Gutter Magic Series

Dive into a world where magic thrives in the grimiest alleyways, far from any ivory tower. This series follows the unlikely journeys of young protagonists as they navigate a brutal urban landscape, learning to harness their potent, unconventional abilities. It’s a tale of found family, resistance against overwhelming odds, and the search for belonging in a society that fears what it doesn't understand. Prepare for a gritty, character-driven fantasy that redefines the magical world.

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Gutter Magic
Rich Douek
120 pages
5 hours of reading
It's magic and mayhem in Manhattan, as Gutter Magic follows the story of Cinder Byrnes, who should be heir to a magical legacy, but can't cast a spell to save his life. When he finally tracks down a spell that can help him, he must figure out how to cast it before the necromantic crime lord he stole it from tracks him down. An epic, gritty urban fantasy adventure that takes place in an alternate-history New York, where long ago, World War II was fought with magic.