Time-Marked Warlock

The Chronos Chronicles, Book 1

By: Shami Stovall

Narrated by: Annie Ellicott, Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James

Adair Finch is the most powerful warlock in the world, and one of the best private investigators for hire.

He has dealt with corporate vampires, murderous werewolves, and even fae royalty. Everything was perfect until he lost one case—the case where he also lost his brother.

So Finch retired. From magic. From PI work. From everything.

Bree Blackstone, a twelve-year-old witch, doesn’t know or care about any of that except Finch’s reputation. In the middle of the night, she bangs on Finch’s door. Her mother has been murdered, and now the assassin is after Bree as well.

Reluctantly, Finch agrees to help, only to discover something sinister has been brewing in town while he ignored the world… He’ll need to dust off all his old skills and magic before it’s too late.

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Critic reviews

"Fans of the Dresden Files and the Iron Druid Chronicles will definitely enjoy Stovall's creation."—Jason Cordova, national bestselling author

Can't wait for more

A great start to a new series! Is there any thing shami can't write? The worst part of any of her books is having to wait for another or a series ends, I can't wait to find out more of the back lore. I am very happy with how the time magic works. While worrying it might be op you find out it's not very quickly. the main cast and have great chemistry together and I can't wait to see more of them

Fantastic who done it with a fantasy twist.

Well done all around - well written, incredible performance, and well worth the time and money. (I’d say more, but I don’t want to spoil the story for you!)

Already wanting more Team Finch

I had a long driving trip ahead of me, and I thought I would try something different. I am a fan of Dresdon, and thought I will give this a shot... I am so glad I did. This first book lays out so much story that Shami can continue while giving us a really cool magic system for Finch and.... spoilers.
I think even better was how organic the main characters synch together. This was a treat to listen to, and I am already excited for her next book! Bring on the Chronos Chronicles.

Okay story

This low key urban fantasy is enjoyable for the most part. At about the half way mark I was getting a bit bored with it but it does pickup the pace at the ending chapters. There seemed to be some unevenness to the young girl’s conversation and behaviour. One minute she says she would torture and kill her mom’s murderer and the next she wants to save people who contributed to her mom’s death. She comes across as too adult at times. I won’t be reading anything else from this author.

fun story

fun story love the main character. but the 12 year old is annoying beyond belief 🙄