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Magic Slays (Kate Daniels) Mass Market Paperback – May 31, 2011

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In this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series, war-plagued Atlanta has never been so deadly...Good thing Kate Daniels is on the job.
 
Kate Daniels may have quit the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid, but she’s still knee-deep in paranormal problems. Or she would be if she could get someone to hire her. Starting her own business has been more challenging than she thought it would be—now that the Order is disparaging her good name. Plus, many potential clients are afraid of getting on the bad side of the Beast Lord, who just happens to be Kate’s mate.
 
So when Atlanta’s premier Master of the Dead calls to ask for help with a vampire on the loose, Kate leaps at the chance of some paying work. But it turns out that this is not an isolated incident, and Kate needs to get to the bottom of it—fast, or the city and everyone dear to her may pay the ultimate price...
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"It takes both talent and hard work to keep a series consistently high quality, a feat deftly demonstrated by Andrews ... NO ONE does it better!" --Jill Smith, Romantic Times, 4.5 stars, TOP PICK

"Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews is simply amazing. The Kate Daniels series honestly gets better with each new release." --Night Owl Reviews

"Magic Slays was an excellent addition to powerhouse series that hits the spot. I cannot wait to see what else Ilona Andrews will come up with next, but I'm betting it'll be good." --Books by Their Cover

"Fifth of the Kate Daniels series delivers nonstop action and a few surprises while adding considerable background and depth to Kate's character ... This series continues to deliver top-notch urban fantasy." --Monsters and Critics

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Magic Bleeds was the turning point for the series, then Magic Slays is the reassurance and comfort we need afterwords. --Smexy Books

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Magic Slays: Happily Ever After... Not So Fast

Every one of us has read fairy tales.  Most of them follow the same pattern: a hero or heroine face a great enemy and many challenges.  They fight against overwhelming odds and eventually they prevail.  They marry a prince or a princess and live Happily Ever After.  No sequels - the story is complete and it's over the moment the hero kisses the princess against the backdrop of the setting sun.

It's a great narrative pattern and it endured through thousands of years.  That's why MAGIC SLAYS is a kind of book most authors hope they will never have to write.  It's the story that takes place after the sun has set and new collection of monsters besieges the happy couple's castle.

When you look at the rest of the series, the calm and sweet Happily Ever After doesn't really makes sense.  Kate, who has been a loner all of her life and avoided responsibility for other people, suddenly finds herself responsible for hundreds of shapeshifters within the Pack.  And when they say "responsible",  they mean it: they expect her to manage their troubled offspring, they expect her to sit in judgment and sort out their squabbles, and when danger arises, they expect her to put herself between them and that danger.  Stepping into the path of a threat for the sake of other people is nothing new to Kate.  However, this time the enemy isn't a single individual, but many.  They are well organized, ruthless and fanatic in pursuit of their goal.  And they threaten not just one or two people but literally everyone Kate knows. How do you guard thousands of potential targets against an enemy who could strike anywhere at any time?

It doesn't help that she isn't universally loved within the Pack. Technically her position as the Beast Lord's mate comes with great power.  Practically, she faces opposition.  She loves Curran, but he isn't the easiest man to live with either.  He is stubborn and overly protective, and mind-numbingly difficult when he wants to be.  And just when she thinks she has things in hand, her past returns once again and threatens to shatter her from inside out.

On other hand, Curran, who never had to share power before, is faced with the reality: Kate is his mate and he must share.  From the moment Mahon had found him, Mahon's intention had always been to hammer Curran into the ultimate alpha, a man who could subdue and keep control of the violent unpredictable leaders of the shapeshifter clans.  Mahon succeeded.  Curran is a skilled ruler: he manipulates, manages, rewards, encourages, and threatens the shapeshifters under his command to ensure peace within the Pack.

None of his methods work with Kate.  She reacts badly to any attempt at manipulation.  She refuses commands.  And occasionally she laughs at him.  So Curran must learn how to request rather than order, and that doesn't come naturally to the man who'd been an near absolute ruler for the better part of his life.

MAGIC SLAYS is a volatile book.  It's a boiling pot of emotions and danger, tragedy and comedy, defeat and victory.  It's a story of love and devotion above all else, but it's also a story of friendship and hate, where failure carries an ultimate price tag.  We won't promise you a smooth sailing, but we ask you to trust us.  When it comes to our books, that one, most important adage of fairy tales always stays true: we will bring our characters safely to port.

