Hollow Witch May 2026

This is the second book in the Secondhand Magic series, an set in Santa Fe.

Emily Davenport, a "magic crimes consultant" and nurse, investigates a high-profile murder involving a shaman. She must solve the crime while dealing with a predator she has no magical defense against. Historical & Folklore Variations

The disabled protagonist struggling to find a new identity without her magic. Hollow Witch

The child-queen of Arteria who works with Silvie to identify a growing threat to the city.

The story follows Silvie, a former child soldier and magical sentry who used to project her mind into a wolf to fight the "cadaveri"—walking corpses that plague the land. After losing her magic and hearing in one ear during a traumatic mission, she is sent to the wealthy canal city of Arteria to serve as an alchemist’s apprentice. Key Characters: This is the second book in the Secondhand

Published in late 2024, this novel is described as a that blends elements of horror and mystery.

A series of paranormal romance novels by Alice Hoffman set in an "enchanted village". After losing her magic and hearing in one

Reviewers on The StoryGraph highlight themes of ableism, sexism, and power struggles , noting the "slow-burn" romance and a darker-than-expected world where magic has a heavy physical cost. 2. Hollow Witch (Video Game)