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Kathryn McConaughy

    Kathryn McConaughy crafts compelling narratives at the intersection of Christian fantasy and historical settings. Her stories, set in fantastical versions of Medieval and Ancient Near Eastern worlds, appeal to both young adult and adult readers. With a deep interest in languages and history, she imbues her tales with a unique authenticity. Her style is marked by intricate world-building and profound character development.

    Five Magic Spindles
    • Five Magic Spindles

      • 490 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      4.3(125)Add rating

      Awaken the Magic! Emma, a good-hearted midwife, rushes to warn a neighbor about the hired gunman headed to his ranch but can't prevent the catastrophe in store for his daughter. Palli, the prophesied daughter of a king, is fated to rescue her people from the destruction called forth by a vengeful priest. Roselee, a ghost with a faulty memory, flits through the halls of an insane asylum in search of the mortal boy who can help her save the day. Arabella, a living spirit trapped in her own comatose body, helplessly watches from the realm of dreams as her usurping cousin plots to destroy her once and for all. Tanza, a tomb raider on a distant planet, struggles to make a living and doesn't need a long-lost prince to complicate her difficult life. One way or another, these beauties have no intention of sleeping away their problems.

      Five Magic Spindles