About the book
The super-rich control everything—including magic—in this thrilling and brilliant, contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.
The wealthy seem to exist in a different, glittering world from the rest of us. Almost as if by . . . magic.
Stephen Oakwood is a young man on the edge of this hidden world. He has talent and potential, but turning that potential into magical power takes money, opportunity, and training. All Stephen has is a minimum wage job and a cat.
But when a chance encounter with a member of House Ashford gets him noticed by the wrong people, Stephen is thrown in the deep end. For centuries, the vast corporations and aristocratic Houses of the magical world have grown impossibly rich and influential by hoarding their knowledge. To survive, Stephen will have to take his talent and build it up into something greater—for only then can he beat them at their own game.
Editions of An Inheritance of Magic
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593549841
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593549858
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593748657
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593748664
Read an Excerpt
The super-rich control everything—including magic—in this thrilling and brilliant, contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.
The wealthy seem to exist in a different, glittering world from the rest of us. Almost as if by . . . magic.
Stephen Oakwood is a young man on the edge of this hidden world. He has talent and potential, but turning that potential into magical power takes money, opportunity, and training. All Stephen has is a minimum wage job and a cat.
But when a chance encounter with a member of House Ashford gets him noticed by the wrong people, Stephen is thrown in the deep end. For centuries, the vast corporations and aristocratic Houses of the magical world have grown impossibly rich and influential by hoarding their knowledge. To survive, Stephen will have to take his talent and build it up into something greater—for only then can he beat them at their own game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Inheritance of Magic about?
The super-rich control everything—including magic—in this thrilling and brilliant, contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.
The wealthy seem to exist in a different, glittering world from the rest of us. Almost as if by . . . magic.
Stephen Oakwood is a young man on the edge of this hidden world. He has talent and potential, but turning that potential into magical power takes money, opportunity, and training. All Stephen has is a minimum wage job and a cat.
But when a chance encounter with a member of House Ashford gets him noticed by the wrong people, Stephen is thrown in the deep end. For centuries, the vast corporations and aristocratic Houses of the magical world have grown impossibly rich and influential by hoarding their knowledge. To survive, Stephen will have to take his talent and build it up into something greater—for only then can he beat them at their own game.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in An Inheritance of Magic?
Fiction > Fantasy > Contemporary fantasy / Low fantasy
Where can I read a sample of An Inheritance of Magic?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593549841
Is An Inheritance of Magic part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Inheritance of Magic
Who is/are the Author/s of the book An Inheritance of Magic?
Benedict Jacka
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
An Inheritance of Magic is available as paperback(ISBN 9780593549841) and ebook(ISBN 9780593549858) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593748657) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593748664)
Where can I buy An Inheritance of Magic online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy An Inheritance of Magic from below
Where can I buy An Inheritance of Magic?