Benedict Jacka became a writer almost by accident, when at 19 he sat in his school library and began writing in the back of an exercise book. Since then he has worked for the civil service, studied philosophy at Cambridge and been a bouncer, but has always found the time to keep writing.

Jacka puts other urban fantasists to shame ... A stellar blend of thoughtful philosophy and explosive action PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) With its blend of gritty London streets and magical underworld, Chosen has real cult appeal DAILY MAIL The best instalment yet as Alex the seer collides with his dark past and Benedict Jacka matures as a writer BOOKBAG

Benedict Jacka became a writer almost by accident, when at 19 he sat in his school library and began writing in the back of an exercise book. Since then he has worked for the civil service, studied philosophy at Cambridge and been a bouncer, but has always found the time to keep writing.

Jacka puts other urban fantasists to shame ... A stellar blend of thoughtful philosophy and explosive action PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) With its blend of gritty London streets and magical underworld, Chosen has real cult appeal DAILY MAIL The best instalment yet as Alex the seer collides with his dark past and Benedict Jacka matures as a writer BOOKBAG

Benedict Jacka became a writer almost by accident, when at 19 he sat in his school library and began writing in the back of an exercise book. Since then he has worked for the civil service, studied philosophy at Cambridge and been a bouncer, but has always found the time to keep writing.

Jacka puts other urban fantasists to shame ... A stellar blend of thoughtful philosophy and explosive action PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) With its blend of gritty London streets and magical underworld, Chosen has real cult appeal DAILY MAIL The best instalment yet as Alex the seer collides with his dark past and Benedict Jacka matures as a writer BOOKBAG