Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews — book slip

In 'Magic Strikes,' the third installment of the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, mercenary Kate Daniels is drawn into a perilous investigation when her werewolf friend, Derek, is found nearly dead.

Her pursuit of justice leads her to the Midnight Games, an exclusive and lethal preternatural fighting tournament.

Teaming up with Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, Kate uncovers a sinister plot that threatens to transform Atlanta's shapeshifting community forever.

For fans of urban fantasy with strong heroines and intricate world-building.