The Witch of Maracoor: A Novel

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The multimillion-copy bestselling story ofWickedcomes full circle inTheWitch of Maracoor,the final installment of Gregory Maguires Another Day series.

Following a confrontation with her reclusive great-grandfather, the one-time Wizard of Oz, Rainary Kothe granddaughter of Ozs Wicked Witch of the Westhas re-upped in a mission to settle a few scores and right a wrong or two. Her memory and her passions reviving, Rain turns her gaze back to her native Oz. Though the Grimmerie, which she had cast into the sea, retains its arcane power over her, the lover she left behind in Oz proves no less haunting. Traveling companions and arrivistes can befuddle a young witch coming into her own, but Rain marshals a steely determination to stare her troubles in the eye and see who blinks first.

In the Another Day cycle, a lost young woman grows through a cautious adolescence into an adult state of fervor and daring. Enchantment imprisons and it also liberates. Pay heed, pay respect, but above all, pay attention.

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Fans of the Wicked saga and Maguires rich, multifaceted world will enjoy the references, heartaches, and conclusions. Booklist Gregory Maguire once again has created an awe-inspiring work of fantasy that takes on the Oz stories and improves on them through expansion of new characters, places and ideas. It all makes for an engaging read and welcome time spent in a place that feels simultaneously strange and eerily familiar. BookReporter on The Oracle of Maracoor A decade after she flew Out of Oz in Maguires Wicked series, Elphabas granddaughter crash-lands on an island inhabited by seven sacrificial virgins. The arrival of the green-skinned teen (and her talking goose) upends their enclave. An exquisitely crafted introduction to a new fantasy trilogy. PeopleonThe Brides of Maracoor Wonderful attention to detail. . . . [Maguire] does excellent character work. . . . The larger world of Maracoor Abiding . . . has echoes of Greek mythology and looks to be fertile ground as a setting for more books. An expertly crafted introduction to a new series of magic and adventure. Kirkus Reviews(starred review)onThe Brides of Maracoor The Brides of Maracooronce again shows Maguires rich, mesmerizing world building, full of small, frustrating human absurdities. . . . It also shows off his gift for crafting compelling characters. . . . Its an intriguing, witty start to a fantastical proposed trilogy. Booklist on The Brides of Maracoor [A] complex, enticing fantasy. . . . Maguire cleverly teases out the characters motivation and desires, turning what at first appears to be a straightforward tale into a gripping page-turner. Fans will revel in this triumphant return to the world ofWicked. Publishers WeeklyonThe Brides of Maracoor

Author Bio

Gregory Maguire is theNew York Timesbestselling author ofConfessions of an Ugly Stepsister; Lost; Mirror Mirror;and the Wicked Years, a series that includesWicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men,andOut of Oz. Now a beloved classic,Wickedis the basis for a blockbuster Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical. Maguire has lectured on art, literature, and culture both at home and abroad. He lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.