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Magic Bites

by Ilona Andrews · Kate Daniels #1

2007 · 260 pages

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📖 137k+ Goodreads ratings

📚 Book 1 of a completed 8-book series

About this book

When magic and technology wage an unpredictable war for dominance in Atlanta, Kate Daniels makes her living cleaning up the paranormal mess left behind—until her guardian's murder pulls her into a dangerous power struggle she never asked for. With two ruthless factions at her throat—the necromancers who command the undead and a pack of lethal shapechangers—Kate finds herself caught between warring powers, each convinced the other is responsible for a string of brutal killings. Armed with nothing but her wits, her sword, and a stubborn refusal to back down, she dives into a mystery that might be way over her head, but honestly? That's exactly where she likes it. This is the start of an addictive series that blends gritty urban fantasy with pulse-pounding danger and a heroine you'll root for from page one.

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Dark urban fantasy with paranormal tension and hidden danger lurking beneath neon-lit streets. Think moody indie rock, atmospheric electronic, and brooding alternative—artists like The Killers, Massive Attack, and Purity Ring. Blend gothic undertones with raw, gritty energy. Perfect for late-night supernatural intrigue.

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