Magnus Flyte is a male pseudonym used by writers Meg Howrey and Christina Lynch. Writing under this shared name, they have authored two novels published by Penguin Books: City of Dark Magic, which became a New York Times bestseller, and City of Lost Dreams. The persona of Magnus Flyte is characterized by deliberate obscurity and an elusive public presence. The writing duo has maintained conflicting biographical details as part of the pseudonym's identity, contributing to the mystery surrounding the name.