The Weight of the Ward

About this book

In present-day Harbor City, magic is heavily regulated bureaucracy, with every spell and ward notarized by the Office of Civic Bindings. Elias Ward, a meticulous binding auditor, is tasked with investigating the death of a young zoning clerk found murdered by an illegal Eviction Sigil. As Elias delves into the tampered municipal permits left behind by the clerk, he uncovers a conspiracy involving developers and city council members. Simultaneously, flashbacks to fifteen years prior reveal Elias's role in drafting the controversial Vacancy Ordinance, a policy that stripped protective magic from marginalized neighborhoods. Now, the past he compartmentalized is violently colliding with his present investigation, forcing Elias to confront the consequences of a compromised system and his own complicity before Harbor City's foundational magic collapses entirely.

Book details

Genres:

Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Noir

Language:

en

Published:

2026-03-28

Content rating:

PG-13