Alchemy of Secrets
It starts with a class in an old movie theater.
Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor.
Most students believe the Professor’s stories are just fiction. There isn’t a man in Hollywood who you can call to find out the time you’ll die. There’s not a haunted hotel bar in Los Angeles that the devil likes to frequent. There’s no such thing as magic.
But . . . most students don’t have the same tragic past as Holland St. James.
Now a graduate student, Holland is hoping to use her thesis to rewrite her past by proving that some of the most infamous deaths in old Hollywood were actually murders committed by the devil. She has no idea that this quest will lead her into a deadly world of century-old secrets and unimaginable lies and onto the path of two very dangerous men, both of whom are willing to do whatever it takes to find a magic that will either forever alter Holland’s life or completely destroy it.
Stephanie Garber
Stephanie Garber is a name that has become synonymous with immersive, magical storytelling. Known for her Caraval series, she has captivated readers with tales of adventure, wonder, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. Her works are a delicate dance between lush world-building, high-stakes drama, and unforgettable characters, each of whom wrestles with love, betrayal, and their deepest desires.
Born and raised in California, Garber’s childhood was filled with a love for stories—whether those stories came from books, her imagination, or the vibrant tales spun by the people around her. She credits this passion for storytelling as the foundation of her writing career. Like many writers, she began crafting her own narratives in the form of short stories and even plays. It wasn’t until her late twenties that she turned to novel writing, finding a place to fully explore the fantastical worlds that had always lived in her mind.
Alchemy of Secrets
In a city layered with secrets and shadows, magic hides in plain sight, and nothing is ever as it seems. A young woman with a sharp mind and restless heart discovers that her curiosity may be more dangerous than she imagined when a prophecy warns of a life on the line. Drawn into a hidden world of ancient artifacts, whispered legends, and elusive powers, she must navigate alliances that shift like smoke and confront truths no one is willing to speak aloud. Each revelation tests her trust, her courage, and the very limits of what she thought was possible.
Alchemy of Secrets consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
