Jack and the Fire Eater
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4.7 • 6 Ratings
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- $3.99
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
A Victorian city riddled with magic. A young man with extraordinary gifts, and the demons fighting to own his soul. Find adventure, love, and revenge in this imaginative and engrossing tale.
Two days ago, Jack Siran's biggest concerns were his impending arranged marriage and whether or not he would succeed in seducing his magical rival, Lord Silver, the object of his desire.
But when Lord Silver finally does come calling, he isn't alone. He brings with him a demon who murders everyone in its path and burns Jack's estate to the ground. And now the demon wants Jack.
Jack knows that even with his abilities, he is no match for a full-fledged demon, let alone the talented conjurer who summoned him. If Jack wants to survive and protect those he loves, he must sell his soul to Fire, a lady demon of ill-repute, in exchange for her powerful aid and protection. But will he survive the price he he must pay...
Jack and the Fire Eater is a standalone novel perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman's Stardust and V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic.
Customer Reviews
Thoroughly Entertaining
Jack, 22, enjoyed life. He had close friends who always had his back. They thoroughly looked forward to their get togethers, especially at the bar where Jack and his crush, Lord Silver, battled in magic to the enjoyment of the crowd.
But this enjoyment came to an abrupt end when demons entered Jack’s world and hurt those he loved. Jack set out to right the wrongs he thought he caused by his magic and willingly offered the demons whatever they wanted.
As usual with a Kory M. Shrum novel, it engaged the reader from beginning to end with a mix of fun and serious interactions. I enjoyed the diversity of the characters, especially the tight knit group of friends and their playful ways. There were a few interactions that were heartbreaking, in particular the abusive nature of certain characters.
This story was very creatively written especially when Jack ventured into the demon’s world and those that inhabited it. There were a few twists and turns that added to the depth of the story.
Overall, this was another well written and engaging read.
Jack and the Fire Eater
I stopped and started this book a few times. This last time I got into the characters and fell head over heels for quite a few of them.
Once the story started unfolding it went quickly from one adventure to another.
Thanks for another good read Kory Shrum!