An Inheritance of Magic

By: Benedict Jacka

Narrated by: Will Watt

The super-rich control everything—including magic—in this thrilling and brilliant, contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.

The wealthy seem to exist in a different, glittering world from the rest of us. Almost as if by . . . magic.

Stephen Oakwood is a young man on the edge of this hidden world. He has talent and potential, but turning that potential into magical power takes money, opportunity, and training. All Stephen has is a minimum wage job and a cat.

But when a chance encounter with a member of House Ashford gets him noticed by the wrong people, Stephen is thrown in the deep end. For centuries, the vast corporations and aristocratic Houses of the magical world have grown impossibly rich and influential by hoarding their knowledge. To survive, Stephen will have to take his talent and build it up into something greater—for only then can he beat them at their own game.

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing the Glossary from the book.

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

©2023 Benedict Jacka (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"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. Stephen Oakwood has many strikes against him: absent father and mother, financial woes, dead-end jobs. But he perseveres in the face of danger and death, and he loves his cat. It's more than enough. Benedict Jacka is one of my must-reads."—#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris

"This first entry in Jacka’s (Risen) new urban fantasy series combines a coming-of-age and coming-into-power story with a fresh new take on magic. Stephen is a character at a crossroads, and watching him figure out which way to turn and how to amass enough power to make it happen will power the series. . . . Readers looking for a new take on urban fantasy, those who enjoy coming-of-age or training stories, and anyone who likes watching the rich fall will be delighted."—Library Journal

what a start !

what can I say but Benedict jacket can write. this is a great start to a great new series and I can't wait for all of them to come

Really enjoyed the story and world…looking forward to more!

Very much enjoyed this intro to the world! The story was a little slow in places, but that is to be expected. Definitely saw a bit of Alex Verus in here, even though the world is completely different. Ingenuity really makes a difference!! :)

Couldn't Stop Listening!

I'm so excited for the next book. The narrator is top notch. I swear I heard some Alex Verris in there though. :-) The setting feels new, and the magic is just different enough to seem unique. So good.

I”m hooked

Full of ingenuity and interesting characters. Love the sidekick Hobbs Can’t wait for the next novel.

Looking forward to the new series!

Interesting characters and magic system. Looking forward to the next book. Annoying villains. Annoying allies. And a cat!

Give me book 2 please!

Amazing new series, honestly couldn’t put this one down. I can’t wait for the series to continue!

Well written

Well written. Excited to listen to the next in the series. Lots of twist and turns that keep you engaged. Thanks you

Loved it!

I’ve been waiting for this to come out and wasn’t disappointed. Can’t wait for the next book.

Interesting new world

A new concept for magic & magicians set in a unique story. The story is mostly complete but it is clearly setting up a continuing series of books. I am hooked enough to want to pick up the next installment.

This author is trouble…

This is not my usual genre, but it came up as a suggestion and after listening to a bit of the sample I decided to give it a bash. I was sucked in to this magical world and couldn’t stop listening. Great story, Perfect narration. I listened as I cooked, showered, did laundry and drove to appointments, I finished this book in two days. I was nearly apoplectic to find the sequel isn’t out yet. No worries there is an earlier series… I won’t mention I’ve been sucked into yet another magical world and am on book two in that series in just days (and bought the next few in the series). Watch out because this author will capture your imagination.. on second thought maybe that isn’t such a bad thing.