A dead girl. An online predator. A shocking series of revenge murders. A new evil has emerged from the shadows.
Detective Jarrod O'Connor returns in this captivating sequel to The Angels Wept. Disillusioned by the relentless caseload of child abuse cases, endemic social issues and a broken justice system, O'Connor questions if he can really make a difference.
A teen goes missing and her body is discovered in a dry creek bed. The investigation exposes the sordid underbelly of online child exploitation. O'Connor and his team must go deep undercover to flush out the killer. However, what they uncover is far more disturbing than they ever imagined.
A predator is out there, killing indiscriminately. What first seems like a series of unrelated murders, becomes a pattern of connected revenge killings. The ghosts of a past investigation come back to haunt O'Connor and he almost pays with his life. O'Connor must confront an unyielding killer whose version of justice forces him to question his own moral compass.
Industry Reviews
'Fast and furious! No, this is not some rev head Vin Diesel movie, it's The Demons Woke, the second novel in Jack Roney's series of Jarrod O'Connor detective novels. Jack was a cop in real life: better yet, a detective - and not only does he know his stuff when it comes to police action, detection and forensics, he can write! The action in The Demons Woke makes it unputdownable. Don't read this one if you want a good night's sleep.' - Gary Crew, Prof Emeritus Creative Writing UniSC/Author; 'Jack Roney draws on his 30-plus years of policing experience to take you on a highly charged, suspenseful and authentic crime story. He exposes the raw underbelly of society's darkest secrets and disturbing behaviours towards the most vulnerable. The Demons Woke is another page-turning thriller you won't put down until its riveting conclusion.' - Darryl Elliott Green, Twiceshot.com; 'Gripping. Terrifying. Had me on the edge of my seat cover to cover.' - Bryn Smith, Author; 'Jack Roney takes you on one hell of a ride in this explosive sequel to The Angels Wept. Likeable characters, murder, intrigue and a game of cat and mouse. It's been a long time since I've read a book I couldn't put down. The Demons Woke is a fantastic read.' - J.A. Bryden, Author