
Devon March matches wits and wizardry against a five-hundred-year-old evil in Demon Witch, the spine-tingling sequel to Sorcerers of the NightwingLong before the days of Madman Jackson Muir, a witch named Isobel the Apostate made war upon her fellow sorcerers, the noble order of the Nightwing. Backed by an army of bloodthirsty demons, she became the most feared woman in all of Europe, even challenging King Henry VIII for the throne of England. Burned at the stake for her crimes, Isobel vowed to return and conquer the world.She kept her word. And now that she is back, the only person who can prevent hell on earth is fourteen-year-old Devon March.In Demon Witch, the second thrilling installment of the Ravenscliff Series, Devon must summon all of his strength and courage to fight the evil Isobel and her demon horde, who aim to open the Hellhole beneath Ravenscliff and free the beasts within. As Devon's Nightwing powers grow and he discovers more of the secrets of his past, life at Ravenscliff takes another unu-sual turn when a long-lost member of the family returns -- with a beautiful and charming surprise. This new arrival will put Devon's blossoming relationship with Cecily to the test, and challenge his friendships with D.J., Alexander, and even his mentor, Rolfe -- all of whom he will need to thwart the diabolical plans of Isobel.In a battle that takes him from modern-day Ravenscliff to Tudor England and back again, Devon March must unleash the Nightwing power within him and call upon friendships in the strangest of places to stand against an evil that has waited five centuries for revenge. For at Ravenscliff, friends come in all sizes and shapes -- and enemies are everywhere.
Devon March must confront the resurrected spirit of Isobel the Apostate, a powerful witch intent on opening a gateway to hell beneath the grounds of Ravenscliff. Devon, a young boy discovering his latent Nightwing abilities, faces an ancient adversary who once challenged monarchs and commanded demonic legions. As he navigates the dangers of his ancestral home, he must balance the development of his magical skills with the complexities of his personal relationships. The narrative follows a third-person perspective, alternating between the modern-day threat at Ravenscliff and the historical context of Isobel's past in Tudor England.
Readers frequently highlight the atmospheric setting of Ravenscliff as a central component of the narrative's appeal. Discussion often centers on the progression of Devon's powers and how the author balances the high-stakes supernatural conflict with the social dynamics of the teenage characters. Critics note the effective integration of historical lore, which provides a necessary weight to the antagonist's motivations. The pacing is generally described as consistent, maintaining tension through the alternating timelines. Many readers appreciate the focus on the protagonist's growth as he learns to navigate both his magical responsibilities and his personal connections.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2003-07-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
006001427X
ISBN-13:
9780060014278
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