Taken
An Alex Verus Novel from the New Master of Magical London
$35.26
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2012
Summary
Welcome to Fountain Reach. Ancient seat of the Aubuchon dynasty. Majestic setting of the White Stone tournament.
Alex Verus’ (not necessarily reliable) reputation attracts all sorts. Most are plain bonkers. Yet there’s one invitation he just can’t refuse.
At Fountain Reach, Alex is perfectly placed among the noted and notorious to figure out why apprentices have been vanishing. But the tournament is a minefield of ancient grudges and new threats and Alex can’t afford to miss a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780356500263 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0356500268 |
| Author: | Benedict Jacka |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Orbit |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2012 |
| Weight: | 269g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 24mm |
| Series: | Alex Verus |
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Filled with tense and compelling writing
Harry Dresden would like Alex Verus tremendously - and be a little nervous around him. I just added Benedict Jacka to my must-read list – Jim ButcherJacka writes a deft thrill-ride of an urban fantasy - a stay-up-all-night read. Alex Verus is a very smart man surviving in a very dangerous world – Patricia BriggsLondon’s hidden wizardly community spell-blast each other entertainingly in this urban fantasy romp. Fated is highly enjoyable – SunFilled with tense and compelling writing – SFXWhoop-ass excitment from the new master of magical London – Charles Stross
About The Author
Benedict Jacka
Benedict Jacka became a writer almost by accident, when at 19 he sat in his school library and began writing in the back of an exercise book. Since then he has worked for the civil service, studied philosophy at Cambridge and been a bouncer, but has always found the time to keep writing.
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