Best Book Awards double finalist ("Do You Believe in Magic?") Winner of 13 international awards ("Dark Circles" trilogy) Book 1 is Recommended by Kirkus Reviews: “A delightful beginning to a promising series that’s sure to appeal to teen readers who feel like outsiders.” ~~ In this exciting and enchanting fantasy novel, readers are invited to journey into a world where magic is not merely a fairy tale but a powerful reality. This gripping story revolves around a reluctant hero – Charlie - an everyday boy leading an ordinary life, until a chance encounter transforms his world forever. Suddenly, faced with inexplicable happenings and being able to perform magical feats, Charlie grapples to understand his newfound abilities. Little does he know, he has become central to a battle between forces beyond his comprehension, a war underway in the invisible realms around him. Melvin masterfully weaves a story that explores the timeless human question – do you believe in magic? – in a context that feels entirely fresh and unpredictable. The narrative is sprinkled with an exciting blend of humanness and extraordinary. It takes readers on a fantastic adventure, filled with wit, mystery, action, and a touch of romance to tie it all together. As Charlie uncovers secrets about his past and learns about the unseen magical world, readers are taken along the roller-coaster ride, complete with plot twists that keep them guessing till the end. “Do You Believe in Magic?” is not only a tale of adventure, but also delves into themes such as paranoia, handling change, and the enduring power of friendship. It is a story of an underdog rising above his circumstances and rediscovering himself in a world teetering between magic and reality. With its strong character development, intricately designed plot, and Melvin's sophisticated style of storytelling, this book is a page-turner. Whether you believe in magic or not, this book will leave you enthralled, making you question your belief and yearn for more by the time you close the last page. This is only the beginning, a promising start to an exciting series that holds a lot more magical adventures.