An Unkindness of Magicians

An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard is a fantasy thriller published by Simon and Schuster on June 5, 2018. This reprint edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in New York City, where magic is a powerful force, yet its influence is waning. The story centers on Sydney, a rare magician with extraordinary abilities, who discovers a dark secret threatening the very fabric of magic in the city.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of power dynamics within the magical community, as Sydney grapples with her role in a system that relies on the sacrifices of magicians. The book delves into themes of rebellion and the supernatural, as Sydney seeks to confront the forces that seek to control her. With elements of dark fantasy and folklore woven throughout, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where magic is both a gift and a curse.
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“A remarkable writer.” —Neil Gaiman, bestselling author of American Gods
An Alex Award Winner
There is a dark secret that is hiding at the heart of New York City and diminishing the city’s magicians’ power in this fantasy thriller by acclaimed author Kat Howard.
In New York City, magic controls everything. But the power of magic is fading. No one knows what is happening, except for Sydney—a new, rare magician with incredible power that has been unmatched in decades, and she may be the only person who is able to stop the darkness that is weakening the magic. But Sydney doesn’t want to help the system, she wants to destroy it.
Sydney comes from the House of Shadows, which controls the magic with the help of sacrifices from magicians.
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