Velia and the Magician: Book of Alexios, 1924

Set in 1924 New York City, this novella follows 11-year-old Velia Gray as she navigates life with synesthesia and forms a friendship with a street performer known as The Magician. Their shared dreams of greatness and daring aspirations lead to a series of tense and heartfelt moments. As part of the larger novel Alexios, Before Dying, Velia's story offers a poignant glimpse into a young girl's coming-of-age amid a backdrop of historical intrigue.