The Shoemaker’s Magician

Bram Stoker Award–winning Pelayo welcomes listeners back to her fantastical, frightening vision of Chicago with this second installment in the “Chicago Saga” series (following Children of Chicago). Paloma is a fan of silent films and horror movies. Her job as a horror influencer allows her to stay home and care for her son. She’s also scored an interview with reclusive horror host Grand Vespertilio, who is never seen without his makeup. Meanwhile, a killer with a penchant for silent movies is leaving mutilated bodies in Chicago’s historic theaters. A lost silent film links these three people, but which one will find the film first and unleash its power? Pelayo builds on the mythology she began in Children of Chicago, incorporating silent films, horror, and the channeling of magical forces. This tale has many points of view, including Paloma’s homicide-detective husband, and Sophia Willingham’s voice truly embodies Paloma, a woman who has lived through so much but would still do anything to protect her family.