The fifth book in the Walker Papers urban fantasy series. A cannibalistic killer is more than Seattle police detective Joanne Walker bargains for. ...
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Aug 12, 2011
Jenn
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I rather enjoyed the latest installment in Joanne Walker's fumbling through shamanism.
A couple of things though: there was a serious lack of Gary in this. Serious.
And when did she patch things up with Phoebe? I've been reading the series one after the other (blast my poor credit card) and the last thing I knew Phoebe was all heebie about Joanne's shaman magic. How was that resolved? Missed seeing that being resolved though there was no real Phoebe in the book. I don't know if I'd let a friend... More...
A couple of things though: there was a serious lack of Gary in this. Serious.
And when did she patch things up with Phoebe? I've been reading the series one after the other (blast my poor credit card) and the last thing I knew Phoebe was all heebie about Joanne's shaman magic. How was that resolved? Missed seeing that being resolved though there was no real Phoebe in the book. I don't know if I'd let a friend... More...
Mar 12, 2011
Tracy
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Demon Hunts is the fifth book in The Walker Papers series, and by now, Joanne Walker (aka Siobhán Walkingstick) and her friends are familiar staples in my reading library. I've enjoyed to varying degrees watching Joanne mostly bumble along with this whole shaman gig she's always been pretty reluctant about, and while there have been times when her character's reluctance to just accept this new world she's been forced into has frustrated me, I have to admit, overall I've enjoyed the slow and some
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Feb 11, 2011
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Demon Hunts by CE Murphy
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Joanne is struggling to understand all of her Shaman powers. She has grown stronger in power as well as self confidence over the last few months. She still has a lot of internal conflict that she is having problems overcoming.
Something is killing people in Seattle and it is up to her and her partner Billy Holliday to try and stop it. They are sure it's somethin More...
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Joanne is struggling to understand all of her Shaman powers. She has grown stronger in power as well as self confidence over the last few months. She still has a lot of internal conflict that she is having problems overcoming.
Something is killing people in Seattle and it is up to her and her partner Billy Holliday to try and stop it. They are sure it's somethin More...
Sep 21, 2010
Kt from A Book Obsession..
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For weeks now, someone has been killing and well, munching on people in Seattle. Many detectives have been given a shot at cracking the case. However, when not one single shred of evidence is found at any scene, it is becoming clear the killer is most likely not human. Its up to Joanne and Billy to figure it out who the killer is and stop them quickly. After a nasty confrontation they find out the killer is a wendigo, a nasty soul-eating creature. Unlike her prior escapades, she is really outmat
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Jul 05, 2010
Barbara
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Very strong outing in the Walker Papers series. And Hooray--Joanie has finally accepted her magical abilities and come to grips with what she is capable of doing and how much more she could be capable of.
(So her magical life is going strong, but her love life is still a mess.)
But just many more scary supernatural creatures is she going to have to face?
This book's baddie is a wendigo that is killing and eating the citizens of Seattle. And it is tough and tricky and, even with More...
(So her magical life is going strong, but her love life is still a mess.)
But just many more scary supernatural creatures is she going to have to face?
This book's baddie is a wendigo that is killing and eating the citizens of Seattle. And it is tough and tricky and, even with More...
Mar 05, 2011
Marsha
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Since the first book in this series, I've struggled with whether or not I would continue with it. I really like the supporting characters, Gary, Billy etc. However, I didn't particular care for the continuous venture into the astral plane and the incessant self dialogue of the main character. Over time, this corrected itself but now after reading Demon Hunts I am asking myself once again whether or not I will continue with this series.
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May 31, 2010
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Demon Hunts is C.E. Murphy’s fifth book in the Walker Papers series. Joanne Walker is a Seattle police detective who is trying to deal with the facts of her life. She has the Sight. She can Heal. She’s a Shaman. What else could go wrong? When a cannibalistic serial killer starts leaving mutilated bodies in her jurisdiction, Joanne and her partner Billy are thrust into the forefront and try to use their supernatural skills to track a killer.
