Chasing Magic

By: Stacia Kane

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

A deadly high.

Magic-wielding Churchwitch and secret addict Chess Putnam knows better than anyone just how high a price people are willing to pay for a chemical rush. But when someone with money to burn and a penchant for black magic starts tampering with Downside’s drug supply, Chess realizes that the unlucky customers are paying with their souls—and taking the innocent with them, as the magic-infused speed compels them to kill in the most gruesome ways possible.

As if the streets weren’t scary enough, the looming war between the two men in her life explodes, taking even more casualties and putting Chess squarely in the middle. Downside could become a literal ghost town if Chess doesn’t find a way to stop both the war and the dark wave of death-magic, and the only way to do that is to use both her addiction and her power to enter the spell and chase the magic all the way back to its malevolent source. Too bad that doing so will probably kill Chess—if the war doesn’t first destroy the man who’s become her reason for living.

Stacia Kane has been a phone psychic, a customer-service representative, a bartender, and a movie-theater usher, and she thinks that writing is more fun than all of them combined. She wears a lot of black, still makes great cocktails, likes to play music loud in the car, and thinks Die Hard is one of the greatest movies ever made. She believes in dragons and the divine right of kings and is a fervent Ricardian. She lives in Devon, England.

©2012 Stacey Fackler (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Gripping…Vivid characters, superior world-building, and a wonderful sense of pace…I was enthralled.” (Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praise for the series)

“Kane delivers dark, sexy urban fantasy at its finest.” (Karen Marie Moning, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praise for the series)

“Fans of urban fantasy will find themselves sleep deprived after they start this new series. It’s that hard to put down…This is an exciting world you’ll want to escape into again and again.” ( RT Book Reviews, Top Pick 4½ stars)

Magic, death, truths and epic fights

Great performance again by Bahni Turpin. I really enjoy the non tragic ending, but have ti admit in some minor disappointment in the final state of her friendships. Overall though, a unique and crazy story.

I am obsessed something Terrible!

I absolutely loved this series and Turpin narrated it perfectly. There were times when Chess’s self loathing was a bit frustrating, but it was easily looked past in the twists and turns of the story. I was emotionally invested in each character and I even shed a tear or two toward the end. I wholeheartedly enjoyed every minute I spent with each one of these books.

Love this series

Best narrator I have ever heard and the language is this alternate reality is amazing and engaging. Looking forward to

Amazing

Book 6 is definitely needed. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes magic, drugs, and romance. The perfect combination.

I think we need an intervention.

Would you consider the audio edition of Chasing Magic to be better than the print version?

Oh Yeah!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Chasing Magic?

The good-bye scene on the roof top.

What does Bahni Turpin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Bahni Turpin brings each of the characters to life and makes you forget only one person is performing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes,and I almost suceeded .

Any additional comments?

I understand Chess' addictions are her coping mechanism for the abuse she suffered in foster care. Several times though it was all i could do to keep from fast forwarding through her stumbling and fumbling after taking an ever escalating amount of one drug or another. It's frustrating to listen to the character when things are starting to improve for her,but her drug problem seems to be getting worse. How long can Bump put up with a junkie church witch if she's too messed up to be of any use? Come on,Chess,if you don't get help at Charter,please get help somewhere.