Giveaway! Magic Without Mercy

March 24, 2012 /

The TIN SWIFT advanced review copy giveaway is almost done, so now it’s time for…another giveaway!!!

MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY hits stores April 3rd.  That’s only eight days away!  But you can score a signed copy early.  Just leave a comment here on the blog, and I will pull ten (10!) winners to receive a signed copy.  I will mail international.

Winners will be chosen at random and names will be posted Thursday, March 29 before midnight PST.  If winners don’t contact me by April 5th, I will draw new winners.

I know I didn’t get a new excerpt from the book posted last Wednesday, so here’s a little snippet to make up for that:

 

Excerpt: Magic Without Mercy

“Very nice,” Zayvion murmured as he very carefully replaced the disk inside the copper webbing and pressed another lever. The disks retracted back into the box and Zayvion set the locking latch.

“That’s a beaut,” Shame said. “Your da put it together?”

I nodded. “And we’re going to get this to the Overseer. Did that get settled? Is Hayden up for it?”

“Hell no,” Shame said with a grin. “Arguing like it’s buy-one-get-one-free doomsday out there. All I know is I’m not going to be the one who flies off to England to get audience with Stafford. I’d like my internal organs, and my memories, to stay right where they are, thank you very much.”

“Someone needs to go,” I said.

“Not me,” Shame said. “Unreliable, remember? So sad.”

“I’ll go,” Zayvion said.

It felt like a punch to the stomach. “You can’t.”

He raised one eyebrow. “Why not?”

Because I don’t want you to didn’t seem like a very logical thing to say. It wasn’t even a very convincing thing to say. So instead I just held my hand out for the box. “Because you are needed here.”

“Hmm.” Zayvion placed the box in my palm, holding eye contact. I knew what he was thinking. We were close enough, his thoughts would have been easy to read even if we weren’t Soul Complements. He thought I was being overly protective of him. He thought I was going to make decisions with my heart instead of my head.

Wasn’t he going to be surprised?

“We do this right, and we do this smart,” I said. “No one’s going to martyr on my watch. That’s just a dumb way to waste manpower. Understand, Flynn?” I asked.

Shame was leaning in the doorway, his arms crossed over his chest. “Glare at some other sucker, Beckstrom,” he said. “I don’t throw myself in front of bullets. That’s your gig.”

“It’s not a gig if you’ve only done it once,” I said.

Shame held up three fingers. “I think you’re a little off on your bullet count.”

“Fine. Three times. But only twice to save someone.”

“You mean Zay,” he said. “Only twice to save Zay. Maybe you ought to get him out of town for a bit. Could make for a bullet-free day or two. Good for the staying-breathing portion of your plan.”

“Not talking about it anymore,” I said. “Going to go figure out who can get this info to England instead.” I pointed down the hall, and Shame turned and walked ahead of me.

“Who do you want to do this, Allie?” Zayvion asked as we followed Shame back to the living room, where everyone was waiting.

Correction, not waiting. More like strapping on weapons and preparing to leave.


April 3, 2012

180 Comments

  • Jennifer Florendo
    March 24, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    You have to choose me, it’s my birthday today. I love your books and look forward to each one when they come out. Thank you for writing really enjoyable books.

  • Emma Greer
    March 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I am throwing my hat into the ring. It has feathers and bling and bells on it so the random picker can find it. Thanks for everything…..

  • Darryl Baker
    March 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    It was tempting to just leave the word “comment”

    I will be sad to see this series end but I wait on each installment which just brings the end closer.

    I’m hoping there is another series in this world you have created.

  • Sarah Krugler
    March 24, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    I love it! That tis bit is such a tease. I can’t wait to read the whole book. I hope you pick me! *Wink Wink*

  • Jen2468
    March 24, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win a signed copy! Heres to hoping I get picked. It would make my birthday fantastic!

  • Darcie Coles
    March 24, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    Oooh! Signed copy, goodie! Super stoked for this book! I’m pretty sure I’ve been going through withdrawals…..

  • Chantelle Savage
    March 24, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    I would love to add to my collection!! I adore your books, and the worlds you create are A-Mazing!! I recommend them all the time, both this series and your Steampunk series. Have a wonderfully creative and imaginative day!!

  • Cathy/greytfriend
    March 24, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    I can’t wait to read this book! All of your books are on my to-buy as soon as possible list, I’ve only been able to buy one so far, so winning this would be such a huge treat. It’s so frustrating sometimes to only be able to get books from the library, even though I am lucky to have such a great library nearby. I swear, I must have tried to reserve this book almost every day for a few weeks before it finally appeared on the website, and a few people still managed to jump in front of me in line! So thanks for the chance to win my own copy, and no matter what, thanks for all of the hard work you put into both series, they’re just terrific.

