Eternal Flame

The action-packed sequel to 2010's I'll Be Slaying You highlights Zane Wynter, another member of Baton Rouge's supernatural bounty hunter group, Night Watch. While stalking a killer, demon-human hybrid Zane rescues Jana Carter from a blazing building. But Jana isn't an innocent victim: she's an Ignitor, a human firestarter, and she's been hunting non-humans on behalf of shadowy Project Perseus. Zane is attracted to Jana and grateful for her help when he's attacked, but she's also at the top of his hunt list and he's determined to bring her in. When Night Watch's headquarters is attacked, Jana joins Zane in taking down Perseus, dodging an FBI agent with a personal vendetta, and trying to clear Jana's name. Eden's characters are strong and sexy, the twisty movie-like plot is tight and entertaining, and the book stands well on its own. (Dec.)