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.
Harry Dresden would like Alex Verus tremendously - and be a little nervous around him. I just added Benedict Jacka to my must-read list -- Jim Butcher, author of the Dresden Files A deft, thrill-ride of an urban fantasy - a stay-up-all-night read -- Patricia Briggs on FATED Whoop-ass excitement from the new master of magical London -- Charles Stross on CHOSEN