The Demon Queen and The Locksmith

"Ordinary teens become extraordinary in this thrilling tale of good versus evil...Skillfully written, this novel will captivate teens, including reluctant readers." -- Publishers Weekly. The Demon Queen and The Locksmith is a 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Semifinalist. Kevin panicked when his ears began to buzz. He couldn't be a Hearer. The Hearers were the town freaks. Worse, his dad was one of them, and Kevin's greatest fear was that one day he might turn into his father. In Turquoise, New Mexico, some people believe that the mountain north of town emits a constant, resonant hum that is audible only to a chosen few. They are called Hearers, and fourteen-year-old Kevin Brown has never trusted them. But when a carefree afternoon with his friends comes to a surprise finish at the spot where Kevin spread his mother's ashes only a year before, a place where the open air seems to resonate in kevin's ears, he realizes he might be a Hearer too, and "The Turquoise Hum" might be much more than a sound.

Demon Queen 18

Kevin's return to school, and Lou's return to the world.

11-29
32:55

Demon Queen 17

Kevin goes past the locked door.  

11-11
23:49

Demon Queen 16

A secret chamber under the mountain.

10-27
17:51

Demon Queen 15

The remains of a battle underneath Turquoise Mountain.

10-16
15:41

Demon Queen 14

Deeper and deeper underground they go.

10-09
21:46

Demon Queen 13

Lou Sweeney and the world's largest ant trap.

09-28
23:41

Demon Queen 12

The Demon Queen is born.

09-18
13:28

Demon Queen 11

Arrival at Lou Sweeney's global headquarters.

09-06
21:01

Demon Queen 10

A manic phone call from a familiar voice.

08-29
16:45

Demon Queen 09

Kevin attempts to crack open his mother's safe.

08-21
18:42

Demon Queen 08

In rural Mississippi, Lou Sweeney researches the legend of The Demon Queen, and a young girl named Gretchen Brinkley becomes fascinated with the work of Peter Gerrard.

08-14
13:06

Demon Queen 07

Kevin, Jackie, and Joseph sneak inside Cassandra's mountain home.

08-05
20:32

Demon Queen 06

Jackie calls Kevin with some startling news.

07-29
17:28

Demon Queen 05

Memories of a schoolyard fight, and dreams of a barbershop.

07-14
23:49

Demon Queen 04

Kevin returns home to find the Hearers in his living room.

07-14
27:19

Demon Queen 03

A sink that turns itself on, a flying bottle of aspirin, and an afternoon game of basketball.

07-14
28:04

Demon Queen 02

A butterfly chase to Turquoise Mountain.

07-14
22:15

Demon Queen 01

Kevin Brown's unusual first day of high school.

07-14
18:56

Ian McKillop

An enjoyable listen and well paced. Feel it is aimed more for teens young adults.

08-07 Reply

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