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Wicked Magic (The Vampires of Oxford Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Margot de Klerk (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

Hunters are supposed to hate vampires—but everyone will betray their people for a price. Nathan is about to discover his.

Nathan is a vampire hunter on the cusp of graduation. He’s been training for this his entire life: the moment he qualifies and joins the rest of his family in their noble calling.

If only it were that simple.

His grades are a mess, his social life is a disaster, and what’s worse, his best friend is a witch! Add to that, his vampire uncle is back in town and his crush might just be supernatural too, and you have one big melting pot of potential parental disapproval. Nathan doesn’t think he can take much more, and then the dark mages come to town.

As bodies begin piling up in the streets, Nathan finds himself pulled deeper into political intrigue and a deadly plot that will pit him against his own family. When the girl he likes comes under threat, Nathan races against time to solve the mystery... well aware that with every step he takes, he comes closer to his father exposing all his secrets.

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WICKED MAGIC is an action-packed vampire suspense exploring the ancient streets of Oxford, UK. Vampires, witches, shapeshifters, druids, and many more converge to solve a paranormal mystery in this fast-paced 95,000-word urban fantasy novel. This is a high school/young adult novel with high stakes ideal for readers ages 16 and above. It features some violence and profanity.

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Don’t miss the other books in the Vampires of Oxford world!

The Vampires of Oxford

Wicked Magic (#1)

Wicked Blood (#2)

The Poisoners of Paris

Immortal Bones (#1)

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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Vampires of Oxford
  2. Print length
    404 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 21, 2021
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. File size
    6.3 MB
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★★★★★ "The author delivers both with panache and a smooth narrative flow that is easy to follow and peppered with details, wit, and atmosphere aplenty." K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
★★★★★ "Filled with action, drama, romance, and political intrigue, Margot de Klerk's intricately woven young adult adventure tale is bound to entertain lovers of the supernatural genre." Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
★★★★★ "I loved this book! It's been such a long time since I read a book that has kept me on the edge of my seat ... Wicked Magic was such a unique novel that I couldn't put it down." Tiffany Ferrell for Readers' Favorite
★★★★★ "Filled with suspense and action, this is a phenomenal book that is spellbinding from start to finish. The storyline moves at a fast pace, building to a dramatic and thrilling finale ... this book promises to enthrall fans of urban fantasy containing vampire heroes and heroines." Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite
★★★★ "Plunging readers into a supernatural-infused world, Wicked Magic is a strong start to this new YA vampire series. The author deftly captures the cringing social challenges of high school, and elevates that tension with a mountain of family secrets, supernatural stress, and a fumbling fall into young love. The plot moves quickly, and the creative details bring this entertaining world to life, making this witty and weird novel full of potential for a new series." Self-Publishing Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B097618YFD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MdK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 404 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781919621302
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1919621302
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Vampires of Oxford
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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Margot de Klerk is a British author of urban fantasy with diverse casts and off-the-wall locations, a bit of comedy, a dash of romance, and a whole lot of plot. She is most often found in her favourite coffee shop typing furiously on her computer with an iced latte at hand. When not writing, she enjoys photography, travelling, sewing, and various sports.

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  • DAW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, adventurous and leaves you wanting more!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2021
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    I have been hooked from page one. This book drew me in right from the beginning, keeping my attention throughout. A very well developed cast of characters. The plot kept me guessing with all the twists and turns and I never anticipated the ending, which is unusual for me. Monica, Adrians and Cynthia’s characters really intrigued me, I’m really looking forward to Cynthia’s story and more! It was easy to empathize and root for Nathan, I thought his character development was extremely well done.
    If you want a book that keeps you up all night because you just can’t put it down, this is it!
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  • NICUnurse
    4.0 out of 5 stars Strong debut novel
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
    A few months ago, the author of Wicked Magic reached out to me requesting I read and review her debut novel. I get a few of these requests a year, and after some truly awful reads, I’ve become quite picky about which ones I’ll agree to read and which ones I will not. I did a bit of research, and after a couple of email conversations with Ms. de Klerk, I agreed to read the book. Given my history with debut novelists, I didn’t go into the book with high hopes, to be bluntly honest. However, after tripping over the differences in language/word choices (British vs. American) in the first couple of chapters, I fell into a good groove with it and found myself firmly entrenched in the magic and mystery unfolding between the pages, even though new adult fantasy isn’t at the top of my favorite types of reads list. I found the twists and turns of the suspense engaging, felt the pain and struggle of Nathan’s journey deeply, and had no desire to put the book down when life interrupted my reading time.

