Radical

Women have no ability to cast spells. That’s what wizards have said for generations—and it’s a lie.

Beatrix Harper wants to expose it to protect her sister’s life. Her desperate plan: Train tens of thousands of women in secret, then shock the nation with a display of their magic. She thinks it will work—if only she can keep the details from her town’s wizard, Peter Blackwell.

But that’s nearly impossible thanks to their unwanted magical connection. As their Vows tie them ever more tightly together, Peter is never more than a step behind her. Stopping her is nearly as important to him as countering the terrible weapon he wishes he hadn't invented.

What happens when two desperate plans collide?

Radical is the second novel in the completed Clandestine Magic trilogy, set in an Edwardian-feeling 21st century America that appeals to fans of gaslamp fantasy, fighting the patriarchy, intrigue and slow-burn romance with some steam.

If you're a reader who prefers to know certain information upfront, find that information on the author's website. One scene in the book includes a character discussing a past trauma, and the site has more specifics. Praise for Radical “I flew through it and was left wanting more. … The Clandestine Magic books get me knotted up with tension and drag me in completely.” — Delighted Reader

"Secrets, lies, and betrayal are abundant in the story, and just when you think you know what's going to happen, Cowley stuns you with an unexpected and shocking twist. ... I couldn't put the book down, and I can't wait for the final book in the trilogy!" — One Book More

"The discoveries made, the secrets revealed, the implication of the vows and of using magic, there is just so much packed into these pages. ... I hugely recommend giving the series a try." — Life in the Book Lane Reviews

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 June 2024