Matthew Swift

Matthew Swift is the urban sorcerer protagonist of Kate Griffin's four-book fantasy series set in London.

Matthew Swift is a London sorcerer who died and came back. When he returned to life two years after his murder, he found that he was not entirely alone in his own body. The blue electric angels, strange beings born from the telephone lines, had taken up residence alongside his consciousness. This left him more powerful but also less certain of where he ended and they began.

Swift’s magic is drawn from London itself. He pulls power from streetlights, Underground trains, neon signs, and the electrical grid. The city is both his weapon and his home, and the books follow him as he is dragged into increasingly dangerous conflicts within London’s hidden magical world. He is reluctant, often sarcastic, and not always sure he is still fully human.

Reading Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Matthew Swift?

Matthew Swift is a sorcerer living in London who draws his magic from the city’s urban infrastructure. He is the main character of Kate Griffin’s four-book urban fantasy series that starts with A Madness of Angels (2009).

What happened to Matthew Swift?

Matthew Swift was killed by his former teacher and mentor, then came back to life two years later. When he returned, he was no longer entirely himself. He shares his body with the blue electric angels, entities born from the phone lines of London.

What are Matthew Swift's powers?

Matthew Swift draws magic from London’s urban landscape. He can tap into electrical grids, phone lines, neon signs, and the general energy of the city. His power is tied to modern infrastructure rather than traditional magical sources.

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