Ilona Andrews invites you to experience the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series featuring the intriguing fantasy world of mercenary Kate Daniels…
When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology returns, and the magic recedes as unpredictably as it arose, leaving all kinds of paranormal problems in its wake.
Kate Daniels is a down-on-her-luck mercenary who makes her living cleaning up these magical problems. But when Kate’s guardian is murdered, her quest for justice draws her into a power struggle between two strong factions within Atlanta’s magic circles.
The Masters of the Dead, necromancers who can control vampires, and the Pack, a paramilitary clan of shapechangers, blame each other for a series of bizarre killings—and the death of Kate’s guardian may be part of the same mystery. Pressured by both sides to find the killer, Kate realizes she’s way out of her league—but she wouldn’t have it any other way...
This was my first Ilona Andrews book. I've heard a lot of really positive things about her books, but for some reason always hesitated to pick one up. Man did I miss out! I expected some average fantasy story, focusing heavily on romance and heat and got a kickass heroin, a very original fantasy world that was expertly built, great side characters, just the right amount of a little romance (but really not a lot) and a plotline that was interesting, often surprising and had a satisfying, believable ending.
I started listening to this on youtube, as there are so many "free" audiobooks on youtube and I enjoy listening to stories while doing something else, but after maybe half of the book I was sure that this one is a book that I will have to buy for my permanent collection.
Greatly recommended for readers that like amazing heroins, that have flaws, aren't perfect but can kick some serious butt and stand up for themselves and/or enjoy unique fantasy settings.
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