Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Series by Julie Kenner

Kate Connor used to be a demon hunter: Now she's a stay-at-home mom, a "glorified chauffeur for pep squad practice and Gymboree play dates." But when a demonic assassin shows up at her suburban home minutes before an important dinner party, the retired Hunter is forced back into action to save her town -- and her freshly baked mini-quiches -- from the invading fiend and his army of the undead... moreKate Connor used to be a demon hunter: Now she's a stay-at-home mom, a "glorified chauffeur for pep squad practice and Gymboree play dates." But when a demonic assassin shows up at her suburban home minutes before an important dinner party, the retired Hunter is forced back into action to save her town -- and her freshly baked mini-quiches -- from the invading fiend and his army of the undead. Kate's husband and her two kids don't know anything about her demon-killing past -- and she wants to keep it that way. So while doing what supermoms do -- raising an inquisitive two-year old, dealing with a teenage girl's myriad of social issues, supporting an overworked husband running for county attorney, etc. -- Kate also finds time to unravel the mystery behind the sudden ghoulish invasion. It seems a master demon named Goramesh has come to town in search of an invaluable religious artifact secreted in a much-storied cathedral. But in order to obtain the relic, Goramesh must first find a suitable human subordinate less

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... moreWelcome 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. less

“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 After 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... more“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 After 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

Exciting new escapades for the demon-hunting stay-at-home mom-from the USA Today bestselling author of Carpe Demon. It isn't easy when your daughter's figured out that her mom's a demon hunter-and wants to grow up to be just like her. Or when you suspect your dead husband used the forces of darkness to filch the body of another human. And your living husband isn't the man you married anymore either... moreExciting new escapades for the demon-hunting stay-at-home mom-from the USA Today bestselling author of Carpe Demon. It isn't easy when your daughter's figured out that her mom's a demon hunter-and wants to grow up to be just like her. Or when you suspect your dead husband used the forces of darkness to filch the body of another human. And your living husband isn't the man you married anymore either. Moreover, Kate's acquired a precious but deadly item that every demon within commuting distance wants. With husband woes playing havoc with her emotions, an ambitious teenage protŽgŽe at her heels, and hell to pay, this stay-at-home mom's putting in a lot of overtime. less

From the USA Today bestselling author of Demons Are Forever? suburban warfare, demonhunting- mom style. Between attending gala fundraisers for her husband?s political campaign, training her teenage daughter to wield a crossbow and a stiletto, pottytraining a toddler, and her increasingly complicated personal life, Kate Connor hardly has time to prepare for the impending chaos of a neighborhood Easter party that has her enslaved to dying hundreds of hard-boiled eggs... moreFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Demons Are Forever? suburban warfare, demonhunting- mom style. Between attending gala fundraisers for her husband?s political campaign, training her teenage daughter to wield a crossbow and a stiletto, pottytraining a toddler, and her increasingly complicated personal life, Kate Connor hardly has time to prepare for the impending chaos of a neighborhood Easter party that has her enslaved to dying hundreds of hard-boiled eggs. Keeping the local kiddos in line will take all of Kate?s skills as a mother and demon hunter, just when she?ll need them the most. The High Demon Goramesh has returned to San Diablo?this time with a full-blown army of the undead and a powerful demonic ally. Once again, it?s up to Kate to save the world. Good thing she can multi-task... less

Breaking News! Carpe Demon (Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom book 1) optioned for television by Warner Brothers Television for the CW network with Alloy Entertainment producing) 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... moreBreaking News! Carpe Demon (Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom book 1) optioned for television by Warner Brothers Television for the CW network with Alloy Entertainment producing) 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 into business when a demon crashes through her kitchen window. CARPE DEMON (book 1) hit multiple bestseller lists and is currently in development as a feature film with 1492 Pictures. Praise for Carpe Demon: "This book, as crammed with events as any suburban mom's calendar, shows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It's a hoot." —New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris "What would happen if Buffy the Vampire Slayer got married, moved to the suburbs and became a stay-at-home mom? She'd be a lot like Kate Connor, once a demon/vampire/zombie killer and now "a glorified chauffeur for drill-team practice and Gymboree play dates" in San Diablo, Calif., that's what. But in Kenner's sprightly, fast-paced ode to kick-ass housewives, Kate finds herself battling evil once again. -- Publishers' Weekly "I loved Carpe Demon! 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 playdates?" -- New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz less

