Do You Believe in Magic?

Dark Circles, Book 1

by Jim Melvin

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Book 1 of Dark Circles

Pub Date May 25 2023 | Archive Date Jul 06 2024

Green Bird Publishing

Middle Grade | Sci Fi & Fantasy | Teens & YA

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Description

From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes a new adventure suitable for teens and adults. Do You Believe in Magic? is book 1 of Dark Circles, a teen adventure fantasy trilogy for readers 13 and older. This is an award-winning, coming of age series for fans of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson.

Book 1: Do You Believe in Magic? (May 25, 2023)

Book 2: Do You Believe in Monsters? (Oct. 30, 2023)

Book 3: Do You Believe in Miracles? (April 21, 2024)

Book 1 synopsis: After discovering a magical waterfall deep in the forest, a boy and his dog embark on an epic adventure in a fantastical world filled with monsters and magic. In the real world, Charlie is a 13-year-old nerd picked on by bullies. But in the fantasy world, he becomes a wizard wielding formidable powers. Standing in his way is a vile monster bent on destruction. Only those with a hero’s heart will have the courage to stand at Charlie’s side when the war begins.

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Advance Praise

"Melvin shows his literary mastery as he weaves elements of potential and transformation." — Ann Allen, The Charlotte Observer

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In Do You Believe in Magic?, the first book of Jim Melvin's Dark Circles trilogy, young readers are introduced to Charlie Magus, a 13-year-old boy who stumbles upon a mystical waterfall in South Carolina that serves as a portal to the enchanting realm of Pacchann. This discovery launches Charlie and his friends into a world where magic and danger are intricately intertwined. Melvin's rich, descriptive language paints vivid scenes, making it easy for readers, especially tweens, to immerse themselves in the story. — Literary Titan

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Be prepared for a full-blown launch into a fantasy realm loaded with magic, monsters, courageous acts, and a dash of sweet romance. Jim Melvin doesn't describe cities, towns or villages as simply routine environments. He creates Worlds, multiple worlds and grand, complex cities within. The twists are unexpected and leave you glorious knots. The amount of characters and personalities is a buffet. Truly, you cannot speed this novel. It demands your attention from the very first sentence, to the mysterious, and hanging end. — Chris Harold Stevenson, award-winning author of everything fantasy and paranormal

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"Transcends fiction and fantasy by exploring the struggles of those coming of age." — Chris Worthy, Upstate Parent magazine

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"If the first book of this new series is any indication, you are in for a big treat and wild fantasy ride." — Dave Scheiber, nationally renowned journalist and author

"Melvin shows his literary mastery as he weaves elements of potential and transformation." — Ann Allen, The Charlotte Observer

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In Do You Believe in Magic?, the first book of Jim Melvin's Dark...