Black Magic

In this magic shop the magic is real.  And the trick is on you.Citrus Glade is a dying town that needs new businesses, but the one that just opened is doing much more harm than good. Stranger Lyle Miller’s magic shop seems to only stock what its select customers desire. When four outcast boys buy common party tricks, only Lyle knows what those tricks can really do. As subtle changes occur around town, a few residents realize that something is amiss…and getting worse. But it may already be too late. Lyle’s black magic has empowered more townspeople to help him execute his Grand Adventure, a plan that will reduce the town, and half the state, to rubble.ReviewIntriguing and well-written.  Russell James' Black Magic will keep you spellbound from the gripping first pages to the cataclysmic ending. Highly recommended! -Brian Moreland author of Dead of Winter and The Witching HouseBlack Magic is pure terror and mayhem.  Once again, Russell James shows off his writing prowess by creating diabolically frightening characters set alongside ones we root for.  The story is truly original and genius, showing off James' incredible imagination.  If you are looking for a dark scary read, then look no further.-David Bernstein, author of Amonst the Dead and Tears of No Return"Lake Wobegon meets The Omen in this curiously charming horror novel. The result is surprisingly touching and compulsively readable."-Publisher's Weekly"James (Dark Inspiration; Sacrifice) has a talent for combining action-packed vignettes into a powerful, fast-paced whole. Vivid cinematic images make this a quick, gory read for the horror fan." -Library Journal“I loved the story so much that I’m eagerly waiting to read more from him. I now have a new favorite book I’ll read over and over again.”—Night Owl Reviews on Dark Inspiration, Five Stars, A Night Owl Top Pick“The book had me at the edge of my seat. The writing is so vivid I even jumped a few times. If you're a fan of the genre, love ghosts and are drawn to the supernatural, then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book!”—Long and Short Reviews on Dark Inspiration“Solid characterization, tight prose and consistent pacing.”—Dark Shroud on Dark InspirationBook DescriptionCitrus Glade is a dying town that needs new businesses, but the one that just opened is doing much more harm than good. Lyle Miller’s magic shop seems to only stock what its select customers desire. When four outcast boys buy common party tricks, only Lyle knows what those tricks can really do. As subtle changes occur around town, a few residents realize that something is amiss. But it may be too late. Lyle’s black magic has empowered more townspeople to help him execute his Grand Adventure, a plan that will reduce the town, and half the state, to rubble.