Goldie: A Magic City Wonders Novel

From the award-winning author of the Kingdom of Florida series comes a brand-new series: enter the world of Magic City Wonders.

In 1980s Miami Beach, money is tight, the heat is relentless, and Donna Locke is out of options. When she volunteers for a mysterious experimental clinical trial to earn some quick cash, she inherits an unexpected supernatural side effect that turns her life upside down—Donna gains the ability to turn anything she touches into solid gold.

At first, her new power feels like a blessing. But when one accidental touch results in a tragedy she can’t undo, Donna is thrust into a dangerous game of secrets, survival, and impossible choices.

Meanwhile, as two Miami cops investigate a string of strange incidents, Donna must outrun those who want to exploit her power.

This fast-paced supernatural thriller set in vibrant 1980s Miami kicks off the award-winning Magic City Wonders series, filled with action, humor, suspense, retro nostalgia, and a heart-warming emotional depth. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Miami Vice, supernatural mystery thrillers, and light-hearted sci-fi adventure with a dark twist.

A thrilling, funny, and sharply imagined novel about unexpected power, unintended consequences, and the secrets hiding under the Miami sun.

All that glitters isn’t gold.

Gold Medal - IPPY Awards

In 2023, the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) named Taylor Thomas Smythe’s Goldie: A Magic City Wonders Novel the winner of the gold medal in the Southeast - Best Regional Fiction category.

Silver Medal - Florida Book Awards

In 2023, Goldie: A Magic City Wonders Novel by Taylor Thomas Smythe received a silver medal in the Florida Book Awards.

Taylor Thomas Smythe was born and raised in South Florida and finds inspiration all around him. His passion is to inspire others through imaginative and innovative stories. He has been writing creatively for the majority of his life, transitioning to books with his award-winning debut novel in the Kingdom of Florida series: The Golden Alligator. Other creative works include songwriting, producing a full one-act musical, editing and writing sketch-comedy for seven seasons of a student comedy show, and acting as founder and creative director for The Prime Floridian (a small West Palm Beach-based design brand). He has also co-written a full-length stage play. Smythe is a graphic designer and a long-time resident of West Palm Beach, Florida.

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