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An Instruction in Shadow

An Inheritance of Magic, Book 2

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An Instruction in Shadow

By: Benedict Jacka
Narrated by: Will Watt
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MAGIC. POWER. GREED. The ultra-rich control magic-the same way they control everything else-but Stephen Oakwood may just beat them at their own game in this exhilarating contemporary fantasy from the author of the million-copy-selling Alex Verus novels.

Stephen has emerged victorious against the schemes of his aristocratic family. Now he finally has the opportunity to do what he's been wanting to do for a long time: track down his father.

But doing so won't be easy. Stephen's not so isolated any more, but the contacts he's making in the magical world-everyone from the corporation he works for to the mother he's just beginning to reconnect with-all have agendas of their own. And now a new group is emerging from the shadows, calling themselves the Winged. Their leader, the mysterious Byron, promises that he can show Stephen how to find his father...but he wants something in return.

Following that trail will throw Stephen into greater danger than he's ever faced before. To survive, he'll need to use all of his tricks and sigls, and pick up some new ones. Only then will he be able to prevail against his enemies...and find out who's really pulling the strings.

'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

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THE INHERITANCE OF MAGIC SERIES:
Book 1: An Inheritance of Magic
Book 2: An Instruction in Shadow

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Benedict Jacka (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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Gripping, enjoyable, a little slower

There felt to me like there was a lot of progression in this story. Was very enjoyable, glad that the next book is almost finished and he’s working on the following book.
Had overall only one issue with the book but I’ll leave it out of the review to avoid spoilers.

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Really enjoyable second book in the series

Stephen is a really great underdog protagonist in the story.
The plot was exciting and kept my attention throughout. I’m not happy with how it ended but I am not going to give away any spoilers.

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More pieces of the puzzle!

Loved the next instalment (listened in one day) but is definitely a middle section. Looking forward to the next one already!

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Great book... too short

Mr Jacka wriites great books. However, in audio format they feel so short! With one book a year there's gonna be a lot of waiting.

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Excellent

A great second part. I prefer this to his Alex verus novels. More! especially Hobbs and Leo

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Exciting next installment with brillant narration

As other reviewers have said, ending is definitely frustrating but loved this book brought to life by the fantastic narration from Will. Long wait for number 3…

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Loving this new series

Great character and plot development. A different world well developed. Excellent narration!
Can’t wait for the next.

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I’m so invested in the main character.

I read this book as soon as it came out. Since then I periodically read an Inheritance of Magic and An Instruction in Shadow.
I love the vulnerability and courage of Steve, the main character. I’m on tender hooks waiting for the next instalment.
Benedict Jacka’s craft grows and expands with each new book.

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An interesting story but sometimes quite basic

I enjoyed this book more than the first one, there is definitely a good base and as the books go on the stories will get better.

I think some of the story telling is quite basic and a little bit cringey but it's ok.

I don't really like the narrator, some of the accents used are pretty bad.

Will look out for the next book.

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Good Listen

Love the narrator, leaves me wanting to hear more.
Excitement at every turn can’t wait for the next book.

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