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Resurgence: A Demon Hunter Urban Fantasy Novel (Demon Spring / Demon Fall Book 1) Kindle Edition

by S. Usher Evans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 329 ratings

From two-time award-winning author S. Usher Evans comes a brilliant urban fantasy series about a demon hunter struggling to reclaim the man he once was and the demon who might just save him. Fans of Jim Butcher and Kim Harrison will enjoy this unique take on overcoming demons - both real and imagined.

Demons are real - and walk amongst us every day. At the International Coalition for Demon Management, agent Jack Grenard knows this better than most. The scion of a demon hunting family, his career was on an upward trajectory until demons brutally murdered his wife. Three years later, he's restarting his life in Atlanta with his partner Cam, dealing with low-level demonic lords and keeping the peace. But looming in the distance is Demon Spring, the breaking of the barrier between our world and the demonic one that occurs every four years. No one knows when or where it will occur exactly, but the unlucky city will be ravaged for a fortnight by monsters and mayhem.

Jack has it on good authority that the schism will occur far from Atlanta - that is, until he comes across a human-saving demon who seems to be keeping a secret. She's enigmatic and dangerous, but Jack is inexplicably drawn to her. But as the days tick closer to Demon Spring, Jack wonders if she's simply a distraction or something much more deadly.

Get swept away in an intricate world of monsters and mayhem that RT Reviews calls, "a brilliant start to a promising urban fantasy series."

Content warnings for adult situations, violence, domestic abuse, and depression/suicide.


Praise for the Demon Spring Series

★★★★★ "As good or better than most of the urban fantasy you'll find on [the bestseller lists]" - Robyn Bennis, author of The Guns Above

★★★★★ "Perfect blend between urban fantasy and real life struggles." - Chelsea Coats, Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ "The personal and professional drama of the main character drew one in and set the reader up for fascinating read with an explosive ending." - Kristin W., Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ "It is very easy to get sucked into the Demon Spring world and I can’t wait to crack open the second in the series." - Katrina M., Goodreads Reviewer

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"An impressive start to a promising urban fantasy series" - RT Reviews

"As good or better than most of the urban fantasy you'll find on [the bestseller lists]," Robyn Bennis, Author of The Guns Above

"The writing is strong... the pacing is good... and while there is a definitive ending, it absolutely left me excited to read more." - Jen, Red Hot Books

"I could not put this book down." - Amazon Reviewer

"This book didn't just impress, it grabbed me on an emotional level, which is extremely difficult to accomplish!" - Amazon Review

The perfect blend between urban fantasy and real life struggles. - Amazon Reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077Q5JDCX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sun's Golden Ray Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945438356
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Demon Spring/Demon Fall
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 329 ratings

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S. Usher Evans

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S. Usher Evans was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. After a decade of fighting bureaucratic battles as an IT consultant in Washington, DC, she suffered a massive quarter life crisis. She decided fighting dragons was more fun than writing policy, so she moved back to Pensacola to write books full-time. She currently resides there with her husband and kids, and frequently can be found plotting on the beach.

Evans is the winner of the 2019 (The City of Veils) and 2022 (A Quest of Blood and Stone) Florida Author Project YA Books of the Year and is the author of young adult and adult novels.

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Customers find the book well-written and appreciate its rich demon mythology. Moreover, the story grabs readers on an emotional level, and one customer notes its perfect pacing. However, the character development receives mixed reactions, with some customers praising them while others find the male character unsatisfactory.

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21 customers mention "Readability"17 positive4 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer specifically praising its well-written narrative about demons.

"...It’s that rare book which manages to be a good thriller, and has plenty of action, but also thoughtfully examines the human condition...." Read more

"...This book is action-packed and provides plenty of tension between Jack, Cam and the demon, Anya...." Read more

"...CLIFFHANGER ..... should be a 2star because of that .... but the story was good..." Read more

"Another awesome book by S. Usher Evans!!! What I loved: ~Jack and Cam are great partners with no romance going on between them!..." Read more

8 customers mention "Plot"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, appreciating its rich demon mythology and interesting premise, with one customer highlighting the unique concept of a demon killing other demons.

