Alchemy of Secrets (Alchemy of Secrets #1)

Brief Description:
"The HOTLY ANTICIPATED adult debut novel by the beloved, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series It starts with a class in an old movie theater. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor. Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real. When she tracks down a local legend named the Watch Man, who can supposedly tell you when you'll die, the world finally makes sense. Except that the Watch Man tells her she will die at midnight tomorrow unless she finds an ancient object called the Alchemical Heart. With the clock ticking, Holland is pulled deeper into this magical world in the heart of Los Angeles-and into the path of a magnetic stranger. Everything about him feels like a bad idea, but he promises Holland that her sister sent him to protect her. As they chase clues and stories that take them closer to the Alchemical Heart, Holland realizes everyone in this intoxicating new world is lying to her, even this stranger. And if she can't figure out whom to trust, not even the Alchemical Heart will save her"-- Provided by publisher.

Biographical Note:
Stephanie Garber is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Caraval, Once Upon a Broken Heart, and Alchemy of Secrets series. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages.

Review Quotes:

A Most Anticipated Book (New York Times Book Review, Goodreads, Parade, ScreenRant, Paste, Reactor, Gizmodo, IGN)

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 62 (EAN 9781250789150, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Garber, Stephanie
Stephanie Garber is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Caraval, Once Upon a Broken Heart, and Alchemy of Secrets series. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages.