Book excerpt: Book #5 in the fantastic Demon in Exile Saga. In a bid to thwart the dark deals of his enemies, a demon-slayer delves into the criminal underworld of a neighboring realm. What he finds hidden among the Gray Houses threatens everything, including his heart. The Demon in Exile Saga offers a witty blend of pain-filled action, dark drama, and twisting plotlines in a fantasy series where the characters are as strong as they are flawed and mystery abounds. Appropriate for Adult and Young Adult readers.