MAGIC SLAYS is a Happily Ever After in progress, wrought with danger, and perils, and some laughs.  We hope you'll give it a try.  Come fight the monsters with us.  You won't regret it.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ace; First Edition (May 31, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0441020429
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0441020423
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.82 x 6.7 inches
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“Ilona Andrews” is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)

Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.

They have co-authored four NYT and USAT bestselling series, the urban fantasy of Kate Daniels, rustic fantasy of the Edge, paranormal romance of Hidden Legacy, and Innkeeper Chronicles, which they post as a free weekly serial. For complete list of their books, fun extras, and Innkeeper installments, please visit their website at Ilona-andrews.com.

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Customers find the plot interesting and action-packed. They appreciate the well-developed characters and a wide variety of voices. The imagination and world-building are also appreciated. Readers enjoy reading about the relationships Kate forges and how she makes alliances with those who support her. The romance develops realistically and the tension between Kate and Curran is eased slightly. Customers find the book enjoyable, satisfying, and addictive. The writing quality is described as superb and amazing.

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Customers find the plot interesting and action-packed. They appreciate the suspense, angst, and drama in these books. There is a good corporate battle scene. The series starts with excitement, and readers are intrigued by the mythology presented.

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"Magic users, mythology, shapeshifters, vampires, necromancers, a kick butt heroine (actually, more than one), action, strong emotions, humor, romance..." Read more

"...at the way they weave this finale - the anticipation, the shocks and horrors, and the gut-gripping wait for it all to come crashing down. Bring it on!" Read more

124 customers mention "Character development"120 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and plotlines. They appreciate the variety of character voices and the strong, intelligent heroine. The book is described as realistic and authentic.

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Customers enjoy the imaginative world-building and character development in this book. They find the past of Kate interesting, with a magical artifact and unexpected developments that seem organic to the story. The characters are well-written and authentic, even small.

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They appreciate the relationships Kate forges and how she makes alliances with those around her. The romance develops realistically, with less tension between Kate and Curran. Readers are invested in Kate's journey, as the author provides new insight into her background. There are sweet, tender moments between Kate and Curran, and the affection feels genuine.

"...mythology I admired from the previous novels, and the romance developed in a realistic way that I couldn't help but to love...." Read more

"...heroine (actually, more than one), action, strong emotions, humor, romance, philosophy and a huge threat to most inhabitants of the Atlanta area are..." Read more

"...The romantic tension between Kate and Curran is lessoned slightly, as we are no longer wondering will they or won't they, and there is an honesty..." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable and satisfying. They describe it as an addictive, great read that holds their interest. The heroine is likable and knowledgeable. Readers find the series exciting and a feel-good read.

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Customers enjoy the writing quality. They find the humor and inner dialogue amazing. The authors do a great job making it a fun, fast-paced read with a nice story. The book is relaxing and easy to read, with a good pace and nice action. The audio books are well done.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014
    I'm starting to realize I need to be very careful with this series. Since these Kate Daniels books are so fun and addicting, it makes me want to just pick up the next books that are already available and forget about the review books I should be reading instead. I have to say, it took a lot of effort for me to do the right thing once I was done reading Magic Slays. Hopefully I'm able to control myself for the next few months.

    After the epicness of book four, Magic Bleeds, I had no idea what would be waiting for me in book five, but I couldn't wait to find out! Magic Slays started off with Kate and Curran in their bedroom, and by the time I was done with the novel, I felt like that beginning scene was a hint as to how much focus would be given to their relationship. What Kate and Curran went through in this book made what they shared even more real and authentic in my eyes. Not everything was perfect, but they tried to work out their problems. And I really appreciated that their relationship showed the importance of trust, honesty, and communication. I thought I couldn't love Kate, Curran, and their romance more than I already did, but Magic Slays proved me wrong.

    As for the mission in the story, it still took a lot of hardwork for Kate and everyone to accomplish. However, I thought the resolution wasn't quite difficult as some of the others in past books. I felt the main purpose overall was to introduce a couple of new characters and for Kate to learn even more about her family's history. I actually had assumed there wasn't anything else for Kate to know, but I was so wrong. Some things that were revealed were a shock, and I'm not surprised this caused Kate to question her relationship with certain people. Kate's father Roland also continued to have a huge presence, of course. Although Kate's skills have improved and her knowledge has grown immensely, I'm not sure if I'll ever be ready for a Kate and Roland showdown. I'm pretty sure Kate feels the same way (see why I find it so easy to adore her?). It all seems impossible, yet I'm hoping by the time it happens Kate will be more than ready.

