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Familiar Magic: An Uncanny Kingdom Urban Fantasy (The London Coven Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M.V. Stott (Author), David Bussell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 211 ratings

Three butchered witches. An unknown killer. One big mistake: they left the familiar alive.


Stella Familiar was created by the London Coven to protect the city from the monsters that lurk in the shadows.

She’s fought against the darkness for decades, but now something new has come to town. Something that’s torn her world apart.

This monster did the impossible: it murdered the three most powerful witches in London, putting the city in peril, and leaving Stella alone for the first time to fight back against a power she doesn’t understand.

An evil beyond anything she can imagine is loose; something with the power to crush her like a bug... and it’s back to finish what it started.

Does Stella have what it takes to defeat a threat this powerful, or will the creature of her nightmares snuff out the Coven for good?


Mystery, scares, and fast-paced action collide in this thrilling urban fantasy series. Read Familiar Magic now for a page-turning tale of magic and mayhem you cannot put down.


Praise for Familiar Magic:

“Familiar Magic makes its debut with a BANG! Action packed from the beginning, it just gets more intense with each chapter.” ★★★★★

“A fast-paced, funny, emotional, and exciting story set in a magical London.” ★★★★★

“Stella is an amazing and fresh character in the Urban Fantasy genre.” ★★★★★
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    The London Coven Series
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"I strongly recommend checking these books out if you like stories with a nice balance of humor and darkness." ~ Shadows in Wonderland

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  • Bad Memories
Spectral Detective
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Dark Lakes
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  • Turned
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NAWKH2T
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uncanny Kingdom
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 182 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The London Coven Series
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    ​David Bussell is a best-selling British author renowned for his contributions to the urban fantasy genre. He is the co-creator of the Uncanny Kingdom, a series that explores a secret Britain teeming with paranormal suspense stories. His notable works include the "Spectral Detective" series. David's writing prowess has been recognized with the P.G. Wodehouse New Comic Writer Award. Beyond his literary achievements, he is an avid fencer, a lover of synthwave music, and a committed comic book fan.

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    Co-owner and author of the Uncanny Kingdom, publishing fun, fast, and magical urban fantasy stories.

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Customers find this urban fantasy book engaging and full of action, with one review describing it as a masterfully woven tale of magical retribution. The story moves at a fast pace and serves as a great start to the series, featuring good character development. They appreciate the emotional depth, with one review highlighting the heroine's determination and sense of duty.

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16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and totally engaging, describing it as a fun series. One customer notes it reads like a high school writing project.

"...It's a promising start to what I'm hoping will be a really fun series." Read more

"...Humph. (I'd still recommend Underground Magic though as it's s well written back story and great as a stave-alone novel.)..." Read more

"Never read a series based on the familiar side of things. Really interesting read" Read more

"I found this book to be very fast paced and totally engaging...." Read more

15 customers mention "Story length"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the length of the story, which is full of action and mystery, with one customer describing it as a masterfully woven tale of magical retribution.

"...She has a full range of emotions, is smart and witty, has strengths and vulnerabilities and is able to determine her own path, be it what she needs..." Read more

"...A mystery and a thriller, full of magic and adventure in a really wonderfully thought out plot...." Read more

"...The characters were endearing and tough and I loved them. Stella Familiar, the protagonist, is the new standard in female badassery...." Read more

"...No spoilers, so I will stop. If you want to read a very good paranormal mystery story, this is the book for you...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced and a great start to the series.

"...The story didnt drag, I was promptly pulled in and buckled up for all the twisty turns...." Read more

"I found this book to be very fast paced and totally engaging...." Read more

"...Nevertheless, good writing and an original premise." Read more

"Fantastic read! A great start to the series. I recommend it to any fantasy lovers!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning a wonderful cast of supporting characters.

"...that still manages to work in some strong world-building and good character development. Stella makes for an intriguing heroine...." Read more

"...An extraordinarily well drawn lead, supported by a wonderful cast of supporting characters and, yes, a final resolution that's fully satisfying..." Read more

"...The characters were endearing and tough and I loved them. Stella Familiar, the protagonist, is the new standard in female badassery...." Read more

"...The main characters were not too shallow, but the remaining cast were definitely background material. The battles were intense...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one review highlighting its full range of feelings, while another notes the intense battles and the characters' sense of duty and determination.

