Before We Disappear

In this enchanting story by acclaimed author Shaun David Hutchinson, Jack Nevin serves as the clever assistant to the famed stage magician, the Enchantress, in turn-of-the-nineteenth-century Europe. When their dishonest tactics lead them to flee to America, they find themselves at the Alaska–Yukon–Pacific World’s Fair, where a new magician, Laszlo, threatens to outshine the Enchantress. As Jack discovers the secrets behind Laszlo's mesmerizing illusions, he unexpectedly forms a deep connection with Wilhelm, prompting him to confront a choice between his mentor and a burgeoning romance. This captivating tale explores the complexities of first love and the magic that binds us.