Monster Matsuri

Book 3 in the Takeshita Demons series is Monster Matsuri, due out in June 2012.

Sneak peek…

Chapter One

My hands were sweaty and I realised I was clinging to the bag. “Ready?” I whispered.

Cait nodded, and Alex curved both hands round his body as if they were blades.

We were standing outside Alex’s bedroom door, and I was so close to Alex I could hear him breathe. A few months ago this would have been my worst nightmare, and I guess Alex would have felt the same way. There was a big sign on his door that said PRIVATE, NO GIRLS in enormous, black letters.

Cait was standing next to me in what she called her work uniform: jeans and a jumper, one size too small, so the enemy wouldn’t get a good grip. She looked ready for action.

Alex looked ready for bed. He was still in his pyjamas.

I cleared my throat. “Alex, are you ready?”

Alex circled his hands through the air, then he nodded without taking his eyes off the door. Our team was set.

I swallowed, and started the countdown.

“One…”