Paranormal/Futuristic
Beast of Darkness
By Natasha Smith
Jun 1, 2008 - 8:51:32 AM

Max, one of the Knights of White, is in need of forgiveness.  Guilty of killing a human while protecting a fellow Knight’s mate, he has been sent on a mission to Nowhere, Texas.  Failure is not welcomed because final damnation is at stake, and since Max is one of the oldest Knights, he knows that the darkness growing inside could grab hold of him at any time.  Arriving at his destination, Max comes face to face with destiny – his – and while his heart secretly rejoices in finding his mate, his common sense realizes just how dangerous it could be if the Darkland Beasts discover this. 

Sarah has been blessed, or often times plagued, her entire life with hearing voices.  It is because of this that she spends her time chasing spirits and spirit sightings.  When word comes that she is needed in Nowhere, Texas because of strange happenings concerning the townspeople, Sarah doesn’t hesitate to head that way. Upon arriving at the inn where she is going to stay, Sarah comes face to face with a man who easily captures her gaze.  A man she knows will change her life.  A man that calms her spirits and makes her heart sing.  She doesn’t know how important he will be in her life, or she in his, but she will soon realize that nothing will keep them apart.   

Max and Sarah will utilize every tool they have, both mentally and physically, to fight the battle that has come to Nowhere, Texas.  Darkland Beasts and Knights of White once again clash as the fight against good and evil continues.  Max knows that in order to sooth his inner dark beast, he must be able to fight and defeat it without harming Sarah.  Is he willing to take that risk? After all, she could be his downfall or his ultimate redemption.

Out of all three Knights of White releases I have read and reviewed, Max is my favorite hero so far.  Given no choice in BEAST OF DESIRE but to protect Des’ mate, Max killed a human which is prohibited.  In killing that one human, Max sentences his soul to eternal damnation.  He has only one last chance now to redeem himself.  With that last chance, he finds Sarah.  Sarah calms his dark beast just by being near him. Sarah’s ability to hear and follow spirits helps Max on his mission and I just thought they made the perfect team.

The words compelling, magnetic, and addictive come to mind when I think of BEAST OF DARKNESS.  The storyline is compelling, the characters are magnetic, and the entire series is addictive.  Once again Lisa Renee Jones has just whetted my appetite with BEAST OF DARKNESS and I find myself on pins and needles waiting for more!