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Magic Slays
Urban fantasy
Magic Slays
Book 5 of the Kate Daniels series
Kate opens a private investigative agency after losing her position with the Order, but independence does not bring simple cases. A missing inventor and a device capable of destroying magic lead her toward extremists who want to reshape the balance between magical and technological people. Andrea's partnership and Curran's support help Kate confront a threat aimed at Atlanta's entire supernatural ecosystem. Action-packed and personal, this installment suits readers who enjoy new-business struggles, magical weapons, loyal friendships, and heroines defining justice outside institutions that no longer deserve them.
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Graphic fantasy violence and gore; murder and deaths; mass-casualty threat; kidnapping; severe injuries; sexual content and romantic intimacy; frightening supernatural creatures; profanity.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Thames Lemonade
Fresh lemon, cold water, and just enough sweetness make a classic worth returning to.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir lemon juice and simple syrup with cold water until combined. Serve over ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Maple Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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