An Instruction in Shadow (Paperback)

Benedict Jacka

ISBN 10: 0593549864 / ISBN 13: 9780593549865

Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, New York, 2024

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Paperback. The ultra-rich control magicthe same way they control everything elsebut Stephen Oakwood may just beat them at their own game in this exhilarating contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.Stephen Oakwood has emerged victorious against the schemes of his aristocratic family. Now he finally has the opportunity to do what hes been wanting to do for a long time: track down his father. But doing so wont be easy. Stephens not so isolated any more, but the contacts hes making in the magical worldeveryone from the corporation he works for to the mother hes just beginning to reconnect withall have agendas of their own. And now a new group is emerging from the shadows, calling themselves the Winged. Their leader, the mysterious Byron, promises that he can show Stephen how to find his father.but he wants something in return.Following that trail will throw Stephen into greater danger than hes ever faced before. To survive, hell need to use all of his tricks and sigls, and pick up some new ones. Only then will he be able to prevail against his enemies.and find out whos really pulling the strings. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Instruction in Shadow (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593549864
• ISBN 13: 9780593549865
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The ultra-rich control magic—the same way they control everything else—but Stephen Oakwood may just beat them at their own game in this exhilarating contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.

Stephen Oakwood has emerged victorious against the schemes of his aristocratic family. Now he finally has the opportunity to do what he’s been wanting to do for a long time: track down his father.  

But doing so won’t be easy. Stephen’s not so isolated any more, but the contacts he’s making in the magical world—everyone from the corporation he works for to the mother he’s just beginning to reconnect with—all have agendas of their own. And now a new group is emerging from the shadows, calling themselves the Winged. Their leader, the mysterious Byron, promises that he can show Stephen how to find his father...but he wants something in return.

Following that trail will throw Stephen into greater danger than he’s ever faced before. To survive, he’ll need to use all of his tricks and sigls, and pick up some new ones. Only then will he be able to prevail against his enemies...and find out who’s really pulling the strings.

About the Author

Benedict Jacka is the author of the Alex Verus novels, which began in 2012 with Fated and ended in 2021 with Risen.  He studied philosophy at Cambridge, taught English in China, and worked at everything from civil servant to bouncer before becoming a full-time writer. For information about his books, settings, and releases, check his website at BenedictJacka.co.uk or his Twitter at @BenedictJacka.