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Stacia Kane
Stacia Kane is best known for her dark urban fantasy, especially the "Downside Ghosts" series which includes City of Ghosts and Sacrificial Magic. Readers also enjoy her other works like Unholy Magic and Home Improvement.
Chasing magic
Synopsis
Chess Putnam, a magic-wielding Churchwitch and secret addict, understands the high cost of a chemical high. When someone begins to tamper with Downside's drug supply, Chess discovers that the unfortunate users are paying with their very souls. She must navigate a dangerous world to uncover who is behind these sinister acts.
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Characters
Chess PutnamProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Does Chasing Magic need to be read in order?
This is the first book in the Downside Ghosts series, and it introduces the main characters and the unique magic system of its world. While each book has a self-contained mystery, reading them in publication order is recommended to fully appreciate the character development and overarching plot.
How does this book compare to Stacia Kane's other series?
Chasing Magic is significantly darker and more urban fantasy focused than Stacia Kane's earlier romantic suspense novels. It features a grittier protagonist and explores themes of addiction and moral ambiguity in a supernatural setting, which is a notable shift in tone and genre for the author.