Author Archives: Benedict

Ask Luna #167

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Benedict

From: Mr McB Hi Luna, Thanks for answering these for all these years. Couple of quick, personal-but-hopefully-not-too-personal questions. 1). Do you ever see Chalice anymore? Were you ever friends, or more like the high school teacher you get along with … Continue reading →

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On the Mend

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Benedict

Just a short post this week to let you guys know that I’ve mostly recovered. (I was going to do an Ask Luna, but it occurred to me that it might be a little ominous to give you the news … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #166

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Benedict

From: Geli Hello Luna, It has been a long, long time, since I last wrote you (#35, #38, #40). It is kind of funny knowing now the things we do, to read the answers from so long ago. I guess … Continue reading →

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Off Sick

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Benedict

It’s been a while, so here’s an update on how the books are going! To get the bad news out of the way first, I’ve caught what seems a lot like the Covid-19 virus. I’m not a hundred percent sure … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #165

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Benedict

From: Alicia W. Hey, Luna! How’s things? As Alex has told us, mist cloaks block magical senses and even hide the wearer from mundane senses so long as they’re not wearing it while walking around London in broad daylight. But, … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Benedict

A long time ago – a bit over 8 years, in fact – my first Alex Verus novel came out. Getting started as a debut author is a dicey business. When Fated came out in 2012, I’d technically been published … Continue reading →

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Forged UK Cover

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Benedict

Looking back over my past posts, I think I missed this cover reveal, so let’s put it up now! UK release date remains December 1st, 2020.

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Ask Luna #164

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Benedict

From: please save Anne! Hi Luna, I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to say that I’m really proud of you, and how you have overcome all the problems you were dealt with. I have some questions (not … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #163

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Benedict

From: Warner Hello Luna Would you say that all the legends and myths and fairytales regarding magic have a grain of truth to them? I ask because recently I was rereading Harry Potter, and when I got to the Prisoner … Continue reading →

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Ask Luna #162

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Benedict

From: Yusaine I have a few questions regarding Ritual magic. First, what can you tell me about Necromancy? Is it spirit contact or raising the dead? If it is raising Zombies, why would one do that when there are constructs … Continue reading →

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