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The Outlaw Demon Wails

Name: The Outlaw Demon Wails
Rating: 4.37 (58395 reviews)
Author: Kim Harrison

Kim Harrison February 26, 2008

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Synopsis

To save the lives of her friends, Rachel did the unthinkable: she willingly trafficked in forbidden demon magic. And now her sins are coming home to haunt her.

As Rachel searches for the truth behind a terrifying murder, an even greater menace threatens, for the demon Algaliarept will stop at nothing to claim her, and the discovery of a shocking family secret throws Rachel’s entire life into question. If she is ever to live free, Rachel must first walk willingly into the demonic ever-after in search of long-lost ancient knowledge.

But when you dance with demons, you lay your soul on the line . . . and there are some lines that should never be crossed.

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The Outlaw Demon Wails