Darkness Calls (Hunter Kiss Series #2) » (Original)

Demon hunter Maxine Kiss, inked with living tattoos, is on a mission to rescue the man she loves from a bloodthirsty army. To save him, Maxine has only one choice: to lose control-and release her own powers of darkness.

Library Journal

Maxine Kiss is the latest in a matrilineal line of Hunters, women who protect the world from demons. During the day, she never shows any part of her body except for her face in order to hide the living armor that covers her as tattoos. At night, her tattoos come to life as five demon protectors who guard her as they guarded her ancestors. Maxine isn't used to losing control of herself—her survival depends on keeping her cool—but when her lover is threatened, she has no choice. VERDICT Rising urban fantasy star Liu's writing style takes some getting used to—she uses a lot of clipped sentences—and new readers should definitely start with the series's first book (The Iron Hunt) to get a feel for the complexity of Maxine's universe. Fans of Liu's Dirk & Steele series will know what they're getting into, and this new, darker series should attract new fans, especially those who enjoy Ilona Andrews's "Kate Daniels" series.