THE CONJURER'S PROPHECY WON THE ERIC HOFFER AWARD HONORABLE MENTION




I’m incredibly honored to share that my novel The Pandora’s Box has received an Honorable Mention in the E-Book Fiction category of the 2025 Eric Hoffer Awards!

For those unfamiliar, the Eric Hoffer Award is one of the most respected international prizes for independent books and authors. It celebrates excellence in writing and publishing outside the major corporate houses, and it shines a light on voices that often push boundaries and bring fresh perspectives.

To be recognized among such a talented group of writers is truly humbling. This story has been a labor of love, filled with late nights, deep research, countless revisions—and a great deal of heart. I wrote The Pandora’s Box to explore the balance of curiosity, consequence, and courage, and I’m so glad it’s resonating with readers and the literary community.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way—whether you’ve read the book, shared it, or simply encouraged me to keep going. This recognition belongs to all of us.

Here’s to more stories, more pages, and more possibilities. 📚✨

– L.S. Franco


For more about the trilogy, visit www.conjurersprophecy.com


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