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Magic by the Numbers #7
One Last Heist
Would Diana, the sorceress, ever get out from under the oppressive control by her uncle?
Could Nicholas finally put behind himself his failures as a magician?
How could Lionel dance through the perils of warring lords unscathed?
Who were the magicians resposible for the recurring explosions? If they were not stopped, the entire world would be shattered into no more than cosmic dust.
Written by New York Times Best Selling Author Lyndon Hardy
Volume 7 of the Magic by the Numbers series, each one of which is freestanding from the others. Can be read in any order
Praise for previous books in the Magic by the Numbers
Brandon Sanderson fans should check this one out - Amazon customer
One of the most logical detailing of the laws of magic ever to appear in fantasy – Lester del Rey
A fun read -- Larry Niven
Well-writen, great adventure - Stephen J. Wolf
Probably one of the best pieces of Fantasy fiction I've ever read -- Amazon customer
Could Nicholas finally put behind himself his failures as a magician?
How could Lionel dance through the perils of warring lords unscathed?
Who were the magicians resposible for the recurring explosions? If they were not stopped, the entire world would be shattered into no more than cosmic dust.
Written by New York Times Best Selling Author Lyndon Hardy
Volume 7 of the Magic by the Numbers series, each one of which is freestanding from the others. Can be read in any order
Praise for previous books in the Magic by the Numbers
Brandon Sanderson fans should check this one out - Amazon customer
One of the most logical detailing of the laws of magic ever to appear in fantasy – Lester del Rey
A fun read -- Larry Niven
Well-writen, great adventure - Stephen J. Wolf
Probably one of the best pieces of Fantasy fiction I've ever read -- Amazon customer
334 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2023
About the author
Lyndon Hardy
11 books151 followersNew York Times best-selling author of the Magic by the Numbers fantasy series.
One Last Heist, the seventh book in the series, is now available.
I meld my knowledg in physics with the fantasy of alchemy, sorcery, and wizardry to produce tales in which there are constraints and limitations. Magic is not omnipotent. When the protagonists are in a jam, they are not saved with a simple bibbity, bobbiity, boo.
With the exception that book 5, Magic Times Three, involves the same protagonists as book 4, The Archimage's Fourth Daughter, all the books in the series have different leading characters. They can be read in any order.
I have some experience with adventures in our universe as well -- orchestrating the classic Rose Bowl Card Stunt in 1962. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_R...
I have yet to come up with a plot in which a stamp collector saves the universe.
Wikipedia: Lyndon Hardy
One Last Heist, the seventh book in the series, is now available.
I meld my knowledg in physics with the fantasy of alchemy, sorcery, and wizardry to produce tales in which there are constraints and limitations. Magic is not omnipotent. When the protagonists are in a jam, they are not saved with a simple bibbity, bobbiity, boo.
With the exception that book 5, Magic Times Three, involves the same protagonists as book 4, The Archimage's Fourth Daughter, all the books in the series have different leading characters. They can be read in any order.
I have some experience with adventures in our universe as well -- orchestrating the classic Rose Bowl Card Stunt in 1962. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_R...
I have yet to come up with a plot in which a stamp collector saves the universe.
Wikipedia: Lyndon Hardy
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June 22, 2025
This had the lowest stake of any of the books in the series. The story was good, but the characters seemed to be missing something, which kept me from really caring about them. The ending was disappointing, but it was still well worth a read.
3.5/5
3.5/5
February 28, 2026
One Last Heist (Magic by the Numbers, #7) by Lyndon Hardy is a clever and engaging continuation of a long-running fantasy series known for its structured magic systems and intellectually driven storytelling. Hardy once again demonstrates his strength in crafting intricate plots that merge mathematical logic with high-stakes adventure.
The novel thrives on strategic tension. As a heist-centered installment, it leverages careful planning, layered obstacles, and shifting alliances to sustain suspense. Readers familiar with the Magic by the Numbers series will appreciate the continuity of its rule-based magical framework, while the focused heist premise provides a contained yet dynamic narrative engine.
What distinguishes this installment is Hardy’s disciplined world-building. The magic system remains internally consistent and conceptually rigorous, appealing to readers who value structured fantasy over abstract mysticism. One Last Heist delivers a satisfying blend of strategy, character interplay, and calculated risk, reinforcing the intellectual appeal that has defined the series.
The novel thrives on strategic tension. As a heist-centered installment, it leverages careful planning, layered obstacles, and shifting alliances to sustain suspense. Readers familiar with the Magic by the Numbers series will appreciate the continuity of its rule-based magical framework, while the focused heist premise provides a contained yet dynamic narrative engine.
What distinguishes this installment is Hardy’s disciplined world-building. The magic system remains internally consistent and conceptually rigorous, appealing to readers who value structured fantasy over abstract mysticism. One Last Heist delivers a satisfying blend of strategy, character interplay, and calculated risk, reinforcing the intellectual appeal that has defined the series.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews