Magi Dawn - The Magi Saga, #1

Broke and on the streets of New York, Amanda had little hope for the future. She didn't think life could get any worse..until she was attacked by a nightmarish creature! Thrown down an alleyway by a slavering beast, Amanda stares death in the face. She's terrified beyond reason, but deep inside, an energy awakens. A mystical force that is powerful and deadly. With her magical ability unlocked, Amanda is thrown headfirst into the shadowy world of the magi, and the centuries long hidden war they've been fighting against an ancient foe.
As prophecies are revealed and revelations uncovered, Amanda must learn to use and control her magic. But she has joined the ranks of the magi and this is just the beginning. Dark Magi scheme from the shadows, supernatural creatures hunger for blood, and eldritch gods watch from the depths. Follow Amanda from the alleyways of Manhattan, to the deepest realms of the spirit world as she fights the rising darkness in this epic urban fantasy thriller. This is the first book in an Epic Urban Fantasy series, and perfect for fans of Jim Butcher, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Kim Harrison and Shane Silvers.