Nicky True discovered his extraordinary gift at a young age—the ability to make his drawings come to life. As a child, he could sketch a lopsided apple into perfection, but the magic was fleeting, and the image reverted to its flawed form. Now, as an old man sitting at his kitchen table, where he once taught his daughter Jo to draw, he’s determined to tell the story of his life’s greatest secret—before it’s lost forever.
Spanning seventy years of art, wonder, and heartbreak, Nicky's journey reveals how the power of imagination can reshape reality itself. From the simple joy of a child discovering shapes and colors to the bittersweet memories of love and loss, Line Magic explores the delicate balance between creating perfection and accepting imperfection.
Can one man’s art change the world, or does the magic lie in the act of creation itself?
Powered by an extraordinary conceit, one man's ability to draw things into reality, Kris Faatz's Line Magic is more than just fantastic feats of artistry. Drawing her own rich portrait of community, one that transcends the realities of race and class and ability in post-WWII America, Faatz's storycraft and prose wield intoxicating line magic all their own—I couldn't put it down.
Jen Michalski, author of
All This Can Be True
Simply remarkable. There’s not much more a reader can hope for than a uniquely original story, and Kris Faatz has done it again with Line Magic. This beautiful story is a fictional memoir of sorts by Nicky True—a man who can make magic with his drawings. Join Nicky as he reflects on a life of love, loss, and ultimately—and beautifully—finding purpose. Line Magic is a place where history meets fantasy, dreams become reality, and if you’re open to it… you might just find a little magic for yourself, too. Brilliant.
Charissa Costa, founder, Charm City Readers
Kris Faatz captured me with her very first sentence, and I was one hundred percent invested in hearing what Nicky True had to say. Immediately, I was pulled into a well-crafted story with a strong sense of place and people I cared deeply for. The way Faatz intertwines historical details from 1945, the struggles and victories of her down-to-earth characters, and a touch of magical realism make Line Magic a true work of art. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
Mandy Haynes, author & editor-in-chief of WELL READ Magazine
Kris's Interview with Charissa Costa
of Charm City Readers
"There are as many different kinds of magic in the world as there are people."
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