• Taken

  • Alex Verus Series, Book 3
  • By: Benedict Jacka
  • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
  • Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,198 ratings)

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Taken

By: Benedict Jacka
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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This time last year, I could go weeks without seeing another mage. In mage society I was an unknown and, all in all, that was how I liked it. It’s hard to say what changed. Whatever it was, I got involved in the magical world again and started getting myself a reputation.

Alex Verus’s insights into the future used to be the best-kept secret in London. Now, with the aid of his apprentice, Luna, his unique investigative talents are all the rage. He just has to be careful about picking his employers, because everyone - even the beautiful woman who practically begs him to run security for a prestigious tournament - has motives that can be hard to predict. And Alex doesn’t do unpredictable.

But his latest gig just might be impossible. Apprentices have been vanishing without a trace - and someone on the Council could be involved. Alex has no evidence, no witnesses, and no suspects. All he knows is that someone is keeping tabs on him. And after assassins target Luna’s classmate, Alex sees that he doesn’t know the half of it - and that he could be the next to disappear.

©2012 Benedict Jacka (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The action is fast and smart, playing with thriller conventions so that while [listeners] get excitement they also are encouraged to think about what magic might mean in human terms. A superb book in an outstanding, provocative series." ( Publishers Weekly)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really like this series. The narrator did awesome job. I recommend this book to all. Hi Sarah and John.

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least favorite so far

not saying its bad. i really do enjoy the universe and storys so far, but after the first 2. this felt to be missing somethingm. inhave a feeling it had to do with new character development for future books. so as im comparing to fated and cursed, it is #3. but again, i do enjoy it

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Misdirection

This is in many ways for me the happiness point is the story arch. Original and feel good ending.

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good premise

interesting plot and characters. good premise. glad we mixed in done new people. I assume we'll see them again.

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Wonderful series.

I have enjoyed this series very much. Every book is excellent. The narration is perfect. I have listened to the whole series several times and I just finished another time through. Thank you!

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insanely great book

I take my time in listening to audio books but this one I ended up listening straight thru!

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GOOD LISTEN<br />

Enjoyed listening. The story held my attention all the way to the end, and left me wanting more.

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honestly one of my favorite books

the car chase chapter still gives me chills. ❤️ Gildart Jackson brings so much life to this adventure.

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fun, a good read

I like where the series is headed. this has been my favorite so far. can't wait for the next

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Each book is better than the last

Good character development, good story, good reveal, and fun uses of magic. There’s still room for improvement, but I’ve enjoyed each book a bit more than the one before.

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