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Dec 03, 2011
Lynsey
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Another great book, another four stars. The plot this time is, as the title suggests, is a hunt for a "demon" or whatever it is that's leaving half-eaten bodies all over Seattle. Joanne and her partner in crime, Billy Holliday, are called in to check over the crime scenes as there is something funny about the way the bodies are being found. Even though it's late December and there is snow all over the ground, there are never any tracks around the dumped bodies.
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Dec 16, 2011
Deea
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There's got to be a heartbreaking book in all the series, especially in the long ones. Well, seems like for the Walker Papers series, this was it. And I never saw it coming...*sigh* *tear*
Anyway, this series is getting better and better. I love C.E. Murphy's writing style, I love her world building and the realistic way she crafts her characters. And Jo rocks! I'm so glad I got to read (well, listen to) all the books back to back!<3
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Anyway, this series is getting better and better. I love C.E. Murphy's writing style, I love her world building and the realistic way she crafts her characters. And Jo rocks! I'm so glad I got to read (well, listen to) all the books back to back!<3
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May 09, 2011
Viccy
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Joanne Walker is a cop in Seattle. She is also a shaman. In the past year, her life has gotten exceedingly weird but that's just normal for shamans. In this series entry, her mentor, Coyote, returns and Joanne discovers more about her skills and abilities. She obtains a second spirit guide, the rattlesnake, which imbues her with the power of healing. A wendingo is stalking the outdoorsmen of Seattle. Invisible in the human world, the wendingo hunts on the astral plain, not only killing its prey,
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Jul 22, 2010
Hali
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Joanne Walker is a Seattle cop and it's reluctant Shaman is knee deep in it again as the book opens with her and partner Billy Holliday hanging by a harness on the side of a mountain examining a corpse that has been chewed upon. Unfortunately what has done the chewing appears to be supernatural and not leaving any clues. This brings Joanne into a whole new world of malevolent spirits and stretches her ability to "see" the good and the bad and the places in between. The book continues
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Feb 14, 2012
Lady Jaye
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For the most part, this series leads me to think of what it might have been, instead of what it now is. It could easily have been a great series, but it isn't. Not by a long shot. I had thought the series was starting to look up when the author began to portray a different side of Joanne - a more likeable side. But alas, it seems like that was only a flash in the pan.
Dimwit Joanne seems to be making a comeback in full force: rude, obnoxious, and with very little to recommend her. In t More...
Dimwit Joanne seems to be making a comeback in full force: rude, obnoxious, and with very little to recommend her. In t More...
Oct 06, 2010
Maren
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Probably my favorite book of the series so far. Almost a year has past since Joanne went the way of the unwilling shaman, and she is really coming into her powers. Add a winter mystery in the beautiful mountains of Washington, a surprise guest, and the ever present cheerful banter between the characters, and I seriously had trouble putting this one down.
I have a bit of a rule I try and follow when it comes to favorite books - don't reread a book for at least a year, and I've stuck More...
I have a bit of a rule I try and follow when it comes to favorite books - don't reread a book for at least a year, and I've stuck More...
Sep 29, 2010
Lia
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First half of the book was good, second half not so much. Loved the tension between Morrison and Coyote, wish things could have built up before they came crashing down with Joanne's revelations about Coyote. Loved that Joanne is finally asking someone for help, wish she had done it in the past 4 books! Would have loved to see more of Morrison, glad that Murphy has stopped with her killing rampage (seriously, the first couple books felt like anyone new Jo would meet would die), but the storyline
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Jan 12, 2012
Sinn
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To be honest, it took me awhile to get into this series. After a failed attempt at reading the first book, Urban Shaman, I decided to give it another try when a friend suggested that I read it. And, like the Dresden Files, I liked the book the second time around! Even though Joanne was a little annoying and extremely predictable, I was surprised to find that I enjoyed the book. After that, I ended up tearing through the series! However, this book just ended up sitting on my shelf for a year. I t
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Jan 28, 2012
Sho
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In this book Joanne gets to fight with a wendigo, a tormented spirit lost in the cold turned into a sprit/flesh eating monster.
