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Demon's Mark (The Dark Lakes Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by M.V. Stott (Author), David Bussell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
Children are vanishing, and their lives rest in the hands of two unlikely saviours: a witch who can’t practice magic, and a talking fox who can’t stop dying.

Joseph Lake, the last remaining witch of the Cumbrian Coven, is back, only now he has to get by without his mentor. He’s going to have to rely on his own abilities to defend the people he’s sworn to protect.

Oh dear.

The only clue as to the whereabouts of the missing kids points to a landmark known as Demon’s Mark, a mysterious pair of indentations in a rocky outcrop that legend says are hoof-prints left by the devil.

While investigating Demon’s Mark, Joseph finds himself up to his neck in talking corpses, diabolical demons, and a pair of wicked siblings with a thirst for hellish power.

Will Joseph and Barnabas—his furry, axe-wielding sidekick—be enough to stop a century-old scheme from reaching fruition, or are the stolen children gone for good?

Read Demon’s Mark now for a fast, funny, page-turning tale of monsters and magic that you won’t want to put down.
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  1. Book 4 of 4
    The Dark Lakes Series
  2. Print length
    164 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    June 30, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B3MKT6LK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uncanny Kingdom
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 164 pages
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  • Book 4 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Dark Lakes Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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    ​David Bussell is a best-selling British author renowned for his contributions to the urban fantasy genre. He is the co-creator of the Uncanny Kingdom, a series that explores a secret Britain teeming with paranormal suspense stories. His notable works include the "Spectral Detective" series. David's writing prowess has been recognized with the P.G. Wodehouse New Comic Writer Award. Beyond his literary achievements, he is an avid fencer, a lover of synthwave music, and a committed comic book fan.

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    Co-owner and author of the Uncanny Kingdom, publishing fun, fast, and magical urban fantasy stories.

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  • txdoc
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cop, a fox, and a witch walk into a bar…
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
    Sorry – I just had to go there. It sounds like the start to a great joke but, in reality, it is an actual scene in this story, the fourth book of the Dark Lakes Series, and it is no joke. When a young girl goes missing, the cop (Abigail Farrow), the fox (Barnabas the Everliving), and the witch (Joseph Lake) are on the trail of the kidnapper. As might be expected with this series, it soon becomes evident that the kidnapper is definitely of the Uncanny variety so, naturally, the case goes from bad to worse in a heartbeat. I don’t want to spoil anyone’s fun by giving away too many details of this adventure but I will say that, once again, M. V. Stott weaves together a true edge-of-your-seat mystery with his signature blend of creepy Uncanny goodness and that irresistible, outrageous British snark that keeps me coming back to the Uncanny Kingdom each and every time a new book is released in any of their series. I have long been a fan of Joseph Lake and I do hope there are more adventures in store for him (and Barnabas, of course). You might never know exactly what to expect from an Uncanny Kingdom story, but you do know it will be one crazy good ride.

    I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
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  • Stan Hutchings
    5.0 out of 5 stars Joseph Lake is back with a supernatural challenge
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
    This is pretty much a stand-alone book, but the three previous books in The Dark Lakes Series give a good back-story introduction to Joseph Lake (formerly Janto) and Barnabas The Everliving and are quite exciting.
    Joseph Lake, previously known as the warlock Janto, and his protector, Barnabas the Everlasting, an unkillable fox who “knows things. They, along with Eva, are the Cumbrian Coven. Now they are on a hunt for a vampire that is attacking children. Joe rescues Abigail, a local policewoman who was about to be killed by the vampire. But Abigail suspects him of being a monster, too. Joe has lost access to most of his magic, putting him at a disadvantage to the monsters he must destroy. Fortunately, Barnabas is a skilled companion, because they are up against a demon from Hell (or somewhere terrible). Joseph has a harrowing experience at the Demon’s Mark, perhaps the footprint of an actual demon from Hell. He has a vision of a demon and his cult followers. Alistair and Mabel, children of Sommar Wynter, and their undead-freaky-corpse-dad recognize Joe from before. They introduce him to “Mother”, from whom he has a very narrow escape. But he returns to the house to rescue five children from the Wynters. This time there seems to be no escape. Will this be the end, or will Joe, Abigail, and Barnabas prevail? Exciting action, with lots of humorous dialogue, and unlikely situations make this a fun read, despite the theme of horror from all the evil characters.
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  • Scarolet Ellis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
    Demon's Mark (The Dark Lakes Series Book 4) by M.V. Stott, David Bussell is a fantastic story that I have read. This is book number four in this fantastic series that I have been so hooked on and can not wait to read more from these authors. I highly recommend this story to everyone.

    I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
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  • A' Winter
    5.0 out of 5 stars book 4
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2022
    Joseph Lake, saddened by the death of his coven's familiar, Eva, is still struggling to figure out what happened to his life and his magic. When children go missing, he partners up with Barnabas the fox, and a new police detective to track them down. As always, they face some very evil people as well as demons (Yikes! I would not want to face this.) This story runs a little easier than the previous books, but ramps up at the end. Joseph has a choice to make when he figures out what happened to his magic and whether or not he will choose to use it. (Still loving the Uncanny Kingdom stories and highly recommend them!)
    * I was given an advanced copy for an honest [always] review *
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  • Jodi Bennett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
    Joseph (formerly known as Janto) and his sidekick Barnabus (a literal fox) are chasing down a vampire. There he meets Abigail and now she unfortunately is being brought into the world of the Uncanny. Then she calls Joseph for help finding a missing child. This leads them through all kinds of funny, horror filled situations trying to save the children. This was my first book in the dark lake series and it was a treat. There are some laugh out loud moments, some cringeworthy moments but through it all the story carries you along. This was really good and I couldn't put it down.
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  • Phthon
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED reading this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
    This was quite an interesting case for Joseph Lake! I think that Alastair and Mabel got exactly what they deserved …they were quite nasty. I am also liking Barnabas the Everliving, he is the most faithful and loyal companion that anyone could wish for. I love books in this world. I always look forward to the next one, they always deliver quality entertainment!
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  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
    So, book four in the series and what a little cracker. I will admit to not reading the other three, yet! I do so love these sort of fantasy books, cannot get enough of them. And the Uncanny Kingdom books are right up there with the best of them. Highly recommended
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  • Athena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic return to the Dark Lakes!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022
    I thoroughly enjoyed the return of Joseph Lake and the Dark Lakes Series! It's always a treat to dive into a new Uncanny book, and with a demon, new characters introduced, the best talking fox anywhere, and the clock running down to solve the mystery, this was not an exception.
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  • Ben H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great peak behind the curtain of the everyday world
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2024
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    Wonderful addition to this series. Brilliantly written and hard to put down. I love the hero! Hoping there will be some more books to follow.
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  • Tishluv
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2022
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    Another great read in this series. Strong characters and storyline mean an exciting, page turning experience for the readers. Recommended
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