Shami Stovall

Upgraded weapons. New magic. And a way to enter the abyssal hells...Gray Lexly has returned to Astra Academy to train himself for the ultimate confrontation. Legendary arcanists from across the world are gathering to assist in the ultimate battle of life and death, but will it be enough to stop the rampaging Death Lords who have amassed power in the abyssal hells?And before Gray can focus on any of that, he must first get married. With pressure mounting from all sides, Gray is grateful to have Ashlyn at his side, but will it last? The soul fragment from Death Lord Deimos still skews his perception, and sometimes Gray doesn't feel like himself.Thankfully, he has his twin brother, Sorin, and his mimic eldrin, Twain, to keep him sane as they prepare to enter the most terrifying part of the abyssal hells: the infamous labyrinth.

Upgraded weapons. New magic. And a way to enter the abyssal hells... Gray Lexly has returned to Astra Academy to train himself for the ultimate confrontation. Legendary arcanists from across the world are gathering to assist in the ultimate battle of life and death, but will it be enough to stop the rampaging Death Lords who have amassed power in the abyssal hells? And before Gray can focus on any of that, he must first get married. With pressure mounting from all sides, Gray is grateful to have Ashlyn at his side, but will it last? The soul fragment from Death Lord Deimos still skews his perception, and sometimes Gray doesn't feel like himself. Thankfully, he has his twin brother, Sorin, and his mimic eldrin, Twain, to keep him sane as they prepare to enter the most terrifying part of the abyssal hells: the infamous labyrinth.

Adair Finch, the most powerful warlock in the world, is back in business But first he must complete his pact with a mischief spirit by finding her a human body. Seemingly no easy task, as the mischief spirit is beyond picky about her future body. But on his way to Oakland, Finch stumbles upon the dead body of a social media star-both a solution and a major problem.Oakland is teeming with werewolves, full moon witches, vampires, and redwood elves, most of whom aren't on good terms with Finch. Navigating the supernatural world to gather clues about the murder is hard enough, but now Finch must also dodge old enemies and rivals. And to make matters worse, the murderer just might be trailing Finch, now that he's found the body.Good thing Finch has a pact with Chronos. With time on his side, perhaps he can do the impossible...Continue this urban fantasy series in the second book of the Chronos Chronicles

The thrilling conclusion to the Half-Life Empire trilogy pits freedom fighter Kita against traitors, gangs, and the lasting chill of the Forever Winter. Hacker and freedom fighter Kita Yamasaki has a new world to build. The granddaughter of Benjamin Yamasaki, a scientist and ambassador striving to make peace with the invading alien Teth, Kita was raised in the Forever Winter, a freezing, gray post-nuclear wasteland where humankind's last survivors dodge the murderous alien Vay and ally with the Teth, who arrived on Earth with the A-tech now critical to survival. Accompanied by her lover, Bishop; her adopted daughter, Crouton; and Brecht and Vega, a human and Teth who spent their lives locked in an underground facility before meeting her, Kita has a vision for a better future, and it begins with Sanctuary, a lush safe zone where humanity can regain its dignity and safety. But the Iron-Blooded, a cult of alien-worshippers who swear allegiance to the Vay in exchange for their lives, are out for her hide. Little do they know Kita possesses three Teth eggs, the spawn of three different castes, suspended in cryostasis gel, just waiting for the right opportunity to awaken-and she's pregnant. Can she help create a new civilization that won't end up like the ruthless Ex Cathedra or the isolationist United California? And can she protect the people in her care? Does the answer lie in the power armor waiting for her to step into it and fight? "A fantastic read . . . Kita is so much more than a hacker, and the world she moves through isn't just lethal-it feels uncomfortably familiar, and incredibly close." -Terry Maggert, coauthor of the Backyard Starship series

The abyssal hells. Obsessive followers. And a plan to reopen the Twilight Gate...Gray Lexly is trapped in the abyssal hells. His once enemy, Death Lord Deimos, is injured, and together with Ashlyn, Nini, and Knovak, Gray must find his way home before they all perish.But even if they manage to escape, that won't stop the chaos raging out of control in the abyssal hells. Death Lord Naiad is out to kill the other Death Lords, Kallikore is creating monstrous elder creatures, and Umbriel seems intent on using the Oblivion Gate, the heinous counterpart to the Twilight Gate...Unfortunately, everyone in the realm of the living is oblivious to their schemes. So Gray has to get back and warn everyone-or perhaps team up with Deimos and just fix it himself.

