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An Instruction in Shadow

Inheritance of Magic Book 2: urban fantasy from the author of the million-copy-selling Alex Verus novels
By Benedict Jacka
Series: The Inheritance of Magic Series
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MAGIC. POWER. GREED. 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 million-copy-selling Alex Verus novels. Stephen has emerged victorious against the schemes of his... Read More
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An Instruction in Shadow

A new fantasy series of super rich magical dynasties and warring heirs - from the author of the million-copy-selling Alex Verus series. For readers of contemporary fantasy who enjoy the methods and magicians of dark academia...

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MAGIC. POWER. GREED. 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 million-copy-selling Alex Verus novels.

Stephen 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 sigils, 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.

In this series:

An Inheritance of Magic

An Instruction in Shadow

A Judgement of Powers

Series: The Inheritance of Magic Series

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356519982

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 235g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Benedict Jacka is the author of the Alex Verus series and the Inheritance of Magic series. His fantasy fiction has sold over one million copies worldwide. 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.

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