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California Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom (Kate Connor, Bk 2)
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California Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom (Kate Connor, Bk 2)
Author: Julie Kenner

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Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780425210437 - ISBN-10: 042521043X
Publication Date: 5/2006
Pages: 352

Book Description:
Welcome to San Diablo. The perfect place to raise a couple of kids. And a lot of Hell.
What's a mother to do, when there are only so many hours in the day, and the fate of the world is in her hands?

Kate Connor was a retired demon hunter. Now, after fourteen years busting her tail as a suburban housewife, raising two kids, and supporting her husband's political ambitions, she's rejoined the workforce -- and except for a few minions of evil, no one has a clue. She tries hard to keep her home and work lives separate -- a good idea when your job involves random slaughter.

Between fending off demon attacks, trying to figure out why the mysterious new teacher at the high school seems so strangely familiar, and keeping a watchful eye on her daughter's growing infatuation with a surfer dude, Kate is the busiest -- and most dangerous -- soccer mom on the block...

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Nancy G. (ComfyReader) wrote on 8/7/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

In this second outing, Kate follows one of her charges from Coastal Mists knowing that no one recovers that quickly from a coma and that this must be another demonic possession. She is lead to her daughters school where she finds a book that appears blank only to finds that it is a portal to tortured demonic souls. Just another day for Kate who has to fit this in-between getting her teen daughter to cheerleading practice, getting her 2 year old to daycare, and having dinner on the table by 6. But the twists to this book are what keep the story moving - the notes and quirks that bring back her memories of Eric, her first husband that was killed five years ago, her daughters teacher - who has a few secrets of his own, and Cool - the surfing phenom that has a sudden interest in San Diablo. Kenner is such a funny writer that you can't help but laugh out loud when a demon gets a ice pick through the eye.

Gail W. (G-Rated) wrote on 10/29/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Welcome to San Diablo. The perfect place to raise a couple of kids and a lot of Hell. Especially if you're Kate Connor, retired demon hunter. Now, after fourteen years busting her tail as a suburban housewife, raising two kids, and supporting her husband's political ambitions, she's rejoined the workforce...well, secretly, at least. Between fending off demon attacks, trying to figure out why the mysterious new teacher at the high school seems so strangely familiar, and keeping a watchful eye on her daughter's growing infatuation with a surfer dude, Kate is the busiest-and most dangerous-soccer mom on the block.

Valerie F. (canoegirl) wrote on 10/25/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A fun read. What happens when you are a mother and the fate of the world is suddenly in your hands. Kate Conner is a retired demon hunter brought out of retirement when her family is threatened. Second in a series.

Lee N. (laneil) wrote on 2/20/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A fast, funny, entertaining read! This is the second installment of Kate Connor, Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom. While it's a bit darker and more graphic than the first book, it's well written and grabs you right from the start.

Kate is dealing with issues even scarier than Demons - a teenage, boy-crazy daughter, a teacher at the high school who seems eerily familiar, a husband who is totally immersed in his career and a best friend going through a difficult time. Comic relief is provided by Timmy, her two year old son and Eddie, a geriatric demon hunter whom Kate has more or less adopted.

As the forces of Hell are set loose on the local high school, Kate races to save her town, the world, her daughter, her marriage and herself - all while shopping for a dress to wear to her husband's political fund raiser!

This series is great fun. I can't wait to read the next one!

Lee J. (onebadkitty) wrote on 8/11/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Katie Conner can do it all. She gives hope to us that aren't having deal with demons every day and just 10 year olds and toddlers. This is a fast paced read, not hard at all to sink your teeth into. There's enough hilarious situations and what I call mommy moments mixed into the demon hunting and saving of the world to keep you laughing.

Anne K. (fefelants) wrote on 9/16/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Not my typical kind of read but pretty interesting -- not about a Soccer Mom at all but a teenage daughter Mom to which I can totally relate! Fun read on a lazy weekend :)

Eleni P. (justleni) wrote on 4/8/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

buffy grows up to be a soocer mom

Lisa A. wrote on 3/25/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Very good! Kate can do it all as a stay-at-home mom (except cook and keep a clean house!), plus kill demons and keep the world safe at the same time.....great read!


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Shannon C. (scooley2124) wrote on 7/21/2009...


Fun upbeat book. Good for a beach or lazy day.

Linda (Angeleyes) wrote on 4/15/2008...


A fun light read !! This series is delightful and kept my interest because I always wanted to see what happened next and how Kate would keep both sections of her life separated.

Liz F. wrote on 5/6/2007...


Fun, fast-paced and entertaining. Great read!

Sara L. (couturekitty) wrote on 4/29/2007...


I really liked this book. A nice subtle change from the usual in this genre.

Rachel T. (rae) wrote on 4/15/2007...


Fun light read.

Jennifer R. wrote on 2/2/2007...


Very fun, if you like Charlaine Harris and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you'll love this book.

Pat S. wareagle1 wrote on 1/3/2007...


I thoroughly enjoy these books!

Jilian V. (JayV) wrote on 11/5/2006...


This was fun. I think I might have liked the first one better, but I'll keep reading the series.

Donna B. (Bellisima) wrote on 9/4/2006...


Hilarious; great book in the "demon hunting Soccer Mom" series

Hayley M. (Zachaustlily) wrote on 7/13/2006...


love this series.


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