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A supernatural noir set in contemporary Miami. Magic City Mayhem combines the investigative fantasy of Jim Butcher and Ben Aaronovitch with the cultural specificity and literary voice of Junot Dí az. The novel follows Pablo Dí az, a working-class Cuban-American necromancer forced to monetize his magic to cover his father's medical expenses. When a series of ritualistic murders exposes hidden tensions between Miami's magical elite and criminal underworld, Pablo becomes entangled in a conspiracy that threatens both his family and the city itself. Featuring bilingual English-Spanish dialogue and grounded in authentic Miami settings, the novel will appeal to adult fantasy and urban fantasy readers, particularly fans of character-driven supernatural crime fiction and culturally rooted speculative fiction. Ideal for urban fantasy shelves and crime/fantasy crossover displays. Strong potential for independent bookseller hand-selling due to its distinctive setting, humor, and crossover appeal.

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9781971703008

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Marcus X. Figuerola is a Miami-born writer and the son of Cuban immigrants. A lifelong storyteller and devoted educator, Figuerola was named 2024 Teacher of the Year at Robert Morgan High School, where he leads the English Department. He infuses his work with Miami's vibrant culture and the authentic experience of someone who has survived the public school system-- if not the supernatural.

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