The art of storytelling has been a part of human civilization since the beginning. From the most inspiring and joyful narrations to the darkest and most devilish stories, there are readers for every genre. People like to read about fantasies and the invisible dark forces in the world because these characters and novels build more curiosity and mystery than true stories.
There have been many novels written with Imps as the leading characters. In fact, Goodreads has a separate category for all novels featuring Imps. Let’s have a look at them and try to understand why anyone would want to read about these little devils. 1. IMPS Evilution – C. E. Johnson Colin Johnson has recently published his illustrated book IMPS Evilution with two Imps as the leading characters – Shaman and Ashley. The two Imps are promised immense powers by a deceptive Imp, Dante, trapped in a cave. The only help for the duo is the magic Map, which they use to gather Imp Elementals and also use a spell from the Magicronicom book. Shaman and Ashley have to move through an imp infested land to reach their destination. During their journey, they discover their past lives and how they became Imps. The story gets even more interesting when they find out that their lives have been intertwined for a time longer than they had imagined. 2. Fablehaven – Brandon Mull Kendra and her brother Seth are about to discover a place nobody would like to stroll through – Fablehaven. It’s a refuge for all mystical creatures where they would be safe from the perils outside. But will any intruder be safe if they step inside? Kendra and Seth soon find out. Fablehaven is full of creatures like greedy trolls, spiteful imps, plotting witches, mischievous satyrs, and jealous fairies. When Kendra and Seth find out that their grandfather is the caretaker of the Fablehaven, things get even more complicated. Troubles only grow more when the mighty evil forces are released from Fablehaven, and the only way to contain them is for Kendra and Seth to take their most dreaded step. 3. A Demon Bound – Debra Denbar Samantha Martin is an Imp on vacation. All she desires is to have fun poking humans and have a beer, as long as she can stay away from the angels' radar. But things don't quite go as expected, her hellhound puts her in a situation with the local Werewolves, and the only way out is for her to help them catch a killer. All this is to be done without the angels knowing her whereabouts. It might sound easy because she is an imp, but after all, they are angels, and nobody has a second chance with them. 4. Succubus Blues – Richelle Mead Georgina Kincaid is a succubus living in Seattle. Her job at the bookstore is not something typical for an imp. Even more troublesome is the fact that her target – Seth Mortensen – is a bestselling writer who seems to be immune to her seduction methods. Since she can say anything but can't touch him, she finds it hard to carry out her official tasks properly. The story turns grim to the imp herself when she finds out that there are creatures out there that both heaven and hell won’t accept. And they are nearer than she thought. 5. Burn – Suzanne WrightSet in Las Vegas, a demon lair has the resident tattooist, Harper Wallis, looking for her 'anchor.' She finds that Knox Thorne is supposed to be her psychic mate, but he is not just an influential businessman in the city; he is also the most potent demon known. While Knox wants Harper in his arms, Harper is unsure if she should trust such a big demon. The problem is that Harper has gotten herself into the kind of trouble that could only be thwarted with someone strong enough as Knox. As Knox vows to protect Harper from all dangers, he also seeks her courtship in return, and Harper has to make the difficult choice. 6. Tom Thorneval: Dream Merchant Extraordinaire - Cornelius Elmore Addison You might have read many fairytales in your life, but have you read an anti-fairytale? It is one of the novels that can be termed so. Tom Thorneval is a Dreammaker on a mission. But he gets robbed of all his dreams when Fate is angered after knowing Tom’s plans to enter the world of men. The only thing left for Tom and his loyal stoat, Wix, is to go to the Grand Goblin Fair in hopes of redemption. But his journey leads him only further away from his destination. His eventual destination is his true love, Mary, but his journey is long. It is also infested with imps, witches, dwarfs, orcs and other mysterious creatures. The reader remains poised to find out if Tom will be able to make it past these hindrances to meet his true love or not. The climax might unveil something beyond expectations. 7. Demons Prefer Blondes – Sidney Ayers Rafe Deleon is a senior demon assigned to find the Chest of the Damned before it falls into the wrong hands. He happens to cross paths with Lucy Gregory, a succubus, with her hands full with different kinds of problems. Although Rafe falls for Lucy right away, she engages with her suburban salon becoming the center for chaos and destruction. Rafe tries to convince her that he can help her overcome the problems, but Lucy is unsure if he truly can. Some dreadful surprises are coming ahead of her, and they might be too much even for Rafe to deal with. 8. Hogfather - Terry PratchettSusan never followed the superstitious acts of putting up a stocking or leaving a tooth under the pillow. It's because her parents never believed in such things. They could see them for real; unfortunately, not in a good way. In the Discworld, superstitions are used to serve specific purposes. As things become turbulent because someone does not use the superstitions as intended, the consequences might lead to the end of the world. With such high stakes, it’s up to the lead character to take the reins and deal with Death and Evil. You might have found this article a bit impish – but it only has the feel to introduce some horror in the environment. The novels on imps are definitely going to entertain you with characters in unfamiliar words and even more unconventional challenges for a protagonist.
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