Chosen: An Alex Verus Novel

Product Description 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 . . . Review Harry Dresden would like Alex Verus tremendously - and be a little nervous around him. I just added Benedict Jacka to my must-read list -- Jim Butcher Jacka writes a deft thrill-ride of an urban fantasy - a stay-up-all-night read. Alex Verus is a very smart man surviving in a very dangerous world -- Patricia Briggs London's hidden wizardly community spell-blast each other entertainingly in this urban fantasy romp. Fated is highly enjoyable -- Sun Filled with tense and compelling writing -- SFX Whoop-ass excitment from the new master of magical London -- Charles Stross Jacka puts other urban fantasists to shame . . . A stellar blend of thoughtful philosophy and explosive action ― PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) With its blend of gritty London streets and magical underworld, Chosen has real cult appeal ― DAILY MAIL The best instalment yet as Alex the seer collides with his dark past and Benedict Jacka matures as a writer ― BOOKBAG Book Description Fourth book in the compelling new urban fantasy series set in Camden, featuring Alex Verus From the Back Cover 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 Strosswww.benedictjacka.co.uk About the Author Benedict Jacka became a writer almost by accident when at nineteen he sat in his school library and started a story in the back of an exercise book. Since then, he has studied philosophy at Cambridge, lived in China and worked as everything from civil servant to bouncer to teacher before returning to London to take up law. Benedict has a website at www.benedictjacka.co.uk and tweets at @BenedictJacka.