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Fated

20/12/2016

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Solemn Coyote has done it again.  He keeps recommending the best books.  It’s only a matter of time before he publishes one too, so watch that space. 

I’ve just finished reading Fated by Benedict Jacka, the first book of the Alex Verus series.  It’s one of those extremely satisfying urban fantasy novels where a decent guy tries to survive a world full of magical assholes.  It hits all the right notes in terms of pacing, characters, and action.   Best of all, it’s not unkind.

I’ve noticed a trend in movies, particularly action movies.  There’s often this one scene that is entirely unique.  Flying a tank.  Dragging a money vault through the streets.  If Fated was an action movie (which it totally could be), Benedict’s take on divination is that scene.  It’s not overpowered, it hasn’t been nerfed, it’s simply delightful.    
There’s seven more of these buggers to go in the Verus series.  I need to get my hands on the next one, or, as I told Solemn, ‘NEED MOAR’.
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