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Title: Trace of Magic
Subtitle: The Diamond City Magic Novels, Volume 1
Author: Diana Pharaoh Francis
Narrator: Elizabeth Phillips
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-28-16
Publisher: BelleBooks, Inc.
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 209 votes
Genres: Romance, Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Even the most powerful tracers can't track you if the magical trace you leave behind is too old. But I can track almost anything, even dead trace. That makes me a unicorn, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and the Loch Ness Monster all rolled into one. In a word, I am unique. A very special snowflake. And if anyone ever finds out, I'll be dead or a slave to one of the Tyet criminal factions. Riley Hollis has quietly traced kidnapped children and quietly tipped the cops to their whereabouts one too many times. Now she's on the radar of Detective Clay Price, a cop in the pocket of a powerful magic Tyet faction. When he blackmails her into doing a dangerous trace for him, Riley will have to break every rule that keeps her safe. Or become a Tyet pawn in a deadly, magical war.
Members Reviews:
Promising new series! Credit used with no regrets.
If you could sum up Trace of Magic in three words, what would they be?
Intriguing, different, racy
What did you like best about this story?
As my first experience with Diana Pharaoh Francis, I'm thrilled that she was able to take a potentially beaten-to-death premise of a magic-laced modern world and unveil a fresh new take on it.
The plot and themes of magic unfold very well throughout the story. The characters aren't just archetypal pawns, either. Francis has done a good job fleshing them out with an entire series in mind. The character development is steady and doesn't seem too forced, and I found Riley, the main character, to actually be likable. A couple of my recent listens made it impossible to care if the characterslet alone the main onejust burst into flames. This one was refreshing and fun.
Francis did a great job ending the book while keeping it open. To me, that means she trusts her readers and writing ability enough to keep a series going.
**Note: If you can't handle graphic sexual content, you can easily fast forward through it. This is an adult-oriented book, sure, but sex isn't the focal point of the story. Oh, and you might want to rethink listening if: 1) you're looking for something that redefines a genre or deconstructs societal norms or 2) you're offended by swearing, I guess.**
What about Elizabeth Phillipss performance did you like?
Everything. This is the first book I've listened to with her as the narrator. I think I'm in love. She has a nice character range, volume consistency (no inaudible whispering or surprise screeching), and an incredibly digestible voice. It was easy to imagine that Riley was the one speaking.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
No. This could easily be warped into a horrible movie with a vacant, libido-driven main character thrown into action scenes, so please just read the book. The book is good.
A good adventour for those who love possiblities
If you could sum up Trace of Magic in three words, what would they be?
Great Story Line
What other book might you compare Trace of Magic to and why?
I would compare this to the David Eddings Wizards First Rule. I would also say the Laurell K. Hamilton's first few books before she forgot how to right a story and went straight into Porn.
What about Elizabeth Phillipss performance did you like?
She was excellent. I have a lot of audio books, but I love Elizabeth's performance.
