Jesse Stein

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Jesse Stein is a Chicago-based novelist, who finds the most joy in writing stories centring around oddly magical worlds, creatures, and the poor people that inhabit these spaces. He received an MFA in Creative Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and is currently working as a painter and carpenter for a Fabrication Studio.

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Children of Mandrake

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Children of Mandrake by Jesse Stein
"Jesse Stein’s Children of Mandrake is a lush, uncanny, and wildly imaginative journey into a town where folklore breathes through the rain and even dessert can send you on a hero’s quest. Gorgeously illustrated by Meng Samantha Shui, this Southern Go" Read more of this review »
Children of Mandrake by Jesse Stein
"Children of Mandrake is a mesmerizing and beautifully crafted story that takes readers on an unforgettable journey. With its rich storytelling, compelling characters, and immersive world-building, this book is a masterpiece that lingers in the mind l" Read more of this review »
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Raghav Rao’s debut novel, “Missy,” is a stunning novel, spanning generations and continents, coated with the impossible wonders of what life will serve you. What I loved most about this story is the true warmth and attention that radiates out of Rao’ ...more
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Jesse Stein added a status update: CHILDREN OF MANDRAKE AVAILABLE TODAY

Many thanks to Atmosphere Press for taking a chance on my strange story, and to the darling Sam Shui for the elevating illustrations.

To purchase in paperback or ebook: Children of Mandrake https://a.co/d/dvnnb8p

To purchase signed copies along with prints and postcards of the illustrations, visit my website! https://www.jessesteinbooks.com/
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