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Benedict Jacka (Author)
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Publication Date: 7 Jun 2012 | Series: Alex Verus

Things are going well for Alex Verus. He's on moderately good terms with the Council, his apprentice is settling in and his shop in Camden is gaining quite a reputation.

But when a mysterious woman bursts into the Arcana Emporium one night with an assassin on her tail, Alex is thrown into a plot to revive a long-forbidden ritual. His old enemies are after the secret, as well as a Council mage named Belthas and a mercenary named Garrick, and at least one of them is trying to get Alex killed - if he only knew which.

He can see the future, but knowing who to trust is something else.

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit (7 Jun 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 035650025X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0356500256
  • Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 2.1 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 11,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Fast-moving and energetic (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )

One of the most invigorating and engrossing fantasy novels of the decade (SCIFI NOW )

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Second book in a compelling new urban fantasy series set in Camden, featuring Alex Verus
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Urban Fantasy Sequel 21 Jun 2012
By Marleen TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Alex Verus is a mage, a diviner, who owns a shop; `Arcana Emporium' in Camden, London and when the story starts life is going smoothly for him. He is on reasonably good terms with the Council and occasionally working for them, and the work with his cursed apprentice Luna is proceeding quite nicely as well.
Things are about to change though.
It all starts with the discovery of a death magical creature. Although it is unclear how it was killed, it is a worrying sight.
Although Alex doesn't realise it, things slip further downhill when Martin, a new friend of Luna's visits his shop and walks away with the magic Monkey Paw Alex didn't have out on display because he knows the artefact is cursed.
Next a beautiful woman bursts into his shop followed by an assassin Alex is only barely able to fend off. The woman, Meredith, is an enchantress and although Alex is well aware of her seductive powers he has a hard time thinking straight when he is around her.
Through Meredith Alex meets Belthas, a Council mage, who wants his help in discovering who killed the magical creature and where they are now.
Next thing Alex knows he has fallen out with his apprentice, who now prefers Martin's company after Martin has used the monkey paw to find a way to be close to her without hurting himself. Up against old adversaries and with his friend, Arachne, a giant, intelligent, magical and very friendly spider in mortal danger, Alex finds himself in a fight he and those he cares for may well not survive. Alex may well be able to look into the future, knowing who to trust is much harder.

This is the second Alex Verus story I've read this year and I have to say I'm really enjoying them.... Read more ›
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars terrific sequel!! 6 Jun 2012
By walrus
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This is the second in the series of a new lone ranger/magic user/trouble-shooting urban fantasy.
Action-packed from the start .Entertaining,fast-paced and enjoyable,following on from "Fated".

If you enjoy Jim Butcher,Darren Humphries,Kevin Hearne,Jon Rosenberg,Mark everett stone,charles stross,Ben Aaronovich, you'll probably like this too.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars as good as book 1 30 July 2012
By Nighthawk
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A good sequel. whist i have read reviews that state there is no real suspense and i would agree that the book does lack suspense it is more of a dogged detective story. The relationship between the charcters under strain, betrayal really does come to the fore in this novel
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4.0 out of 5 stars Full of excitement 5 April 2013
By Ajexis
Format:Paperback
I have read all the books now in the Alex Verus series, Fated, Cursed and Taken and I must say it is one of the more catchy books.
If you are looking for an easy-read but exciting book with magic in it, you are looking at the right place, I still haven't read a boring passage.
The books are written in an easy-go mood and tempo while still keeping an eye on the details, without letting them take over. The magic world is unlike the one we have gotten used to lately with Harry Potter, but just as interesting.
No, Benedict is not a great writer, yet, but he writes compelling books which you can't let go of easily.

Do not pick up this book if you:
Want to read a love story.
Want to read about a fairytale magic world.
If you want your books ultra detailed.
If you want a very advanced language.

So, kinda short review, but I am on my daily train trip. Hope it can be used by someone

-Alex Karlsson
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book 29 Mar 2013
By Karen Taylor
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A very good read, kept me going to the last page. Characters and relationships develop and not always as expected.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 15 Mar 2013
By H. Thompson
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The main character Alex Verus is a mage, and this is set in london, but appart from that it seems really original and fresh.
Alex isn't exactly your standard mage/wizard, given that he can't actually do much more than dodge and run away from the bigger badder mages who throw fire and blades of air etc, but that just adds to the drama. Alex is a great character, the plot is interesting and I brought the second and third ones as soon as I got to the last page. They're great too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting series 15 Jan 2013
By John
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I really enjoyed the idea of a mage who can't throw lightning or fireballs. Alex gets his power reading possible futures, then picks the one that works for him.
I enjoyed this book and found it very similar to Jim Butcher's Dresden books.
I recommend giving this series a look,it's good to be able to picture the action because it happens somewhere you've been.
Looking forward to the next one
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book set in London 24 Dec 2012
By K. Hare
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This is a good read…different, interesting…enjoyed it and kept me interested. Liked all 3 in this series. Good stuff…keep it coming :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars second instalment wow!!
just as gripping as the first along with funny twists and turns. Ive just downloaded the next instalment, keep them coming! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. M. Burfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent urban fantasy series with a nice twist
After reading all three of the Alex Verus series, I waiting in eager anticipation for the fourth one. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dr. Stephen Culshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff, getting better as they develop
Really like this series each one has been an improvement on the last,i thought it would be a problem to develop the precognition skill as it may become limited but i am pleasantly... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Poultonite
4.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Satisfying to the end. Verus is a ridiculously likable character and the plot thickens with past events and the universe as is grows. Reminds me of Brandon Sanderson's work. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MrGryffudd
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Slow moving and really rather pointless. There was little suspense, nothing of real consequence actually happened, at the end eveyone was pretty much back where they started. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Sequel
Fated was a brilliant debut novel; I'm pleased to report that the sequel surpasses it in every way. The characters and situations are just as good, but Jacka seems to have gained... Read more
Published 11 months ago by David Ford
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read, Harry Dresden in London.
Book two of the series and worth a read if you like the Dresden Files. Its a similar sort of thing (clearly inspired by) and set in London. Read more
Published 11 months ago by captain scapegoat
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