The Cutthroat World of Demons and Book Publishing
In Kadeem Locke's Demonology: The Bond, we meet Nexus, an aspiring writer whose world spirals into chaos after a near-death experience binds his heart to Nyx—a powerful demon who takes the form of an unassuming black cat. What was once a quiet, mundane existence is now suddenly full of dangers, demons, and high-stakes survival. While the supernatural aspect of his life is heating up, a friend offers him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have his unpublished novel read by some major bigwigs. But if he isn’t careful, whatever it is lurking in the depths of the night might just kill him before he even has a chance to submit his draft.
Lit Chat Author Talk with Kadeem Locke
Kadeem Locke is a Jamaican-American writer, born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He would love to tell you that, like his favorite characters, he was out fighting crime or something of the sort. However, a slew of other things, like watching anime, playing video games, reading, and writing take up much his time, with writing being the number one culprit. You can often catch him at your local restaurant or bookstore doing what he always does, reading and writing.
You can also join him at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 23, at University Park Branch Library to hear more about his debut fantasy novel, Demonology: The Bond. A book signing will follow the short presentation and audience Q&A, with books available for sale on site.
Did you know that all of our featured Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what other authors we're hosting this year and join in the fun!
Like Fantasy? You'll Love Jax Pop Con
Dust off those capes, grab your favorite set of dice, and assemble from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the Main Library. Jax Pop Con Vol. 3 is a celebration of the books, comics, games, TV shows, and movies you love—all in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville! Make memories, make friends, and show off your best cosplay or fandom-inspired art. This is a free, all-ages event featuring 40+ local creators, special guest cosplayers, video game tournaments, and more.
Discover More Local Creators at Comic Fest
Wear your best cape and cowl (or your favorite wizard robes) and join us for an all-ages celebration of comics, gaming, fandom and pop culture! Comic Fest returns to the Beaches Library for its 11th year from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This FAN-tastic free event is sponsored by Friends of the Beaches Branch Library and organized by your favorite librarians. It's a truly epic team up of local cosplayers, gamers, comic creators, and fans from the Beaches community and beyond.
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