Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Series by Justin Gustainis, C.T. Adams, Jackie Kessler, Caitlin Kittredge, Tim Pratt, Lilith Saintcrow, Carrie Vaughn, Cathy Clamp, Rachel Caine, Laura Anne Gilman, Chris Marie Green, Simon R. Green, C.J. Henderson, Tanya Huff, Julie Kenner

Lots of women put their careers aside once the kids come along. Kate Connor, for instance, hasn't hunted a demon in ages. That must be why she missed the one wandering through the pet food aisle of the San Diablo Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, he managed to catch her attention an hour later-when he crashed into the Connor house, intent on killing her... moreLots of women put their careers aside once the kids come along. Kate Connor, for instance, hasn't hunted a demon in ages. That must be why she missed the one wandering through the pet food aisle of the San Diablo Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, he managed to catch her attention an hour later-when he crashed into the Connor house, intent on killing her. Now Kate has to clean up the mess in her kitchen, dispose of a dead demon, and pull together a dinner party that will get her husband elected to County Attorney-all without arousing her family's suspicion. Worse yet, it seems the dead demon didn't come alone... It's time for Kate Connor to go back to work. less

The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom“Julie Kenner’s Demon Hunting Soccer Mom is one of the high water marks in urban fantasy. … this series may be more fun than we deserve!” —Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSAfter fourteen years as a stay-at-home mom, Kate Connor has finally rejoined the workforce. But unlike most working moms, Kate can't rearrange her home obligations to fit the needs of her job. Well, not easily, anyway... moreThe Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom“Julie Kenner’s Demon Hunting Soccer Mom is one of the high water marks in urban fantasy. … this series may be more fun than we deserve!” —Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSAfter fourteen years as a stay-at-home mom, Kate Connor has finally rejoined the workforce. But unlike most working moms, Kate can't rearrange her home obligations to fit the needs of her job. Well, not easily, anyway. And not without a few little white lies.Because the truth is, no one in her family has any clue that she's returned to the job of her youth. Which means no late nights working beside her husband at the kitchen table while the kids watch television. Although, when you think about it, that's not necessarily a bad thing.Because when your job is fighting demons, taking your work home with you is a really, really bad idea … less

Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom“Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure, which has an engaging cast of characters. Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."—RT Book ReviewsOnce again, Kate Connor has a problem. Several, actually.For one thing, her daughter has figured out that mom is a demon-hunter—and wants to be just like her when she grows up... moreConfessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom“Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure, which has an engaging cast of characters. Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."—RT Book ReviewsOnce again, Kate Connor has a problem. Several, actually.For one thing, her daughter has figured out that mom is a demon-hunter—and wants to be just like her when she grows up.And there’s that nagging suspicion that her dead husband has come back to life in the body of another man. Plus, her living husband still doesn’t know her secrets.Not to mention the fact that she’s acquired a mystical item that the entire demon community seems hell-bent on reclaiming.It’s all in a day’s work for this stay-at-home mom. But one thing is for certain: sometimes life in the suburbs really can be hell. less

Kate Conner is an expert at multi-tasking. Wife, mom, demon-hunter. She can stuff hundreds of Easter eggs for the neighborhood fair and still have enough energy to pummel a demon back into the ether.But Kate’s life has gotten more complicated...Her first husband has returned from the dead in the body of her daughter’s chemistry teacher. Different body, same hot desire for Kate. Her daughter now obsesses about becoming a demon-hunter the way she used to obsess about boys... moreKate Conner is an expert at multi-tasking. Wife, mom, demon-hunter. She can stuff hundreds of Easter eggs for the neighborhood fair and still have enough energy to pummel a demon back into the ether.But Kate’s life has gotten more complicated...Her first husband has returned from the dead in the body of her daughter’s chemistry teacher. Different body, same hot desire for Kate. Her daughter now obsesses about becoming a demon-hunter the way she used to obsess about boys.And her current husband is suddenly very suspicious of his wife’s extra-domestic activities. What is she doing and who is she doing it with?And the threat has gotten bigger…A powerful high demon has returned to San Diablo, seeking not only the key to invincibility, but revenge upon Kate—and Kate’s family. And just in case that wasn’t trouble enough, there’s a new kind of evil in suburbia. The walking dead kind. And they don’t mind making house calls… less

Got vampires? Ghosts? Monsters? We can help!Those Who Fight Monsters: Tales of Occult Detectives, is your one-stop-shop for Urban Fantasy’s finest anthology of the supernatural. 14 sleuths are gathered together for the first time in all-original tales of unusual cases which require services that go far beyond mere deduction!Meet our detectives, from these fine agencies.Danny Hendrickson—from Laura Anne Gilman’s Cosa Nostradamus series... moreGot vampires? Ghosts? Monsters? We can help!Those Who Fight Monsters: Tales of Occult Detectives, is your one-stop-shop for Urban Fantasy’s finest anthology of the supernatural. 14 sleuths are gathered together for the first time in all-original tales of unusual cases which require services that go far beyond mere deduction!Meet our detectives, from these fine agencies.Danny Hendrickson—from Laura Anne Gilman’s Cosa Nostradamus series.Kate Connor—from Julie Kenner’s Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series.John Taylor—from Simon R. Green’s Nightside series.Jill Kismet—from Lilith Saintcrow’s Jill Kismet series.Jessi Hardin—from Carrie Vaughn’s Kitty Norville series.Quincey Morris—from Justin Gustainis’ Morris/Chastain Investigations series.Marla Mason—from T.A. Pratt’s Marla Mason series.Tony Foster—from Tanya Huff’s Smoke and Shadows series.Dawn Madison—from Chris Marie Green’s Vampire Babylon series.Pete Caldecott—from Caitlin Kittredge’s Black London series.Tony Giodone—from C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp’s Tales of the Sazi series.Jezebel—from Jackie Kessler’s Hell on Earth series.Piers Knight—from C.J. Henderson’s Brooklyn Knight series.Cassiel—from Rachel Caine’s Outcast Season series.Demons may lurk, werewolves may prowl, vampires may ride the wind. These are things that go “bump in the night,” but we are the ones who “bump back!” less