"...So, if you love tightly plotted, thrilling, thoughtful urban fantasy, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up." Read more

"...Ratings: 5 Stars = EVERYONE must read, 4 Stars = Top of it's genre, if you enjoy this type of book, you should read it, 3 Stars = Enjoyable but not..." Read more

"...Enter a beautiful and powerful demon who wants only to protect humans and avoid attention...." Read more

"...Yet it didn't sacrifice developing the rich demon mythology that had a unique take. The interplay between Jack and Cam was great...." Read more

5 customers mention "Emotional content"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one review noting how it thoughtfully examines the human condition.

"...a good thriller, and has plenty of action, but also thoughtfully examines the human condition...." Read more

"...through the grief, with some set-backs, S. Usher Evans captured this emotion so well...." Read more

"...Jack's deep despair over losing his wife was very poignant. I'm excited to read the next book!" Read more

"...This book didn't just impress, it grabbed me on an emotional level, which is extremely difficult to accomplish!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, with one describing it as a fast read.

"...The pacing is perfect, there is enough background info given but not enough to be boring...." Read more

"Interesting premise and a fast read. I loved the characters and the thought that went into creating them." Read more

"Really good book. Everyone was explained. Good plot. Fast action. Great characters. I highly recommend you to rea,d this book." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some praising the great characters while others find the male character to be a wuss.

"...angle on Anya’s actions and her eventual repentance made her a likeable character. And I just feel for Jack...." Read more

"...But the author's portrayal of the main male protagonist was sickening...." Read more

"Good characters and an interesting story. I truly enjoyed it. Thanks for a great read...." Read more

"Interesting premise and a fast read. I loved the characters and the thought that went into creating them." Read more

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  • Robyn Bennis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buuuuuuuuy it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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    I’ve been a fan of S. Usher Evans for a while, and this is her best work yet. It deserves to be on bestseller lists, because it’s as good or better than most of the urban fantasy you’ll find on them. It’s that rare book which manages to be a good thriller, and has plenty of action, but also thoughtfully examines the human condition.

    Jack has been pulled back into the demon-policing game after a long absence due to the death of his wife, and he kind of sucks at it. I love that! It was such a risky choice by the author. Where most writers would make a token nod to him being rattled, then bring him back to the top of his game over the course of a single inspiring speech from his partner, Evans goes all in with a realistic portrayal of human failings.

    My second favorite aspect, though this may not be appreciated by all readers, is the gritty realism behind the bureaucracy. Cam, Jack’s partner, employs talismans dating from the Aztecs as a barrier to demonic influence. Their widespread adoption could potentially swing the balance of power toward the International Coalition for Demon Management, but the decision-making process is so tied up in pointless protocols and the personal ego of the decision-makers that it takes half the book to even have them considered, and Cam still gets in trouble with her boss for the suggestion! Some readers might wonder if this is due to demonic influence within the department, but I know the truth: it’s plain old human stupidity. I know because I’ve worked at places like this.

    So, if you love tightly plotted, thrilling, thoughtful urban fantasy, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up.
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  • B. Pickett
    4.0 out of 5 stars New Urban Fantasy/Romance Hits The Mark
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018
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    I came across S. Usher Evans at a con a few years ago and really enjoyed the Razia series. You could tell that it was a first effort, albeit a very good one. I lost track of her and haven't read the last several releases until I was at said con this past weekend and remembered her as an author I was interested in. I'm happy to report that the first installment of Demon's Spring has cleared up any issues I had with Razia. The pacing is perfect, there is enough background info given but not enough to be boring. The first book introduces us to the characters and the problem without seeming forced. Jack is a credibly tortured man, Cam is a great sidekick with a brain, Bael is creepily sadistic, Anya is a great big question mark. You can read the blurb as well as I can so I won't get into the story too much. I will reinforce this quote from the blurb: "Content warnings for adult situations, violence, domestic abuse, and depression/suicide" because some readers may have emotions triggered from these kind of situations. There is one sex scene (between consenting adults). Bonus points because I lived in Charleston for a time and have seen scars from the 1886 earthquake :)

    *** Ratings: 5 Stars = EVERYONE must read, 4 Stars = Top of it's genre, if you enjoy this type of book, you should read it, 3 Stars = Enjoyable but not particularly memorable, 2 Stars = Really not worth reading but maybe had a good idea, 1 star = So bad all you can say is wow. ***
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  • Barb Lawrence
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Demon seeking redemption?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020
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    I loved this story! The irony of a demon killing other demons to save humans is sweet. When said demon accidentally runs into two members of the international organization dedicated to controlling demons on earth and saves their lives, the game is on.