In this 5th installment, the characters are pretty much established, Joanne is now comfortablly settled in as a police detective resposible for incidents with suprenatural slant with her partner Billy. It is amazing to see how far she has come from the first book. The dialogues are as usually snappy, funny and matches the characters' personalities.
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In this 5th installment, the characters are pretty much established, Joanne is now comfortablly settled in as a police detective resposible for incidents with suprenatural slant with her partner Billy. It is amazing to see how far she has come from the first book. The dialogues are as usually snappy, funny and matches the characters' personalities.
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Sep 10, 2011
Bronwyn
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Joanne Walker, and the Seattle police department are caught up in a bizarre series of murders. The murder victims are left in the wild, in the snow, with no discernible footprints or blood marks left behind. Of course this can't be caused by a human, so Joanne and Billy have to figure out what is going on.
This story shows the reappearance of Coyote, much to Joanne's joy, and since he is with her in person, means she has some guidance in trying to figure out what is causing the murd More...
This story shows the reappearance of Coyote, much to Joanne's joy, and since he is with her in person, means she has some guidance in trying to figure out what is causing the murd More...
Feb 04, 2011
Barbara
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Demon Hunts (Walker Papers, Book 5) by C E Murphy is definitely the best book in the series so far. It's Christmas time and Santa has a lot of surprises in store for Joanne Walker. Not long after the events of Walking Dead (The Walker Papers, Book 4), the Seattle area is hit with a new serial killer--a paranormal killer who chews on his victims. Joanne & Billy are on the case--but there's not much to go on. This killer leaves no trace evidence, not even the kind these two paranormal detectiv
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Oct 10, 2011
Rachel
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This was my favorite book in the series without a doubt, because I finally get to see Joanne in love! While it is not with her boss, Morrison, whom it is obvious she has an attraction to, it is still a very satisfying romance. Her bubbly happiness is quite enjoyable to read, and it does not get on my nerves despite how sickly sweet Joanne is in the descriptions. At times, her love interest really does seem like the perfect man, and I am thrilled that she gets to have this in the midst of the cha
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Oct 22, 2010
Sarah
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Joanne Walker is a police officer but she is also a shaman and along with her partner Billy Holiday she investigates crimes that involve the supernatural. Joanne isn't an expert Shaman though, she is new to her powers and is definitely having to learn on the job. This time they are up against a serial killer who is eating part of their victims but leaving absolutely no evidence behind to give the police a clue to their identity. Can Joanne track down the killer using her magical abilities bef
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Jan 02, 2011
Shelley
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Synopsis: Seattle police detective Joanne Walker started the year mostly dead, and she's ending it trying not to be consumed by evil. Literally.
She's proven she can handle the gods and the walking dead. But a cannibalistic serial killer? That's more than even she bargained for. What's worse, the brutal demon can only be tracked one way. If Joanne is to stop its campaign of terror, she'll have to hunt it where it lives: the Lower World, a shamanistic plane of magic and spirits.
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She's proven she can handle the gods and the walking dead. But a cannibalistic serial killer? That's more than even she bargained for. What's worse, the brutal demon can only be tracked one way. If Joanne is to stop its campaign of terror, she'll have to hunt it where it lives: the Lower World, a shamanistic plane of magic and spirits.
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May 21, 2011
The Flooze (Michelle M.)
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In some ways, I was more pleased with Demon Hunts than I was with the previous installment.
A huge part of that is Gary. Making his first appearance rather early on and sticking around for most of the action, Gary brings enthusiasm to the story. As Joanne says, “Gary was my own personal cheer-o-meter,” and I echo the sentiment. I seem to forgive many things as long as he’s on hand to amuse me and support Joanne.
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A huge part of that is Gary. Making his first appearance rather early on and sticking around for most of the action, Gary brings enthusiasm to the story. As Joanne says, “Gary was my own personal cheer-o-meter,” and I echo the sentiment. I seem to forgive many things as long as he’s on hand to amuse me and support Joanne.
