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Fantasy · 2009 · PG-13

Magic Strikes

by Ilona Andrews

Kate gets pulled into an illegal gladiatorial tournament. Curran is already there.

When magic strikes and Atlanta goes to pieces, it’s a job for mercenary Kate Daniels in this thrilling novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot. But when Kate's werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games—an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatu

For14+GenreFantasyLength307 pagesRead time~8.5 hours

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Violence

A lot

Significant violence — the gladiatorial tournament; supernatural combat

Language

Some

Contemporary language; some mild strong words

Sexual Content

Some

Mild romantic content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Significant violence — the gladiatorial tournament and its fights; The relationship with Curran — significant development; Kate's origins — the overarching mystery develops further; Must be read after the first two Kate Daniels books

What this book is about

Kate Daniels is pulled into the world of the Midnight Games — an illegal supernatural gladiatorial tournament — when someone she cares about ends up competing. Magic Strikes is the third Kate Daniels novel — the relationship with Curran takes a significant step forward; the tournament structure is one of the series' most action-packed storylines.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Significant violence — the gladiatorial tournament and its fights

The relationship with Curran — significant development

Kate's origins — the overarching mystery develops

Read the first two Kate Daniels books first

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