The Last Magician
The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell, published by Simon and Schuster on July 18, 2017, is a captivating tale set in modern-day New York, where magic is nearly extinct. This 512-page novel follows Esta, a skilled thief with the unique ability to manipulate time. Raised to steal magical artifacts from the sinister Order that controls the Brink—a dark energy barrier trapping Mageus in Manhattan—Esta embarks on a perilous mission to travel back to 1902. Her goal is to steal an ancient book that holds the secrets of the Order and the Brink, a task that could determine the fate of the Mageus.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that combines elements of action and adventure with historical and fantasy themes. As Esta navigates a dangerous world filled with ruthless gangs and secret societies, she faces challenges that test her abilities and loyalties. The story explores social themes and the complexities of time travel, immersing readers in a magical atmosphere where nothing is as it seems. This edition, written in English, invites young adult readers to experience Esta’s thrilling journey as she confronts the Magician and the choices that could alter her future.
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An instant New York Times bestseller!
“Will keep you guessing until the last page.” —Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author
A girl travels back in time to find a mysterious book that could save her future in Lisa Maxwell’s “splendid series opener” (Kirkus Reviews).
Stop the Magician.
Steal the book.
Save the future.
In modern-day New York, magic is all but extinct. The remaining few who have an affinity for magic—the Mageus—live in the shadows, hiding who they are. Any Mageus who enters Manhattan becomes trapped by the Brink, a dark energy barrier that confines them to the island. Crossing it means losing their power—and often their lives.
Esta is a talented thief, and she’s been raised to steal magical artifacts from the sinister Order that created the Brink. With her innate ability to manipulate time, Esta can pilfer from the past, collecting these artifacts before the Order even realizes she’s there. And all of Esta’s training has been for one final job: traveling back to 1902 to steal an ancient book containing the secrets of the Order—and the Brink—before the Magician can destroy it and doom the Mageus to a hopeless future.
But Old New York is a dangerous world ruled by ruthless gangs and secret societies, a world where the very air crackles with magic. Nothing is as it seems, including the Magician himself. And for Esta to save her future, she may have to betray everyone in the past.
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