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A Judgement of Powers

An Inheritance of Magic Book 3: urban fantasy from the author of the million-copy-selling Alex Verus novels

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A Judgement of Powers

By: Benedict Jacka
Narrated by: Will Watt
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 The super-rich control everything-including magic-in this thrilling and brilliant, contemporary fantasy series from the author of the Alex Verus novels.

Stephen Oakwood's ambitions used to be simple. Pay his bills, track down his father, and take care of his cat. Maybe study a little magic after work, if he had time.

Now it's a year later and he's got everything he wanted. But it's come with a price.

The Winged, a mysterious group involved with his father, have noticed Stephen, and they want him to join them or else. His career as a corporate locator has hit a dead end. And his new job as bodyguard to Calhoun Ashford is proving a lot more lethal than expected due to assassination attempts from outside the House, and possibly also from within.

To survive, Stephen's going to need allies of his own. And along the way, he's going to have to figure out the secret of his own gift, and what it means. The cults, Houses, and corporations of the magical world are locked in an endless battle for dominance, and Stephen is beginning to realize that he's going to have to pick a side . . . before someone else picks it for him.

In this series:
AN INHERITANCE OF MAGIC
AN INSTRUCTION IN SHADOW
A JUDGEMENT OF POWERS©2025 Benedict Jacka Dark Fantasy Fantasy Magic Cats
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This series has fast become one of my favorite series of all time it's a storyline I've become very invested in and cannot wait to watch it unfold over the years to come. Anyone who likes series such ar Mark Haydens the kings watch (which I also thoroughly reccomend) and Ben aaronovitch's rivers of London series will love this series.

Another amazing book

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This is a great third installment of the series and it does not disappoint excellent narrator and the characters are solid. There IA no downside to this book and it is well worth it

Benedict has yet again surpassed himself it's legendary. The fight narrative is brilliant and the political aspect is well done

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The story is just amazing I can't wait for the next book It's going to be so good!

Another great book!

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I have no idea why this isnt on a best sellers list.
Im an avid reader and this has been my most anticipated read all year. It did not dissapoint.

Performance by the narrator is exceptional and really adds to the story.

Such an under rated author

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Urban fantasy at its best. As an outsider, Stephen develops his abilities while dealing with the machinations of his powerful family. Stephen is a great, relatible character. Can't wait for the next instalment.

Love this series

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