Started reading, then stopped with first chapter.

I enjoyed the first book in the series, but... when this one began with a long, clinically detailed description of a battle between Eddie (the protagonist) and the current crop of baddies (whomever they were) I just stopped. These scenes want to be a comic-book action movie, but this isn't a movie and frankly, they're boring. Mayhem as boring -- seems unlikely, but there you have it. Since these kinds of lengthy scenes were what I liked least about the previous novel, and the author was leading with one in this novel, I was done. ( )

A nice extension from the first book. Same type of action, same impossible obstacles then overcome, but still fun. ( )

In this second installment in the Secret Histories series, author Simon R. Green offers another fun, witty and downright entertaining book that continues the adventures of everyone's favorite Drood. This time, Eddie now finds himself as the head of his clan, that has spent centuries defending mankind. But Eddie's position may not be as solid as he thinks, and it comes along with a price. Apparently, during World War II, the Droods made a pack with the Loathly Ones, some inter-dimensional creatures, to fight the Nazis. But once the war was over, the Loathly Ones decided they didn't want to leave.

Eddie, Molly and all our favorite characters are back along with some fun new faces. Green's signature wit and charm is dripping from every word, with such excellent dialog to compliment the cooky characters. Though not as dark as the Nightside, Daemons are Forever is a light-hearted and quick read that's a fun adventure for Green's readers. While I wouldn't say that Daemons are Forever is an incredible difference from Man with the Golden Torc, it's basically more of the same, making it the perfect for the Green faithful. ( )

Once again, Simon Green does not disappoint. In the second installment of this series, the humor that is the hallmark of Green's writing is their along with a riveting story. There is a satisfactory ending, but enough questions are left unanswered to have you looking forward to the next installment. ( )

I am loving this series! Green writes with so much humor that I find myself smiling and even laughing out loud while reading. That is not an easy thing to do when the entire plot focuses on saving the world from an other worldly invasion.

The characters are fantastic. Each has their own little quirks and they play off each other quite nicely. Molly and Eddie keep things light on the romantic front with their banter but their actions show a deep commitment to each other. While a lot of the character interaction seems to take place on the surface, Green does reveal small details that give insights into the characters' pasts.

The action in the book is non-stop. From trying to bring the family back together and training them to defend themselves without the aid of the golden torc to the first attack on the Loathly ones to the final moments when all hope seems lost, there are few breaks in the action to contemplate decisions. Green does sneak in some moments of self-reflection and these are a great way to understand the characters' self-doubts and motivations.

The only thing I didn't like about this book is that some parts in the beginning felt very repetitive. Yes, there needed to be a quick recap of some main events from the first book in order to understand how Eddie came to be the head of the family but I don't think that there needed to be quite as many of those explanations. Green can be a bit wordy at times but that doesn't really distract from the fast pace of the book.

I would highly recommend reading this series in order. I'm not sure it would even be understandable any other way. ( )