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Veiled

An Alex Verus Novel

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Veiled

By: Benedict Jacka
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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Alex Verus is a mage who can see the future, but even he couldn't have seen this day coming. Alex has agreed to join the Keepers, the magical police force, to protect his friends from his old master, the Dark mage Richard Drakh.

Going legit was always going to be difficult for an outcast like Alex, and there are those in the Keepers who aren't keen to see an ex-Dark mage succeed. Especially when Dark mages are making a play for a seat on the council for the first time in history.

Alex finally has the law on his side - but trapped between Light and Dark politics, investigating a seedy underworld with ties to the highest of powers, will a badge be enough to save him?

©2015 Benedict Jacka (P)2015 Tantor Fantasy Fiction Magic Magic Users Wizardry Paranormal

Critic reviews

" Fated is an excellent novel, a gorgeously realised world with a uniquely powerful, vulnerable protagonist. Books this good remind me why I got into the storytelling business in the first place." (Jim Butcher on Fated)
"Jacka puts other urban fantasists to shame.... A stellar blend of thoughtful philosophy and explosive action." ( Publishers Weekly on Chosen)
"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, author of the Dresden Files)
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The series has been excellent and I've enjoyed every book. Complex plots, endless twists and turns, and believable characters in spite of being (contemporary) magicians.

Can't wait for next book

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whilst the earlier books have been quite action packed and straight forward, this is a fantastic dive into the politics and manoeuvres of the various factions in verus world. very exciting and interesting!

Getting better and better

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Delving further into a world of magic practitioners to discover despite their powers the normal human failings still sour the mix. Excellent story and delivered really well.

politics and human weakness

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This is a good middle-of-the-series book and develops the characters and relationships in interesting ways.

The narration is expressive and engaging which I enjoyed, though I'm not sure about Luna's accent!

In summary - good fun!

Develops the plot and sets up further sequels

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Would you listen to Veiled again? Why?

Each one of the books in this series get a bit better. The writting less awkward and the narration less robotic. They're nothing amazing but I'm still looking forward to the next one.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

He's got a lot better since the first book.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not an emotional reaction but I'm enjoying the charactor development of the supporting cast. I like the way Luna, Anne and Vari have progressed and the interactions between them.

Any additional comments?

I feel invested in the characters and want to know where they'll end up. Although I'm reasonably sure I could predict the direction the next book or two is going to go in.

Each book gets better than the last

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