For A Few Demons More

By Kim Harrison

The fifth book in Harrison’s New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series starring Rachel Morgan. A pacey and addictive novel of sexy bounty-hunting witches, cunning demons and menacing vampires

Bargaining with demons has left Rachel Morgan in constant danger of losing her soul.

As if being famous in the underworld – for all the wrong reasons – and sharing her home with a vampire and her jealous girlfriend didn't make her vulnerable enough, one night Rachel finds demons ransacking her home with no fear of sanctified ground. They are searching for something they believe Rachel to possess – a danger that Rachel thought was well hidden and secret.

But when the human morgue starts to fill up with partially-turned lupine women who have been brutally murdered, Rachel realises that someone else knows the Focus still exists and that she may have been betrayed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Mar 20, 2009
• ISBN: 9780007301867

Kim Harrison

Kim Harrison is best known as the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series, but she has written more than urban fantasy and has published more than two dozen books, spanning the gamut from young adult, accelerated-science thriller, and several anthologies and has scripted two original graphic novels set in the Hollows universe. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook. Kim is currently working on a new Hollows book between other, nonrelated, urban fantasy projects.

Reviews for For A Few Demons More

[kmmsb459 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Kim Harrison rocks! Great characters, great story.

[jalenv_2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Subplots end and new subplots start. Characters die and characters are introduced. Ivy's girlfriend, Skimmer, shows her teeth to Rachel, so to speak. Trent's wedding is a big scene and quite exciting. Rachel has a birthday this book. Kisten gives her a present she really likes. The weres still want that focus. The focus turns out to have a power Rachel didn't suspect. It leads to tragedy. We also meet more of Jenks' kids. I hope Ms. Harrison is keeping a list. Rachel does find a good use for four of those kids' names. The reason she picked those four should amuse anyone with siblings. Rachel gets to be shocked by a conclusion a powerful were has made about her based on things that happened in earlier books. Another witch with another wrong idea gives Rachel an invitation that surprises her.There's a bit of a turf war between the FIB and the IS over some deaths that may not be suicides after all. The plural of 'demon' in the title is justified. How much would covering demon damage drive up the cost of insurance? I'm guessing it would be well worth the price for Rachel.Cat lovers, Rex the kitten remains a part of the Vampiric Charms household. Dog lovers, you'll have to settle for weres.For some series, I'm content to just check out library copies. The Rachel Morgan series is one I want to own. I'm glad this is one of the ones I own.Larry Rostant is the artist for the cover [dust jacket] that has a black band with the author's name in red letters taking up more than the top third and Rachel, knife in hand, walking away from what appears to be a church. We can see Rachel only from the bottom of the bustline to a bit above the ankles. (Even if the cover didn't include New York Times best-selling author of A Fistful of Charms , you could guess that Ms. Harrison is a best-selling author because the letters in her name are about twice the size of the capital letters of the title.)

[hopingforchange · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book has still not completely resolved the Ivy issue, but I do feel that the question has shifted from Rachel`s hormones to an actual matter of the heart, and that is encouraging. I found that Harrison began to hold Rachel accountable for her actions in this novel, a move that is long overdue. What I really want for Rachel, and what Harrison seems tbe pushing at as well, is the stability of a primary bond. I had high hopes for Kisten. His loss is a big gripe of mine about this novel...

[stmelo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The story is amazing, totally unpredictable. So far that book is my favorite in the serie.

The characters continue evolve. I will miss some characters :( in the next book but I can't wait for the next one ;)

[crazybatcow · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I quite enjoyed this installment - lots of angst... LOTS of it. Angst between Rachel and, well, every other character in the book! I like how Trent's character is being developed over the books - he waffles between medium-bad and bad-bad and I keep wondering/hoping that he can be "redeemed". I like Ceri's role too... and Jenks is his usual helpful self.I was a bit, err... concerned... with the events surrounding Rachel's "memory loss". As I was reading about her having a sore foot, and kinks from "sleeping", I thought it was not really very believable that Rachel wouldn't have clued in that this had to mean more than it did. And Jenks' role in this whole thing bothered me to, but I suspect this is sorted out in future books.I'm also a bit surprised at what happened with Piscary - it seems as though that whole thing was too easily wrapped up; I think it should have taken more effort/time/loss to deal with, but anyway...Overall it was either my favorite or 2nd favorite of the series and I'm starting the next one immediately.

[kovi-21 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

pros: skimmer is breath of the fresh air.

cons: Author again teases Ivy/Rachel relationship, that goes nowhere, and prolly never happens because their romance could detract from marketability of next books in the series, or at least as it looks, Kim haven't made her mind yet.

