A traveler who can cross between parallel Londons gets caught in a dangerous smuggling job
What it is about
Kell is one of the last Antari, magicians who can travel between different versions of London. He works as a royal messenger and also smuggles small items between the worlds, which is strictly forbidden. When a smuggled object turns out to be much more dangerous than expected, he teams up with a thief named Lila Bard.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like inventive fantasy worlds and clever thieves.
What you will get
A fast, atmospheric start to the Shades of Magic series. The worldbuilding is the star.
A Darker Shade of Magic Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Fantasy · Parallel worlds · Magic · Thieves
Length
400 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Kell, an Antari magician, and Lila Bard, a quick-witted thief.
Setting
Four versions of London, each with a different relationship to magic.
What makes it different
The parallel Londons are very different, from a magic-rich city to a dead one.
Feel
Stylish, tense and adventurous.
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