I've been meaning to try out some urban fantasy lately, and this fell into my hands. I can't compare it to others in this genre, but I loved it! There was a cool magic system, werewolves, vampires (I'm not a fan, but it was well done), and a whole system of magic mafia groups that strong mages need to avoid on pain of joining or death.

Alice (the MC), was a good character with a tough history, and I always enjoy reading about people undercover or hiding their true abilities.

The romance was also nicely done, until the end, where it looks like we have a love triangle, but I'm not sure how it'll play out yet, so I'm still rating this at five stars.

I think the best part of urban fantasy is that it reads like a mystery, but with magic. So it's a nice change from the standard fantasy plots of saving the world, usually from evil magical dictators.

I highly recommend this book. Can't wait for the next!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was just fantastic! I''m hooked and waiting for more!

Let me just say WOW! I am absolutely surprised by this book!
I used to read this genre a lot but became discontent with the quality of books that have become the norm lately with this type of book. But Lisa Edmonds has restored my interest in the genre. This was an amazing read and I can wait to see what else she has to offer.

Alice Walker is a Mage PI, or MPI for short. And that's not her real name. She is really a very powerful blood Mage on the run from her grandfather, the psychopathic head of a criminal cabal who used 'Alice' to exact revenge on his enemies. She's a loner trusting no one, trying to stay under the radar until a new client and a friendly ghost overturn her life.

I loved this, with overtones of Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Underworld and a nod to Devon Monk's Allie Beckstrom this has ghosts and werewolves and vampires and cabals and elemental magic.

This was an awesome start to a new series, loved the world and the characters. I can feel a love triangle in the offing, or a quadrangle? Can't wait for the next book, sign me up.

Alice has made a new life since escaping her grandfathers cabal. Faking her own death, plastic surgery, suppressing her massive mage magic, and keeping to herself for several years. A private investigator, she takes on a client that is inheriting her grandmothers estate. A ghost mage is sent to haunt her and they form an alliance and friendship. A chance encounter results in a relationship, and Sean becomes an associate that helps her with the investigation. A powerful vampire wishes to have her blood, but her freedom depends on no one finding out what she is through her blood. Too many people are now looking her way. A powerful fire mage, the paranormal agent, Charles the vampire. Deception, lies, magic, and one heck of a thriller. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC from Netgalley.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!!! It reminded me of Patricia Briggs and Mercy Thompson. Love the mythology of Alice's world, the different mages, the cabals, the blood magic, and how Malcolm, though a ghost, still has his mage abilities. Really like Sean and really didn't like Charles after his manipulations. Loved the first chapter of the second book. I can't wait to read it! Can't wait to learn more about Grampa Murphy and all the evil he does/did. So glad to have found another Urban Fantasy series to read!!

This novel was better than I expected it to be. I enjoyed the characters and I liked the idea behind they story. The story was told in first person point of view and she is a bada$$ type of character.
Alice Worth is an alias. She escaped from her grandfather who used and abused her for her magical abilities as well as made her an assassin. Now, Alice runs a private investigation company that deals with all types of problems, including the supernatural.
She tries to live her life and keep the SPEMA off her back and not leave blood anywhere that could show how powerful her abilities are and give away her identity. She has deep trust issues and relies on no one but herself. She meets Malcolm, a ghost that is somehow bound to her. He was killed and was a mage that still has his abilities. He becomes very helpful and useful to Alice in her investigations. When Alice takes on a new client, she gets into much more than she signed a contract for. Many things were hidden from Alice's client by her family and the backlash led to some interesting and unsuspecting discoveries. Alice also gets help from an alpha werewolf named Sean. Sean wants more from Alice after their initial meeting and things heat up between them in more ways than one. However, Alice is afraid of letting someone close to her. After all, putting your trust in others can get to you to be betrayed. I also like how the author incorporated some flashbacks of Alice's past, though we never learn her true name. Sean and Alice work together to help her client. However, when Sean is accused if something, Alice feels betrayed and it hurts her deeply. The person who accused Sean has ulterior motives and wants Alice. When Alice learns the truth, she is angry.
Alice's client is kidnapped and then she is targeted. Sinister things are ahead and some will do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals. Will Alice be able to save her client and solve the mystery surrounding her client? I am looking forward to the next book in the series!!

This was a great launchpad for the series. Full of action, romance and mystery, not only was it satisfying but it leaves the reader wanting more and eager for the next instalment.