They have come together to save the world from evil. Known as the Menagerie, they are seven very different beings who have decided to work for the good of mankind. Headed by Conan Doyle, a sorcerer who has been alive for centuries, he watches as the demons from Hell try to take over the world. But this time they are on a mission to build an army in the one place no one would have expected. That place is the Garden of Eden.

Eve, the first woman made from God's flesh and the mother of all vampires knows how important that place is. Her old nemesis, the demon Abaddon who changed her into what she is ever since she fell from God's grace, along with the exiled archangel Jophiel, plan to take over Eden and corrupt the land so evil will reign supreme. Eve has waited far to long to finally destroy Abaddon and put herself in God's graces again. But as Eve is ready to battle these two evil leaders and her vampire children, she is taken by them since they believe she maybe the key to open the garden doors.

Along with Clay, Eve's close friend and another of God's special creatures and that of Ceridwen, the Princess of the Fey and lover of Doyle, they are on a race to save Eve and to protect Eden before it is too late. Also their fellow Menagerie friends, Squire a hobgoblin, Danny Ferrick a teenage demon and Dr. Leonard Graves a ghost, come along to help, but time is of the essence. But Abaddon, Jophiel and their minions find a way into Eden before the Menagerie can stop them. The only solution is now war between good and evil and the outcome is still unknown.

CRASHING PARADISE is a true good versus evil adventure tale. There is a whole lot of gore and fighting but I found myself on the edge of my seat waiting to see if good would triumph over evil like it usually does. Both Golden and Sniegoski take the topic of religion and biblical characters and give them their own voice. And the Menagerie is a very colorful group of people. They are loud, like to fight and some have mouths that most truck drivers would sympathize with. Because each of these characters are very unique, the one who shines here is Eve. I found myself suffering along with Eve as she goes thought painful memories of a happier time in Eden and after her fall when she felt her soul became tainted. She wants forgiveness from the one who has forsaken her, or so she thinks. She was definitely a refreshing voice and could fight with the best of them.

Since this is part of a series, I found myself wanting to go back and read the past three books about the Menagerie and their future together which is left open ended. Any fan of dark fantasy should definitely pick up CRASHING PARADISE and enjoy the exploits and courage of the Menagerie.