Synopsis

Knight of the Demon Queen plunges readers into a world scarred by demonic pacts and profound betrayals. Once celebrated as the land's mightiest mage, Jenny Waynest now exists as a shattered echo of her former self, forever altered by the harrowing possession of the demon Amayon. Her husband, Lord John Aversin, carries his own unbearable burdens: the chilling memory of Aohila, the beautiful and ruthless demon queen of a rival hell, whom he cunningly manipulated to secure Jenny’s freedom. His desperate act, however, has condemned him as a trafficker with infernal powers, leaving him wracked with guilt over opening a door to an evil that relentlessly invades his nightmares. But these nightmares are merely a prelude to a far greater terror. Aohila, fueled by vengeance and thwarted by her own realm's limitations, now requires mortal intervention. She blackmails Lord John, forcing him into a perilous quest through unimaginable horrors. He must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront formidable foes, all in pursuit of a prize that holds the fate of his very world in the balance. As John delves deeper into the demonic labyrinth, he must decide if saving himself is worth damning everything he once sought to protect, in a desperate struggle against a vengeful power that knows no earthly bounds.

Critical Reception

"A dark fantasy masterpiece, it cements Hambly's reputation for crafting intricate, morally complex narratives within the genre."

Metadata

ISBN:9780307567833
Pages:340
Age Rating:16+

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