Magic Bites (kate Daniels, Book 1) Apr 2026

The story kicks off when Kate’s guardian and mentor, Greg Latimer, is brutally murdered. While the Order is content to let the investigation move slowly, Kate goes rogue to find the killer. Her investigation forces her into an uneasy alliance with the —Atlanta’s shapeshifter faction—and their formidable, alpha leader, Curran Lennart (the Beast Lord).

The consequences in Kate’s world are physical and bloody. The action sequences are choreographed with a level of detail that reflects a deep knowledge of martial arts and weaponry. Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, Book 1)

, published in 2007, marked the debut of the husband-and-wife writing team known as Ilona Andrews . It introduced readers to Kate Daniels and a gritty, "post-Shift" Atlanta that would go on to anchor one of the most successful urban fantasy series in modern publishing. The World: When Magic Meets Technology The story kicks off when Kate’s guardian and