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Magic Gifts
Urban fantasy
Magic Gifts
Book 5.5 of the Kate Daniels series
146 pages · First published 2015
Kate Daniels and Curran rarely get a quiet evening together, and their restaurant date proves no exception when a necromancer dies at a nearby table. The ensuing vampire attack draws them into a mystery involving a magical necklace that now threatens an innocent child. Saving him means navigating supernatural politics, troublesome Vikings, and a dangerous enchantment while Kate’s responsibilities at the Mercenary Guild demand attention of their own. Fortunately, Kate and Curran bring formidable skills—and a talent for aggravating each other—to the investigation. Sharp banter, gruesome magic, and a race against time make this a satisfying evening escape for established Kate Daniels readers.
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Bloody supernatural violence, death, and decapitation; a child endangered by a choking magical necklace; animal sacrifice; undead creatures and necromancy; sexual innuendo and adult romantic banter; drinking and drunkenness.
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Tart pomegranate, blackberry, and sparkling lime accompany a dangerous enchantment and Kate and Curran’s lively supernatural investigation.
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Black cherry, bourbon, and bitters match the dark magic and sharp-edged banter of a dinner date gone spectacularly wrong.
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