Taken, Benedict Jacka
Taken, Benedict Jacka
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Taken

Author: Benedict Jacka

Narrator: Gildart Jackson

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/27/2014


Synopsis

This time last year, I could go weeks without seeing another mage. In mage society I was an unknown and, all in all, that was how I liked it. It's hard to say what changed. Whatever it was, I got involved in the magical world again and started getting myself a reputation.

Alex Verus's insights into the future used to be the best-kept secret in London. Now, with the aid of his apprentice, Luna, his unique investigative talents are all the rage. He just has to be careful about picking his employers, because everyone—even the beautiful woman who practically begs him to run security for a prestigious tournament—has motives that can be hard to predict. And Alex doesn't do unpredictable.

But his latest gig just might be impossible. Apprentices have been vanishing without a trace—and someone on the Council could be involved. Alex has no evidence, no witnesses, and no suspects. All he knows is that someone is keeping tabs on him. And after assassins target Luna's classmate, Alex sees that he doesn't know the half of it—and that he could be the next to disappear.

About Benedict Jacka

Benedict Jacka is half Australian, half Armenian, and grew up in London. He's worked as a teacher, bouncer, and civil servant, and spends his spare time skating and playing tabletop games. He's the author of the Alex Verus series, including Fallen, Marked, Bound, Burned, and Veiled.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bradley on March 16, 2022

Re-Read 3/16/22: It's interesting to see intros to characters we'll see much more of, later. Especially a certain life-mage. And Luna's learning to battle is a real treat. Still enjoying the re-read. :) Original Review: Solid read that's building on the precognition premise, this time revolving around......more

Goodreads review by Carole on April 25, 2019

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books. This was really good! I had never heard of this series until my friend Anne decided to host a read along on her blog, Books of My Heart, this year. Since the pace was set at only one book per month, I decided that I could make enough roo......more

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on May 26, 2013

I've had this on my currently reading list for a while, thought I ought to get around to reviewing it. These are joining my favorites list. I think the first Urban Fantasy I ever read was Harry Dresden. I burned through the ones that were already published then and have snapped up each as it's been r......more

Goodreads review by Emma on July 07, 2018

Excellent! Interesting to learn more about different mages’ powers, and to meet two new characters. I love how Luna is developing - Learning how she can use her curse to her advantage. Alex Verus is a pretty cool dude.......more

Goodreads review by Tim The Enchanter on August 05, 2016

Top Shelf Urban Fantasy - 5 Stars Benedict Jacka raises his game in the third installment of the Alex Verus series. After a shaky start to the series, he has produced a book I can gladly display next to my favorite Urban Fantasy novels by Jim Butcher, Ben Aaronovitch and Larry Corriea. I have a s......more