The Demon Detective Agency
About
In the heart of Los Angeles, LAPD officer May Brubaker leads a life defined by law and order. But when her partner is brutally murdered under mysterious circumstances and her mother is threatened by an unseen, malevolent force, Brubaker finds herself thrust into a terrifying world of the supernatural.
As the darkness closes in, Brubaker turns to eccentric English professor, Peter Samuels, an expert on the paranormal, who reveals a shocking truth: Brubaker herself is the key to an ancient, dark power that could spell doom for humanity if unleashed.
As the City of Los Angeles is gripped by fear, Brubaker must confront her own fears and unravel the mystery behind the evil forces that threaten her family and her world. With the help of Professor Samuels, she embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of her past and harness the power within her to protect humanity from an ancient evil.
In a thrilling race against time, Brubaker faces off against the forces of darkness in a battle that will decide the fate of the world.
“The Demon Detective Agency” is a gripping tale of good versus evil, where one woman’s courage and determination stand as the last line of defence against the horrors of the unknown.
Praise for this book
"May Brubaker rose through the ranks in the LAPD. When her partner died in mysterious circumstances, her fellow officers blamed her. Thankfully, Gary left May some money in his will. Now, May lives in Gary's house, cares for his dog, and runs a computer equipment supply store with tech wiz Phil. Her handyman, Jimmy, is preparing the house for her big weekend. Her long-distance boyfriend is coming to visit. May is thirty years old. She wants to firm up her relationship with Dan. So why is May suddenly thinking of her mother?
In The Demon Detective Agency, a ripple through the multiverse weakens a barrier to a forbidden realm. Some claim it doesn't exist. Yet demons dwell there. They rage at the humans who banished them. Now, they can escape the darkness. The demon Polydorus has a mission. Her search for a magical object will turn May's world into a living hell.
Tom Kane keeps the action moving thick and fast. He switches the spotlight frequently, so I never got bored. Plot developments kept me guessing. As Polydorus causes bloodshed and chaos, the demon fills May's world with illusions and blood. Oh yes, lots of blood.
Tom paints the history surrounding May’s adventures in broad strokes. I’m still not quite sure how all his set pieces fit together. While everything gradually knit together as I read, the bonds unraveled shortly afterward.
After reading The Demon Detective Agency several months ago, I recently reread it. Then, I refreshed my mind with the opening chapters and made a few notes. Suddenly, I was 30% into the novel on my third read! The Demon Detective Agency is an infectious read that will tempt you to read it many times. Tom Kane seasons his novel with dinosaurs, a love triangle, many versions of May and Gary, and zombies. So sit down in your favorite chair with some tea and biscuits. Expect some restrained sex scenes and explicit violence and carnage as May battles supernatural forces in Los Angeles and across May’s Multiverse Of Madness. It’s a wild ride!"