سوزانده‌شده (رمان الکس ورس)

Mage Alex Verus is back in the seventh in the �gorgeously realized� urban fantasy series from the national bestselling author of Veiled*. I�m used to people wanting me dead. But, this time, I�m not the only one on the hit list�and time is running out... Diviner Alex Verus finally made one too many enemies on the Council of Mages, and now one of them is angry enough to have him executed. Fighting for his life is nothing new, but this kill order also calls for the death of Alex�s dependents�and there�s no way that he�ll let Luna, Anne, and Vari take the heat. With only a week before he�s history, Alex will have to figure out how to disassociate himself from his friends, scrounge up allies on the Council, and hopefully keep his head attached to his body. But saving himself is going to bring him into direct opposition with his former master and the Dark mages surrounding him. And, this time, escaping with his life might mean losing his soul... ** Alex Verus Has A Magic Shop In Camden, London, And An Uncanny Ability To See The Future. But Suddenly Everyone Can See Alex's Future. Because The Mage's Council Of Great Britain Just Named Him A Traitor And Ordered His Death In Seven Days' Time, And There's No Way Anyone Can Get Out Of That. Alex's Friends - Luna And The Other Apprentices He's Taken In - Are Tainted By Association. They'll Be Marked For Death Too When The Ruling Comes Into Play, And Alex Becomes Locked In A Race Against Time To Save Them. But With Only Seven Days To Work With, Will He Have Time Left Over Save His Own Skin? "Diviner Alex Verus finally made one too many enemies on the Council of mages, and now one of them is angry enough to have him executed. Fighting for his life is nothing new for Alex, but this kill order also calls for the deaths of his dependents--and there's no way he'll let Luna, Anne, and Variam take the heat."--Cover, page [4]. The seventh novel in this compelling urban fantasy series featuring Alex Verus, the Camden-based mage who just can't stay out of trouble despite his ability to see the future. Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher or Ben Aaronovitch