The Liminal Library, Book 1
Misshelved Magic
by S. R. Crickard
Adelina was content to be a humble librarian with no magic. That was before she found a misshelved spellbook that's too afraid of the mysterious noises behind the bookshelves to stay in its proper place.
Catholic Media Association
2025
Science Fiction Novel
2nd Place
Catholic Writers Guild
Seal of Approval
CatholicReads
2025
Editor's Choice Award
CatholicReads
2025
Reader's Choice Award
3rd Place
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