Lisa Maxwell is the New York Times bestselling author of the Last Magician series and Unhooked. She’s worked around words all her life and is currently a professor at a local college. She has strong opinions about pasta and a soft spot for loud music and fast cars. When she’s not writing books, you can usually find her going on adventures with her husband and two amazing boys. Though she grew up in Akron, Ohio, she now calls northern Virginia home. Follow her on Instagram @LisaMaxwellYA or sign up for her newsletter to learn more about her upcoming books at Lisa-Maxwell.com.
"This twisty tale of alchemy and magic in Gilded Age New York will
keep you guessing until the very last page."
*Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author for THE LAST MAGICIAN*
"A gorgeous, timeless, all-consuming tale."
*Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Evil
series for THE LAST MAGICIAN*
"A twisty, spellbinding romp. Inserting feuding magical factions
into an already tumultuous time in American history, Maxwell’s The
Last Magician mesmerized me until the very last
page."
*Janet B. Taylor, author of Into the Dim and Sparks of Light for
THE LAST MAGICIAN*
"Intriguing, romantic, and full of twists, THE LAST MAGICIAN kept
me reading late into the night. The richly imagined alternative
version of 1901 New York City pulled me in, but the fascinating
characters had me turning the pages, desperate to find out what
happened to them."
*Anne Blankman, author of the Prisoner of Night and Fog duology for
THE LAST MAGICIAN*
Gangs, immigrants, and the rich keeping the poor down, with a
twist. Crisp pacing and plenty of details tell the story of
engaging, if selfish, characters in their late teens and early 20s
working at cross purposes for big reasons. A doorstopper with a
total shakeup of an ending: don't miss this splendid series opener.
(map) (Historical fantasy. 12-adult)
*5/1/17*
As there are significant plot reveals all the way through (we
actually learn a secret about Esta’s dad, for example, only about
twenty pages from the end), the book never loses urgency, and
readers will likely hit the final page wishing for more. Hand this
off to fantasy buffs who appreciate historical fiction, since a
good deal of the novel takes place in the early twentieth century,
and Maxwell’s attention to detail makes that time period seem vivid
and compelling.
*June 2017*
This stripped down plot summary does no justice to
the captivating and complicated story created by Maxwell. A
mix of historical fiction, romance, fantasy, and magic, the
well-plotted and tightly paced story moves between present day and
1901 New York, a time of gangs, tenements, turf wars, and a
fascination with science and technology as a cure
for society’s ills. A few historical figures make an
appearance, J. P. Morgan, for example, but this is definitely
Esta’s story, and she is a smart and feisty female
protagonist in whom readers will delight. — Cindy Welch
*May 31, 2017*
The writing is deceptively simple, allowing the reader to become
immersed in the world without confusion. Shifting points of view
within the narrative help characters stand on their own as
individuals that the reader cares about. The pacing, suspense, and
twisting plot will keep teen readers interested and longing for
more.
*August/September 2017*
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