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Cursed

An Alex Verus Novel

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Cursed

By: Benedict Jacka
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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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.

©2012 Benedict Jacka (P)2014 Tantor Fantasy Science Fiction

Critic Reviews

"Fast-moving and energetic." ( Sunday Telegraph)
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Once again the narration of Gildart Jackson is superb...the way he brings the characters alive just keeps you listening and waiting to see what is going to happen next.

The wonderful imagination of Benedict Jacka is addictive and I'm just about to start on his third book in the Alex Verus series. Highly recommend this author and narrator.

Gripping story

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A likable main character who is sort of on the fence between dark and light - and not really very powerful- certainly no battle mage but smart and lucky with friends!

likable main character - still

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A perfectly fun and exciting way to pass the time. For those who love urban fantasy, lots of action and magic.

Fun and Exciting

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Good fun adult magic series. The only downside is the narrator doesn't quite fit - he sounds a little too old & staid when the book is written from the first person perspective of a youngish (30ish?) sarcastic, slightly misanthropic magician. But it's a small issue in an otherwise enjoyable series.

An old favourite series

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