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Benedict Jacka

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Benedict Jacka Yep, the way things are looking, I'm going to be writing Alex Verus novels for a good long time to come. People keep buying them, and that means the p…moreYep, the way things are looking, I'm going to be writing Alex Verus novels for a good long time to come. People keep buying them, and that means the publishers are happy to keep on putting them out!(less)
Benedict Jacka Yes, but the differences are mostly things like how to spell the word 'colour'. …moreYes, but the differences are mostly things like how to spell the word 'colour'. (less)
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Fated (Alex Verus, #1)

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Cursed (Alex Verus, #2)

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Taken (Alex Verus, #3)

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Chosen (Alex Verus, #4)

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Hidden (Alex Verus, #5)

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Home Stretch

Just finishing off Chapter 16 of Inheritance of Magic #4.  Once that’s done there’s a final section of 3 chapters or so, and then we’ll be done.

This book’s been quite a struggle to get through.  Part of it might be that I’m starting off a new arc of the larger story, so I’ve had to work out a lot of things from scratch.  Part of it might be that my personal life is busier these days and I don’t ha

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Just finishing off Chapter 16 of Inheritance of Magic #4.  Once that’s done there’s a final section of 3 chapters or so, and then we’ll be done.This b Read more of this blog post »
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They usually have some sort of significance. As for Hobbes, he's named after both the philosopher and the tiger.
An Inheritance of Magic by Benedict Jacka
"Delicious.

But let's get the other stuff out of the way first. I loved the Verus novels, so I had to expend some energy trying to give this one the space it needs, especially since it's NOT related to them. Inheritance of Magic is a brand new UF.

That" Read more of this review »
An Instruction in Shadow by Benedict Jacka
"This is the second in a new series by Benedict Jacka, the author of the Alex Verus series. If you liked that, or really like a good urban fantasy, I strongly recommend checking out the first in this new series. Stephen Oakwood is a practitioner of dr" Read more of this review »
An Inheritance of Magic by Benedict Jacka
"★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2 (rounded up)
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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“I've heard of a guy in Chicago who advertises in the phone book under "Wizard",though that's probably a urban legend.”
Benedict Jacka, Fated

“I don’t sell spells, and I don’t sell tricks. I don’t carry illusions or marked cards or weighted coins. I cannot sell you an endless purse or help you win the lottery. I can’t make that girl you’ve got your eye on fall in love with you, and I wouldn’t do it even if I could. I don’t have a psychic hotline to your dead relatives, I don’t know if you’re going to be successful in your career, and I don’t know when you’re going to get married. I can’t get you into Hogwarts or any other kind of magic school, and if you even mention those stupid sparkly vampires I will do something unpleasant to you.”
Benedict Jacka, Cursed

“If you can’t have another ally,” I said at last, “next best thing is to give your enemy another enemy.”
Benedict Jacka, Fated

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Which series (with 10-12 published books as of 6/2020) would you like SOS to host as our next series read (one book a month throughout 2020)?

(Members are welcome to write-in PNR/UF-related series fitting this criteria)

Kitty Norville by Carrie Vaughn
Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) by Carrie Vaughn
 
  5 votes, 33.3%

Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones
 
  2 votes, 13.3%

The Others by Christine Warren
One Bite With A Stranger (The Others, #1) by Christine Warren
 
  2 votes, 13.3%

Ghostwalkers by Christine Feehan
Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan
 
  1 vote, 6.7%

Guardians of Eternity by Alexandra Ivy
When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, #1) by Alexandra Ivy
 
  1 vote, 6.7%

Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh
Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh
 
  1 vote, 6.7%

Jane Yellowrock by Faith Hunter
Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter
 
  1 vote, 6.7%

Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian
Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian
 
  1 vote, 6.7%

Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs
 
  1 vote, 6.7%

Accidental Friends by Dakota Cassidy
The Accidental Werewolf (Accidentals, #1) by Dakota Cassidy
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Alex Verus by Benedict Jacka
Fated (Alex Verus, #1) by Benedict Jacka
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Argeneau by Lynsay Sands
A Quick Bite (Argeneau #1) by Lynsay Sands
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Blood Destiny by Connie Suttle
Blood Wager (Blood Destiny, #1) by Connie Suttle
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Breeds by Lora Leigh
Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1; Feline Breeds, #1) by Lora Leigh
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Cal Leandros by Rob Thurman
Nightlife (Cal Leandros #1) by Rob Thurman
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Chicagoland Vampires / Heirs of Chicagoland by Chloe Neill
Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill / Wild Hunger (Heirs of Chicagoland, #1) by Chloe Neill
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Dark/Carpathians by Christine Feehan
Dark Prince (Dark, #1) by Christine Feehan
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Dark Ones by Katie MacAlister
A Girl's Guide to Vampires (Dark Ones #1) by Katie MacAlister
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Demonica & Lords of Deliverance by Larissa Ione
Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione / Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #1, Demonica, #6) by Larissa Ione
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Elder Races & Moonshadow by Thea Harrison
Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1) by Thea Harrison / Moonshadow (Moonshadow, #1) by Thea Harrison
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Eternal Mates by Felicity Heaton
Kissed by a Dark Prince (Eternal Mates, #1) by Felicity Heaton
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Heart of the Wolf (Heart of the Wolf, #1) by Terry Spear
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Katherine "Kitty" Katt by Gini Koch
Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #1) by Gini Koch
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Darkyn & Kyndred by Lynn Viehl
If Angels Burn (Darkyn #1) by Lynn Viehl / Shadowlight (Kyndred, #1) by Lynn Viehl
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1) by Gena Showalter
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Nightcreature by Lori Handeland
Blue Moon (Nightcreature, #1) by Lori Handeland
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Vampire Queen by Joey W. Hill
The Vampire Queen's Servant (Vampire Queen, #1) by Joey W. Hill
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Women of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
Bitten (Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne
Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1) by Kevin Hearne
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Dark Kings by Donna Grant
Darkest Flame (Dark Kings, #1) by Donna Grant
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Love at Stake by Kerrelyn Sparks
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

October Daye by Seanan McGuire
Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1) by Seanan McGuire
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Vampire Queen by Joey W. Hill
The Vampire Queen's Servant (Vampire Queen, #1) by Joey W. Hill
 
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Olivia Thanks for accepting my friend request. I just finished reading Taken and I thought it was the best in the series so far. I'm eagerly anticipating Chosen.


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Jen Merry Christmas and thanks for accepting my request. I read Fated & Cursed within the last week or so and i've just started Taken. Absolutely awesome.


Theresa I'm having the best time with Alex. I agree with Jim Butcher, Alex and Dresden would be great friends. Wouldn't it be fun if they had the chance to work together.


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