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An Inheritance of Magic

An Inheritance of Magic, Book 1

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An Inheritance of Magic

By: Benedict Jacka
Narrated by: Will Watt
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Book one in a fantasy series of super rich magical dynasties and warring heirs - from the author of the million-copy-selling Alex Verus series. For readers of contemporary fantasy who enjoy the methods and magicians of dark academia...

ANYONE CAN USE MAGIC - IF THEY CAN AFFORD THE PRICE...

In a world where everything magical is bought up and controlled by the super rich - Stephen Oakwood has inherited a natural talent for magic. Plunged by his father's disappearance into a glittering world of scheming dynasties, warring patriarchs and vicious scions, Stephen must navigate magical high society and learn to control his gifts.

Dangerous enemies await the Oakwood heir, and even more dangerous allies: if Stephen cannot master his magic quickly and learn to distinguish friend from foe, his name may end up on the missing persons list, just like his father.

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©2023 Benedict Jacka (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Disappearance City Paranormal Magic Users

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'Jacka has drawn a potent new world of magic controlled by a privileged few, and Stephen Oakwood is the sigil-wielding rebel we didn't know we needed.' (New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill)
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Siggle/ sigil? Oh well it’s done now. I wonder if the audiobook’s producers will double down on the continuous mispronunciation of a word that is used so much to name a fundamental feature of this story. Apart from this strange quirk here is an interesting new description of magic.

I look forward to seeing how this story progresses.

Siggle?

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Bought it as i just wanted to hear something different from my usual book choices and loved it - can’t wait for the next one

Bought on a whim - totally hooked

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I enjoyed Alex Verus but this seems even better. More in the London corporate/rich family stance with magic touches rather than the political sub world of Alex Verus. It pulls you in right from the start and whirls through to a very good ending which you want the result of now. I hope book 2 comes soon.

Excellent story telling

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A great start, I am hooked already, I hope its not too long till the next book. So many good ideas in a well worn troupe .

A great beginning.

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Fun and engaging. It’s not Tolstoy, but there’s a hint of philosophy and an interesting system of magic. The protagonist is very likeable. Will Watt’s narration is superb.

Fun urban fantasy

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I like the way that magic works in this world and how it is woven into the story. I like the way characters are being introduced showing glimpses of their backstory.

I also like the way it makes you think, what magic spell would I choose?

Looking forward to the next book and seeing where Stevens magic takes him.

In depth magic

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I was gripped from the first chapter. I wanted to know more about the craft, understand Stephen and his story. why were his friends so rubbish just because they didn't belive in the same things he did?! now just to wait for the next one!!!

wow

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Great fantasy story. Excellently narrated taking the listener on a journey on magic and mystery based in London. Feels more like a pre-story, fleshing out a world in which I am most definitely excited to learn more about.

Great world building magic fantasy

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I enjoyed the whole Alex Verus series but as good as the narrator was he was never right for the character, and I found it hard to get past. Not a problem with this new series; the narrator is brilliant and perfect for our new hero.
There’s a lot to learn about this new magic, all of it fascinating, and the various characters promise an interesting future. I’m just sad that it’s so new I can’t binge it all right away.

Loved it!

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can't wait to read the next one! lobed everything about it. going to read others by the author and can't wait for the next book of this seri3s!

loved the story development

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