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Ethan Kaille, known in Boston as a thieftaker who employs his conjuring gifts to catch criminals, finds his world turned upside‑down when a powerful sorcerer threatens to awaken the souls of the dead for retribution.
The city’s ministers are baffled by the bizarre disturbances—desecrated graves, disfigured shades walking the streets, and the unsettling resurgence of citizens who had recently died. While Kaille’s magic wanes, he realizes the sources of these calamities are intertwined.
With the help of his wits and the limited strength of his magical allies, Ethan must confront the mad conjurer, halt his plan for domination, and restore the restless dead to their eternal rest—before Boston itself becomes the ultimate battleground for souls.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: D. B. Jackson
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