    Wicked Magic is a very strong debut novel. I don’t say that very often, so I hope that holds some weight with those who follow any of my reviews. It’s well written with a pace that builds momentum as the suspense builds (as it should) and enough bread crumbs to keep you turning the pages until the end. I enjoyed it so much that I’m hoping for a sequel. However, it does NOT contain a cliffhanger. I thought the author did a great job giving just a hint that the story could potentially continue without leaving the reader feeling as if the story didn’t come to a reasonable conclusion. If you’re a fan of young adult fantasy/paranormal romance, I highly recommend giving this author a chance.

    NICUnurse’s Rating: I give Wicked Magic by Margot de Klerk 4 out of 5 stars!
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  • Nerine Dorman
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delight
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
    I've lost count of the number of requests I receive from authors of slayer-vampire type stories, but from the get go, Wicked Magic by Margot de Klerk won me over. Perhaps it is because I've got a soft spot for Oxford or the fact that she has the same surname as my grandmother, but yeah, sometimes I say yay to reviews based purely on a whim. This was one that I do not regret.

    Look, this is stock-standard urban fantasy, so if you're a fan of Supernatural, Buffy, et al, you'll be on familiar turf with our dear Nathan Delacroix, a generational vampire hunter. Just shy of his 18th birthday, he has so many expectations to live up to, and balancing his school work with his nascent career as a hereditary vampire hunter is anything but easy.

    Added to this is the wee complication that he's friends with the very creatures he's being trained to hunt – namely his uncle, who was turned into a vampire during a botched hunt. Not only that, but Nathan is having second thoughts about this whole vampire hunter thing, and with both his parents so heavily involved in the family business, it's tricky for Nathan to communicate his complicated feelings surrounding the matter.

    While he navigates the typical issues young men his age face, he also finds himself embroiled in a bigger problem that threatens the fragile equilibrium of the supernatural community. In a society where extremists lurk in the shadows, Nathan must navigate a difficult middle path, often facing dangers that would make ordinary folks run for the hills.

    If you're looking for a YA urban fantasy read that will effortlessly take you on a trip to an atmospheric UK university town, then I recommend Wicked Magic. The plot is well thought out, the characters are engaging, and the often snarky dialogue between characters a delight. I'll happily read more of De Klerk's writing. This one gets five black bats from me.
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  • Jaime Simmons
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great new series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
    A solid 4 stars! What a delightful new series and a debut novel. De Klerk creates a a supernatural landscape that is true to some tropes while adding some new twists.

    Nathan is training to be a vampire hunter and dares to have friends that are other supes. His life is a mess and to make things worse… he stumbles into a bloody and deadly political mess. A great addition to the YA Horror genre and I can’t wait to read the next one.

    On a personal note, while I was reading this it struck me how much YA I read with a female protagonist. This book was so refreshing to me because I was reading a YA book from a different viewpoint. It was not dramatically different, but seemed to rely on different tensions and tropes while still encapsulating the teenage experience.

    I did receive a review copy in exchange for my honest review.
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  • Dawn B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
    Being in high school and in the middle of training to be a Hunter is not all its cracked up to be. Nathan has a lot to juggle, and unfortunately he is not managing so well. With the help of some witch friends and his vampire uncle, Nathan sets out to find out what is going on in Oxford. His parents, however, are unhappy with the company that he is keeping.
    Opinion
    To sum my opinion up in one word, I'd say "epic." This book has all of the promise that the first HP book had: a young hero, action, a magical word and good friends. I think my students who find themselves consumed by books will fly through this one. I have high hopes for this series and cannot wait to get my hands on the next book.
    Many thanks to Net Galley and Margot de Klerk for providing me with an ARC of this book.
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