Magic in the Blood - (Allie Beckstrom) by Devon Monk (Paperback)

About the Book

Working as a Hound--tracing illegal spells back to their casters--has taken its toll on Allison Beckstrom. When she is asked to help on a missing person's case, Allie finds herself drawn into the underworld of criminals, ghosts, and blood magic.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Fiendishly original." -- Patricia Briggs

"Intrigues and excites. A promising beginning." -- Nina Kiriki Hoffman

"We're going to be hearing a lot more of Devon Monk." -- Patricia Briggs

About the Author

Devon Monk has one husband, two sons, and a dog named Mojo. She lives in Oregon and is surrounded by colorful and numerous family members who mostly live within dinner-calling distance of each other. She has sold over fifty short stories to fantasy, science fiction, horror, humor, and young adult magazines and anthologies. Her stories have been published in five countries and included in a Year's Best Fantasy collection. When not writing, Devon is either knitting, remodeling the house-that-was-once-a-barn, or hosting a family celebration.