Magic in the Shadows

Description

This is the third book in a fantastic new urban fantasy series that has it all- a compelling heroine, a hot love interest and a dark, sexy magical world 'Every time you use magic, it uses you back. Sure, you could magic yourself a photographic memory for that big test, for that big interview, for that big stock market job. And all it cost you was a nice case of liver failure. Or the memory of your lover's name.' Magic is Allie Beckstom's blessing and curse. As a Hound, she uses her gifts to track down practitioners who abuse their power, and then stops them from inflicting harm on unsuspecting innocents. Unfortunately her spells have taken a toll on her, physically marking her and erasing her memories - including those of the man she loves. But lost memories aren't the only things preying on Allie's thoughts. Her late father, a prominent businessman - and sorcerer - has somehow channeled himself into her mind. With the help of the Authority, a secret organization of magic users, she hopes to gain better control over her own abilities - and find a way to deal with her father . . .

Devon Monk has one husband, two sons, and a dog named Mojo. She lives in Oregon and is surrounded by colourful and numerous family members who mostly live within dinner-calling distance of each other. Her previous books in the Allie Beckstrom series, Magic to the Bone and Magic in the Blood are also published by Penguin. Visit her on the web at www.devonmonk.com

Loved it. Fiendishly original and a stay-up-all-night read. We're going to be hearing a lot more of Devon Monk -- Patricia Briggs Clever and compulsively readable * Publishers Weekly * A well-imagined tale of magic and suspense * Darque Reviews *