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Allie Beckstrom lives in a Portland-like city where magic is a costly commodity. As a Hound, she can trace spells to their perpetrators. When a boy is harmed by magic, Allie traces the spell back to her estranged father, Daniel, a ruthless businessman who denies any involvement. The situation escalates when someone disguised as Allie assassinates Daniel. Now Allie teams up with the enigmatic corporate operative Zayvion, and together they must race against time to unravel the mystery, confront magical betrayals, and expose the powerful forces at play.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Devon Monk
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