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Hostile Takeover: Arcane Casebook, Book 8 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Dan Willis (Author, Publisher), Alex Knox (Narrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 2,227 ratings

Manhattan real estate has always been to die for, but now someone is willing to kill for it and Alex Lockerby is right in their way.

When Alex steps in to stop a gang of thugs trying to bully a client into selling his house, he suddenly finds himself neck deep in a world of shady deals and organized crime. Add to that the death of a highly placed runewright that looks like murder for hire, and Alex quickly finds himself with a price on his head and a target on his back.

As Alex tries to stay one step ahead of the mob, Sorceress Sorsha Kincaid has her own problems. Cursed by the Legion, her magic is being slowly bled away, leaving her weaker and weaker. Despite Alex’s best efforts, they’ve barely managed to slow the curse down. Now Sorsha has to face the two most important questions of her life; Where is her siphoned power going, and what will happen to her when it’s gone?

With time running out, Alex must navigate a twisted vortex of corporate sabotage, mob murder, and dark magic that threatens to cost him everything he holds dear.

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 41 minutes
  2. Author
    Dan Willis
  3. Narrator
    Alex Knox
  4. Audible release date
    May 31, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Dan Willis
  7. ASIN
    B0B2QBFD1J
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 41 minutes
Author Dan Willis
Narrator Alex Knox
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 31, 2022
Publisher Dan Willis
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0B2QBFD1J
Best Sellers Rank #37,936 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#5,627 in Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#6,879 in Fantasy (Books)

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Customers find this book to be one of the best stories they've read all year, with an exciting plot that moves from beginning to end. They appreciate the well-developed characters, particularly Sorcha, and the high-quality writing that makes the story seem very real. Moreover, the pacing is fast-moving, and customers praise the amazing world building and multiple complex cases.

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153 customers mention "Readability"153 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as one of the best stories they've read all year and a fantastic addition to the series.

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"Engaging characters in a fascinating version of the world. Very enjoyable reading, I recommend the series. I want to see what happens next." Read more

"The wrath of Sorsha! This series gets better. There are some weak points but still it works!..." Read more

99 customers mention "Story length"99 positive0 negative

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"...Dan Willis is interesting to read; the stories are well edited; he doesn't have to use nasty language or porn to sell his work...." Read more

"Engaging characters in a fascinating version of the world. Very enjoyable reading, I recommend the series. I want to see what happens next." Read more

"The characters have evolved throughout this series. Noir mysteries with magic. Our protagonist has a big heart in a tough exterior...." Read more

49 customers mention "Character development"49 positive0 negative

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"The characters have evolved throughout this series. Noir mysteries with magic. Our protagonist has a big heart in a tough exterior...." Read more

"...I also appreciate that while the protagonist advances in power, out of the 11 related books - they have not gotten totally out of hand, despite a..." Read more

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"...of The Dresden Files, Alex Lockerby is a better detective & these books are better & don't need graphic sexual encounters to be better!..." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Laf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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    I have followed this series since the first book and always start the next book as soon as one is finished. As I said in an earlier review, these books have it all. They are extremely well written with complicated but well thought out plot lines with likable and evolving charactors. I especially like the fact that minor characters, such as Marni, continue to be part of the landscape like they would in real life. My thanks to Dan Willis for writing these books!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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    I love the writing - it almost never gets in the way of my immersion in the story. I didn't care about Sorsha so much in the 1st couple of books; but I like her more and more. All of the MCs & SCs make the stories richer and better. Dan Willis is interesting to read; the stories are well edited; he doesn't have to use nasty language or porn to sell his work. It is just pure pleasure.

    The narrator is good and his style fits the stories. (I just disagree with his pronunciation of a few words - only one gives me real pain though - he slips up sometimes and says "rune" as if it were "ruin".)
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  • Bill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just can't put it down
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    These books are very engaging. I have loved every minute of reading them. There is nothing in here that wouldn't recommend to my friends or older children. This book has been just as good as the previous ones
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book 8 and I’m still reading
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    Engaging characters in a fascinating version of the world. Very enjoyable reading, I recommend the series. I want to see what happens next.
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  • Rich Catapano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sorcerers, and Runewrights, and pigs! Oh my!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
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    Mr. Willis continues the road to Oz with amazing skill and imagination. Alex, Sorsha and their growing group of coworkers are being swept along to a conclusion that is only hinted at in this book... but I can't wait to get there! Highly recommended!
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  • Jassonn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
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    The wrath of Sorsha! This series gets better. There are some weak points but still it works! Alex not going to see the dude that mean mugged him at Manhattan land is a weak point. Alex not building a rune that makes a concussion weakpoint . Alex not making tracking and more offensive weapons is a weakpoint! Love the series though
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  • Cheryl J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
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    The characters have evolved throughout this series. Noir mysteries with magic. Our protagonist has a big heart in a tough exterior. There are smaller mysteries and larger ones. I can't wait to see what's next!
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  • Mark McConnell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Frustrating, which made it good
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025
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    I love the undercurrent of the long story, along with the more immediate stories happening. The frustrating part is keeping one of my main characters out of action so much of the story, even though that was her role as a ‘victim’.
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  • D L Tezza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling reading
    Reviewed in Australia on December 13, 2023
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    This series is getting better with each book.
    And now as the world heads to World War 2, I suspect that it is going to be more interesting than ever.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2022
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    Another exciting story with the usual twists and turns. I can't wait to see what happens next to Alex and his friends.
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  • Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dan Willis delivers again
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2023
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    Another great book! I've had fun following Alex Lockerbie me in a more human adventure we see in this time a state of vulnerability that's fun to see in a hero
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  • Christopher Parks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book 8 of a great series
    Reviewed in Italy on March 30, 2022
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    I picked this series last year and I enjoyed it so much that now I started reading it again from book one. I love the detective story, a noir setting combined with magic and a very particular lore. The books from this series are very enjoyable to read, never boring or repetitive, and particularly this one was a great evolution in the story. If you love urban fantasy and detective stories this is a must.
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  • Mo die Leseratte
    4.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2022
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    for the story I would have given 5 stars. But editing is also a important part of a book IMO, and it seems that this book wasn't edited or the editor isn't worth his money. Lots of typos, some inconsistenses, and worst for me: mixing up Andrew and Arthur in one of the later chapters. Even if the author originally thought of naming the sorcerer Arthur, it is the 8th book Andrew is part of!
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