"...She has a full range of emotions, is smart and witty, has strengths and vulnerabilities and is able to determine her own path, be it what she needs..." Read more

"...is a masterfully woven tale of magical retribution and the so-human urge to fight back against what threatens to end us...." Read more

"...A quick crisp read, with lots of action and some anticipated angst and situations only Stella has the wherewithal to master, it sends you into the..." Read more

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  • Kriselda Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and engaging series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017
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    The London Coven is made up of the three most powerful witches in the city who have been charged with policing the denizens of the Uncanny Kingdom - the hidden magical world in this series' universe - and to help keep most humans unaware of its existence. They've been doing their job for a few hundred years, but as the story opens, Stella Familiar, a humanoid woman the Coven had created to assist them in their work, comes home to find them dead. Stella quickly begins trying to find out what killed her witches and avenge their deaths.

    Aside from a short prequel story I haven't yet read, "Familiar Magic" is the first book in publisher Genre Reader's London Coven series, one of at least three series they have that are set in their multi-author Uncanny Kingdom universe. It's full of action, snarky humor, interesting people and lots of magic. It's a face-paced tale that still manages to work in some strong world-building and good character development.

    Stella makes for an intriguing heroine. She was conjured up, fully grown, by her masters, and she never ages, but even though she was created for a specific purpose, she's not just a puppet or living automaton. She has a full range of emotions, is smart and witty, has strengths and vulnerabilities and is able to determine her own path, be it what she needs to do in the moment or what plan she had for her own future.

    She gets teamed up with Detective David Tyler, who until Stella entered his life knew nothing about the magical world existing along-side the human one. And while he may get flustered when confronted with yet some other new thing or experience, he has an almost unrelenting positive attitude and does his best to just roll with it. Together, Stella and David make for a formidable (and entertaining) team.

    This was one of those books I had a hard time putting down once I picked it up. It's a promising start to what I'm hoping will be a really fun series.
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  • The Mysterious Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pure Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
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    I've no spoilers of Familiar Magic in this review but if you haven't read Underground Magic, the series' excellent prequel, stop right here and go read that. You can get it from the author for free and it's worth the read. Warning though: by necessity this review is a major spoiler of Underground Magic.

    This book started off with a gut punch. I'd read Underground Magic and was really looking forward to seeing further interactions between Kala, Trin, & Feal, the three most powerful witches of London, and their newly created familiar Stella Familiar (yes, I've said this before: gotta love that name). Then on page 1 of this book (so not really a spoiler of this book) all three of the witches are found murdered! Humph. (I'd still recommend Underground Magic though as it's s well written back story and great as a stave-alone novel.)

    It's really fun following Stella in action as she gets revenge on what killed her creator (see, I'm being careful here: no spoiler-ish hints about what that is). A mystery and a thriller, full of magic and adventure in a really wonderfully thought out plot. An extraordinarily well drawn lead, supported by a wonderful cast of supporting characters and, yes, a final resolution that's fully satisfying while still leaving me salivating for the next book. This was pure fun and highly recommended.
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  • Athena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Evil meets its match in the form of one Familiar.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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    This is a masterfully woven tale of magical retribution and the so-human urge to fight back against what threatens to end us. The story didnt drag, I was promptly pulled in and buckled up for all the twisty turns. The characters were endearing and tough and I loved them.

    Stella Familiar, the protagonist, is the new standard in female badassery. She is the heroine all young (and not so young) girls aspire to be. She was bold, gutsy, brave, and yet still retained her heart. She faced everything head on, even when she didnt know what to do or, even more so, when she didnt want to do it. You cant help but respect and root for her as she tackles world-changing evil to save the Uncanny. And get revenge. And save what I hope becomes her boytoy.

    I loved every moment of this adventure and I cant wait to read about more of Stellas unique epicosity as she continues to play Uncanny judge and jury.
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  • Bridget ward Harris💎💠
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
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    Never read a series based on the familiar side of things. Really interesting read
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  • Jan Niblock
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really good paranormal mystery, well worth reading
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017
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    I found this book to be very fast paced and totally engaging. I really enjoyed it and loved the fact that the lowly familiar was the one to solve the mystery.

    The main character, Stella, the Familiar is one that you absolutely love because she is so brave even though she is afraid. She has the sense of duty and determination that all heroines have, but she is very vulnerable. Then there is David, a Normal Detective, who gets caught up in a paranormal world that is full of danger. You have to admire him for his ability to adapt.

    No spoilers, so I will stop. If you want to read a very good paranormal mystery story, this is the book for you. Looking forward to more books in this series.
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  • Monique Olivier
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable enough
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017
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    Well, I didn't love it but I definitely didn't hate it either. It's an interesting insight to the Uncanny Kingdom from Stella's point of view - the Familiar to witches. I think I might grow to like her, eventually, but I was hoping that I'd immediately love her (as I did with Jake Fletcher as the protagonist in the Ghost series - also part of the Uncanny Kingdom)
    Nevertheless, good writing and an original premise.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2019
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    Loved the storyline of this novel.
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  • SEJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intense and Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2022
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