.

The world Jessica Andersen has created is really cool. I wish I had read the previous three books, I think I would have appreciated it much more. Besides the romance, she has several other Nightkeeper characters, all with their own problems and issues to deal with. Very unique characters that were a lot of fun to read about. She also advances the story to the eventual 2012 deadline, and I am very interested to see how this is all going to end up.

Finally, there are several times I laughed throughout this book. Many smart-ass comments and humorous moments mixed in with stressful trying times for these characters makes it a fun read. Take out the overly descriptive and excessive information, and Demon Keepers is a solid mix of romance and action that makes for an enjoyable read.

Rating: 3.5/5

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this series! 5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!, April 6, 2010

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Natalie S "ns65" (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Demonkeepers: A Novel of the Final Prophecy (Mass Market Paperback)

Lucius has changed in the year or so since a makol demon tried to possess him. Still living on the Nightkeepers' compound, Lucius yearns to be someone of worth, a warrior like the men that saved him. This saving by the Nightkeepers has been hard for Lucius to come to grips with and accept. Scarred and tortured while in the makol's thrall, he had been pegged for death but for reasons formerly unknown, the Nightkeepers saved him before the makol could fully possess him. Because of this he and the others don't actually know what the results of a thwarted possession are but they aren't willing to take any chances - especially since Lucius' soul has been returned to him as a Prophet. What kind, he doesn't know but one thing is for certain, Lucius needs to remain calm and because sex magic calms even the most desperate of men. Because of this, Jade is called in to help.

Jade knows she should turn down Strike's request. She and Lucius came together months ago, before his incomplete possession, and the results were explosive. She doesn't know how he has changed in the months since his soul became that of a Prophet but Jade knows her loyalty to her king and her fellow Nightkeepers is worth spending the night with Lucius. Or so she thinks. When kiss becomes more and Lucius and Jade are slammed into another dimension, things start getting interesting. The Banol Kax are definitely not finished with the Nightkeepers - not by a long shot.

I have to be honest and admit that I had forgotten about Lucius. After reading the first five chapters of DEMONKEEPERS, I wanted to kick myself because Lucius is more than what I remembered him to be in the NIGHTKEERPERS, this series first installment. Now he is warrior and fight ready and his sexuality has blossomed. His feelings about Jade are hard to define but I know he loves her - both were hesitant to even begin to hope that what they were feeling inside was the work of love - they feared it leaving them and they feared it making them weak. Thrown together by the Nightkeeper king, Jade has decided that no matter what, she has a job to do and being in love is not the most important - and I love this because Jade pretty much has to eat her words and change her entire thought process. With invigorating emotions and the feelings between these two strong characters blooming faster than both could imagine, Jade and Lucius have to somehow make peace with each other and their demons - after all, magic is in the air and who knows? Love might even be the answer that saves them.

Come along for an exhilarating ride into the paranormal world of Jade and Lucius. DEMONKEEPERS will keep you riveted - Intense sexual magic is the name of the game in DEMONKEEPERS and while some legends are solved, more are not and once more the world of Jessica Andersen captivates, captures, and completely grabs hold and won't let go. I am totally in for the long haul with this brilliant series - read them in order, read them out of order - just read them and become immersed in the mystical world of Mayan legends and the warriors called the Nightkeepers!

Natalie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters!, October 27, 2011

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This review is from: Demonkeepers: A Novel of the Final Prophecy (Mass Market Paperback)

In Demonkeepers, the Nightkeepers must find a way to access the library of their ancestors in order to acquire knowledge of new spells and prophecies. Their only hope in finding the library is with Lucius. A human who has the Prophet's power lying within him. However, after rituals and blood sacrifices fail, it is decided that another type of magic should be used to try and awaken Lucius's powers. Sex magic. Although not having seen Lucius in months and not truly knowing the status of their relationship, Jade, who is tired of being on the sidelines, volunteers.

Demonkeepers is the second book I've read in Jessica Andersen's "Final Prophecy" series. From reading the first book in the series, Nightkeepers, there were some characters that I wanted to know more about, like Rabbit, Sven, Cara, and Jade. When I realized the fourth book was Jade and Lucius's story, I was very intrigued and couldn't wait to get started.

I must say that I really enjoyed the book. I liked Jade and Lucius. They were great characters, and I could easily connect with them. Both wanted to do more than what they felt they were actually capable of doing. Even though there were times where I was frustrated with them because they kept pulling back from each other, I thought they had an interesting (and hot) relationship. I was glad when they both began to realize that magic was not the only answer. And I was definitely rooting for them till the very end.

After reading this one, I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series.