David Leadbeater

An impossible heist. An ancient code. A deadly race against time...

The Demon Code (Joe Mason, Book 2)

Nicola Sarah Brooks

The action picks up only 3 days after their first adventure so Joe, Roxy and the rest of the crew aren't getting much of a breather! Joe and Roxy have been given the boot by Patricia's security company after she was pressured by "investors" to make an example of them. Sally has a proposal for them after the funeral of her father but before they can give a yay or nay, they're back on the trail of the Amori for Cardinal Vallini.

The Vatican is deep in the doo-doo again as not only are the remains now in the hands of the Amori but it would seem they also have some clues which could them to The Creed.

The action takes place across Europe and Africa and at a breakneck speed. The Cardinal it would seem has problems within his own Bureaucracy and the Vatican Police are not amused at the "interference" of Joe and Roxy's team. Marduk has some insurrection of his own to put down. There is a new villainous assassin/thief and his lady love who are never happier when committing horrors on unsuspecting victims.

Well written, perfectly paced and banter worthy of an ace team. Joe and Roxy are still fighting their inner demons, Luke and Sally are dealing with their grief. And Quaid and Anya - well who knows what those two have in their past! The team may have been cobbled together on the flay but they are growing together and all have skills to bring to the table. Completely love this new world and its mix of theology, action-adventure and convoluted conspiracy theories. Hurry up with book 3!

I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is a completely voluntary review.

The Demon Code (Joe Mason, Book 2)

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