Mister Magic A Novel

Mister Magic is a propulsive, exciting, often genuinely scary, endlessly compelling mystery. Imagine a trip through Twin Peaks by way of Stranger Things and Stephen King s It. Terry Miles, author of Rabbits

Kiersten White s horror epic of cursed childhood media and stolen adolescence cuts to the poisoned quick of our nostalgia-obsessed modern age, and is expertly adapted for the graphic medium by Scott Peterson and the incredible team of Veronica and Andy Fish. James Tynion IV

Mister Magic walks the twilit line between wonder and terror where all the best childhood games are played. Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood

Clever, compelling, and utterly chilling, Mister Magic: The Graphic Novelis equal parts childhood nostalgia and creeping nightmare! Cavan Scott, New York Times bestselling author

It meets The Stepford Wives in this wildly compelling story that explores whether it s possible to recapture the magic of childhood friendship and what happens when you discover the darkness hiding underneath your memories. Mallory O Meara, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon

I found myself thoroughly drawn in by Mister Magic, a unique thriller with a compelling cast of characters whose past hides long-buried secrets. Karen Cleveland, New York Times bestselling author of Need to Know

Few books I ve read capture the wonder and terror of childhood as brilliantly as Mister Magic. Both creepy and profoundly nostalgic, it s guaranteed to unsettle anyone who grew up with Barney & Friends, Sesame Street, or other children s shows or anyone who s ever been a child. This book gave me nightmares in the best possible way. Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines

Kiersten White gave me a serious case of the heebie-jeebies that I couldn t shake, even long after I d put this book down! The sense of dread starts off as a whisper and builds into a full-blown scream as pieces of the mystery surrounding Mister Magic fall into place in this terrifying novel. Amanda Jayatissa, author of You re Invited

The allure and untrustworthiness of memory and childhood experiences are deftly explored in this compelling and eerie slow burn. . . . This deeply personal and mesmerizing work from White is sure to please, especially readers with 90s nostalgia. Library Journal

In this frightening, nostalgic, and original plot, White explores themes of racism, homophobia, and sexism. Savvy readers will devour the subtext and ponder philosophical questions about reality. Booklist, starred review

Both eerie and surprisingly heartwarming, White s examination of the perils of nostalgia is sure to win fans. Publishers Weekly