Audiobook A Criminal Magic by Lee Kelly in the ListenBook app
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Book description
You know what? I just finished the audiobook version of A Criminal Magic and I'm still buzzing. Lee Kelly pulls together two of my favorite worlds-The Night Circus's dazzling, dream-like atmosphere and the gritty swagger of Peaky Blinders-and throws them into a roaring, 1920s Washington, D.C. setting that feels fresh and dangerously captivating. The story kicks off with a twist: after the 18th Amendment, sorcery itself is illegal. Magic, like alcohol, is outlawed, but the underground is alive, louder, and more intoxicating than ever.
Right from the first note, the narrator's voice captures the electric hum of the city. You hear the clink of glass, the hiss of forbidden spellwork, and the pulse of a city that's suddenly a playground for sorcerers. Joan Kendrick, a young sorceress from Norfolk County, gets knocked down by the Shaw Gang's repossession of her family home. She's offered a spot in the most notorious crime syndicate, and she jumps in-because the only way to survive is to work for the very people who want to kill her. That's the kind of stakes that make the audio feel alive, each line building tension until you're literally breathless with suspense.
Enter Alex Danfrey, a first-year Federal Prohibition Unit trainee. He's got a murky past and a gift for magic of his own, and he's tasked with going undercover into the Shaws. The way Kelly writes Alex's inner conflict, with every whispered warning and every hard-knuckled choice, is so visceral that I could almost taste the smoky rooms where he's supposed to perform. The narrator's subtle shifts in tone as Alex slips between law and crime keep me glued to every beat.
What makes this audiobook truly irresistible is how Kelly weaves the world into the characters. The Shaws' secret performance venues are described in such lush detail that the crowd's intoxicated, swirling with the sorcerer's shine-this mind-bending, addictive elixir that makes the magic feel almost physical. The sound design of the narration brings those scenes to life, making the audience feel the heat of the performance, the whispers of the crowd, the sting of betrayal. Each spell feels like a tangible, electric shock.
And the romance? I'm not even kidding. Joan and Alex's chemistry sparks as they cross paths in the performance venue, and the narrative's pace is relentless. The tension between their professional duties and personal longing feels real and layered, making you wonder which path will pull them. Kelly gives us a perfect balance of magic, crime, and love-each thread pulled tight, each twist a satisfying crack in the story's spine.
As a reviewer who's read the critics, I can confirm that Lee Kelly's track record-City of Savages a Publishers Weekly pick, The Criminal Magic optioned by Warner Bros., and a slew of short fiction in top magazines-only adds weight to this audiobook. Her background as an entertainment lawyer shows in how meticulously she builds the underworld's legal and social structures. She makes the prohibition era feel both historical and fantastical, a perfect blend for listeners who crave depth and drama.
If you're looking for a book that feels like a roller coaster through a magical, crime-ridden past, this is it. The narrator's performance, the rich setting, the sharp characters-every element is engineered to keep you on the edge of your seat. So pick up A Criminal Magic, press play, and let the city's hidden wonders pull you in. Trust me, once you start, you'll want to hear every whispered spell and every pounding heartbeat. Don't miss it.
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