Magic for Liars A Novel

Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey, published by Tor Publishing Group on May 5, 2020, is a contemporary fantasy novel that intertwines elements of mystery and detective fiction. The story follows Ivy Gamble, who was born without magic and has always been content with her life, despite her estranged twin sister Tabitha’s magical abilities. When a murder occurs at The Osthorne Academy of Young Mages, where Tabitha teaches, Ivy is reluctantly drawn into a world filled with secrets and power as she investigates the crime.
Readers will find a blend of sharp fantasy and investigative noir as Ivy navigates the complexities of her family ties and the challenges of her new role as a detective. The narrative explores themes of identity and the struggle for self-acceptance, all while maintaining a suspenseful atmosphere. With a page count of 352, this edition offers a rich reading experience in English, appealing to fans of thrillers and women sleuths alike.
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A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL
Sharp, mainstream fantasy meets compelling thrills of investigative noir in Magic for Liars, a fantasy debut by rising star Sarah Gailey.
Ivy Gamble was born without magic and never wanted it.
Ivy Gamble is perfectly happy with her life – or at least, she’s perfectly fine.
She doesn’t in any way wish she was like Tabitha, her estranged, gifted twin sister.
Ivy Gamble is a liar.
When a gruesome murder is discovered at The Osthorne Academy of Young Mages, where her estranged twin sister teaches Theoretical Magic, reluctant detective Ivy Gamble is pulled into the world of untold power and dangerous secrets. She will have to find a murderer and reclaim her sister—without losing herself.
“An unmissable debut.”—Adrienne Celt, author of Invitation to a Bonfire
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