The Secret of Magic

Released: August 4, 2026
Length: 14 hrs 15 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

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In 1946, young attorney Regina Robichard navigates the complexities of the Deep South as she seeks justice for a Black man, Joe Howard Wilson, following a murder investigation requested by the elusive author M. P. Calhoun. Tasked with this challenge while standing in for her mentor Thurgood Marshall, Regina confronts deeply ingrained racism, personal history, and the profound impact of storytelling, all set against the backdrop of a post-war society. "The Secret of Magic" weaves a narrative that reveals the hidden truths of a turbulent era, earning recognition as a finalist for the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.

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