    Magic Bleeds may still be my favorite Kate Daniels book so far, but Magic Slays was definitely an awesome addition to the series. It had the action, humor, mystery, and mythology I admired from the previous novels, and the romance developed in a realistic way that I couldn't help but to love. I cannot wait for the time when I'm finally able to continue on with the next books in this kickass series.

    (By the way, anyone else have 'Kiss From a Rose' by Seal stuck in their heads after reading this book and can't help but to laugh because you'll forever associate that song with Saiman's Curran video? Yeah. I'm still cracking up over it.)
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2011
    ~* 4.5 Stars *~
    Adjusting to life as the Beast Lord's mate and starting up her own investigator's business has kept Kate Daniels more than a little occupied in the two months since she kicked the ass of her plague-wielding auntie Erra. She held off all challengers to her position as the alpha's mate, stayed by a comatose Curran's side when the other alphas wanted her gone, and since Curran woke, has been serving with him and learning the intricacies of Pack politics.

    Unfortunately, she hasn't actually had a single client since she opened her business thanks to a hell of a slander job by the head of the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid. She parted ways with them on, shall we say, acrimonious terms just before the fight with Erra got really out of control. Now she's going a little stir crazy as she sits on her butt in her new office and waits for the bills to pile up and listens to the phone not ring. She's fully aware that her very existence and the magic in the blood in her veins has set her up for a collision with the world's biggest bad guy, so it's hard to be bored, but until a client walks in the door and she can start supporting herself she's going to feel like Curran's kept woman, and that is not exactly who Kate is. Pack politics aside, Kate is a fighter. A killer. A solver of the sorts of problems that require bloodshed to solve. And she's very good at it.

    What Kate is best at, however, is finding catastrophe-sized impending disasters and tripping right into the middle of them, so it is hardly a surprise when her phone does ring or her first client finally strides boldly through the door. Now Kate, along with her newly hired staff of Cutting Edge Investigations, Inc. (fond and familiar faces, both), have to find a missing object that does who-knows-what, track down a kidnapped magic theorist taken by who-knows-who, and prevent the city from blowing to you-know-where.

    Just another beautiful day in Kate Daniels' deadly neighborhood, boys and girls!

    For the uninitiated or uninformed, Magic Slays is the fifth action-packed book in the Kate Daniels series, a complex and dangerous world full of intricate and original mythos featuring fierce and fearsome characters. Of the active series I'm currently reading - and they are legion - the husband and wife writing team known as Ilona Andrews pens two of my top five: The Edge, a paranormal romance series, and this one. I highly recommend both for fans of either genre, and I strongly suggest both series be started at the beginning, though truly, more so for this one than the other.

    Throughout this series, happy readers have seen Kate grow into a far less secluded, closed off mercenary. She's still got the big fight with Roland to look forward to, but in the mean time she's finally taking a chance to live a little with the mate she loves, the kid she saved, the friends she trusts, and of course, the attack poodle with the digestive track from hell. One of the things I love most about this series in general and this book in particular is the rich and thorough glimpse we get into Kate's day-to-day issues above and beyond all the potential world-ending catastrophes. Andrews peppers her readers with these tasty gems - squabbles between new mates, best friend gossip, stupid kid antics, pet problems, etc. - and mixes it all up with the catastrophic life-ending stuff to present a stunningly realistic (relatively speaking) whole that is recognizable as life...to the extreme.

    The storyline of Magic Slays is one of my favorite in the series for the very development and maturity that is in evidence with Kate, and the heartwarming but realistic relationship she has with Curran. The series arc development had some major plot points fleshed out here, but more subtly than in the last book, and some startling family history came to light for Kate that provided some interesting insight. For the book arc, the danger was probably the most threatening and potentially devastating I've seen so far in the series, and I really enjoyed how all the pieces were so meticulously fit together.

    I just flat out love how Andrews spins a story.

