"Allison Beckstrom is in trouble when she starts seeing her father's ghost."

By: Devon Monk

Genres: Fantasy Urban

Posted: June 22, 2009

Devon Monk has followed up her debut novel with another book you won't want to put down. Allison Beckstrom's abilities with magic have increased dramatically since her brush with death. Her memory has gotten worse. She keeps a log of all that she does each day to remind her.

Along with her increasing ability to tap the magic, Allison is now seeing ghosts whenever she uses the magic. They attack her; causing painful injuries. When she first sees her father's ghost, Allison has a feeling that trouble will follow.

Now, she's been hired by the police to identify someone who is abducting young girls. A mobster has stolen some of her blood and is using it to bind her to him. A creepy neighbor seems to be stalking her. She's got to deal with the company her father left her and there is something causing the magic Hounds to disappear. What more could go wrong?

What Allison discovers will lead to the exposure of the worst abuse of magic that the community has ever seen. Allison will be forced to drastic measures which will change her forever.

Paranormal fans take note of this author's name. She's a fabulous storyteller who will draw you into her world and keep you enthralled as you follow her characters through incredible adventures. This is another book you won't want to miss.

Book Summary

Working as a Hound—tracing illegal spells back to their casters—has taken its toll on Allison Beckstrom. But even though magic has given her migraines and stolen her recent memory, Allie isn’t about to quit. Then the police’s magic enforcement division asks her to consult on a missing persons case. But what seems to be a straightforward job turns out to be anything but, as Allie finds herself drawn into the underworld of criminals, ghosts, and blood magic.

Magic In The Blood by Devon Monk

Magic In The Blood

by: Devon Monk

Allie Beckstrom #2

Roc
May 1, 2009
On Sale: May 5, 2009
Featuring: Allison Beckstrom
368 pages
ISBN: 045146267X
EAN: 9780451462671
Paperback

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