Started reading, then stopped with first chapter.

I enjoyed the first book in the series, but... when this one began with a long, clinically detailed description of a battle between Eddie (the protagonist) and the current crop of baddies (whomever they were) I just stopped. These scenes want to be a comic-book action movie, but this isn't a movie and frankly, they're boring. Mayhem as boring -- seems unlikely, but there you have it. Since these kinds of lengthy scenes were what I liked least about the previous novel, and the author was leading with one in this novel, I was done. ( )

A nice extension from the first book. Same type of action, same impossible obstacles then overcome, but still fun. ( )

In this second installment in the Secret Histories series, author Simon R. Green offers another fun, witty and downright entertaining book that continues the adventures of everyone's favorite Drood. This time, Eddie now finds himself as the head of his clan, that has spent centuries defending mankind. But Eddie's position may not be as solid as he thinks, and it comes along with a price. Apparently, during World War II, the Droods made a pack with the Loathly Ones, some inter-dimensional creatures, to fight the Nazis. But once the war was over, the Loathly Ones decided they didn't want to leave.

Eddie, Molly and all our favorite characters are back along with some fun new faces. Green's signature wit and charm is dripping from every word, with such excellent dialog to compliment the cooky characters. Though not as dark as the Nightside, Daemons are Forever is a light-hearted and quick read that's a fun adventure for Green's readers. While I wouldn't say that Daemons are Forever is an incredible difference from Man with the Golden Torc, it's basically more of the same, making it the perfect for the Green faithful. ( )

Once again, Simon Green does not disappoint. In the second installment of this series, the humor that is the hallmark of Green's writing is their along with a riveting story. There is a satisfactory ending, but enough questions are left unanswered to have you looking forward to the next installment. ( )

I am loving this series! Green writes with so much humor that I find myself smiling and even laughing out loud while reading. That is not an easy thing to do when the entire plot focuses on saving the world from an other worldly invasion.

The characters are fantastic. Each has their own little quirks and they play off each other quite nicely. Molly and Eddie keep things light on the romantic front with their banter but their actions show a deep commitment to each other. While a lot of the character interaction seems to take place on the surface, Green does reveal small details that give insights into the characters' pasts.

The action in the book is non-stop. From trying to bring the family back together and training them to defend themselves without the aid of the golden torc to the first attack on the Loathly ones to the final moments when all hope seems lost, there are few breaks in the action to contemplate decisions. Green does sneak in some moments of self-reflection and these are a great way to understand the characters' self-doubts and motivations.

The only thing I didn't like about this book is that some parts in the beginning felt very repetitive. Yes, there needed to be a quick recap of some main events from the first book in order to understand how Eddie came to be the head of the family but I don't think that there needed to be quite as many of those explanations. Green can be a bit wordy at times but that doesn't really distract from the fast pace of the book.

I would highly recommend reading this series in order. I'm not sure it would even be understandable any other way. ( )

Three stars for over-the-top and no-holds-barrishness. ( )

I really liked the first one in the series, and I couldn't wait til I picked up a copy of the second adventure. It was a major let down.

The plot was weak. Drood has to prove to the world that just because his family was down, but they weren't out. Drood feels the only way do to this is to pick a fight with a group, and how them and the world that the Drood family isn't as weak as people think. Honestly, that's pretty much the plot. That's the biggest problem I had with the book. Drood had to pick a fight, and he picked the weakest creature (supernatural beings) to fight. To me, Drood and the family seemed like bullies. Drood kept on stumbling around and he was doing things, just to do them. **SPOLIERS** Some examples are that he had to go to the past to get the best fighters to help him and the family fight....then he had to go to the future to get a fighter too. It was just so silly.

The characters seemed to be paper thin. I also had the feeling that the characters seemed bored to be in the book. More as I read, the more I disliked them. Even my favorite, Mr. Stab.

If you read this after the first one, don't expect to much. ( )

I'm a big Simon Green fan, but so far I fee like his Eddie Drood series is a bit of a letdown. This book is entertaining and an easy read, but it feels like Green is just going through the motions. Green writes several series, and he often revisits themes or crosses his worlds. I usually enjoy reading him explore his personal obsessions in such an entertaining way, but there just doesn't seem to be much here that is fresh. He even drags in a character from one of his older series to have a starring role in this one (see spoiler below if the series/character name will help you decide whether or not to read this book). Unfortunately, I think it was an unusually flat character in that series and doesn't develop much here. I'm going to continue to read this series in the hopes that (like many of his series) it will become more intriguing as the mythology develops, but as far as this books goes, it's ok.

SPOILER!!!
The cross-universe character is from the Deathstalker series.
MORE SPOILER.
It's Giles. ( )

Every time I think that I couldn't love Simon R. Green any more than I already do, he suprises me. I love the Deathstalker tie-in (even though I've only read the first Deathstalker novel). This book was everything I love about Green and more. It was beautiful and horrifying. It had action, tears, laughs! I wish my words could do this book justice. But, just read it. Seriously. ( )

secret history,fantasy,contemporary,Amazon received