    Of course, there were still the ubiquitous mythos info dumps that have been scattered through the series in various degrees of abundance. I've always admired Andrews for the way exposition concerning series history is handled in every book, reminding readers of what's come before or catching up new readers in as thorough but concise a manner as possible. Other instances of info dumps, however, have caused some problems for me.

    This series is full of a diverse stable of creatures with various cultural histories and religions which necessitate a ton of explanation, not to mention the necessary definition of story-centric magical and technical mythos that defines the world building. More than occasionally all that detail comes out in large descriptive sections full of very technical, historical, or magical information and it does, on occasion, make my hair hurt when I come across them. Fortunately, there was only one that really made my eyes glaze over in Magic Slays, where readers are afforded an exceptionally complex Lyc-V dissertation, including but not limited to a breakdown of all the nasty stuff that leads to going Loup. The rest of it was handled in smaller, easier to digest chunks that didn't bog the story down or slow the pace too much.

    I wasn't totally thrilled with a couple of the plot developments in this book, in particular one between Kate and Julie, the details of which will remain undisclosed to prevent spoilers. Also - and for the first time in the series, I was less than thrilled with the conclusion, which felt a little rushed and under-written considering the depth and detail preceding it in the narrative. I wish the epilogue had been developed into a couple of full chapters, instead, as there was too much important stuff that got crammed in and cut off.

    None of those issues took too much from my enjoyment of the book, though, and it's still one of my favorites in the entire series. And maybe it's the romance lover in me, but there's a scene in this book between Kate and Curran that I swear was worth every single second I've spent reading every single word in this series prior to it and more than worth every single dime spent on each and every book. I love them together. I just do.

    It's not a romance series, per se, but the thread of their developing relationship has been stitched into the fabric of the series to fantastic result. Yes, Curran is a secondary character; always has been. This really is Kate's show. That being said, I can't help but thoroughly and completely enjoy seeing them together as a realistic couple, not just some romantic HEA fairy tale (and believe me, normally a big fan of the HEA fairy tale). It was...surprisingly heartening to see them cope with each other in what felt like a very true-to-character, organic fashion. It is a trend I hope continues because the Beast Lord and his deadly consort are so very, very perfect for each other.

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2024
    I started this series with the first book through my local library. Here, I am purchasing the series. It has been a wonderful story. A little magic, a lot of action, and just a great story.
  • Margarida
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Action Packed Story
    Reviewed in Spain on July 17, 2021
    The action in this book was insane. As always this series has quite a bit of blood and gore, especially if you compare it to other urban fantasy books, but it really works for the story in my opinion. Kate is still trying to deal with her issues and working on her relationship with Curran, but I like how there was no needless breakup for drama. Overall, it was a great book.
  • Lauren VS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Australia on August 30, 2018
    Book 5 in this series and it is an awesome read. Action from the start, twists and turns, mystery, family history, witches, druids and more... Fantastic action scenes and Kate is great too. Love this series.
  • Caly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un must have pour tout fan de Bit-lit
    Reviewed in France on November 4, 2012
    Au cour des tomes, la série Kate Daniels s'est clairement imposée comme l'une des meilleures séries d'Urban fantasy que j'ai pu lire (si ce n'est la meilleure série Bit-Lit), atteignant même son apogée lors du tome 4. La lecture de ce tome 5 était donc en soi un petit événement pour moi et c'est avec délectation que je me suis mis dans la lecture de ce Magic Slays.
    Comme je l'ai dit plus haut, le tome 4 avait frappé très fort dans tout les sens du terme. Que ce soit les enjeux ou bien même coté sentiment avec la relation Kate/Curran. Difficile donc de faire aussi bien que ce tome 4 et sans trop de surprise, le tome 5 est un cran en dessous mais que l'on se rassure, cela reste du très bon. L'intrigue de ce Magic Slays, bien que moins personnel que celle du tome 4 Blessure Magique, propose toutefois des enjeux tout aussi important que précédemment voir même plus avec des phases d'actions toujours autant présente et rythmés pour mon plus grand plaisir. Cette fois, on s'attardera un peu plus sur les autres communautés surnaturels de la ville et même si cela demeure assez succinct dans l'ensemble, on se dit que cela pourra facilement être approfondi plus tard dans d'autres tomes. Mon seul regret vient plutôt de l'histoire qui fait plus « aparté » sans vraiment faire avancer le futur conflit Kate/Roland. On pourra toutefois se consoler avec quelques petites révélations sur le passé de Kate distillé avec intelligence par Ilona Andrews.
    Niveau personnage et relation, c'est la aussi un peu en dessous que le tome 4 mais comment serait-il possible de faire mieux que ce tome ? On aura toutefois plaisir à voir la relation Kate/Curran évolué avec comme point fort une romance solide mais pas niaise pour autant et qui ne tombe jamais dans l'outrance comme c'est un peu trop souvent le cas en Bit-Lit. Juste dommage que les relations avec les autres personnages soit un peu plus en retrait comme Julie, Derek, Jim... Le seule personnage qui s'en sort assez bien hormis Curran (et quelques nouveaux) est Andrea que l'on aura plaisir à retrouver dans un spin of qui lui est dédié : Gunmetal Magic.
    On est donc face à un tome encore une fois excellent. Pas de véritable lacune dans cette série qui reste forte en action et avec des personnages marquants. Le seul véritable défaut qui demeure toujours et encore à cette série, c'est son nombre de pages qui est irrémédiablement trop court. C'est simple, avec de tel livres, j'en veux toujours plus et ronge mon frein de devoir attendre un nouveau tome à chaque fois. Kate Daniels conserve donc son titre haut la main de "Must Have" du Bit-Lit.
  • Sabine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Es wird einfach immer besser..
    Reviewed in Germany on June 5, 2011
    Kate ist aus dem Orden ausgetreten und hat ihre eigene Firma gegründet. Sie lebt mit Curran zusammen und ist offiziell seine Gefährtin, was nicht unbedingt jedem Gestaltwandler schmeckt. Alles könnte gut sein, doch die Aufträge bleiben aus, da der Orden böse Gerüchte über Kate in die Welt setzt und niemand sie anheuern will.

