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Mage Tales
Series · 4 books · 2015-2016

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#1

The Age of Mages

2015

Forget what you know about magic. The creatures, the rules, everything. That’s all about to change. From USA Today bestselling author Ilana Waters comes a lighting-paced urban fantasy. Mage Joshua Alderman has a serious problem with supernaturals in his life. It doesn’t help that he needs a vampire to track down a cult of paranormal kidnappers. Or that the all-powerful Witch Council is threatening them both with death. But the sitch really hits the fan when their rescue mission explodes a secret so big, it could spell the end of the human race. Can this magic-slinging duo keep off each other’s throats long enough to stop a ruthless immortal from destroying humanity? The Age of Mages is an action-packed, edge-of-your seat suspense story shot through with a megadose of snark. Behold the illicit love child of Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, and Lev Grossman. this supernatural thriller may contain elements of adventure, mystery, horror, wizards, and general funny business.
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#2

The Mage's Trick

2015

From USA Today bestselling author Ilana Ah, Rome. The city of Raphael . . . Bernini . . . Caravaggio. And an ancient and evil vampire who’s recently come out of a deep sleep. The mage known as Joshua is finally reunited with the mother who disappeared when he was a teen, but there’s little time to celebrate. His mother’s kidnappers may be dead, but their master—a merciless vampire who wants to rule humanity—is very much alive. And he grows more powerful every night, making followers and plotting overthrows. The only hope Joshua has of stopping this tyrant is a daring scheme that puts him in the belly of the beast—a beast that includes treachery, gas attacks, fake corpses, beheadings, and bombs. Can a few witches, a possibly-repentant blood-seeker, and a lone mage save the world? Or is the whole situation about to explode? Literally. ( this supernatural thriller may contain elements of adventure, mystery, horror, wizards, and general funny business).
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#3

The Last Mage

2016

Your next urban fantasy series for adults! Get ready to devour these suspenseful supernatural chronicles. "I do hope it won’t be the last time we speak, dear readers, for this could be a mage’s greatest battle yet. Even if I do survive it in some form, the Joshua you know may be gone forever." When a demon takes over your body, there’s nowhere you can run. The good news is that Joshua and company defeated a 2,000-year-old vampire who sought to rule the human race. The bad news? The demon the vampire wanted to call up is already here—and it’s inside Joshua. If he and his allies don’t rid the world of this scourge, it will cause more horror and suffering than their previous foes combined. Unfortunately, the only apparent solution is as brutal as it is simple: Kill Joshua, of course. Sink your teeth into a new vampire series for adults—one with a dash of horror and demon possession. Pick up a copy of THE LAST MAGE today!
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#3.5

All in a Night's Work

2015

From USA Today bestselling author Ilana Oh dear. I think I’ve gotten myself into a bit of a fix again. It’s been a tough couple of months for Joshua, a mage. After battling vampires, despots, and demons, he heads to Chicago for some downtime, maybe even a little romance. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. Joshua and his would-be lover are kidnapped by two vampires and threatened with death. The vampires agree to spare them, but only if Joshua helps find an ancient statue . . . by dawn. But he and his kidnappers aren’t alone in their search. Three other vampires want the statue as well, and not only do they kill those who get in their way, they enjoy the killing. It seems this mage just can’t stay out of trouble, even for one night.

Author

Ilana Waters
Ilana Waters
Author · 12 books

Hi! I’m Ilana Waters, USA Today bestselling author of the Mage Tales and Dark Fae Decree. I write urban fantasy for those who like it fast, funny, and fierce. If you’re into cross-blended creatures (witch-vampire hybrids, half-breed mages) and supernatural ass-kicking, I'm all over that. Ditto if your book turn-ons are equal parts creepy and action-packed (ancient cities, crypts, beheadings, bombs, etc.).

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