Chosen: An Alex Verus Novel from the New Master of Magical London - Couverture souple

Jacka, Benedict

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0356502309 ISBN 13 : 9780356502304

Editeur : Orbit, 2013

Synopsis

Chosen 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 fu... Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

THE NEW ALEX VERUS NOVEL

I don’t publicly advertise that I’m a mage, but I don’t exactly hide it either, and one of the odd things I’ve learnt over the years is just how much you can get away with if you’re blatant enough. Hide something behind smoke and mirrors and make people work to find it, and they’ll tear the place down looking for what’s there.
 
Alex Verus is a diviner who can see probable futures—a talent that’s gotten him out of many a tough scrape. But this time, he may be in over his head. Alex was once apprenticed to a Dark mage, and in his service he did a lot of things he isn’t proud of.
 
As rumors swirl that his old master is coming back, Alex comes face to face with his misdeeds in the form of a young adept whose only goal is to get revenge. Alex has changed his life for the better, but he’s afraid of what his friends—including his apprentice, Luna—will think of his past. But if they’re going to put themselves at risk, they need to know exactly what kind of man they’re fighting for…

Revue de presse :

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)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Orbit
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0356502309
• ISBN 13: 9780356502304
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352