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We are excited to cover this. Join us for a two-episode discussion on this dark academia novel. Abby I. Draper joins us for part two, as well as our friend Jess.

Part one is dropping on January 6, 2026.

A Hero’s Descent into the Underworld: A Magical Journey Through Hell

Alice Law’s lifelong ambition is to become a leading expert in Magick, sacrificing her pride, health, love life, and sanity to work under Professor Jacob Grimes, the world’s greatest magician, at Cambridge. But when a catastrophic magical accident—possibly her fault—claims Grimes’ life, her dreams hang in the balance.

Determined to secure the recommendation that could shape her future, Alice ventures into Hell to rescue Grimes’ soul. She’s not alone—her rival, Peter Murdoch, driven by the same goal, joins the perilous quest. Armed with only the myths of Orpheus and Dante, a supply of chalk for spell-casting pentagrams, and an unrelenting drive to make their academic sacrifices worthwhile, they brave the underworld to save a man neither truly respects.

Hell, however, defies their expectations. Magick alone won’t suffice, and secrets from Alice and Peter’s past could either unite them as powerful allies or spell their destruction. Will they triumph in this treacherous journey, or will Hell claim them?


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