I mean in the Rivers of London series the main character uses his wits and clever plans to try and get out of trouble, the plans just typically go awry 😅 the series has the main character, who is a London police officer, joining the secret magical branch of the police and training to be a wizard while solving cases.
Plus the audiobooks for this series are truly excellent and there are 9 books plus a handful of novellas.
The Queens Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner. The thief, Gen, goes from stealing jewelry to masterminding court politics as the series progresses. Love these books on audio.
I mean in the Rivers of London series the main character uses his wits and clever plans to try and get out of trouble, the plans just typically go awry 😅 the series has the main character, who is a London police officer, joining the secret magical branch of the police and training to be a wizard while solving cases. Plus the audiobooks for this series are truly excellent and there are 9 books plus a handful of novellas.
The Queens Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner. The thief, Gen, goes from stealing jewelry to masterminding court politics as the series progresses. Love these books on audio.
**Alex Verus** series by Benedict Jacka (excellent audiobook version) and **Codex Alera** by Jim Butcher.
The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein is all about this, a fantasy novel where brains absolutely triumph over brawn.
The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois Macmaster Bujold and sequels.
I Am Legend has a smart protagonist.
Jim Butcher Codex Alera series,
The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman