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“Harry Dresden would like Alex Verus tremendously—and be a little nervous around him. I just added Benedict Jacka to my must-read list.” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher)Alex Verus was a little-known London magic-shop proprietor. But thanks to his second sight, he's suddenly infamous for defeating powerful dark mages. Now he's keeping his head down, training his apprentice, Luna, and trying to keep cursed artifacts out of the hands of... more

About Benedict Jacka

Benedict Jacka is half-Australian, half-Armenian, and grew up in London. He's worked as a teacher, bouncer, and civil servant, and spends his spare time skating and playing tabletop games. He's currently studying to become a lawyer, on grounds that his life isn't busy enough already.


Published: May 29, 2012 by Penguin Press

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy. Fiction. 304 pages

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  • Fantasy Faction | 9 Aug 2012

    Cursed is a near perfect sequel... It follows on from Fated with a meticulous eye for all the tiny points that made the first Alex Verus novel a real winner.

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  • Bart's Bookshelf | 16 Jul 2012

    while the Alex Verus books by Benedict Jacka is still a series that isn’t perfect; it is one that is full of action, great characters, and one I am enjoying a lot

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  • Book Geeks | 5 Jul 2012

    it is hardly ever certain who can be trusted; who is on the side of good and who is just pure evil, something which makes the story fascinating and a real page-turner.

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  • Waiting for Fairies | 23 Jul 2012

    I didn’t have time to love Cursed because it grabbed me by my knickers, slung me over its shoulder and carried me away before I had time to think about whether I loved it or not.

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  • Fresh Fiction | 11 Jul 2012

    A quick read and an enjoyable story, CURSED is a strong sequel and will leave readers waiting eagerly for Jacka's next release.

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  • Publishers Weekly | 23 Apr 2012

    Readers will savor this tasty blend of magic, explosions, and moral complexity.

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  • The Maine Edge | 30 May 2012

    Alex Verus is the best kind of fantasy protagonist – an underdog. As much as any magic-user could be, Verus is a capital-E Everyman in the best way.

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