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Crimes Against Magic

Book 1 in the series:Hellequin Chronicles

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"Crimes Against Magic" follows the story of Nathan Garrett, an elite thief with amnesia, who slowly rediscovers his past and incredible abilities. The plot weaves between modern-day London and medieval France, introducing a mix of mythologies and historical figures. The novel is filled with action, magic, and ancient mysteries, creating an exciting start for the series.

Characters:

The characters feature an overpowered protagonist with underdeveloped female roles, alongside a variety of supernatural beings that sometimes come off as superficial.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style features dual timelines, a mix of vivid fantasy descriptions, and action, though it sometimes struggles with pacing and character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot involves Nathan Garrett's journey of memory recovery from amnesia while battling a longtime adversary, with elements of historical and mythical intertwining.

Setting:

The setting oscillates between contemporary London and 15th century France, enriched with mythological elements and historical figures.

Pacing:

The pacing shifts from a slow build to a rushed middle, struggling to balance character introduction and action.
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Notes:

Nathan Garrett, the main character, has amnesia and spends ten years as a thief using magic.
The book features a blend of modern London and 15th century France.
There's a wide array of supernatural beings, including werewolves, vampires, and historical figures like King Arthur and Achilles.
The story is described as a mix of Harry Dresden, Jason Bourne, and James Bond.
The female characters often lack depth, primarily serving as love interests or damsels in distress.
The narrative alternates between the past and present, which some readers found distracting.
It has a lot of rapid action sequences that some feel overshadow character development.
The book has been compared to graphic novels in terms of style and storytelling.
While it can be entertaining, many feel it lacks depth in certain areas, such as character relationships and realism.
The series involves themes of rediscovery and self-awareness as Nathan learns about his powers.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The content warnings include medium violence and potentially triggering themes of abuse and trauma.

Has Romance?

Romantic elements are present but are not the primary focus of the plot.

From The Publisher:

How do you keep the people you care about safe from enemies you can't remember?

Ten years ago, Nate Garrett awoke on a cold warehouse floor with no memory of his past and the only clues to his identity a piece of paper with his name on it and a propensity toward magic. Now he's a powerful sorcerer and a successful thief for hire, but it turns out that those who stole his memories aren't done with him yet. When they cause a job to go bad, threatening a sixteen-year-old girl, Nate swears to protect her. But with his enemies closing in and the barrier holding back his memories beginning to crumble, Nate is forced to confront his forgotten life in the hope of stopping an enemy he can't remember.

Crimes Against Magic is a dark, fast-paced urban fantasy torn between modern-day London and fifteenth-century France.

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