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Description edit
Jake Sullivan is a war hero, a private eye—and an ex-con. He’s free because he has a magical talent, being able to alter the force of gravity in himself and objects in his vicinity, and the Bureau of Investigation calls on him when they need his help in apprehending criminals with their own... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Sally Faye Vierra: One of the protagonists. A "Traveller". She teleports as her power. Originally an "Okie", she was bought by "Travelin Joe" Vierra when he recoginized the signs of her power.
- Jake Sullivan: One of the protagonists. Jake is a "Heavy", whose power is the ability to manipulate gravity.
- Delilah Jones: Jake's love interest. Her power is "Brute"
- Heinrich Koenig: A knight of the Grimnoir. He is a "Fade", who can walk through solid objects
- Black Jack Pershing: The leader of the more active (or rebellious) chapter of the North American Knights of the Grimnoir, he is working to counteract the rise of the Imperium.
- Jane: A healer and member of Black Jack Pershing's chapter.
- Cornelius Gould Stuyvesant: Billionaire industrialist. Only cares about making money, no matter who from. Has a grudge against Pershing.
- Mr. Harkeness: A "Pale Horse". His magic is disease and death.
- Isaiah: Servant of Harkness? His magic is "Reading" people
- The Chairman: Power behind the throne of the Imperium. Has unstoppable magic powers of all kinds.
- Daniel Garrett: Member of the Grimnoir. He's a "Mouth".
- Lenny Torrio: Mob Boss. Owes Jake a favour. He's a "Finder"
- Rokusaburo: Member of the Iron Guard.
Organizations edit
- Grimnoir: Secret Organisation of people who wield Magic. Dedicated to protecting the innocent and freedom.
- Iron Guard: Magically enhanced warriors of the Imperium
First Sentence edit
One general law, leading to the advancement of all organic beings, namely, multiply, vary, let the strongest live and the weakest die. (Quote from Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Man and Selection of Human Magical Abilities, 1879)
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Grimnoir Chronicles. (standard series)
Followed by Spellbound: Book II of the Grimnoir Chronicles.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Larry Correia (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.6
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