Award-winning supernatural sci-fi thriller series from Taylor Thomas Smythe.
It’s Miami Vice meets Marvel — for fans of Stranger Things and X-Men. Step back into the nostalgic, neon-drenched 1980s and explore the new young adult science fiction series from the author of the Kingdom of Florida series.
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Goldie
The year is 1980. When Donna Locke, a young diner waitress and aspiring singer, has her world turned upside-down, she finds herself at the center of an experiment that leaves her with inexplicable powers. As she navigates a new and unpredictable normal, Donna is forced to risk everything she’s grown to love. Meanwhile, Metro-Dade cops Marcus Myles and Enrico Castillo get closer to unraveling the latest in a string of drug smuggling operations. But there is more at play than first meets the eye…
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The Dream Team
From the award-winning author of Goldie and the Kingdom of Florida series comes the second installment in the thrilling Magic City Wonders series: The Dream Team.
A woman determined to find her lost love joins a daring team of misfits on a series of dangerous heists.
Their target? Dreams.
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Nightmare Array
In the wake of a risky rescue mission, Donna Locke’s most precious dream spirals into a haunting nightmare. Meanwhile, a nefarious evil rises, threatening all she holds dear.
Experience the dramatic conclusion to the saga of Donna Locke.
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More to come!
It’s official! The fourth installment in the Magic City Wonders series, Song of the Starling, is arriving in 2026. Read more here!
Visualize the wonder.
Watch the book trailer for the series!
About the Series
Magic City Wonders is a light-hearted, high-stakes supernatural sci-fi thriller mystery series set in 1980s & 1990s Miami, blending fast-paced action, police investigations, science experiments gone wrong, and deepening mysteries.
Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Miami Vice, supernatural mystery thrillers, and light-hearted sci-fi adventures with a dark, neon-drenched twist—mixing experimental superpowers, Miami crime mysteries, and ’80s retro adventure for a delightful, fun, and riveting ride that’s hard to put down.
Read the Award-Winning 1980s Miami Supernatural Sci-Fi Thriller Mystery Series from Taylor Thomas Smythe:
Goldie (Book 1)
The Dream Team (Book 2)
Nightmare Array (Book 3)
Song of the Starling (Book 4) Coming soon!
