{"product_id":"ibenus-the-valducan-book-3-9781948929523","title":"Ibenus: The Valducan Book 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIbenus: The Valducan Book 3 - Urban Fantasy Demon Hunter Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA SECRET SOCIETY OF MONSTER HUNTERS. A HOLY REVOLVER FORGED TO ERADICATE DEMONS. A POSSESSED MAN WITH A TRAGIC PAST. A RISING EVIL BENT ON DESTROYING THEM ALL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter surviving a demon attack, disgraced police detective Victoria Martin tracks down the Valducans in search of answers. Recognizing her potential, and despite the warnings of the other knights, Allan Havlock, protector of Ibenus, takes her in as his apprentice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Valducans travel to Paris to destroy a demon nest infesting the catacombs, the knights find themselves hunted by an Internet group intent on exposing them. Victoria, who belongs to this group, must desperately play both sides to not only protect herself, but Allan, whom she has begun to love. Ibenus, however, has other plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Readers Get in Book 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis third installment in Seth Skorkowsky's Valducan series delivers high-stakes action as Victoria Martin transitions from disgraced detective to demon-hunting apprentice. The story combines police procedural elements with supernatural horror, set against the atmospheric backdrop of Paris catacombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Story Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale protagonist navigating dual loyalties between Internet exposure group and secret monster hunters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoly weapon mythology featuring Ibenus, a demon-killing revolver with its own agenda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParis catacombs setting with demon nest confrontation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomance subplot between Victoria and her mentor Allan Havlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret society dynamics and knight hierarchy within the Valducans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries Continuity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Book 3 in the Valducan series, this novel expands the mythology established in previous installments while introducing Victoria Martin as a new perspective character. Readers familiar with the demon-hunting order will discover deeper layers of the organization's secrets and the sentient nature of their holy weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Seth Skorkowsky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Mystique Press in August 2018, this paperback edition continues Skorkowsky's contemporary fantasy series that blends action-adventure with paranormal investigation. The author's background creates authentic detective work alongside supernatural thriller elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFormat Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback edition, 12.99 MSRP. Part of the ongoing Valducan series exploring different knights and their holy weapons across multiple demon-hunting missions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystique Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493312401682,"sku":"9781948929523","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fc82e478-2fde-439e-8819-79e06a389816.jpg?v=1730643122","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ibenus-the-valducan-book-3-9781948929523","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}