title: Marked (An Alex Verus Novel)
author:  Benedict Jacka 
description: <b>Praise for the Alex Verus novels</b><br /> <br /> "Benedict Jacka writes a deft thrill ride of an urban fantasy--a stay-up-all-night read."--#1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Patricia Briggs<br /> <br /> "Books this good remind me why I got into the storytelling business in the first place."--#1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Jim Butcher<br /> <br /> "Benedict Jacka is a master storyteller."--Fantasy-Faction<br /> <br /> "Fans of Jim Butcher and Ben Aaronovitch absolutely should not miss this deeply intelligent, morally complex, and action-packed series."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i>
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  # Praise for the Alex Verus novels
  
  
  “Harry Dresden would like Alex Verus tremendously—and be a little nervous
  around him. . . . A gorgeously realized world with a uniquely powerful,
  vulnerable protagonist. Books this good remind me why I got into the
  storytelling business in the first place.”
  
  
  —Jim Butcher, #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author of the Dresden Files
  
  
  “Benedict Jacka writes a deft thrill ride of an urban fantasy—a stay-up-all-
  night read.”
  
  
  —Patricia Briggs, #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson
  series
  
  
  “Jacka puts other urban fantasists to shame. . . . A stellar blend of
  thoughtful philosophy and explosive action populated by a stereotype-defying
  diverse cast.”
  
  
  — _Publishers Weekly_ (starred review)
  
  
  “A fast-paced, high-stakes adventure. . . . The real power of Jacka’s series
  comes from the very human journeys and revelations to be found for each
  character in th