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Taken: An Alex Verus Novel | Benedict Jacka
6 posts | 11 read | 3 to read
Welcome to Fountain Reach Ancient seat of the Aubuchon dynasty Majestic setting of the White Stone tournament Alex Verus's (not necessarily reliable) reputation attracts all sorts. Most are plain bonkers. Yet there's one invitation he just can't refuse. At Fountain Reach, Alex is perfectly placed among the noted and notorious to figure out why apprentices have been vanishing. But the tournament is a minefield of ancient grudges and new threats, and Alex can't afford to miss a trick as his elusive adversary stays one step ahead in this most dangerous of games.
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HeyT
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I think the thing about this series I love the most is that Alex is never the strongest mage in the room but he can still take care of himself. There hasn‘t been a case of noticeable power creep because each bad guy has a different set of magic so more power isn‘t the key to winning. In this one Alex is investigating missing apprentices.
#BuriedAliveChallenge

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HeyT
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I couldn‘t resist playing with the dramatic lighting setting on my phone. About to dive back into the Alex Verus series with Callie by my side.
#CatsOfLitsy

BookishMarginalia Gorgeous kitty! 4y
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lukulamppu
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I really like this series and this one was no exception. Alex‘s mage ability is really interesting as is the whole world building in the novels. I also love that these books aren‘t heavy bricks but instead a little lighter which at this point is a certain plus for me. Have to get my hands on the next part as soon as possible!

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lukulamppu
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I made it to 5 hours of reading for #24in48. I made some good progress in both Taken and Artemis but now I have to take a small break to let my brain cool off😂

PurpleyPumpkin Well done! Sounds like you deserve a break. 🙌🏽 6y
lukulamppu @PurpleyPumpkin Thanks!! A break was much needed but now I‘m all set to get back to it😄 6y
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lukulamppu
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Here‘s my #tbrpile for the holidays! I know I won‘t be finishing all of them but I do need my choices😂 #homefortheholidays

jfalkens I loved The Storm Runner, I hope you enjoy it too 😊 6y
lukulamppu @jfalkens I‘m enjoying it so far! Haven‘t really made progress in it because of all the other books I have going on but I can‘t wait to get back to it😄 6y
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Caitriona
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The 3rd installment in Jacka's Alex Verus series is an entertaining mystery (who's kidnapping apprentices?!) that also builds on existing relationships. Verus continues to be sucked deeper into the world of the Council and its politics, Luna continues to develop her abilities and the pressure is piled on.
Good book, but not a standalone. Read books 1 & 2 first!