    Eines Tages aber klopfen die Roten Wächter bei ihr an und bitten um ihre Hilfe: Sie hatten den Auftrag einen Mann zu beschützen, der gerade an einer geheimen Erfindung bastelte - und dieser ist verschwunden! Ein Wächter ist tot, die anderen waren alle außer Gefecht gesetzt und so hat niemand gesehen, was genau passiert ist. Natürlich nimmt Kate den Auftrag an, auch wenn ihr niemand sagen will, womit genau sich der verschwundene Adam Kamen beschäftigt hat und die Sache zum Himmel stinkt. Und schon bald passieren die seltsamsten Sachen und Kate hat wieder einmal alle Hände voll zu tun..

    Wahnsinn! Während andere Serien direkt mit den ersten Bänden ihr Potenzial verpulvern und die Folgebände so aufregend wie aufgewärmte Suppe sind, wird diese Serie hier mit jedem Band besser. Nach dem vierten Band hätte ich Stein und Bein geschworen, dass es das war und es einfach nicht besser werden kann. Doch Ilona und Gordon Andrews sind wirklich Genies und schaffen es, in Band fünf nicht nur das Niveau zu halten sondern noch mal eine Schippe draufzulegen.

    Mit jedem Buch erfährt man wieder ein Stück mehr über Kate und ihre Vergangenheit und auch hier bekommt man wieder neue und interessante Einblicke und man fragt sich, ob und wann es zum Showdown zwischen Kate und Roland kommt.

    Was mir gut gefallen hat war der Ausbau von Kate und Currans Beziehung. Hatte ich anfangs noch die Befürchtung, dass hier wieder alles kaputt gemacht wird um den Leser bei der Stange zu halten, war ich doch am Ende sehr zufrieden wie die Beziehung nicht nur gefestigt, sondern auch ausgebaut wurde - und alles ohne Verlust an Glaubwürdigkeit oder Langeweile.

    Auch der Wortwitz ist konstant gut geblieben und durch manche Kapitel habe ich mich regelrecht durchgekichert. Das hier ist großartige Arbeit und ich kann wirklich nur meinen Hut ziehen vor dem Autorenpaar. Einziger Wehmutstropfen: Ich muss nun sicherlich wieder ein gutes Jahr warten um zu erfahren, wie es weitergeht. Und das, nachdem das Buch mit so einem Paukenschlag endet!

    Kein Zweifel, diese Serie ist das Beste, was es derzeit auf dem doch sehr überfüllten Fantasymarkt zu lesen gibt!