Magic Burns

by Ilona Andrews · 2008

Mercenary Kate Daniels is hired to retrieve stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shapeshifters. She does this just as a magical "flare" erupts—an event that occurs every seven years when magic runs rampant across the city. During the flare, gods and goddesses can manifest and battle for power, turning the streets into a battlefield of divine forces. Kate must navigate a city where technology fails, monsters roam, and ancient deities clash, all while trying to stop a cataclysmic showdown that could destroy Atlanta. The novel blends high‑stakes urban conflict with romance, humor, and a gritty, post‑apocalyptic world where magic and technology are locked in a volatile war.