Dark Goddess (A Devil's Kiss Novel) - Softcover

Chadda, Sarwat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423120213 ISBN 13: 9781423120216

Publisher: Hyperion Book CH, 2012

Synopsis

Billi's back, and it seems like the Unholy just can't take a hint.

 

Still reeling from the death of her best friend and first love, Kay, Billi is thrust into action when the Templars are called to investigate werewolf activity.  These werewolves are like nothing Billi's seen before. Supposedly wiped out centuries ago, they call themselves the Polenitsy - Man Killers. But now they're out of hiding and on the hunt for an Oracle powerful enough to destroy humankind for good. Following the Polenitsy's trail of carnage, the Templars head to Russia, desperate to reclaim the Oracle and save the world before it's too late.  
Dark Goddess is a page-turning, action-packed sequel where folklore and myth come to life in the Russian underworld. Full of suspense, mystery and fantasy, Billi SanGreal's story is one readers won't be able to put down.

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About the Author

Sarwat Chadda (www.sarwatchadda.com) was brought up on the adventures of the great medieval heroes like Saladin and Richard the Lionheart. He used to be an engineer, working on projects like the Channel Tunnel and Hong Kong airport, but now writes full time. He lives in London with his family.

From School Library Journal

Gr 9 Up-In this sequel to Devil's Kiss (Hyperion, 2009), Billi SanGreal the only female member of the Knights Templar, discovers a powerfully psychic child. A pack of all-female werewolves kidnaps her, and Billi and crew must head to Russia to face them and their goddess, Baba Yaga. There they are assisted by the Bogatyrs and their leader, Ivan, a descendant of Anastasia Romanov. Ivan and Billi quickly develop a bond when she saves him from a ghul (vampire). While still maintaining her tough edginess, Billi gradually becomes a more sympathetic character in this installment. The action is fast paced and scary, while still allowing time for character development. The plot is steeped in lore from multiple cultures and religions. Given this, it is puzzling that no one remarks on the fact that all of the Templars just happen to have Arthurian names. Sadly, one can not help but notice that the cover is heavily white washed. It portrays Billi, who is described as favoring her Pakistani mother, as Caucasian. Boys will enjoy the story as well, but will likely not be interested in carrying around a book that looks like a paranormal romance. That said, Billi will appeal to those who appreciate tough and independent heroines, and the stories have broad appeal to anyone who enjoys horror stories.-Kristin Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1423120213
• ISBN 13: 9781423120216
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 384