In one interview she says, she decided when she was writing book 4, they will never be together, then in another, she says if they will get together it won't be before last book(teasing), which is rather sad. I think books like these are more about journey than the end, and Rachel's journey slowly gets tedious and boring.

I also feel dead of Kisten was rather unnecessary. Book has slower beginning, as usually it gets better later on, though, there is less action than in previous books.

Story and charactes, especially Rachel get stagnant. She is still the same naive girl, with the same moral dilemas, doing the same dumb decisions.

[fiberbabble_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This series continues to keep my attention; there's something new(ish) in each book. I was surprised that a scene in this book brought tears to my eyes - quite a feat for a "monster" book!

[jeremypreacher · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I think I have determined why these books feel so all over the place. They're not so much novels as slices-of-life - there's not really an overarching plot, just a bunch of events that all happen in the same week-or-two time frame. This one was a return to that format, with a major wedding, a big arrest, some demon drama (featuring a couple of demons, not necessarily related to one another) the wrap-up of the artifact plot from the last book, some significant movement on the vampire front, and the death of a major character.

Sound like too much? It kind of is. None of the individual events are uninteresting, but there's just too many of them and there's no real connection between them. The impact of all of them is reduced because there's just not enough room for any of them to breathe. I've given all the volumes of this series so far three stars, because they're all fine in the same low-expectations way, but this isn't great writing by any stretch.

[nicolefromcarmel · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I love the whole hollows series. Rachel, Ivy and Jenks pull it off time and time again. Magic, mystery and danger follow them where ever they go.Harrison just keepings getting better. Fantastic series for people who like urban fantasy but find the sexual overload necessary. I look forward to each and every book.

[thotcriminal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this series. It has a vampire and witch living in a house with pixies. It has a lot of humor and action and is purely entertaining. I love all the characters which is why I keep coming back!

[conniejo_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

While I do like the followup to this book better (only because I love anything having to do with the demons in this series), this is by far the most action-packed and over-the-top in a series which takes its action and over-the-topness very seriously in every volume. I loved it.I was surprised to see the confrontation with Piscary dealt with so decisively here. I figured his story would drag out a bit longer, which I was fine with since there are other things that take his place. What also surprised me was Kisten's entire role in this book. The balance between him and Ivy as far as Rachael is concerned was great, and I couldn't have been happier with Nick being phased out after last volume. Kisten was perfect, and I was pretty thrilled with the first... two-thirds or so, then shocked with the ending. It took a lot of convincing before I was willing to believe what had happened to him. I didn't think this was the type of series to deal with characters so harshly.The entire last third of the book was just one fantastic action sequence, from the fight Kisten has in front of the restaurant to Rachael busting up the wedding and the fight in the police station. All of it was pretty great, and it will take a lot to top everything here.I genuinely love reading this series. The fact that it's not as trashy as some of the other series I read, and it's got awesome and strong characters helps too, but I think my biggest draw is the action.

[merrymeerkat · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I can't believe she did that is all I'm going to say.

[krisrich85 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It normally isn't very hard for me to put my thoughts about a book into words... But I'm finding it is with this one. At the end of A Fistful of Charms I was actually looking forward to reading this book and seeing a change in Rachel and Ivy's relationship because I figured it had to change after what they went through together. They are the most stubborn characters I have ever met. My emotions while reading this book went from one extreme to the other. I seriously didn’t like Rachel for a good bit of this book.. and was annoyed with Ivy. A lot of the characters are being shown in a new light in this book. It’s nice to see the characters grow and change with the storylines. The story twists were interesting and made it so I didn’t want to put it down. The ending was sad for me, didn’t like that it ended on that note.. but it served its purpose, I want to continue to see what happens. I enjoyed this book more than any other in the series. I’m happy I have continued this series.

[ncrainstorm · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Well, here we start the fifth book in The Hollows series by Kim Harrison with Rachel dealing with the same problem as in the fourth book. The werewolf artifact. I still find the idea of this artifact and what it does just... weird. However, For a Few Demons More shoots back up to the quality of the first few books in the series.Harrison writes characters that you can completely love, hate, like, loathe, or anywhere in between. She creates them in 3-D. Even the villains have soft sides. Everyone is constantly evolving. I have to admit, though, that sometimes I want to slap Rachel upside the head because she doesn't learn very quickly. She runs head-on into danger without a plan, she constantly wavers on her relationship with Ivy. It would be nice to see her grow up some.For a Few Demons More is a gut-wrenching, action-packed book. Be ready for anything, because that's what's going to happen!

