Magic Burns

Magic Burns is the 2nd installment in the Kate Daniel's series, by Ilona Andrews. This can be read as a stand alone novel, but I would suggest reading the previous book to clear up the backstory.
THE PLOT:
In a futuristic world where Magic and Technology rise and fall, shapeshifters, vampires and any other sort of magical beastie imaginable prowl the streets of Atlanta,Kate Daniels is working as a liaison for the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid and the Mercenary Guild. The pay is better, but the job hasn't gotten any less demanding. But things really pile up on Kate's plate when the local shapshifting pack asks for help finding a set of stolen maps, Kate somehow finds herself with a 12 year old kid, and a mysterious bowman keeps popping up to cause trouble. Not to mention the fact that a flare is coming, and that can only mean one thing: trouble.
THE CHARACTERS:
Kate is as wonderful as ever. With her sword, hilarious thoughts, and caring/violent personality, Kate is one of the best characters in Urban Fantasy. Several new characters were introduced, and old characters made a reappearance. One of the great things about this book is how fleshed out the secondary characters are. They are real people with their own stories and the reader comes to care for them.
OVERVIEW:
Overall, this book is a beautifully written addition to the Kate Daniels series. The twisting plot was fast paced and there were few to none grammatical errors to distract from the writing. 5 stars.