I mentioned this thread to my wife; she suggested The Bone Spindle.

I read Blood Over Bright Haven fairly recently. Great premise with magic-as-technology, breaking into academia, and some killer intrigue in the background.

If you don't mind a diversion into sci-fi, Unconquerable Sun is one of my recent favorites. It's dense with a good mix of action and intrigue. The point of view characters span both sides of multiple conflicts. I'm greatly anticipating the conclusion to the trilogy later this year.