Marco Swift and the Mirror of Souls

A magical mirror, a terrible enemy, and one boy unravelling the secret behind his legacy.

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"Along the way, Marco meets several new, well-developed characters on a journey that features polished, believable, and immersive worldbuilding. Marco is a relatable and lovable character who comes across as honest, with heartfelt motivations."

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"This book is a wonderful blend of action, adventure, excitement, and redemption…a beautiful glimpse into the human soul and the struggle to forgive and find love through the darkness of life's struggles!"

Masa Radanic The International Review of Books, Gold Badge

"Marco Swift is luminous and captivating. Packed with adventure and lots of heart, readers will love this story!"

Jennifer Rees New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling editor

"The author creates a puzzling world of uncertainty that pits good versus evil…The book is recommended for lovers of fantasy worlds, mystery, and family. Give it a shot!"

Mark Buxton YA and Kids! Books Central

"This was such a magical, thrilling adventure!"

Belle's Middle Grade Library

"If you haven't read this book yet, let me tell you, it's awesome!"

Jessica Renwick Author of the Starfell series
D. E. Cunningham
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D. E. Cunningham

D.E. Cunningham is the author of Marco Swift and the Mirror of Souls. For over a decade, he has worked in TV animation, creating multiple shows, writing and developing dozens of episodes that have aired internationally for kids and families. As a professional voice actor, he has voiced principal characters in an animated series heard by millions of young viewers. Father of four homeschooled children, he now brings his storytelling experience from the screen to the page with epic middle-grade fantasy adventures.

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Marco Swift and The Mirror of Souls

Marco Swift and the Mirror of Souls is a fantastical and imaginative middle-grade fantasy novel that touches on universal themes of forgiveness, truth, and love. Shaken by the sudden death of his father and his mother’s downward spiral into mental illness, when eleven-year-old Marco is approached by a magical enchantress who promises to cure his mother, he jumps at her offer. But in return, he must step through the Mirror of Souls and embark on a deadly quest to restore order to a wondrous but dying world.

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