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Raptor: Urban Fantasy Noir
A novel of Urban Fantasy Noir
Demons only tell the truth when it will cause more trouble than lying.
21st century. For years now, ambitious demons have been taking on the guise of humans and insinuating themselves into positions of power and wealth. They have become CEOs of large corporations, politicians, lawyers, police chiefs, mayors, governors, dictators and, some say, even a president.
Humans are unaware this is happening. Only an ancient and secret society of Guardians stands between the human race and demon ambition. For centuries, Guardians have placed assassins called Raptors in every major population area around the world. Raptors, under orders from the Guardians, fight to maintain the balance between demonic attempts to achieve dominion and the safety of human race.
Frank Bishop was a vice cop for six years. Now he’s a private investigator who’s been hired to find a missing child. Bishop thought he’d seen everything the underbelly of the city had to offer until a demon slayer named Ariel saves him from being killed by one of her targets.
Bishop’s world is turned upside down when Ariel proves to him that demons and other supernatural creatures are real. With the aid of a young hacker, Ariel and Bishop form an uneasy alliance to find out who abducted six-year-old Suzee Elizabeth Morgan. Their search takes Bishop into a subculture of supernatural beings, good and evil biotech geniuses and demons who have insinuated themselves into positions of power and wealth by appearing to be human.
The battle for humanity begins.
Demons only tell the truth when it will cause more trouble than lying.
21st century. For years now, ambitious demons have been taking on the guise of humans and insinuating themselves into positions of power and wealth. They have become CEOs of large corporations, politicians, lawyers, police chiefs, mayors, governors, dictators and, some say, even a president.
Humans are unaware this is happening. Only an ancient and secret society of Guardians stands between the human race and demon ambition. For centuries, Guardians have placed assassins called Raptors in every major population area around the world. Raptors, under orders from the Guardians, fight to maintain the balance between demonic attempts to achieve dominion and the safety of human race.
Frank Bishop was a vice cop for six years. Now he’s a private investigator who’s been hired to find a missing child. Bishop thought he’d seen everything the underbelly of the city had to offer until a demon slayer named Ariel saves him from being killed by one of her targets.
Bishop’s world is turned upside down when Ariel proves to him that demons and other supernatural creatures are real. With the aid of a young hacker, Ariel and Bishop form an uneasy alliance to find out who abducted six-year-old Suzee Elizabeth Morgan. Their search takes Bishop into a subculture of supernatural beings, good and evil biotech geniuses and demons who have insinuated themselves into positions of power and wealth by appearing to be human.
The battle for humanity begins.
- GenresUrban FantasyFantasy
520 pages, Paperback
Published April 23, 2017
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June 25, 2019
3.5 stars
February 28, 2018
Loved it to the core.
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January 31, 2018
Fascinating Read
It's not often a reader chances upon a new author whose with can be defined as a page turner. Bostick is, to me, one such writer. Just like real life, you are immediately thrown into a new reality full of surprises. The characters are believable, the concepts the villain espouses are truly diabolical, and the action is well paced. I find myself waiting expectantly for the next in the series. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in paranormal mysteries. Now I have to wait until the next payday to purchase it.
It's not often a reader chances upon a new author whose with can be defined as a page turner. Bostick is, to me, one such writer. Just like real life, you are immediately thrown into a new reality full of surprises. The characters are believable, the concepts the villain espouses are truly diabolical, and the action is well paced. I find myself waiting expectantly for the next in the series. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in paranormal mysteries. Now I have to wait until the next payday to purchase it.
October 8, 2017
I don't remember what made me get this book; but it sure wasn't the cover! Can't tell a book by its cover...so true! I LOVED THIS BOOK! Great characters and even better writing! Have me from beginning to end. I could not put this book down. Great story. Don't hesitate, give this one a shot!
February 10, 2018
Loved this book
I almost skipped reading this book because the cover looked different from most. I am super happy I did not let that stop me. This is a great story and I really enjoyed it. I got bored reading paranormal romance and was totally thrilled this had demons angels and a mystery. I love mysteries.
I almost skipped reading this book because the cover looked different from most. I am super happy I did not let that stop me. This is a great story and I really enjoyed it. I got bored reading paranormal romance and was totally thrilled this had demons angels and a mystery. I love mysteries.
October 1, 2017
Great story
I really enjoyed this story. Well written with chapters that fit my reading style and schedule. Can’t wait for the second installment. Helps me escape the current news.
I really enjoyed this story. Well written with chapters that fit my reading style and schedule. Can’t wait for the second installment. Helps me escape the current news.
January 26, 2018
A must read.
If you like hard boiled detectives, feral shapeshifting street kids, and demons, then this is the book for you. A romping good read. I'm looking forward to the next one.
If you like hard boiled detectives, feral shapeshifting street kids, and demons, then this is the book for you. A romping good read. I'm looking forward to the next one.
February 26, 2018
Wow, I really enjoyed reading this book a lot. I love the caracters and was hoping that the next book would be out already but alas ...... not so Hope it would be available real soon. Can’t wait!!!!!!!
November 28, 2018
Angels, demons, and shape shifters, oh my! This book is sort of like a secular version of the Frank Peretti books. The hidden world behind what most humans are aware of is revealed and battle commences. It's a good mystery with great characters.
September 17, 2020
That was different
I don't know what I was expecting, but it surely wasn't what I found. I don't mean that in a bad way. Only that it was quite different. Demons, werewolves, gargoyles, ... and of course, Raptors!! Oh, and a scruffy PI. Very good.
I don't know what I was expecting, but it surely wasn't what I found. I don't mean that in a bad way. Only that it was quite different. Demons, werewolves, gargoyles, ... and of course, Raptors!! Oh, and a scruffy PI. Very good.
July 29, 2017
A great story
What if a city had a guardian angel and horses of demons? What if a detective found himself in more of a puzzle than he even thought possible?
What if a city had a guardian angel and horses of demons? What if a detective found himself in more of a puzzle than he even thought possible?
January 22, 2018
Great story
It had great filled out characters and finished story while leaving one wanting more. I look forward to reading the next book.
It had great filled out characters and finished story while leaving one wanting more. I look forward to reading the next book.
February 2, 2018
Just couldn't get into it.
March 1, 2018
Good story
Good read, needs a little better editing but nothing major. Looking forward too reading of the rest in the series.
Good read, needs a little better editing but nothing major. Looking forward too reading of the rest in the series.
December 22, 2019
Enjoyed it.
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