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May 15, 2011
Angela
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Those of you who follow my book reviews know I'm a big fan of C.E. Murphy's work, and you need look no further than Demon Hunts, Book Five of the Walker Papers series, for a fine example as to why. At this point we're far enough in on the series that all of the major characters are pretty much established--and yet, this is still a reasonably self-contained story, one which may not confuse a casual reader who happens to start with this one as an introduction to the series. (I wouldn't recommend t
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Jul 13, 2010
Larissa
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My rating: 3 & 1/2 stars out of 5!
*No spoilers!
I’ve been planning on reading this series for a long time and when I got Demon Hunts, which is the fifth book the series, from NetGalley, i figured it was the perfect time to start. However because of time constrains I ended up reading this book before I got to read the previous 4. It was a huge change for, since I really don’t like reading book series out of order, ever.
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*No spoilers!
I’ve been planning on reading this series for a long time and when I got Demon Hunts, which is the fifth book the series, from NetGalley, i figured it was the perfect time to start. However because of time constrains I ended up reading this book before I got to read the previous 4. It was a huge change for, since I really don’t like reading book series out of order, ever.
That said and even though I did feel More...
Oct 12, 2011
Kim
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Loved this one, can't wait to get my hands on Book 6 of The Walker Papers. I admit to being somewhat behind the curve in getting to this series, but it has been SO worth the wait. I'm completely involved in the series - The author does a great job of placing the reader inside Jo's character - innocence toward the world of magic vs. her wry sarcasm towards the world in general; her determination to get the job done at any cost and her willingness to sacrifice herself to get the job done. Great r
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Jul 17, 2010
Deborah
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I just finished this book, the latest installment in Murphy's Walker series. And it ROCKS.
I love everything of C.E. Murphy's that I've read; her imagination and worldbuilding are second to none. But her characters are what really makes these books so captivating, and in DEMON HUNTS, protagonist Joanne Walker finally comes into her own.
I highly recommend starting at the beginning of the series if you haven't read the earlier books. Believe me, you'll love them.
I love everything of C.E. Murphy's that I've read; her imagination and worldbuilding are second to none. But her characters are what really makes these books so captivating, and in DEMON HUNTS, protagonist Joanne Walker finally comes into her own.
I highly recommend starting at the beginning of the series if you haven't read the earlier books. Believe me, you'll love them.
Aug 21, 2010
Darcy
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It seems like with this book Joanne hits her stride, she has finally accepted being a shaman and embraces her reality. It seems like there are ramifications that come from the ending of the last book that have changed the landscape in Seattle.
Through out this book Joanne makes strides to incorporate her new powers to figure things out right away instead of being forced to use them as a last resort. People from Joanne's past make an appearance and we get a better picture of her li More...
Through out this book Joanne makes strides to incorporate her new powers to figure things out right away instead of being forced to use them as a last resort. People from Joanne's past make an appearance and we get a better picture of her li More...
Aug 14, 2010
Brianna
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Jun 05, 2011
April
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Again a thoroughly enjoyable story. I'm loving the characters, their growth and interaction and the fun of the chase! Loving it! Five out of five again.
mmmhmmmm... went to the bookstore (shoppette really) while waiting for pizza... and what do I see?... a new Walker Papers... wooohooo!.... bought it, took it home... and was lucky enough to be heading into the M's after the Lieber debacle so here I is.... enjoying some favorite characters again... yum! I'll let you kn More...
mmmhmmmm... went to the bookstore (shoppette really) while waiting for pizza... and what do I see?... a new Walker Papers... wooohooo!.... bought it, took it home... and was lucky enough to be heading into the M's after the Lieber debacle so here I is.... enjoying some favorite characters again... yum! I'll let you kn More...
Jul 13, 2010
Mayakda
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I liked reading a snowy, cold mystery in the middle of a record-breaking heat-wave. Joanne displays a lot of maturity and is even more likable in this one. And let's hear it for awesome septuagenarians! Can't say too much without being spoilery, but we get to meet some interesting characters face-to-face.
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