Luck is its own kind of magic, in this first book in an electrifying new contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels.
Petra Grady has known since adolescence that she has no talent for magic—and that’s never going to change. But as a sweeper first-class, she’s parlayed her rare ability to handle dross—the damaging, magical waste generated by her more talented kin’s spellwork—into a decent life working at the mages’ university.
Except Grady’s relatively predictable life is about to be upended. When the oblivious, sexy, and oh-so-out-of-reach Benedict Strom needs someone with her abilities for a research project studying dross and how to render it harmless, she’s stuck working on his team—whether she wants to or not.
Only Benedict doesn’t understand the characteristics of dross like Grady does. After an unthinkable accident, she and Benedict are forced to go on the run to seek out the one person who might be able to help: an outcast exiled ten years ago for the crime of using dross to cast spells. Now Grady must decide whether to stick with the magical status quo or embrace her own hidden talents . . . and risk shattering their entire world.
The series
In The Shadow Age, Kim Harrison weaves a captivating tale of magic, mystery, and unexpected transformation. The series is set in a world where magic is both a gift and a burden, and where those who wield it are often forced to confront dark secrets they would rather leave buried. In the first book, Three Kinds of Lucky, Petra Grady is a woman who has long accepted that she lacks the magical talents her world values. She’s a sweeper first-class, content to stay out of the limelight and maintain the status quo. But when a seemingly innocuous research project with the brilliant and reckless Benedict Strom pulls her into a web of danger and forbidden magic, her quiet life shatters.
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Forced to confront the limits of her abilities, Petra discovers an untapped potential that threatens not only her own safety but the fragile balance of the magical world itself. With a compelling blend of urban fantasy and complex character-driven drama, the series explores themes of power, identity, and the fine line between good and evil. As Petra's world unravels, she must decide whether to accept her role in a dangerous game or risk everything to redefine her destiny.
The series takes readers deep into a world where the boundaries between magic and its consequences are blurred, and where every choice made reverberates with unanticipated effects. The world-building is rich, with layers of intrigue and secrets waiting to be uncovered at every turn. As Petra grapples with her newfound abilities, she’s forced into morally grey territories where trust is rare, and betrayal lurks in unexpected places. The Shadow Age is a series that questions the cost of power, the price of knowledge, and whether any magic is ever truly worth the price.
With each book, Kim Harrison delivers a thrilling, atmospheric tale that draws readers into a world where magic is a dangerous temptation, and the stakes are as high as they come. Fans of complex world-building, morally complex characters, and high-stakes magical adventures will find themselves hooked from the very first page.
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