  • tigger62077
    March 24, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Ring, meet hat. Hat, meet ring. Get to know each other, maybe you’ll be good for me!

    I puffy heart this series. I am sad to see it end, but happy that it’s ending in a good place and not going past it’s prime like some have done. Yay for knowing when to leave it be!

  • Jenna
    March 24, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    Ahhhhh! I can’t wait! Can’t wait! Can’t wait! Can’t wait!

    I guess what I’m trying to say is, I’m a little excited for Magic Without Mercy. Looking forward to seeing you at Powell’s Books too.

  • Priyanka
    March 24, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I have followed this entire series all the way:) I can’t wait for Magic without Mercy….Hopefully, I get lucky:)

  • kitkat9000
    March 24, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win Magic Without Mercy. I love the series and would be more than happy to win a signed copy. Can’t wait for the release!

  • Emmy
    March 24, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    Oh wow I would love to win! Since Borders closed last year we dont have a bookstore that works this kind of books in Puerto Rico 🙁

    I really love the detailed narrative where you take me from inside Get Mugged to Shamus complexion…I simply travel my way thru the story….thanks for exersizing my imagination in such a full of love way…

    A hug from my heart to yours,

    Emmy

  • Jeff Lageson
    March 24, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    The hat I throw in the ring would be for an Allie hat trick of autographed copies as I have two others in the series already signed by you from in store signings. Hope to make it three.

  • Erin
    March 25, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Oh my goodness can I win please? This is in the running for my most favourite series and I have been anxiously awaiting April 3rd. In fact, I’ve avoided reading the excerpts because I’ll get too excited for the book.

  • Shaliesha
    March 25, 2012 at 12:03 am

    I definitely want to enter this giveaway. I have read to Magic at the Gate and I’m excited to keep going!

  • Claire (Cem)
    March 25, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! So excited for this book! I’ve not read the excerpt cause it’s hard enough waiting without extra teases! 😉 Can’t wait to get my hands on the whole thing!

  • miki
    March 25, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Oh thanks you for so much for this opportunity to have a signed book. I was anxiously waiting for this one

    Also thanks you again for making this international, it’s very generous of you

    all the best

    *fingers crossed*

  • isela
    March 25, 2012 at 1:48 am

    Thank You for posting this giveaway and giving all of us an opportunity to a sign copy of your book. Can’t wait!

    Amazing series:-) I can’t get enough of such a wondrous world and AWESOME characters.

    Good luck to everyone!
    Isela

  • Inga Augaityte
    March 25, 2012 at 1:59 am

    uch, mist Shame 🙂 Allie and Z are really cool, but i want singal guy 🙂 come here Shame boy 🙂 xxx

  • Bethany Frear
    March 25, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Very much looking forward to this next book. I really appreciate that you do international giveaways!

  • Leah Berry
    March 25, 2012 at 4:37 am

    I’m so excited for this book. I really don’t want this series to end, but, like all good things, it must 🙁

    I can’t wait to read Magic Without Mercy 😀

    Sincerely,
    Leah

  • Nix
    March 25, 2012 at 6:46 am

    I can’t believe the end is so close *sniffles* It’s been such a fun ride! I know plenty have prolly said the same already but Shame really, really could carry his own series… #JustAdiehardWishfulHopefulThought 😉

  • Danielle
    March 25, 2012 at 7:54 am

    I have really been enjoying the Allie books. (I’m not up to reading Magic without Mercy yet, but I’ll be there soon.) I thought Dead Iron was a nice (and creepy) reimagining of the old west, so I’ve got Tin Swift on my “must read” list too.

  • Jessica Dolbear
    March 25, 2012 at 8:27 am

    I’m so excited for this give a way. I love your books and have been really looking forward to this book. I really want to win this book too!!! thank you for the wonderful stories that we can escape to.

  • 3girlmum
    March 25, 2012 at 10:17 am

    *happy dance* Sooo close!!! Magic Without Mercy!!!! Need me fix of Allie, Zay, Shame and Terric!!!
    Thank you for an awesome giveaway. 🙂

  • Juanita
    March 25, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I recently discovered your books and am really enjoying them! I had started reading the fourth book when I picked up the third one again. Okay, so now I’m rereading that one… and enjoying it just as much. So looking forward to all the rest of the series! They are definitely on my Keeper shelf!

  • JenniE
    March 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Oh! It’s in only eight days! He he he, I cannot wait to get my Allie and Zay fix. Thanks for the chance to win! 😀

  • Northwoman
    March 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

    oh gah! While I may be trying to convince myself to get new things as ebooks, the actual book and SIGNED is like thinking of heaven. I’m so excited for your book to be out! You’re wonderful to do these teases and giveaways for us.