[futurebestseller · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another great book by Harrison...I still don't like the whole Ivy thing and I could REALLY do without the whining but I am almost used to it now.But she did something that I didn't think was possible...Harrison made me fall in love with a vampire! Kisten is fantastic and I wish Rachel could have given her heart completely to him. But, as usual, Rachel is so self absorbed she couldn't.I know I rag on Harrison about these points and you would think I would just stop reading them. But I just love the Hollows and most of her story lines! She is a great writer!

[reannon_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This paranormal mystery series is one I've enjoyed, though at least one was not a favorite. My expectations of this one were not high but I turned out to really enjoy it. Rachel Morgan is a witch and a bounty hunter in a world where vampires, witches, werefolk, and other magical creatures exist as slightly different species from humans and have only been known to humans for about 40 years. Rachel is a bounty hunter who brings in lawbreaking paranormals. She has a business with her housemates, Ivy, a yet living vampire, and Jinks, a pixie. In this outing it seems everyone, including a powerful demon or two, are out to get Rachel, and that not only is she in danger but those she loves. Recommended.

[morien_2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Engaging, fast read. It resolves some issues and introduces more. Go Jenks.

[hjjugovic · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

In the latest book of the Hollows, Rachel Morgan must solve the mystery of a serial killer who may be linked to the Focus she has been hiding from the Inderlander world to prevent a war. The universe and the characters sparkle, but there is something forced about the plot in this latest installment. Still looking forward to the next one!

[arctic1stranger · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The latest installment in the life of Rachel Morgan, bounty hunter turned supernatural problem solver. Harrison's writing is maturing and I find Rachel is becoming less predictable, and more complex over time (unlike say, another female vampire huntress). Basic plot is Rachel needs to get rid of the focus, because it is wrecking havoc on her life, as well as David's, who was holding it for her. She has a demon on her tail, a partner who is aging, and she has the blood hots for Ivy, but not the sexual hots. Trent wants her to work security for his wedding, and David wants her to find out why his girl friends are dying. And Kisten wants to love her. All this comes to a head in fairly unpredictable ways. Warning; a character dies, and leaves a hole in Rachel's life. If you liked the first four installments of this series, you will most likely love this one.

[bookwormteri · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I think that this was the best book in the series. I was very upset with the death at the end though, oh I thought my heart would break. Kim Harrison is truly taking this genre to another level with her intricate world that she has crafted.Rachel Morgan, Ivy, Jenks, Kisten, Al, Piscary and the rest are back in this fifth in the series. The focus is causing human women to turn into weres, Al is walking on this side of the lines in broad daylight, and Piscary is given a pardon to take care of him. Oh, did I mention that someone is also killing weres to find the focus? Rachel has more on her plate in this novel than ever before and alot of her support team seems to be absent. An excellent series, but I would definitely read them in order.

[phantasma_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was not Kim Harrison's best work. I found it harder to get into and stay involved in than I've fuond any of the previous books in this series. That being said, it was still pretty good. The death in the end was shocking and unsettling. I'm waiting for the why. Still, not a bad book at all.

[kawika_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Uh oh. Rachel is in trouble again, but what else is new? Of course, she's set herself up for the trouble and makes choices that only make things worse. She also has help from those pesky little demons, vampires, and elves, but who's counting enemies?This fifth installment takes place shortly after A Fistful of Charms and finds Rachel still dealing with some of the aftermath of her trip to Mackinaw. Jane Weres are turning up in the morgue and nobody knows who they are or why they're showing up. Add to that, a couple more semi-prominent weres in Cincy's packs and a demon in Sanctuary Rachel calls home, and there you have the beginning of the latest round of trouble for our favorite adrenaline junkie of a witch.This is one of Kim Harrison's better novels in the series. Certainly, the best since her second, Every Which Way but Dead. The setup for the plot plods just a touch, but never so much that you're not interested in what's going on in the hopes of a big payoff. And the payoff does come, and it is very much worth it. Harrison explores more of Rachel's masochistic relationship skills involving Ivy and Kisten while keeping plot developments outside the crazy triangle moving along fairly well. She also hits the reader with a couple of good, solid surprises along the way, leading to a very interesting climax and a question left unanswered...at least until the next novel is released. A solid effort which ends up with good results.

