Barely Magic

Barely Magic is the first installment in the Maddy Madrigal Mysteries, an urban fantasy series by Debra Castaneda. The story follows Maddy Madrigal, a police officer working in Los Angeles’ Occult Affairs division, who moves to an upscale gated community for a security job—and quickly uncovers supernatural threats lurking beneath its surface. As she investigates, Maddy begins to discover her own potential for magic, all while navigating new friendships, intriguing romantic interests, and a mysterious secret. Fans of suspenseful supernatural tales will find this book expertly balances mystery and magic in a compelling debut.