  • Michelle
    March 25, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I would love to have a signed copy of Magic Without Mercy. This is one of my favorite series and I can’t wait for it to come out!

  • dragongirl46
    March 25, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    ooooo so shiny and pretty i would love another signed copy of one of your books, they would be hoarded like the other signed books i have!

  • Alaina
    March 25, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    ohh i would love a copy of this!! thanks so much for the chance to win!! this is the second last book right?

  • Calliope
    March 25, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Yay! Contest! So excited about this book – getting so close to the end now. Can’t wait to see what’s left when the dust finally settles.

  • Sharon Dyer
    March 25, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    LOVE this series and waiting impatiently for the new book to arrive….. would make my day/week/month/YEAR to win a signed copy!!

  • Erin
    March 25, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Am on a rainy camping trip on the Oregon coast. It would warm my heart to get picked! Thanks for continuing to write these awesome stories!

  • Corrie
    March 25, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Choose me choose me!
    Thank you so much for these excerpts, even though it kill me to be able to just read the whole thing!
    I can’t wait for this book, even though it means we are one closer to the end:( Thanks for writing, they bring hours of enjoyment!

  • Shelby D
    March 26, 2012 at 5:54 am

    It would be an honor to win! I love your writing and have read all your books so far and this would be amazing! Thank you so much

  • Nichole
    March 26, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Please pick me! I would be I heaven if you chose me. I love reading this series because it brings me a little peice of the pacific NW…aka home. Congrats on your latest release and I can’t wait for the next!!! 🙂

  • Anne
    March 26, 2012 at 6:50 am

    I would love a signed copy of your book. I am so enjoying the series and am really looking forward to the book coming out and this would be a fab momento to have.

  • Tina
    March 26, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Commenting for a chance to win. I will get a copy of the latest in this fun, addicting series one way or the other, but scoring a signed copy early would be even better. I love your work.

  • Atzimba
    March 26, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Yay I can’t wait! I’m ready to download to my kindle April 3rd! Having a hard copy (signed!) would be awesome 😀

  • Jess
    March 26, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I have been counting down the days for MAGIC WITHOUT MERCY! I preordered on nook over a month ago. A signed copy would be icing on the cake! 🙂

  • Asura@BookItToMe
    March 26, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I cannot wait for Without Mercy, Allie has been rocking Portland for years and now the release is so soon! Yes count me in. Thank you.

  • Tina
    March 26, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Thank you! I’m so waiting for the book! I can’t even read the exerpt because I want to be surprised (and I know I will – like always).
    Can’t believe it’ll be out in eight days. I wish luck everyone.

  • Jean
    March 26, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I’m a fan of the series and would adore a signed copy. I promise to feed and water it every day a give it lots of positive attention.

  • jammastere
    March 27, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I can’t believe that this series is almost over! I can’t wait to read this one, I have loved the bits you have been giving to us to read:)

  • Tanya
    March 27, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    hi! would love to win a copy of this, the mini excerpts are fantastic and just can’t wait for it.

  • TatyannaM
    March 27, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    I for one can’t wait to get my hands on the next Allie B. novel so please,please,please…I would love a signed copy.

  • Kirsten Saunders
    March 27, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    I’d love to have an advance copy. And an advance, advance, advance, draft of the final book. Just to tie it all together, you know.

    Yours greedily,
    Kirsten

  • Christine Moore
    March 28, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I love this series!!! And what could make it even better is a signed book!!! Can’t wait to read it!!!

  • celeste
    March 28, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Trying for the like 3rd or 4th time to write on here lol i still would really love a copy of your amazing gifts!!!!! Thanks for all of these amazing opportunities your a wonderful person!!!

  • Kelli
    March 28, 2012 at 9:45 am

    I love this series! It always keeps me guessing! Thanks for holding this contest. If I don’t win congrats to everyone who does.

  • Sarah Allsop-Fine
    March 28, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I am really excited and a little sad that this is next to the last book!! I want more Allie Action! 🙂 I hope to see more of Stone in this book! Thanks for sharing your world with us and thanks for the contest.

  • Amy Skye
    March 28, 2012 at 10:08 am

    i am sooo sooo soo excited for the release next week! Already have my Powell’s pre-order in, as is my routine. :O)

  • Jessica Faus
    March 28, 2012 at 10:34 am

    This is my FAVORITE series!!!!! I can’t wait for Magic Without Mercy!!!! I would love to win a signed copy!!!!! Please!!! : )

  • Nicole M.
    March 28, 2012 at 10:45 am

    It’s so sad to see the series wrapping up but I can’t help wanting the books to come out faster!

