An Instruction in Shadow

Praise

“The new magic system introduced in this series, which began with An Inheritance of Magic, continues to fascinate, and the stories will remind readers of classic urban fantasies (such as the “Dresden Files” series from Jim Butcher), as Stephen’s world gets more dangerous and he powers through each setback by learning bigger and better magic and paying a higher price each and every time.”—Library Journal

“[A] dense, pulse-pounding fantasy adventure.”—Publishers Weekly

“A fantastic follow-up to the previous book. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite new series, especially in the urban fantasy genre. If you want to explore a new magic system in a world filled with political intrigue, then you should check out this series.”—Game Vortex

Praise for An Inheritance of Magic
“One of the most satisfying contemporary fantasies I have read in a long time; cozy and human, with some good fight scenes to boot. . . . an enchanting journey into a world where sorcery may be for sale, but agency is beyond price.”—Wall Street Journal

“Benedict Jacka gives us a flawed protagonist but ensures we are always on his side. . . . Benedict Jacka is one of my must-reads.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris

“A captivating, compelling story.”—SFX Magazine

“Jacka has drawn a potent new world of magic controlled by a privileged few, and Stephen Oakwood is the sigl-wielding rebel we didn’t know we needed.”—New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill

“A world of magic usually known only to the rich and powerful is put to the test in the page-turning urban fantasy that launches an intriguing new series. . . . There’s lots of promise to this eat-the-rich world. Readers will be eager to see where things go next.”—Publishers Weekly