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Fantasy

A Darker Shade of Magic

There are four Londons in four versions of a world, and only a rare few can travel among them. A magician who smuggles trinkets between them is caught up with a pickpocket who wants to be a pirate, and a dangerous stone.

First published
2015
Pace
fast
Length
medium
Format
Standalone

Read this if you want a quick, stylish fantasy with a charming rogue, parallel worlds and a high-energy plot.

Skip this if you want deep characterisation or a very gentle read, as it is brisk and fairly bloody.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death

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