The Neon Court

· Matthew Swift Book 3 · Hachette+ORM
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The fate of the city of London is a stake as sorcerers battle each other in a "stylish, inventive" urban fantasy ( Publishers Weekly ).

War is coming to London. A daimyo of the Neon Court is dead and all fingers point towards their ancient enemy—The Tribe. And when magicians go to war, everyone loses.

But Matthew Swift has his own concerns. He has been summoned abruptly, body and soul, to a burning tower and to the dead body of Oda, warrior of The Order and known associate of Swift. There's a hole in her heart and the symbol of the Midnight Mayor drawn in her own blood. Except, she is still walking and talking and has a nasty habit of saying 'we' when she means 'I.'

Now, Swift faces the longest night of his life. Lady Neon herself is coming to London and the Tribe is ready to fight. Strange things stalk this night: a rumored 'chosen one,' a monster that burns out the eyes of its enemies, and a walking dead woman. Swift must stop a war, protect his city, and save his friend - if she'll stop trying to kill him long enough for him to try.

The fate of the city of London is a stake as sorcerers battle each other in a "stylish, inventive" urban fantasy ( Publishers Weekly ). War is coming to London. A daimyo of the Neon Court is dead and all fingers point towards their ancient enemy—The Tribe. And when magicians go to war, everyone ...

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14 reviews
A Google user
July 14, 2011
This the way a urban fantasy should be written. A lot of magic, mystery, action and sarcasm. When you can summon dragon fire from you hands but still use a monthly bus pass as your main means of travel. Kate Griffin gives us another look at London through the eyes of Mathew Swift, the magic man with no plan. A great ride and worth the read. Five Stars!
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Kate Griffin is the name under which Carnegie Medal-nominated author Catherine Webb writes fantasy novels for adults. An acclaimed author of young adult books under her own name, Catherine's amazing debut, Mirror Dreams, was written when she was only fourteen years old, and garnered comparisons with Terry Pratchett and Philip Pullman. She read History at the London School of Economics, and studied at RADA. Find out more about the author at www.kategriffin.net.
Kate Griffin is the name under which Carnegie Medal-nominated author Catherine Webb writes fantasy novels for adults. An acclaimed author of young adult books under her own name, Catherine's amazing debut, Mirror Dreams, was written when she was only fourteen years old, and garnered comparisons w...

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