Review
Reviews"The Magic Shop is adventurous, fast-paced, and full of exciting and thrilling events...I am totally looking forward to the next book."--Reader's Favorite ★★★★★"We are so proud to have Justin Swapp's book THE MAGIC SHOP as a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree!"--Indie B.R.A.G. ★★★★★"Notable Middle-Grade Novel." --Shelf Unbound Magazine (Dec, 2015)
"Swapp's fast-paced adventure takes unpredictable twists and turns, as Marcus and Ellie are suddenly immersed in a world filled with dark secrets and dangerous characters."--Jennifer Goebel, Author. ★★★★★"I just can't wait for my daughter to grow up 5 more years and read this book which has magic, discovery and subtle innocence...I finished this book in just 5 hours, I hope to see this story on big screen."--Pinal David, Author. ★★★★★"This is a fun story which will appeal to young readers as well as adults. Don't miss this exciting quest of two young people searching for answers about their past and their future!"--Ann Everett, Author. ★★★★"The magical world Justin has created is a great concept, with well-developed characters, and a unique twist on magic. Fans of Harry Potter will love this story! I'm looking forward to book 2!"--Jennifer Redmile, Author. ★★★★"Mr. Swapp has created a wonderful wizarding world, great characters, and villains you're not sure if are good or bad until the end. If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you will absolutely love this story!"--Juan Gutierrez, Author. ★★★★★"The audio version is 11 ½ hours of pure entertainment."--Audible Customer ★★★★★"There are so many twists and turns in the storyline that I just couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the next book to find out what happens next!"--Catrina, Audible Reviewer ★★★★★"The Magic Shop Is In A League Of Its Own..."--Nickie, Audible Reviewer ★★★★★"If you're a fan of books like Percy Jackson, Fablehaven, etc, this book is a must read. I could not put it down! It rivals any young adult book I have read. It was a ton of fun and kept me turning the pages. Just as the title of the book suggests, this story holds a lot of magic! I hope there is a sequel coming!"--Jerry Boy, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I got really involved in this book and could barely set it aside to do ordinary things. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book for lovers of adventure and the paranormal."--S. Saldanha, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
From the Inside Flap
Marcus and his twin sister, Ellie, live in the loft above their grandparents' magic shop--the one all the rumors are about. He's all too familiar with the hand buzzers, card tricks, and fake vomit kits. He thought he had seen it all until he stumbles upon his grandfather hiding something in a secret room behind the family tapestry.
Now Marcus and Ellie must unravel a dirty laundry list of family secrets, and are thrown into a sinister world that has been hidden from them their entire lives. Not only is the family business a front, but Marcus has to develop his powers before the Dun-Bahr find him and assimilate the magic he was born to protect.
How will Marcus evade his enemies, and save his family?
It all comes down to what's hidden at the Magic Shop.
From the Back Cover
Warning: This book contains wild, unpredictable adventures, and is filled with twists and turns, strange magic, and a never ending cast of shady characters and mythical creatures. Read at your own risk.
Marcus and Ellie must discover what their grandparents have been keeping from them all these years. It all comes down to the secret that's hidden in THE MAGIC SHOP.
About the Author
Justin was born with an active imagination on a U.S. naval base in Spain, but has spent most of his life in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains of Utah. He is bilingual, and has lived all over the world. He has four children; two boys, and two girls, and one wife. He doesn't have any pets that he's aware of, but his children have been known to hide things under his bed.
In his free time Justin loves to read, write, and play games. He enjoys his close friends, and loves to make people laugh. To learn more about Justin, or his work, you can visit him at justin swapp dot com.
Justin is the author of The Magic Shop. He has also been published in several anthologies, including The Crimson Pact (Volumes 1, 2, and 5), The Memory Eater, and Short Sips: Coffee House Flash Fiction Collection 2.
