Name: Taken
ISBN: 9781937007720

Benedict Jacka

In high demand due to his insights into the future, Alex Verus finds his latest gig bordering on the impossible when apprentices vanish without a trace and an assassin targets a classmate of his own apprentice, Luna. Original.

Taken

Welcome to Fountain Reach Ancient seat of the Aubuchon dynasty Majestic setting of the White Stone tournament Alex Verus's (not necessarily reliable) reputation attracts all sorts. Most are plain bonkers. Yet there's one invitation he just can't refuse. At Fountain Reach, Alex is perfectly placed among the noted and notorious to figure out why apprentices have been vanishing. But the tournament is a minefield of ancient grudges and new threats, and Alex can't afford to miss a trick as his elusive adversary stays one step ahead in this most dangerous of games.

An Alex Verus Novel from the New Master of Magical London

Alyssa 

Nit just an amazing book but the whole series is great!
It's nonstop thrilling and I was hooked since Page one (in the first two books too).
I'm definitely gonna read all 12 books!
So a 100% recommended read. 