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

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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

Fantastic start to a new series

I love this style of magic system, so I'm really excited to see where we go with this new series!

Tony P

Great start to a new series. This world of magic is very interesting with a great tie into geo politics

Promising start to a new series

We have long waited for a new book after the completion of Alex Verus, the author's other completed series. I'm enjoying the small scale fights and crafting magic. I can't wait to see where the next books bring us.

Great Start

I was pulled in start to finish and left wanting more. Great start, excited for the next one.

Great Start

Great start to a new series. I really enjoyed the story thus far. The narrator was excellent as well and helped pull me into the world. I am looking forward to continuing the series.

The author gave me just enough information to keep me hooked while providing a ton of new questions as the story carried on. Can't wait to continue the journey.

Please tell me there will be more?

Loved it. took a chapter to really engaged. Loved all of the previous series. Grateful the author shares his world with the rest of us.

Fantastic new world and great characters

Jacka does it again!! You will not be disappointed… well maybe you will but only because the book isn’t longer!!! Can’t wait for the next book to drop!

Nice start to a new series ..

Love the new magic scheme and the hook into global affairs. Can’t wait for the new book but would appreciate it if the author could write a bit faster.

Great start to a new series

Fantastic world building. This series might even be better than Alex Veras - impatiently waiting for book 2

What a great urban fantasy!

I am so annoyed that this was not given as a recommendation from audible since I have listened to all of Jacka's other books. I luckily stumbled upon this and couldn't be happier. I was concerned that I would not enjoy him writing something besides the Alex Verus stories but I was very wrong. I have been looking for a great fantasy progression story and this nailed it. I rarely give reviews but I was just shocked it was not showing up front on audible and that there are only like 300 reviews for this.My only complaint is I wish it was longer because now I have to wait for book 2. Great job Benedict, if you are reading this stop and get back to work on book 2 :).