As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels knows how waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shape shifters, she quickly realizes much more is at stake. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug of war between two gods hoping for rebirth, and if Kate can't stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive.
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Ilona Andrews was born in Russia and went to the USA as a child. At university she met her husband, who helped her write and submit her first novel, MAGIC BITES. She currently lives with her family in the state of Georgia, USA.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Shazzy
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I completely agree with the above review, I was hoping to see the romance progress between Kate and Curran, however there were some great scenes between them and I think this actually lets you focus more on the story but i'm sure in the next book things will speed up!
I couldn't put it down and stayed up until 2am in the morning to finish it, I love the development of the characters and we get to see a different side of Kate, the scene when curran is pumping weights is hilarious, the storytelling is superb and it seemed longer than 272 pages
This is one of the best fantasy books that i've read for a long time and if there's one book you buy this year it should be this, I would definitely recommend Magic Bites aswell,
I read Magic Bites at the end of last year so I only had a few months to wait for Magic Burns but now I have to wait another year, I could have read another 300 pages and it wouldn't be enough,
I couldn't put it down and stayed up until 2am in the morning to finish it, I love the development of the characters and we get to see a different side of Kate, the scene when curran is pumping weights is hilarious, the storytelling is superb and it seemed longer than 272 pages
This is one of the best fantasy books that i've read for a long time and if there's one book you buy this year it should be this, I would definitely recommend Magic Bites aswell,
I read Magic Bites at the end of last year so I only had a few months to wait for Magic Burns but now I have to wait another year, I could have read another 300 pages and it wouldn't be enough,
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Ilona Andrews has writen a great sequel to Magic Bites.
Magic Burns begins a couple of months after the Red Point stalker murders. Kate gets a late night phone call from Jim to do a Merenary Guild job. While in the process of apprehending Jeremy, a homicidal phromaniac armed with a salamander in sphere of enchanted glass, a third party shots Jeremy with an crossbow bolt killing Jeremy and melting into the darkness. Shortly thereafter Jim gets a pack call and leaves Kate to take Jeremys body and the Salamander into the Guild so that they can collect the bounty. Kate can not carry the heavy body of Jeremy and the Salamander at the same time. Not wanting to leave either Jeremy or the Salamander behind effectively losing some of the bounty she cuts of Jeremy's head as proof of the kill in a typical Kate problem solving fashion.
So begins the new adventure mystery for Kate. Trying to track down the crossbow bolts owner leads Kate to Red a shaman street boy who helped Kate and Derek the werewolf boy wonder in Magic Bites. Red asks Kate to guard Julie a young thirteen year old girl who is looking for her lost mother. Julie's mother is affiliated with a group of Witches who have gone missing.
In this book we find out a bit more about Kates foster father and Kates powers are explained in greater detail. I loved the addition of Andrea a Order Knight who has her own secrets. We also get to explore a little bit of the Witches and the WereHyena sub culture in this world gone crazy with magic and tech warring for dominance. Magic definitely gaining the upper hand.
The only gripe I have about this book is that Curran and Kate's romance is taking so long to heat up. Which is not really a gripe but a personal preference for the romance to move along at a faster pace. In Magic Burns the romance is definately heading in the right direction even if Kate does not realize it yet.
I really hope Ilona Andrews can write faster so that I do not have to wait for a whole year for the next book. She has created a fantastic new world and I have to wonder where she gets her great ideas from. Wait to you read about the trailer park gone crazy. If you like Magic Bites absolutely purchase the second in the series it will not disappoint you.
Magic Burns begins a couple of months after the Red Point stalker murders. Kate gets a late night phone call from Jim to do a Merenary Guild job. While in the process of apprehending Jeremy, a homicidal phromaniac armed with a salamander in sphere of enchanted glass, a third party shots Jeremy with an crossbow bolt killing Jeremy and melting into the darkness. Shortly thereafter Jim gets a pack call and leaves Kate to take Jeremys body and the Salamander into the Guild so that they can collect the bounty. Kate can not carry the heavy body of Jeremy and the Salamander at the same time. Not wanting to leave either Jeremy or the Salamander behind effectively losing some of the bounty she cuts of Jeremy's head as proof of the kill in a typical Kate problem solving fashion.
So begins the new adventure mystery for Kate. Trying to track down the crossbow bolts owner leads Kate to Red a shaman street boy who helped Kate and Derek the werewolf boy wonder in Magic Bites. Red asks Kate to guard Julie a young thirteen year old girl who is looking for her lost mother. Julie's mother is affiliated with a group of Witches who have gone missing.
