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On the Edge follows Rose Drayton, who balances life straddling two realms. In The Broken, magic is myth and mundane commerce reigns; in The Weird, noble aristocrats wield powerful magic that can alter destinies. Rose’s world is threatened by a wave of magic‑hungry creatures seeking total destruction, forcing her to navigate the perilous divide.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Ilona Andrews
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