When daughter Allie finds herself knee-deep in demons, Demon Hunter Kate Connor must come to the rescue in this first short story featuring not only Kate, but fourteen year old Allie, too! (This story was originally published in Those Who Hunt Monsters, published by Edge Books in 2011)**Bonus! Contains an excerpt from Julie Kenner's award-winning novel, The Cat's Fancy**About the series: The Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series features Kate Connor, a retired demon hunter and mom of two forced back... moreWhen daughter Allie finds herself knee-deep in demons, Demon Hunter Kate Connor must come to the rescue in this first short story featuring not only Kate, but fourteen year old Allie, too! (This story was originally published in Those Who Hunt Monsters, published by Edge Books in 2011)**Bonus! Contains an excerpt from Julie Kenner's award-winning novel, The Cat's Fancy**About the series: The Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series features Kate Connor, a retired demon hunter and mom of two forced back into business when a demon crashes through her kitchen window. less

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner) comes the fifth installment in the fun-tastic demon-hunting soccer mom series that began with Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Demon-Hunter Kate Connor is having a very bad month.Her resurrected first husband houses the soul of a demon.Her current husband is being overly attentive to the point of smothering.Her toddler son has entered a tantrum phase... moreFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner) comes the fifth installment in the fun-tastic demon-hunting soccer mom series that began with Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Demon-Hunter Kate Connor is having a very bad month.Her resurrected first husband houses the soul of a demon.Her current husband is being overly attentive to the point of smothering.Her toddler son has entered a tantrum phase.And her teenage daughter is still determined to be the next, best demon slayer. Worse, she’s determined to get her learner’s permit the day she turns fifteen.That’s a lot for one woman to juggle, even a Demon-Hunter. Add saving the world to the mix, and things are about to get complicated... less

Don’t miss the first five books in this series that Warner Brothers Television has optioned for the CW Network with Alloy Entertainment producing! “Ninety-nine percent of the wives and moms in the country will identify with this heroine. I mean, like who hasn’t had to battle demons between car pools and play dates?” Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author “[S]hows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It’s a hoot... moreDon’t miss the first five books in this series that Warner Brothers Television has optioned for the CW Network with Alloy Entertainment producing! “Ninety-nine percent of the wives and moms in the country will identify with this heroine. I mean, like who hasn’t had to battle demons between car pools and play dates?” Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author “[S]hows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It’s a hoot.”—Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author The Trouble With Demons contains the first five books in Julie Kenner's Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Series: Carpe Demon California Demon Demons Are Forever Deja Demon Demon Ex Machina Kate Connor is your average, everyday mom with two kids, a husband, and one very big secret … she used to be a Demon Hunter. Now retired, she’s more interested in the domestic than the demonic. So when she catches sight of a demon in Wal-Mart, she tells herself it’s some other Hunter’s problem. But when that demon attacks her in her kitchen, retirement is no longer an option… less

Travels of a Demon Hunting Soccer Mom“Julie Kenner’s Demon Hunting Soccer Mom is one of the high water marks in urban fantasy.” —Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSWhen orphan Kate goes to Rome with her family, she’s hoping for a little R&R. The chance to bond with her husband, spend quality time with her kids, and visit her pseudo-family at Forza Scura.In other words, this suburban mom is doing the tourist thing, and intending to do it up right... moreTravels of a Demon Hunting Soccer Mom“Julie Kenner’s Demon Hunting Soccer Mom is one of the high water marks in urban fantasy.” —Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSWhen orphan Kate goes to Rome with her family, she’s hoping for a little R&R. The chance to bond with her husband, spend quality time with her kids, and visit her pseudo-family at Forza Scura.In other words, this suburban mom is doing the tourist thing, and intending to do it up right. But while Kate may want to take cheesy pictures and buy overpriced souvenirs, the demon population has other plans. And soon Kate and over-eager daughter Allie are thrust into the middle of a demonic feud.Now Kate’s going to have to call on both her hunting skills and her mothering skills–because if she fails, Kate and family might just find themselves sightseeing in hell. less

Mom and Demon Hunter Kate Connor can never catch a break. She may have just helped save the world from a full-on apocalypse, but there’s still the problem of her dead ex-husband having come back to life in the body of another man. And her current husband wanting to reconcile after walking out on her so recently she can still taste the pain. Granted, he’d been knocked sideways by the news of her secret vocation, but that didn’t change the fact that they were still on shaky ground... moreMom and Demon Hunter Kate Connor can never catch a break. She may have just helped save the world from a full-on apocalypse, but there’s still the problem of her dead ex-husband having come back to life in the body of another man. And her current husband wanting to reconcile after walking out on her so recently she can still taste the pain. Granted, he’d been knocked sideways by the news of her secret vocation, but that didn’t change the fact that they were still on shaky ground.To make matters worse, her toddler’s sudden refusal to sleep at bed-time isn’t helping Kate’s mood. But that’s really just an annoyance. After all, if she can handle demon hordes, a cranky toddler’s a no-brainer.No, the real problem is her teenage daughter, Allie. Not dating woes. Not grades. Not a desperate lust for a learner’s permit. Instead, Kate’s facing a dilemma that neither her parenting skills nor her demon-hunting prowess can fix.Because what exactly is a Demon Hunter supposed to do when it’s her very own daughter who’s the demon? less