Memory is the crime scene
Magic is the weapon
One fractured partnership stands in the way of a magical conspiracy that threatens the system holding society together.
In the modern world, magic is regulated by the government and trusted by society, but the system isn't perfect. Rogue users push the limits of the law, and others reject oversight entirely, claiming the gifted should never be bound by ordinary rules. Those voices are growing louder.
Elias Sinclair is a rare memory magic specialist who has lost faith in himself. Alexander Sutton was once his best friend and partner, a combat magic wielder. Eighteen months ago, a case ended in tragedy, leaving seven dead agents and their friendship shattered.
Now, a wave of magical terrorism in Chicago forces them back together, and the hunt for a terrorist reveals something much older and far more dangerous than anyone expected. As the city teeters on the edge of panic and secrets long buried are uncovered, survival may depend on whether they can learn to trust each other—and their magic—again.
Where Memories Lie is a tense, character-driven urban fantasy thriller about broken friendships, weaponized memory, and the dangerous ties between magic and power.