Book description
'Every time you use magic, it uses you back. Sure, you could magic
yourself a photographic memory for that big test, for that big
interview, for that big stock market job. And all it cost you was a
nice case of liver failure. Or the memory of your lover's name.'
Magic is Allison Beckstom's blessing and curse. As a Hound, she uses
her gifts to track down practitioners who abuse their power, and then
stops them from inflicting harm on unsuspecting innocents.
Unfortunately her spells have taken a toll on her, physically marking
her and erasing her memories - including those of the man she loves.
But lost memories aren't the only things preying on Allie's
thoughts. Her late father, a prominent businessman - and sorcerer -
has somehow channeled himself into her mind. With the help of the
Authority, a secret organization of magic users, she hopes to gain
better control over her own abilities - and find a way to deal with
her father . . .
Devon Monk has one husband, two sons, and a dog named Mojo. She lives
in Oregon and is surrounded by colourful and numerous family members who
mostly live within dinner-calling distance of each other. Her previous
books in the Allie Beckstrom series,
Magic to the Bone
and Magic
in the Blood
are also published by Penguin. Visit her on the web at www. devonmonk.
com