From the USA Today bestselling author of Deja Demon--slaying demons is nothing compared to the terrible twos. Demon Hunter Kate Connor is having one hell of a month? In between demon patrols and teaching self-defense classes to the local moms, Kate has to deal with a teenage daughter who?s gung-ho on being a demon slayer in training and a toddler son entering a tantrum phase that rivals anything from the pits of Hell... moreFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Deja Demon--slaying demons is nothing compared to the terrible twos. Demon Hunter Kate Connor is having one hell of a month? In between demon patrols and teaching self-defense classes to the local moms, Kate has to deal with a teenage daughter who?s gung-ho on being a demon slayer in training and a toddler son entering a tantrum phase that rivals anything from the pits of Hell. That?s a lot for one woman to juggle, but on top of it all, Kate has to find a way to release the demon possessing her first husband, Eric, without destroying the man inside. Because if the demon within Eric gets free, it just might be more than one seriously stressed suburban mom can handle. less

“This series may be more fun than we deserve!”—Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSOops, Kate Conner just opened a portal to hell. She probably shouldn’t have mixed business with pleasure by bringing her entire family along for a visit to see her mentor in Rome.But è la vita.Now she’s facing a record number of hellspawn and doing it just about as far from home as she could get. So much for a low-key vacation... more“This series may be more fun than we deserve!”—Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSOops, Kate Conner just opened a portal to hell. She probably shouldn’t have mixed business with pleasure by bringing her entire family along for a visit to see her mentor in Rome.But è la vita.Now she’s facing a record number of hellspawn and doing it just about as far from home as she could get. So much for a low-key vacation.Their European reprieve isn’t ruined for everyone, however. Kate’s teenage daughter is excited for the chance to put her newfound demon-hunting knowledge into action. Kate, on the other hand, desperately wants to keep her kiddo out of harm’s way.As a seasoned demon-hunter, she also knows she’ll need all the help she can get. less

Kate Conner has incinerated hordes of demons, slow-danced with the devil, and has even saved the world from certain doom. But now she’s facing her toughest opponent teenage daughter, Allie.Allie wants to be a demon hunter just like her mom, and she refuses to take “no” for an answer. That all comes to a head, however, when they must face the truth about Allie’s true nature.Because this teen queen is fifty percent demon hunter, fifty percent demon, and one hundred percent trouble.Uh-oh... moreKate Conner has incinerated hordes of demons, slow-danced with the devil, and has even saved the world from certain doom. But now she’s facing her toughest opponent teenage daughter, Allie.Allie wants to be a demon hunter just like her mom, and she refuses to take “no” for an answer. That all comes to a head, however, when they must face the truth about Allie’s true nature.Because this teen queen is fifty percent demon hunter, fifty percent demon, and one hundred percent trouble.Uh-oh."Sprightly, fast-paced . . . readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic."—Publishers Weekly(onCarpe Demon) less

“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 HANDSIf you want something done, ask a busy person. Kate Conner could kill whoever first said that.As if the full-time mom, part-time demon hunter didn’t have enough to do, she’s now been given a third job—as headmistress at a special academy for up-and-coming slayers... more“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 HANDSIf you want something done, ask a busy person. Kate Conner could kill whoever first said that.As if the full-time mom, part-time demon hunter didn’t have enough to do, she’s now been given a third job—as headmistress at a special academy for up-and-coming slayers.Kate’s first charge? Her own teenage daughter Allie, who thanks to her unique heritage, has more power than either she or Kate understands. And definitely more than either knows how to use.But they’ll have to figure it out fast when dark forces descend on the school, and … Seriously, can Kate just catch a break already?! less