L. Personius

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Series Guide

The books in magic & mayhem can be read as standalone, or in a series.

The whistlers, book 1, published in 2024, under revision. watch for 2nd edition nov. 2026

the pot stirrers, book 2, published in 2026

the potato thief, book 3, in process

Series

Discover Magic & Mayhem, a contemporary fantasy series where hidden magic collides with modern city streets.

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Reviews

A meticulously arranged author’s writing desk in a high-rise apartment at twilight, photographed in cinematic realism. At the center lies an open notebook with elegant, illegible scribbles, beside a sleek black fountain pen and a stack of mock book galleys labeled only with minimal geometric symbols instead of text. Through the large window beyond the desk, a dense city skyline glows with subtle blues and violets, one building’s upper floors wrapped in a faint, supernatural shimmer. Soft, cool ambient light from outside contrasts with a single warm desk lamp, casting refined shadows. Composed at a three-quarter angle with moderate depth of field, the mood is sophisticated, contemplative, and quietly magical, perfect for an independent urban fantasy author’s homepage.

a history fan:

A magical tale full of chuckle points and poignant thoughts. Good for those of you who would like a humorous jaunt in a fictional world that makes you ponder our own. Loved it. More please.

A polished black hardcover of a fictional urban fantasy novel titled “Magic & Mayhem” resting upright on a charcoal slate table, its cover artwork featuring an abstract city skyline woven subtly into swirling, iridescent mist. Around it, a few other hardcovers from the same series fan out, their spines aligned to suggest a cohesive collection without readable text. The scene is set near a loft-style window overlooking a softly blurred night cityscape with scattered neon glows. Cool, diffused evening light mixes with warm interior lamp light, creating gentle reflections on the glossy covers. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with shallow depth of field, sophisticated and atmospheric, evoking a modern, urbane fantasy world without clichéd imagery.

alison songbird:

I LOVED this book. It’s a magical, fantasical story that’s fun and easy to read, but also holds deeper truths about our society. There were so many moments where I was chucking, or reflecting while I read. I can’t wait to read more in the series!