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The Seat of Magic
  • Published: 1 July 2014
  • ISBN: 9780451417763
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $45.00
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Humans and non-humans alike are in danger as evil stalks the streets of the Golden City in this lush historical fantasy.

Magical beings have been banned from the Golden City for decades, though many live there in secret. Now humans and nonhumans alike are in danger as evil stalks the streets, growing more powerful with every kill….
 
It’s been two weeks since Oriana Paredes was banished from the Golden City. Police consultant Duilio Ferreira, who himself has a talent he must keep secret, can’t escape the feeling that, though she’s supposedly returned home to her people, Oriana is in danger.
 
Adding to Duilio’s concerns is a string of recent murders in the city. Three victims have already been found, each without a mark upon her body. When a selkie under his brother’s protection goes missing, Duilio fears the killer is also targeting nonhuman prey.
 
To protect Oriana and uncover the truth, Duilio will have to risk revealing his own identity, put his trust in some unlikely allies, and consult a rare and malevolent text known as The Seat of Magic….
  • Published: 1 July 2014
  • ISBN: 9780451417763
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $45.00
Categories:

About the author

J. Kathleen Cheney

J. Kathleen Cheney is a former mathematics teacher who has taught classes ranging from 7th grade to Calculus, with a brief stint as a gifted and talented specialist. She is the author of the Novels of the Golden City, including The Shores of Spain, The Seat of Magic, and The Golden City. Her short fiction has been published in such venues as Fantasy Magazine and Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and her novella “Iron Shoes” was a Nebula Finalist in 2010.
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Praise for The Seat of Magic

Praise for The Seat of Magic

"[A] killer sequel...Intriguing and fun, the mystery unfolds like a socially conscious tour through a cabinet of curiosities." --Kirkus Reviews

"[M]esmerizing." --Publishers Weekly

"Those who enjoy alternate history, Edwardian- or Victorian-era historical fiction with a touch of magic and mythology, will be delighted with this story." --Booklist

"This second entry in the Golden City series is even better than its predecessor: Readers will be completely enthralled with the characters and the organic development of their relationship...a sheer delight." --Romantic Times

"A charming read with plenty of stand-apart qualities set against a stunning landscape." --The Author Visits


Praise for The Golden City

"[A] masterpiece of historical fantasy...The fascinating mannerisms of the age and the extreme formality of two people growing fonder of each other add a charmingly fresh appeal that will cross over to romance fans as well as to period fantasy readers." --Library Journal

"J.K. Cheney's alternate Portugal, a society of delicate manners, gaslights, and under-the-sea artworks, provides a lush backdrop for an intricate mystery of murder, spies, selkies, and very dark magic. A most enjoyable debut." --Carol Berg, author of the Novels of the Collegia Magica

"[P]ulls readers in right off the bat...Oriana's 'extra' abilities are thoroughly intriguing and readers will love the crackling banter and working relationship between Oriana and Duilio." --Romantic Times

"An ambitious debut from Cheney: part fantasy, part romance, part police procedural and part love letter to Lisbon in the early 1900s...[the author] does a lovely job connecting magical, historical and romantic elements." --Kirkus Reviews