The Magician by Vanessa Leonardo | Terrorcore Rewind | YA

PREORDER - RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 8th, 2026

Derrick will never be valedictorian or captain of the football team, but he does have a knack for magic. When he’s invited to an exclusive, new magic shop, Derrick meets Apollyon, the mysterious owner, who strikes a deal with him.

Suddenly, Derrick can do tricks he never imagined. These tricks awe his peers and, more importantly, draw the attention of his crush and best friend, May. But when his magic starts to go wrong, and May disappears, Derrick faces a terrifying choice.

Can he find out how to reverse the trick and get May back? Or will his loved ones pay the ultimate price for his ambition?

Includes the book and a free, themed Rewind bookmark

Cover Art by Austin Hinderliter of Creepy Carves.

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SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS: 50% of all sales profits from Terrorcore Rewind books are given back to the authors. Terrorcore Publishing is committed to supporting indie authors.

AGE SUGGESTION: While our aim is for adults who enjoyed Point Horror and the marvelous works by Christopher Pike and R. L. Stine, the work may be suitable for teens 13 years and older. 

PREORDER SHIPMENT: Items will ship once they arrive from the printer, around the release date. If you order multiple preorder items with different release dates, they will ship separately as each becomes available. This allows us to send you your items as they are released, rather than holding the entire order until the final preorder item is ready.