[lewispike · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Well, it starts with an insane demon turning up uninvited, and gets worse before it gets better.The gang are back in Cincinnati, and it romps along more smoothly again for that. Various bits of bad shit from over the previous books are resolved. I'm not going to tell you what they all are, but suffice it to say some clearing of the baggage has taken place. I hope this isn't a move into wrapping this series up, because it's still great, there are enough bits left, and some new complexities created so I think it's more that finding a way out of some of the mess was starting to look hard until the various potentates were shoved into conflict with each other.

[librarymeg · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fans of the previous Rachel Morgan books will find a lot to like here. Rachel continues to get herself in trouble, making powerful enemies and relying on unique friends. It's not all same-old same-old for her, though. Many things change, getting better and worse for our intrepid heroine. I enjoyed the book, and the last half pulled me through at warp speed.

[lauren2013_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

For a Few Demons More
3 Stars

Private Investigator and Ley Line witch, Rachel Morgan, has her hands full dealing with a mentally unstable demon breaking into her house, an apparent serial killer preying on newly turned female lupines, and Trent Kalamack who wants to hire her as security for his wedding. There is truly no rest for the wicked in The Hollows.

What is it with this series?! The storylines have such wonderful potential, but the angst between Ivy and Rachel simply ruin them. Their exasperating co-dependence is unhealthy to say the least, and their hot/cold relationship is in dire need of a resolution sooner rather than later.

The secondary characters are much more appealing. Jenks is as hilarious as always and it is worth reading the book if only for his colorful epithets. Trent's "the ends justify the means" approach certainly tests the boundaries of moral action, yet it is also clear that Rachel's biased view of him taints her perspective (alas a limitation of 1st person narrative). The demons play a larger role in this book with Al's return and the intriguing dynamic between Newt and Minias.

There are also some incredible twists and turns in that latter half of the book that are both shocking and compelling, and open up intriguing avenues for future installments.

Despite my issues with the characters, the ongoing story arc is interesting enough to continue the series and Marguerite Gavin's narration is superb.

[kassilem · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Sometimes you need breaks during a series, but I find that with this one, I just want to continue to read one right after the other. I love that Ivy and Rachel's convoluted relationship is getting a little spicy now, and that Jenk is same old Jenks. Oh but poor Kisten. I really liked him as well. Al will probably always be one of my favorite villains. Basically, I like every single character, no matter how secondary they are. Great job Harrison! Still can't decide if I will end up buying this whole series or not, but probably. Also, I highly recommend this series on audio. So superb.

[msaucier818 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another solid offering from Kim Harrison. I would probably give this more of a 3.5/5, but enjoyed it enough to round up. The Hollows stories are all basically books that for half the time talk about Rachel Morgan's emotional angst, and the other half moves the story along. There seemed to be more eye-rolling moments for me this time around, but the action, especially towards the end made the story good for me.

The character development in this story was good for some of the secondary characters. I also enjoy the world building and the various races/types of the characters and the interplay between them. It keeps me interested enough to want to keep going through the series.

[age51179 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was the best installment of the Hollows yet! Rachel is smart and endearing to readers but that doesn't mean she doesn't make her share of mistakes. On this joy ride we meet new Demons, find a home for the focus and get our hearts broken. I cried real tears and I am not a softy. If you have not you must read this series.

[dbhutch_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Things from Kim Harrison just keep betting better. More in depth, more twists, more developed and new charcters, and new thrills. Her 5th book in The Hallows series can easily be listed as her best yet - that I've had the pleasure of reading anyway.For those of you who know Rachel Morgan, she's in over her head again. For those who don't know of her, she's a natural born witch, who was born with a gentic defect that would have killed her before she reached a year old, but was saved by research of a friend of her father's, and picked up another trait in the process - the ability to cast demon magic. She lives in a church with a pixy and his family, and a living vampire. she is what is called a runner - much like a bounty hunter - only of supernatural beings - Weres, Witches, Vampires, etc.In For a Few demons more, Rachel finds that her plan to hide the focus - a statue imbedded with demon magic to help turn human to full Weres just simply failed. Dead Were's star shwoing up everywhere, and her friend David thinks he is to blame. She gets a visit from Newt, who has lost her mind and is searchign for something, and Rachel meets Newt's "keeper" Minias. Both demons, Rachel finds thier church suddenly de-sanctified, and subject to other demons, like Al. Trent invites her to his wedding, as a guard as a bridesmaid, and Ivy challenges her desire for a blood-balance between them. Thrills, danger, worry and heartbreak lace thru this installement of the Hallows in Harrison's best work yet.

[lbrowning_15 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Good book, not the best in the series, but over all a fun read. Can't wait to start the next one.