Chosen

Life is quiet for Alex Verus. Amazing.

With a flat full of friends (and the occasional fish), and business booming, why not enjoy the humdrum here and now?

But of course that's too good to be true. In a sudden and cruel pincer movement of fate, Alex finds himself fighting a sinister and powerful gang as well as his own demons - for the same crime.

Held hostage by the choices of his past, Alex's future is now in jeopardy. . .

“With its blend of gritty London streets and magical underworld, Chosen has real cult appeal”

Jacka puts other urban fantasists to shame ... A stellar blend of thoughtful philosophy and explosive action PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) DAILY MAIL The best instalment yet as Alex the seer collides with his dark past and Benedict Jacka matures as a writer BOOKBAG

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.

Alex Verus is having an unusually peaceful summer. Things used to be different. Back when Alex was a Dark mage's apprentice, he did what he had to do to survive, though he isn't proud of the memories. Still, he's made a new life and new friends since then, and he's put the old days behind him. Or has he? When someone from his past comes looking for revenge, Alex must face his demons - and decide how far he will go to protect his future. 'Whoop-ass excitement from the new master of magical London' Charles Stross

Life is quiet for Alex Verus. Amazing.With a flat full of friends (and the occasional fish), and business booming, why not enjoy the humdrum here and now?But of course that's too good to be true. In a sudden and cruel pincer movement of fate, Alex finds himself fighting a sinister and powerful gang as well as his own demons - for the same crime.Held hostage by the choices of his past, Alex's future is now in jeopardy. . .

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