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
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.
But all that glitters isn’t gold…
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The Dream Team
After the shocking disappearance of her lover, Donna Locke is running out of time—and out of leads. Desperate to track him down, she enlists the help of the mysterious Dream Team, a group of super-powered individuals who stage elaborate heists to steal vital information from people’s dreams—without their targets ever knowing.
But uncovering the truth is only the beginning.
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Nightmare Array
The hunt for Donna Locke’s lost love reaches a tense and thrilling conclusion in the final book in the trilogy. But nothing is as Donna hoped.
Meanwhile, Miami cops Rico and Tracy are drawn into another string of supernatural occurrences that grow darker and more dangerous with each passing night, putting their love and trust to the test.
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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!
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!