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Love a Heist? These Books Deliver, With a Dose of Magic.

November 05, 2025

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The best-selling fantasy writer Holly Black recommends novels that blend the thrills of a well-executed crime with intrigue and sorcery.

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Love a Heist? These Books Deliver, With a Dose of Magic.

The best-selling fantasy writer Holly Black recommends novels that blend the thrills of a well-executed crime with intrigue and sorcery.

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