Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews

Description: As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels knows how waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shape shifters, she quickly realizes much more is at stake. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug of war between two gods hoping for rebirth, and if Kate can't stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive.

Review:

Not only does Magic Burns meet the expectations created by its predecessor, Magic Bites, but surpasses them. A flare has hit Atlanta, disruptting magic and creating more problems for Kate, who, by helping the Pack and investigating the disappearance of a coven called Sisters of the Crow, finds herself caught in a war between gods. It may be the second in the Kate Daniels series, but new readers won't have any difficulty emersing themselves in Andrews' well-crafted world if they pick up this book first. Along with the intricate plot and characters, the interactions between Kate and Curran the most delightful to read, Magic Burns has enough grit and wit to satisfy any urban fantasy fan. Although overall satisfying, I am still eager to see what will happen next to Kate and Co. in future volumes of the series.