Fated: The First Alex Verus Novel from the New Master of Magical London

Paperback Published on: 01/03/2012
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Bookseller Reviews

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Fated
Soooo much fun!
A brilliant beginning of a series set in Camden following a disgruntled Mage who is just trying to keep his head sown and make a living, when the magicking... READ MORE
Nicki Golding at bluewater
Fated
Magical!
I am a huge Jim Butcher fan and so I was intrigued to see his recommendation on the cover. I was pleased to find that I wasn’t disappointed! Benedict Jacka... READ MORE
Suzie Robinson

Synopsis

The start of a compelling new urban fantasy series based in Camden, featuring Alex Verus - a mage with a dark past who can see the future . . .

***The million-copy-selling series***

'Harry Dresden would like Alex Verus tremendously - and be a little nervous around him. I just added Benedict Jacka to my must-read list. Fated is an excellent novel, a gorgeously realized 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, author of the Dresden Files

Camden, North London. A tangled, mangled junction of train lines, roads and waterways. Where minor celebrities hang out with minor criminals and where tourists and moody teenagers mingle.
In the heart of Camden, where rail meets road meets leyline, you might find the Arcana Emporium, run by one Alex Verus. He won't sell you a wand or mix you a potion, but if you know what you're looking for, he might just be able to help. That's if he's not too busy avoiding his would-be apprentice, foiling the Dark, outwitting the Light, and investigating a mysterious relic that has just turned up at the British Museum.

The books in the Alex Verus series are as follows:
Fated
Cursed
Taken
Chosen
Hidden
Veiled
Burned
Bound
Marked

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9780356500249
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 133 x 201 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 246g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Fated
Great for Jim Butcher fans!
I really enjoyed the start of this new series and look forward to the next book coming soon. If you are a fan of Jim Butcher, Kate Griffin, Mark Aaronovitc... READ MORE
Harry Dresden
Fated
A Promising Debut
Urban fantasy was, for a long time, a small and largely neglected corner of the fantasy field. With the popularity of steampunk, not to mention (please!) t... READ MORE
Selwyn
Fated
excellent
love this!! Really captured my imagination from the beginning. cant wait for the next book in the series...
26bookworm
Fated
A Fun Urban Fantasy
This book started off great, I was excited to keep reading. I liked the characters, I liked the world. Then all of a sudden I found myself able to easily ... READ MORE
Corazie
Fated
A strong debut, with some niggles
Fated by Benedict Jacka caught my eye when I saw it advertised by someone giving away a handful of copies on their blog. Curious to spot another urban-fant... READ MORE
Alek
Fated
Missed Opportunity
2.5 Stars I was genuinely looking forward to reading this novel, I really enjoy the Urban Fantasy genre and have been lookign to try a few new authors and... READ MORE
Marjorie Odonnell
Fated
Distinctly average
I was a bit disappointed by this book. Reviews told me to expect something along the lines of Ben Aaronovitch and I have to say it's a far cry from his hum... READ MORE
Caroline Dadd