Tomb of the Queen
Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian #1
A librarian. A spell book. And a magical terror organization set on enslaving the world.
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Librarian Jayne Thorne enjoys her quiet life of tea and books. That is, until she finds a spell book in the Vanderbilt University archives that accidentally gives her access to a magical dimension.
Now she's hunted by a magic-wielding terrorist group, and the only way for her to survive is to team up with a secret branch of the CIA. Her first mission: Go undercover at Trinity College Library in Dublin and determine if the Book of Leinster is actually a magical necromantic grimoire.
With the help of a handsome Irish kickboxer, Jayne uncovers the truth of her unexpected spell book: The Irish manuscript is one of five grimoires that can raise five dead, master magicians, and secure their totems of power. With these totems comes the power to control the world.
But the spell book isn't the only thing with secrets in Jayne's new life. Danger lurks in every corner and Jayne must rise to meet her fated role...or perish alongside the rest of the world.
A Discovery of Witches meets Mercy Thompson, with a splash of Indiana Jones and Gilmore Girls, in this lighthearted paranormal adventure. This is the fantasy you've been waiting for.
Book One is written by New York Times bestselling author Joss Walker and USA Today bestselling fantasy author Alisha Klapheke.
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"Writer Joss Walker brings the magic back! It will take a witch with heart, humor, and book smarts–plus some killer kick-boxing skills–to save the world, and Jayne Thorne is the witch we need now. Hold on tight, you urban fantasy fans, because once you open Tomb of the Queen, the action doesn't stop until the last thrilling page." –Laura Benedict, bestselling author of the gothic Bliss House trilogy
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Master of Shadows
Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian #2
A lost grimoire. A dangerous new enemy. And a powerful magical weapon that could destroy the world.
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Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian, is back for another exciting mission. When her mentor goes missing, Jayne is sent to Paris to find him, only to land in the crosshairs of a deadly terrorist organization and their diabolical weapon, a mysterious poison that renders their enemies powerless.
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Fighting to combat this weakness, Jayne struggles to make peace with her sister, who has been hiding the truth of their family history for years, and overcome difficulties with her shifter boyfriend, who can't quite sync up with Jayne's new powers. Even worse, the terrorists demand she locate a necromantic grimoire in France, or they will kill her mentor.
As Jayne hunts for the grimoire, she unlocks the secret to summoning the Master of Shadows—a long-dead master magician possessing a dark and destructive magic. With this lethal power unleashed, she must protect her team from the worst magical threats they've ever faced...or suffer the deadly consequences.
Book Two is co-written with Joss Walker.
“Vivid world-building, a page-turning mystery and a smart, adventurous heroine in the process of discovering her own power and learning from her mistakes makes for another great addition to an outstanding urban fantasy series.”
— Jayne Castle, New York Times bestselling author of the Harmony series
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“A fast-paced, magical thrill ride that had me turning pages long into the night. Fans of female-forward urban fantasy with plenty of humor, hijinks, and heart won't want to miss it!”
— C.J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Vicious Princess and the Ravenspire series
The Keeper of Flames
Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian #3
A lost fire goddess. An arrogant new ally. And a secret magical society on the brink of extinction.
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All Jayne Thorne wants to do is work with her sister to track down their missing father. But instead, she is tasked with another assignment from the CIA: go to Rome and acquire a necromantic grimoire linked to a lost fire goddess.
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As Jayne struggles to work with her new partner, a smug and infuriating magician who knows exactly how to push her buttons, she realizes this mission may reveal clues to her father’s whereabouts. To make matters worse, the deadly terror organizations have caught wind of this powerful grimoire, and their dark magic has created all manner of terrifying new obstacles for Jayne to overcome.
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The closer Jayne gets to finding her father, the more she uncovers about the secret society he was part of. When she realizes their enemies are closing in on these hunted magicians—and targeting her
sister, too—she must expand her magical abilities, trust in her partner, and risk her life for the truth… or else the power of the fire goddess could wind up in the wrong hands.
Book Three is co-written with Joss Walker.
“Vivid world-building, a page-turning mystery and a smart, adventurous heroine in the process of discovering her own power and learning from her mistakes makes for another great addition to an outstanding urban fantasy series.”
— Jayne Castle, New York Times bestselling author of the Harmony series
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“A fast-paced, magical thrill ride that had me turning pages long into the night. Fans of female-forward urban fantasy with plenty of humor, hijinks, and heart won't want to miss it!”
— C.J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Vicious Princess and the Ravenspire series
The Prophecy of Wind
Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian #4
The Prophecy of Wind, book four in the Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian series, is coming October 31, 2023.
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