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Marked
- Alex Verus, Book 9
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Alex Verus is tracking down dangerous magical items unleashed into the world by Dark Mages - however, when the Light Council decide they need his help in negotiating with the perpetrators, Alex must use all his cunning and magic to strike a deal.
The ninth novel in the urban fantasy series which began with Fated - the Alex Verus novels are magic-filled fan favourites, perfect for fans of Jim Butcher and Ben Aaronovitch.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-03-19
wow!
Really WOW!! I'm so glad Benedict wrote this book, there really is nothing like it out there. I won't even try to compare it to any book I've ever read or listened to. Thank you Benedict for this wonderful adventure, it was one of a kind.
The naratorion was perfect, I don't think anyone else could have done it better.
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- Nighteyes
- 11-14-18
Verus kicks ass as ever
I don't think I will ever grow tired of the concept of limited foreknowledge of the possible futures, but the formula is getting a little stale...
Verus cannot trust anybody, Verus trusts, Verus wins
Still a fun book though
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- Elaine O.
- 08-18-18
Great read - just need the next one now
Great read and good continuation of the characters. Just need the next one so I can find out what happens!
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- John
- 07-09-18
Fantastic
Thoroughly enjoyed the book and the narrator - he did the voices very well indeed
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- D. Clough
- 07-07-18
Further adventures
This review of the ninth Alex Verus book is inevitably also of all the others which I've consumed as fast as possible in the last couple of weeks; just as I'll be consuming ten, eleven and twelve, when - and if - they come along in due course. A thoroughly entertaining read and a well constructed and convincing story world. Gildart Jackson is also well suited as a reader, with a slightly donnish quality to his reading which makes the magical anti-hero sound a bit like Inspector Morse at times.
If comparisons are invidious, it's also safe to say that, if you liked Jim Butcher's Dresden books or Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series, then these books will be your cup of henbane. It's the same formula as those books, a Chandleresque outsider going down the meaner streets of magic but this time in a London setting. (Despite this, I'd say that the books have more in common with the American writers than, say, Aaronovitch's Peter Grant who comes from a different genre stable. There's more noir touches for one thing, and a 'scooby' crew who back up Alex when he gets in a jam.
All these heroes have a tough time with authority but Jacka scores special points for his depiction of the vicious, hypocritical officials who rule his magic world. Somehow that rings true. Perhaps JK Rowling should take notes as she climbs into the ring with Trump?
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- Andrei
- 07-06-18
finally, he told her his feelings!!!
I've been waiting for this for a long time, but now I really need to see what's going to happen 😁
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- Magbug
- 07-08-18
More of the same
It's fine but after 9 books, I'd appreciate a bit more plot development. Verus doesn't really have much depth and the Light council are increasingly unbelievable. I will plough on with book 10 when it appears but without much anticipation.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-11-18
too short by far.
Good narration. issue is that it is not long enough. too much is missing. Stop leaving cliff hangers.
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- Karin
- 11-30-18
A bit repetitive but still very good
I enjoy the political drama as well as the information on the history of magic and magical creatures, but the story is getting a bit repetitive with Alex being sent out on yet another quest while everyone thinks he is playing for the other team. And indeed by the end of it, morally he is taking another step in this direction.
Surely we are slowly entering the final stretch of the story and I hope that the author can really make it come together.
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- Kindle Customer
- 11-19-18
Brilliant series
Brilliant book series, I listened to a full book a day every day until I finished it. Can't wait for the next book.
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- Mr J R D Lash
- 11-18-18
what a cliffhanger - but a good one
several exciting twists; excellent display of the growth of the characters from the first and second books. And a much more in depth dive into the politics of the world. let's just hope Alex and Caldara can get on...
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-03-18
Boring
I wish I could say, this latest book was worth the wait, bit sadly, it was not, Alex has become a whining bore, and I was actually rooting for the dark side to win!
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- Anonymous User
- 08-29-18
Excellent as usual
Arguably the best Alex Verus novel yet, and that is saying a lot. Excellent reading as always.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-26-18
Doesn't disappoint
Oh I loved this one. This story has plenty of twists and turns. Keeps you guessing till the end.
I love that its not only Alex 's character that grows but the other three are all doing things as well.
Hope it's not a gazillion years to the next book....
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- Helene
- 07-14-18
Superb
As always Benedict Jacka writes and excellent story which is expertly brought to life by Gildart Jackson. I can't wait to hear more.
