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An Inheritance of Magic
- Narrated by: Will Watt
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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An Inheritance of Magic
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Publisher's Summary
The super-rich control everything—including magic—in this thrilling and brilliant, contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.
The wealthy seem to exist in a different, glittering world from the rest of us. Almost as if by . . . magic.
Stephen Oakwood is a young man on the edge of this hidden world. He has talent and potential, but turning that potential into magical power takes money, opportunity, and training. All Stephen has is a minimum wage job and a cat.
But when a chance encounter with a member of House Ashford gets him noticed by the wrong people, Stephen is thrown in the deep end. For centuries, the vast corporations and aristocratic Houses of the magical world have grown impossibly rich and influential by hoarding their knowledge. To survive, Stephen will have to take his talent and build it up into something greater—for only then can he beat them at their own game.
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing the Glossary from the book.
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What the critics say
"One of the most satisfying contemporary fantasies I have read in a long time; cozy and human, with some good fight scenes to boot. . . . an enchanting journey into a world where sorcery may be for sale, but agency is beyond price."—Wall Street Journal
"Benedict Jacka gives us a flawed protagonist but ensures we are always on his side. Stephen Oakwood has many strikes against him: absent father and mother, financial woes, dead-end jobs. But he perseveres in the face of danger and death, and he loves his cat. It's more than enough. Benedict Jacka is one of my must-reads."—#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris
"This first entry in Jacka’s (Risen) new urban fantasy series combines a coming-of-age and coming-into-power story with a fresh new take on magic. Stephen is a character at a crossroads, and watching him figure out which way to turn and how to amass enough power to make it happen will power the series. . . . Readers looking for a new take on urban fantasy, those who enjoy coming-of-age or training stories, and anyone who likes watching the rich fall will be delighted."—Library Journal
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- Dan Oke
- 2024-03-17
Great writing, good start to a series
I've read all of the Alex Verus series and loved every minute of it. Benedict does a marvelous job of making the main character start as a bit of an underdog.
As far as magic systems go, this one is (so far) more like people having the ability to use/make magic items. If that is or isn't your thing I would recommend giving this novel a try. So far, I preferred the Alex Verus series, but Benedict's distinct writing voice is very much present in this book (and I love it!)...but I really miss the narration of Gildart Jackson.
This narrator was good but, honestly, I couldn't really ever get into his accent. It took me out of the story more often than not.
Overall good start to a series and I'm looking forward to the second book.
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- The Dickenson's
- 2024-01-27
This is not Alex Versus but is a wonderful start to something new.
The voice acting from Will Whatt is top quality as expected from a Benadict Jacka story. The voice and tone something fresh and new. This book sets up a fresh new magic system that looks flexible and limiting, leaving much still to be discovered.
This is a fun start to something new and I recommend it for anyone that enjoys a bit of intrigue with their magic.
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- erdbay
- 2023-10-21
There is indeed life after Alex Verus
Awesome narration, engaging storyline. Benedict Jacka is a master story teller - intelligent, nuanced and just plain fun. Can’t wait for more.
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