House Immortal

Tin Swift

“Action and romance combine with a deft precision that will keep readers turning pages—and anxiously awaiting the next volume.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“Monk flawlessly blends fantasy, steampunk, and Western in this fantastic series.”

—SciFiChick.com

“An exhilarating adventure-thriller that grips the audience. . . . Fans will want to soar with the crew of the
Swift
as they struggle to survive the pact made by two evil essences.”

—Genre Go Round Reviews

Dead Iron

“A must read.”

—
New York Times
bestselling author Keri Arthur

“The action is superb, the stakes are sky-high, and the passion runs wild. Who knew cowboys and gears could be this much fun? Devon Monk rocks—her unique setting and powerful characters aren't to be missed!”

—
New York Times
bestselling author Ilona Andrews

“Beautifully written and brilliantly imagined, Devon Monk is at her best with
Dead Iron
.”

—
New York Times
bestselling author Rachel Vincent

“Fast-paced, tricksy, turning from one extreme to another, the reader will be drawn ever deeper into the ticking, dripping iron heart of this story.”

—Jay Lake, award-winning author of
Green

“Powerful and action-packed, Monk's pacing is hypnotic. . . . Keenly crafted characters and a deftly depicted landscape make this an absolute must read.”

—
Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

“Monk's entrance into steampunk is a tour de force.”

—
Romantic Times
(top pick)

“Monk has crafted a brilliant and gritty world rife with elements drawn from steampunk, blended with dark fantasy and a glint of glamour. She enmeshes readers in a fantasy adventure that keeps them on the edge of their seat, up all night
unable to sleep until the fates of the main characters are determined.”

—Fresh Fiction

PRAISE FOR THE

ALLIE BECKSTROM NOVELS

Magic for a Price

“Breathtaking. . . . Monk is a storyteller extraordinaire.”

—
RT Book Reviews

“The action comes to a blazing crescendo.”

—Gizmo's Reviews

“Deserves to be savored . . . amazing and incredibly satisfying.”

—A Book Obsession

Magic Without Mercy

“Urban fantasy at its finest. . . . Every book is packed with action, adventure, humor, battles, romance, drama, and suspense.”

—
Sacramento Book Review

“Fast-paced, action-packed, and jammed full of all manner of magical mayhem.”

—Monsters and Critics

Magic on the Line

“Dark and delicious. . . . Allie is one of urban fantasy's most entertaining heroines.”

—
Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

“Allie Beckstrom is one of the best urban fantasy heroines out there.”

—Fresh Fiction

“An action-packed series.”

—Night Owl Reviews

Magic on the Hunt

“An absolutely awesome series.”

—Night Owl Reviews

“Another nonstop adventure.”

—Romance Reviews Today

Magic at the Gate

“Allie's adventures are gripping and engrossing, with an even, clever mix of humor, love, and brutality.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“A spellbinding story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.”

—Romance Reviews Today

Magic on the Storm

“The latest Allie Beckstrom urban fantasy is a terrific entry. . . . This is a strong tale.”

—Genre Go Round Reviews

“First-rate urban fantasy entertainment.”

—Lurv a la Mode

Magic in the Shadows

“Snappy dialogue, a brisk pace, and plenty of magic keep the pages turning to the end. . . . This gritty, original urban fantasy packs a punch.”

—Monsters and Critics

“An intriguing read with fascinating characters and new magical elements introduced to the mix.”

—Darque Reviews

Magic in the Blood

“Tight, fast, and vividly drawn. . . . Fans of Patricia Briggs or Jim Butcher will want to check out this inventive new voice.”

—Monsters and Critics

“[A] highly creative series. . . . If you love action, magic, intrigue, good-versus-evil battles, and pure entertainment, you will not want to miss this series.”

—Manic Readers

“Imaginative, gritty, sometimes darkly humorous. . . . An un-put-downable book,
Magic in the Blood
is one fantastic read.”

—Romance Reviews Today

Magic to the Bone

“Brilliantly and tightly written . . . will surprise, amuse, amaze, and absorb readers.”

—
Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

“Loved it. Fiendishly original and a stay-up-all-night read. We're going to be hearing a lot more of Devon Monk.”

—#1
New York Times
bestselling author Patricia Briggs

“Highly original and compulsively readable.”

—Jenna Black, author of
Rogue Descendant

“Gritty setting, compelling, fully realized characters, and a frightening system of magic-with-a-price that left me awed. Devon Monk's writing is addictive.”

—
New York Times
bestselling author Rachel Vincent

The Broken Magic Series

Hell Bent

Stone Cold

The Allie Beckstrom Series

Magic to the Bone

Magic in the Blood

Magic in the Shadows

Magic on the Storm

Magic at the Gate

Magic on the Hunt

Magic on the Line

Magic Without Mercy

Magic for a Price

The Age of Steam

Dead Iron

Tin Swift

Cold Copper

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For my family

Thank you, Anne Sowards, editor extraordinaire, for making all of my books better and this one particularly shiny. Thank you also to my agent, Miriam Kriss, for believing in me every step of the way. Deepest thanks to the many wonderful, skillful people inside of Penguin who have gone above and beyond to support and create this book. My heartfelt gratitude also goes out to the amazing artist Eric Williams, who brought Matilda and her world to such vivid life.

To my crazy, dedicated, and lovely first readers, Dean Woods and Dejsha Knight—thank you both for all that you do on such tight deadlines. I couldn't do this without you. A huge thank-you to my terrific family, one and all. Your support and encouragement mean the world to me. To my husband, Russ, and sons, Kameron and Konner, you are the very best part of my life—thank you for taking this journey with me. I love you.

Finally, my dear readers, thank you for coming along with me into this new world and letting me share Matilda's adventures with you. See you on the other
side.