Nicole Glover

Author

Nicole Glover is an American author of fantasy fiction known for her innovative blending of historical settings with magical world-building. Her debut novel The Conductors reimagines post-Civil War Philadelphia as a city where formerly enslaved people use the magic they once employed on the Underground Railroad to solve mysteries and... fight injustice. The novel introduces Hetty Rhodes, a former conductor on the magical Underground Railroad who turns her skills to solving murders in her community. Glover's approach to fantasy is notable for its grounding in African American history and its creative use of magical systems rooted in quilting patterns, astronomy and folk traditions. Her work contributes to the growing body of fantasy fiction that centres Black experiences and draws on African American cultural traditions for its world-building. The Conductors was widely praised for its originality, its richly imagined magical system and its vivid portrayal of Black community life in nineteenth-century America. Glover's fiction appeals to readers who enjoy fantasy that engages with real history and centres marginalised perspectives. The audiobook edition brings her inventive, historically grounded fantasy to listeners who appreciate diverse speculative fiction. Read more Show less