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The Midnight Mayor

A Matthew Swift Novel
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In The Midnight Mayor by Kate Griffin, London is threatened by mystical forces and someone must step in to defend the city. Matthew Swift, a sorcerer with a unique connection to the city's magical pulse, takes on the challenge. Amidst urban enchantments and dark dangers, he navigates threats that could unravel the fabric of reality itself.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy urban fantasy mixed with a rich tapestry of London folklore and magic. Its captivating world blends the everyday with the supernatural, featuring a protagonist who navigates the city's hidden magical underbelly while facing thrilling challenges and mystery.

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It’s said that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London, then the Tower will crumble and the kingdom will fall. As it happens, that’s not so far from the truth...

One by one, the magical wards that guard the city are failing: the London Wall defiled with cryptic graffiti, the ravens found dead at the Tower, the London Stone destroyed. This is not good news. This array of supernatural defences—a mix of international tourist attractions and forgotten urban legends—formed a formidable magical shield. Protection for the City of London against...well, that’s the question, isn’t it? What could be so dangerous as to threaten an entire city?

Against his better judgement, resurrected sorcerer Matthew Swift is about to find out. And if he’s lucky, he might just live long enough to do something about it...

The Midnight Mayor by Kate Griffin is a thrilling urban fantasy where legends come to life, and the fate of a city hangs in the balance.

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The Midnight Mayor by Kate Griffin has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and dynamic urban fantasy elements. Reviewers have particularly highlighted the vividly crafted backdrop of London, which almost serves as a character in its own right, and the complex, intriguing protagonist, Matthew Swift. The novel's blend of magic and mystery keeps readers engaged, although some have mentioned that the narrative style and pacing may take some getting used to.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841497341

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Kate Griffin is the name under which Carnegie Medal-nominated author, Catherine Webb, writes fantasy novels for adults. An acclaimed author of young adult books under her own name, Catherine's amazing debut, Mirror Dreams, was written when she was only 14 years old, and garnered comparisons with Terry Pratchett and Philip Pullman.

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