    Jack and Cam are partners, best friends, and related via Jack’s dead wife who was also Cam’s sister. Cam is trying to bring Jack back into the fold, but he lost heart when demons killed his beloved Sara. Enter a beautiful and powerful demon who wants only to protect humans and avoid attention. Jack, of course, becomes obsessed with finding out who she is and why she behaves in the exact opposite manner of her hellion cohorts.

    This book is action-packed and provides plenty of tension between Jack, Cam and the demon, Anya. The reader is treated to a rollercoaster ride of political infighting, deceit and the unpredictable attraction between Jack and Anya.

    I can’t wait for the second installment — bring it on!
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  • Colleen H.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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    ENDS IN CLIFFHANGER ..... should be a 2star because of that .... but the story was good

    not goin to bother with anymore tho ... hate authors that leave ya hagin!!
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  • Energy Rae
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved This!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
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    Every 4 years a Demon Spring happens, where demons come to earth from a fissure and wreak havoc. Unfortunately, humans are fair game and they have nothing that can kill the demons short of cutting off their heads. Partners Jack and Cam work for ICDM and in the years between Demon Spring, they work with local demons that live on earth to keep the peace. But rumors of the upcoming demon spring say it will be one of the worst and that Bael, the king of demons, will resurface after over 100 years of being gone. But without knowing exactly when it will happen, or where, they might just get caught unprepared.

    Eek! So I love when an author does a paranormal/suspense, and considering I already love Sush’s writing, that just makes the combo here perfect. I adored Cam because she’s strong and feisty, and incredibly smart. I love that she pushes Jack to be his best when he’s been out of the game for so long. They work great as a team. I even really liked Colibri/Anya, because she was a demon who had realized the wrong of her ways. While this ended on a cliffhanger, some things sorted themselves out, so I wasn’t too upset about that because I bought all 3 books in the series at once so I get to continue on, which I’m super excited about. Fantastic Read!
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  • Sofia Petrovna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice reading
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
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    What happens when demons are so long as part of this world is that politics gets involved. They can't hunt unless given permission, and humans can't hunt them unless rules are broken. And then everything goes to the Senat.
    Well, this novel doesn't have politics at its core, it's just something I found interesting and different. It's a story about two demon hunters who need to do their job and follow rules, and they meet someone who is fast like demons and protects humans.
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  • Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars What is sure to be an amazing new series
    Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2018
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    Trigger warnings for grief, depression and domestic abuse. There is also sex on page, not completely detailed, but enough so that anyone sex-repulsed may want to skip or skim that scene.

    Resurgence is the first book of the Demon Spring trilogy and because of this, it does start out slow, due to world building, but it does pick up in the latter half of the book, and many exciting things happen. But, the world building was done so magnificently that I honestly can not complain about that slowness. I loved learning about the different types of demons and I love how well the book flawlessly incorporates them and the ICDM into our world. There are also the descriptions, such as that of the Underworld, which are amazing, and if it wasn’t full of demons, I would love to visit.

    The main character is Jack, and I just felt for him the whole book. Jack’s wife Sara was killed by a demon three years before and up to this point Jack had stepped out of the field of demon hunting to work as an accountant, but now he is returning to his old job with his old partner, Cam, who is also Sara’s sister. Every step he takes he is plagued by the grief of his wife and the guilt that it was his fault, and while he suffers several setbacks he continues to fight. I think that Evans has done an excellent job portraying this, and it feels so realistic.

    There are also many female characters who are in a position of power and who are just badass in general. Of these, there is Cam, and the mystery woman. Cam is a take-no-nonsense woman who is striving towards eventually becoming the director of ICDM, she has brilliant ideas of how to continue to fight off the demons, and she is not going to let anyone stand in the way of that. I won’t say too much about the mystery woman, but she is strong in her own way, more so as the story goes on and you learn more about her, and I can not wait to see more of her in the future.

    One of the things I loved the most is the relationship between Cam and Jack. They are best friends and partners in the field who always get themselves into trouble and are there for each other through thick and thin. They also remain platonic throughout the whole book. No “We’re best friends” followed by a kiss and suddenly they’re together. Their relationship is so refreshing and I wish more books would explore this.

    I absolutely loved this book and I recommend it to everyone, especially those who love the supernatural, urban fantasy, and strong characters and want to just read something refreshingly new. This is a series that, if book one is any indication, you won’t want to miss out on. I cannot wait for book two!

    *I received an ARC of this book, but that in no way influences my review*
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