  • CoryWillowT
    March 28, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Wow so many fans! I’ve been so busy with my grad psych studies I have finally caught up on the last 3 books! I am really really really looking forward to April 3rd!! I can’t wwaaaaaiiit!!!! I love how everytime I read your books i am transported back home. I even dream I am Allie and hanging out with the team. Shame, Terric, Zay, Maeve & Victor. I don’t want to spoil anythign for anyone so I will just affirm my joy at the twists and turns in Magic on the Hunt–cool surprises!! Magic on the Line definitely has me hooked for Magic Without Mercy. Love your words Devin!!!

  • Jennifer
    March 28, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    So excited for this book! I must read Magic on the Line in the lead up. Hope I win! Fingers are crossed….

  • rissatoo
    March 28, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Don’t enter me, I already won the Magic Without Mercy ARC (signed!) and ***LOVED*** it!

    I just wanted to say I am excited everyone else gets a chance to read it next week!

    Yay, Devon! Yay, April 3! Yay, Allie & Zay & Shame! 🙂

  • Jessica Z
    March 28, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Aweome giveaway! Cannot wait to read Allie’s latest adventure! Now back to rereading before it comes out to get refreshed!

  • Amanda
    March 28, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Oh, yay! The new Ally book would be the perfect reprieve from studying! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  • Julie
    March 28, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    WOO HOO!! So excited!! I cant wait to read Magic Without Mercy!! Thanks for giving your fans such a wondeful opportunity to win your books!! You are a the BEST writer that I have read. Love your books!

  • Karl
    March 28, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    As an avid fan of your work, and owner of copies of all of the Allie Beckstrom books released thus far, I would be very proud to add an autographed copy to my collection. I have a special bookcase just for autographed books. It’s awfully empty though…

    Great work on the steampunk series, I admit to not having read it yet. Steampunk isn’t my preferred genre.

  • NatarshaOZ
    March 28, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I’m ready.

    Lay it on me – a signed copy of Magic with Mercy.

    If I breathe deeply, and concentrate my focus, I can totally handle the excitement.

  • GreatNorthernTroll
    March 28, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Wahhhh-Waahhhhh… Devon, rescue me from the “I NEVER win anything” blues!!! Oh, OK. I did once win some truly awful, early eighties David Bowie discs from KGON, but that was like winning a trip to the torture chamber as the Torturee (is that even a word?). I Love all your books! I think if it’s in print, I own it and in some cases, multiple copies… Magic Without Mercy would be the Crown Jewel of my Devon Monk collection!!!

  • Danielle D.
    March 28, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    I love this series. I am anxiously awaiting the newest book to catch up with Allie and Zay. I love Shame!

  • Maria
    March 28, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Pick me, pick me! PLEASE!!! Being in Australia, it’s the fastest way for me to find out what happens to Allie and the gang (not to mention probably the only way to have a signed copy of one of your books as pride of place on my bookshelf!).

  • Kristy L.
    March 28, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I sooooo want to read this! I can’t wait to see what happens since Allie and friends have defected!

  • Naomi H
    March 29, 2012 at 4:29 am

    I can’t wait for this one!! I’m so excited!!

    There’s a great home for the book down here in Australia!!

    Thanx for the excerpt Devon!! Love Allie so much!

  • Serena
    March 29, 2012 at 5:27 am

    Oh please let it be me, oh please let it be me! Love the series and would really LOVE a signed copy of Magic without Mercy. (crossing finger and toes and legs and arms … ok getting hard to type now)

  • Karmagirl
    March 29, 2012 at 10:25 am

    me! me! me! Whether I win or not, I will be buying on April 3rd. I LOVE this series and can’t wait to see what happens next. Incredibly inventive, always thought-provoking… I love your spin on what happens when magic becomes a for-profit structure, and how everything can be corrupted without care…..

  • Laurel Newberry
    March 29, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Squeeeeeee! Magic Without Mercy is number one on my list of books I am (impatiently) waiting for. A signed copy means a permanent place on my shelf – after I’ve read it. lol

    Can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Of course, I’ve said that about all of them but that doesn’t dilute the anticipation. Your teasers have been driving me crazy. 😉

    L

  • Sara Sandor
    March 29, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I would love a signed copy. Going to be sad when the series ends. Of course there is always the re-reads, which I have already done.

  • Sarah Maurice
    March 29, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    I love participating in giveaway from my favorite
    Author. I would for this to be my first win.
    🙂

  • Val
    March 29, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    OMG. I love the excerpts and can’t wait for the whole thing. Pick me! pick me! Pick me! Pretty please, with a cherry on top (unless you don’t like cherries; then, no cherry).

  • Lora
    April 3, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I know I’m a little late, but I’m selfishly hoping someone doesn’t claim their copy and new winners get chosen instead! I love these books and can’t wait to finish the series!!

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