Fred Gracely
"I'm a Harry Potter fanatic. This was a wonderful book! Fell in love with the characters...I laughed and cried. I was hooked."
-Amazon Review, The Last Halloween
A misfit who never asked for power. A wicked destiny that can’t be escaped.​
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When a school research assignment leads a lonely orphan boy to perform a midnight spell in a cemetery…
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The magic works.
And it paints a target on his back.
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He becomes both hunter and hunted, the mortal enemy of the most powerful dark wizard in centuries, and the only one who can stop an ancient ritual coming on Halloween night that could make it the last night of freedom the world ever knows.
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Full of heart, humor, and cinematic suspense, Misfit’s Magic is a story about coming of age, found family, valuing individuality, trusting your heart, and reluctant heroism.
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If you enjoyed Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Golden Compass, or Artemis Fowl, you’ll love Misfit’s Magic: The Last Halloween. It’s a rollicking all-ages fantasy adventure steeped in autumn imagery and Halloween lore.
"...riveting debut young adult horror novel"
BookLife Editor's Pick
"...a gorgeous treat to fans of urban fantasy...a pure delight."
The Book Commentary
A good read any time of year...it has lots of Halloween imagery, but it's not "about" Halloween...
The snow has come early to Amworth Academy, and so has something far more dangerous.
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As winter descends on the campus, ancient evil awakens beneath the ice, threatening to trap it in an endless nightmare. Friends slip away into darkness. Old enemies return, unexpected allies emerge, and Goff’s own powers begin to change in ways he doesn’t understand. To stop a catastrophe centuries in the making, he must face secrets that challenge everything he thought he knew about magic, the nature of time, and himself.
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Chilling, heartfelt, and filled with page-turning twists, Misfit’s Magic: Shades of Winter is a powerful story about courage in the face of darkness, the weight of unexpected destiny, and the friends who stand beside you when the shadows grow fangs.
A gripping, atmospheric fantasy perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Golden Compass, Septimus Heap, and The Graveyard Book.
"…a mighty sequel that keeps you engaged from start to finish…"
KC Finn Readers' Favorite
"…buoyant fantasy sequel... exciting thrill ride
full of intrigue and mystery..."
BookLife Editor's Pick
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Some people are destined for greatness. Goffren is just trying to survive it.
Strange murders are happening at shimmering castle Charmont, and children are vanishing all across the ancient kingdom. Goffren—the orphaned “ghost of Slaathwick” and the only Verlokken boy anyone’s seen in generations— is reluctantly pulled in to solve the mystery.
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Dragging two new friends along with him, Lydianna, a bold festival performer, and Halstrohm, a solemn apprentice magician, their adventures will take them through portals and ancient corridors, across storm-slashed water, and into the clutches of creatures and dark powers that should not exist.
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And when fate corners him, Goffren must decide whether to unleash the full, terrifying might of his Verlokken heritage…or risk losing everything—and everyone—again.
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Heartfelt, harrowing, and full of wondrous imagination, this thrilling sequel proves that even the most cursed boy can change the fate of a kingdom. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Golden Compass, Septimus Heap, and The Graveyard Book, and magical adventures full of danger, humor, heart, and high-stakes fantasy.
“A riveting, otherworldly tale of magic, monsters, and unwavering friendships…consistently thrilling…well-written adventure.”
“Fast-paced fantasy brimming with magic, friendship, and heart.”
"It’s for anyone who wants a coming-of-age story tangled with monsters, magic, and heartache, but also with friendship, food, and flickers of joy..."
- Literary Titans Gold Medal
“…a must-have for anyone who loves fantasy novels about self-discovery, courage, and friendship… intriguing characters in a world brimming with magic…” -L.Nyakansaila, Readers' Favorite
“…a perfect balance of humor, heartbreak, and high stakes...the theme of found family and self-acceptance comes through stronger with every page…” -K.C. Finn Readers' Favorite
“...lush and intricate, filled with talking animals, ancient spells, secret societies, and morally complex magic...will appeal to readers who enjoy fantasy grounded in emotion and told with warmth and creativity.” -C. Thompson Readers' Favorite
“...a fantasy tale that draws you in right from the first page. The characters are excellent, developed to the point where you feel like you know them well, and the plot is unique, filled with twisting action all the way through.” -A. Reynolds, Readers' Favorite
Stand-alone Adventure
A human boy with no past. A magical girl with a forbidden secret.
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Everything changes the night an abandoned orphan boy saves an enchanting moon spirit girl from a winged warrior in the sky and is entrusted with her powerful and unpredictable Orb.
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It pulls him and his new foster siblings into a world hidden beneath their own. A world of moon-worshipping cults, lizard soldiers, ancient evil, shadow spirits, a demoness known only as The Destroyer, and an ancient tale of treachery and forbidden love.
To survive, he must confront the mystery of who he truly is and why the moon spirit girl seems tied to his forgotten past.
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Perfect for teens and adults alike, this standalone fantasy is ideal for anyone who loves magical realism, inventive world-building, forbidden love, mysterious pasts, and unforgettable found-family bonds.
Ideal forfans of Percy Jackson, Nevermoor, The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Amari and the Night Brothers, Keeper of the Lost Cities, and The Graveyard Book.
“…infinitely relatable…brilliant imagery…skillfully mixes the real world with the mystical…readers will feel as if they are journeying alongside Max as he faces a dark force too terrifying for words and his own staggering role in an ancient mystery.” Booklife, Editor's Pick
"...a high-spirited adventure bursting with imagination, drama, and humor."
S. Pierzchala, Readers' Favorite
"...an excellent read...Fantasy fans won’t want to miss Moon Spirit."
C. Thompson, Readers' Favorite
"I would certainly recommend to fans of fantasy fiction everywhere for its charming characters and brilliantly-paced voyage of discovery." KC Finn, Readers' Favorite
