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Magic for Liars

A Novel
By Sarah Gailey
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Magic for Liars follows Ivy Gamble, a private investigator born without magic, who is estranged from her magically gifted twin sister, Tabitha. Ivy never desired magic, instead navigating her flawed, imperfect life while reluctantly investigating a murder at a secretive academy for mages hidden in modern Northern California. Sarah Gailey crafts a darkly enchanting tale exploring family, secrets, and the burdens of power.
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Recommended for readers who enjoy dark fantasy intertwined with crime investigation, especially fans of authors like Charlie Jane Anders and Megan Abbott. Those interested in stories about complex family dynamics, flawed protagonists, and urban magic will find this novel appealing.

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Sarah Gailey's debut novel Magic for Liars paints a captivating mystery set in a magical high school where a female detective without magical abilities must solve a baffling murder.

Sarah Gailey's debut novel Magic for Liars paints a captivating mystery set in a magical high school where a female detective without magical abilities must solve a baffling murder.

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Two Enigmatic Sisters
A Brilliant, Terrifying Secret
A Perfect Lie

Ivy Gamble was born without magic and never wanted it.

Ivy Gamble has an almost-sustainable career as a private investigator, an empty apartment, and a slight drinking problem. She doesn't in any way wish she was like Tabitha, her estranged, magically gifted twin sister.

Ivy Gamble is a liar.

A darkly enchanting debut novel from the award-winning Sarah Gailey, Magic for Liars is perfect for fans of Charlie Jane Anders and Megan Abbott. It follows the harrowing search for a killer at a private academy for mages hidden in modern-day Northern California.

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Critics praise Magic for Liars as a queerer, faster-paced take on magical worlds, blending crime and fantasy genres with a compelling narrative. It has been acclaimed for its humanised characters, realistic magical settings, and sharp prose. Prominent voices like NPR, Tor.com, and Refinery29 commend Gailey's storytelling and anticipate their future works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250174628

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Sarah Gailey came onto the speculative scene in 2015 and has since become one of the sharpest, funniest voices in pop culture online, going viral frequently for their stories and joie de vivre. They are a regular contributor to multiple websites, including Tor.com, where their Women of Harry Potter series recently won a Hugo finalist for Best Related Work. Gailey's nonfiction has appeared in Mashable and The Boston Globe, and writes short fiction for various popular outlets.

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