Hammer and the Blade - Egil & Nix 1 Author:Paul Kemp Kill a demon. Steal the treasure. Retire to a life of luxury. Sounds easy when you put it like that. Unfortunately for Egil and Nix, when the demon they kill has friends in high places, retirement is not an option. File Under: Fantasy; Derring Don't; Hammer Time; Family Affair; and, Hell Spawn.