Modern Magic: Urban Fantasy Rooted in Realism

Join acclaimed fantasy authors Marie Lu and Cadwell Turnbull for their deep dive into urban fantasy, where the familiar becomes fantastical. In Red City, Marie Lu reimagines Los Angeles as a dazzling but deadly arena of alchemical syndicates, where friends-turned-rivals Sam and Ari face off in a struggle that may bring the city to its knees. Meanwhile, in A Ruin, Great and Free, Cadwell Turnbull brings his acclaimed Convergence Saga to a thrilling conclusion, following a hidden monster settlement as it faces both human hatred and divine reckoning. In this session, Lu and Turnbull will discuss how they craft magical worlds rooted in contemporary realities, elevating the struggles and ambitions of our own lives to the realm of the extraordinary.