Damnation Marked

Damnation Marked is a 2012 urban fantasy book by SM Reine. It is the fifth title and the third full-length novel in The Descent Series.

Book description
There's something in the earth deep below Elise Kavanagh's territory. A shadow is falling upon local demons to devour their flesh and harvest their souls. And it's coming for Elise next.

The Union has an easy way out. They want to send Elise into hiding again with her former partner, James Faulkner. All she has to do is surrender the territory and trust that they can protect the ethereal ruins, the dark gate, and the city she's come to know as home.

Greater powers have other plans for Elise and her fabled power as Godslayer--plans that mean surrendering her life and blood to the most powerful demon alive. But if she descends, there's no turning back. Once she gazes into the abyss, it will gaze back into her... and Elise will be damned forever.

Major Characters

 * Elise Kavanagh
 * James Faulkner
 * Anthony Morales
 * Thom Norrel

Other Recurring Characters

 * Yatai
 * Stephanie Whyte
 * Neuma
 * Jerica
 * Malcolm
 * Gary Zettel
 * Allyson Whatley
 * Nukha'il
 * Itra'il
 * Boyd Remington

Non Recurring Characters

 * Piotr Blodnieks

Timeline placement
The "modern day" portions of Damnation Marked takes place in November and December 2009. The flashback sections span July 1999 and 2000, including an undated scene chronologically prior to that.