In this book we find out a bit more about Kates foster father and Kates powers are explained in greater detail. I loved the addition of Andrea a Order Knight who has her own secrets. We also get to explore a little bit of the Witches and the WereHyena sub culture in this world gone crazy with magic and tech warring for dominance. Magic definitely gaining the upper hand.
The only gripe I have about this book is that Curran and Kate's romance is taking so long to heat up. Which is not really a gripe but a personal preference for the romance to move along at a faster pace. In Magic Burns the romance is definately heading in the right direction even if Kate does not realize it yet.
I really hope Ilona Andrews can write faster so that I do not have to wait for a whole year for the next book. She has created a fantastic new world and I have to wonder where she gets her great ideas from. Wait to you read about the trailer park gone crazy. If you like Magic Bites absolutely purchase the second in the series it will not disappoint you.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By F. Hanna
Format:Mass Market Paperback
After reading "Bites" and getting captivated by both Kate and her magnetic attraction to trouble, I couldn't wait to read Magic Burns. Just to let you know how much fun this book was, I read it in four hours - every word threw itself at me relentlessly and the world just had to wait until I finished.
The action in Magic Burns keeps up the pace throughout the book, but not at the expense of plot development or losing touch with the main character, Kate. Kate is a dynamic, strong female character. (Rare these days, as this author hasn't created yet another fantasy-female type with body perfect who yearns to hand over her power and life to a fantasy-male type.) The story is complex and mysterious culminating to a war-scene ending that is reminiscent of a Lord of the Rings battle.
Note to Author: PLEASE give us a sequel soon!
My only caveat is this book should be read after its predecessor, Magic Bites, to understand the characters and references - but that is not a bad thing as you'll enjoy that one too! Great read - a "must buy."
The action in Magic Burns keeps up the pace throughout the book, but not at the expense of plot development or losing touch with the main character, Kate. Kate is a dynamic, strong female character. (Rare these days, as this author hasn't created yet another fantasy-female type with body perfect who yearns to hand over her power and life to a fantasy-male type.) The story is complex and mysterious culminating to a war-scene ending that is reminiscent of a Lord of the Rings battle.
Note to Author: PLEASE give us a sequel soon!
My only caveat is this book should be read after its predecessor, Magic Bites, to understand the characters and references - but that is not a bad thing as you'll enjoy that one too! Great read - a "must buy."
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Kate's back on form!
Ooh Kate's back and as per she's packing quite a punch! Magic Burns starts several weeks after the end of Magic Bites and Kate's getting on with her job as a Merc. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Zili Robins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book part 2
Couldn't put it down, well written and humerous in parts, sexual chemistry , well thought out scenes and charators. great read!
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. P. V. L. Hinds
4.0 out of 5 stars
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
Good book. Vampires, Weres and wiches my fave sort of book.Couldn't put the book down, would encourage people to by the series.
Published 3 months ago by SAT 18
4.0 out of 5 stars
page turner
Good easy read. Pacey, exciting, punchy dialogue. Good escapism. If you like Dresden novels you'll like this
Well worth a look
Well worth a look
Published 5 months ago by GuyTree
4.0 out of 5 stars
good
just as good as the rest of the series, more insight into the characters and the relationship between kate and curran is developing.
Published 5 months ago by suzieq
5.0 out of 5 stars
A keeper of a series
Blurb: "Down in Atlanta, tempers - and temperatures - are about to flare . . . As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels has seen her share of occupational... Read more
Published 11 months ago by sassbook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent. Loved it. Usual high standard.
I just finished book 5. The entire series is excellent, and I mean that in the full sense of the word. I have very high standards and this series is simply excellent. Read more
Published 12 months ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rollercoaster ride of action, humour and romance
Other reviewers have already covered the main points. I just want to say, love the book, love the characters, the humour is fantastic, Kate and Curran just sizzle when they are... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Fantasy Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
even better than the first book
I recently discovered the Kate Daniels series and am really enjoying them. The main character has a devil may care attitude and a speak before you think life mantra. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Cheryl M-M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fans of Buffy should really enjoy this series
I am loving these books. Brilliant. So many little subtle details & nuances to immerse yourself in. It's smart & sassy but there is also a poignancy w/out getting maudlin. Read more
Published on 6 May 2011 by Lmb
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