Magica: Rise of the Cult

In the gripping Paranormal Family Thriller Magica, readers are introduced to Maggie Towne, the Magica, the most powerful witch in the world and the guardian of Magic itself. Juggling the responsibilities of raising her children and protecting the Witch World isn’t a walk in the park. Maggie's suffered through the murder of her husband and youngest child two years earlier. And just when she thinks she and her children can move on and be happy, trouble comes knocking.

On a stormy night a desperate stranger arrives at Maggie's door seeking protection from a fanatical cult and a rogue witch. Both are determined to seize what they believe is rightfully theirs, and in doing so they unleash unimaginable evil. With her children's lives at stake, Maggie must confront the witch and cult using all the power at her disposal to protect her family and the world of Magic.

Teaming up with a contingent of powerful witch allies, as well as the tenacious, and new love interest, Detective Benson Scott, Maggie embarks on a harrowing journey to stop the rogue witch and cult. But as secrets unravel and betrayals mount, Maggie’s family and the fate of Magic itself hang in the balance. Will Maggie Towne succeed in stopping the encroaching darkness, or will she be forced to watch as her family and everything she holds dear are torn apart forever?

Magica is an electrifying tale that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. With a captivating exploration of the power of family and the resilience of the human spirit, this thrilling paranormal adventure will take readers on a ride of emotions, magic, and heart-stopping moments of danger.

Content warning: murders; no spice - just kissing; limited profanity; children in dire but not abusive situations.

E.S. Magill is the author of the Magica series, a Paranormal Family Thriller, a story about the world's most powerful witch, who battles rogue witches, evil cults, werewolves, vampires, and demons - all while raising her six children. Her short stories have been published in anthologies, such as California Screamin' and Blood Lite III. She is the editor of three anthologies Wily Writers Presents Tales of Foreboding, Haunted Mansion Project Year One, and Deep Cuts. E.S. Magill served as the Reviews Editor for Dark Wisdom magazine, where she also wrote the column "The Dark Librarian." She is a member of the Horror Writers Association and the Romance Writers of America. Writing fulltime has been her life-long dream, working daily with the most supportive writing group Wily Writers. She is also a mental health advocate, writing about her own journey in the nonfiction self-help book Reveal Your Wings. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in English, and after retiring from teaching, she and her husband moved from their beloved San Diego to Phoenix to be closer to family. Discover more at www.esmagill.com.