Benedict Jacka

Benedict Jacka is a British fantasy author best known for his Alex Verus series, a gripping urban fantasy sequence set in London. He studied philosophy at Cambridge University before going on to work a variety of jobs, including teaching martial arts, which lends an authentic edge to his action-packed narratives. His novels follow Alex Verus, a mage with the rare ability to see the future, as he navigates a dangerous magical underworld. "A Judgement of Powers" is the twelfth and final book in the series. Jacka's sharp plotting, dry wit, and richly imagined world have earned him a devoted global readership.