A young woman takes up her grandfather's legacy to bring peace to a post-alien-invasion America in this thriller from the Dragon Award-nominated author. Hacker Kita Yamasaki is a survivor, a fighter, and the granddaughter of Dr. Benjamin Yamasaki. Once the sole human ambassador seeking peace with the alien Teth, now the doctor is long dead-and only Kita holds the knowledge that can save humanity. Though she's already foiled one effort to destroy Earth and forged an alliance with the violent, power-armored Judge Gascoigne, new threats arise. Namely, the Iron-Blooded cultists, who wish to ally themselves with the aliens in exchange for their own lives. As they bray for her blood, Kita takes off- along with Bishop, junk hunter and trusted ally-through the blasted post-apocalyptic world that remains after humankind's betrayal to the murderous alien Vay. But all is not lost . . . Kita's growing stronger, romance is blooming between her and Bishop, and most importantly, she has experienced a vision of a new Earth, in which aliens and humans work together to build an inhabitable planet out of the wasteland. Can she bring an end to the fighting before mutual hatred destroys them all? "A fantastic read . . . Kita is so much more than a hacker, and the world she moves through isn't just lethal-it feels uncomfortably familiar, and incredibly close." -Terry Maggert, coauthor of the Backyard Starship series

***This omnibus contains the first two novels in the Nexus Games series: The Nexus Games, and The Nexus Knight, both of which are available separately.***Alex Kellan has a problem.It's Christmas, and Kellan finds himself pursued by two stalkers, their intentions as shadowy as the winter night. But these are no ordinary men - they're mages intent on recruiting Kellan for the Nexus Games, a lethal tournament held in a parallel world of magic. Each game is a labyrinth of challenges, each more perilous and bewildering than the last.In this high-stakes competition, Kellan must confront not only the twisted machinations of the games but also the depths of his own resolve. Will he gain enough magic to win the next few games or will the challenges prove too great? The clock is ticking, and in the Nexus Games, quitting isn't an option."Excellent worldbuilding, excellent magic system, nice pace, and I have already purchased the second book." - Amazon Reviewer "I really liked this book. Well done characters, well thought out world. The plot started strong and kept getting better." - Amazon Reviewer

Death Lords. Celebrations. And arcanists plotting to destroy Astra Academy from within.Gray Lexly thought he had defeated the fragment of Death Lord Deimos, but Gray's dreams are now haunted by a sinister ruler of the abyssal hells.Luckily for everyone in Astra Academy, it seems Deimos won't be escaping the dreamscape anytime soon. Unfortunately for Gray, this means he's stuck with the Death Lord. So, when Deimos's followers-and enemies-come looking for him, it's Gray who stands in their way.And with cultists planning something sinister, Gray must find a way to rid himself of Deimos's presence-while he still can.

Death Lords. Celebrations. And arcanists plotting to destroy Astra Academy from within. Gray Lexly thought he had defeated the fragment of Death Lord Deimos, but Gray's dreams are now haunted by a sinister ruler of the abyssal hells. Luckily for everyone in Astra Academy, it seems Deimos won't be escaping the dreamscape anytime soon. Unfortunately for Gray, this means he's stuck with the Death Lord. So, when Deimos's followers-and enemies-come looking for him, it's Gray who stands in their way. And with cultists planning something sinister, Gray must find a way to rid himself of Deimos's presence-while he still can.

School life. Camping. And a mysterious graveyard beneath the sea. Gray and Sorin Lexly started Astra Academy with a bang. During their first few weeks, a professor tried to kill them, and even opened a portal to the abyssal hells-where the dead dwell. But that's all behind them The portal was destroyed. Time to focus on classes and studies. Or so Gray hopes. During an Academy camping trip, Gray finds a fragment of the portal... and a few abyssal monsters that somehow crept their way into the world of the living. Determined to set things right, Gray informs Professor Helmith of what he found. Unfortunately, there may be more fragments of the portal than just the one, which means more trouble lurks around every corner... including the possibility of a Death Lord arriving in the mortal world.

The Frith Guild. The Second Ascension. The end of an era.Volke Savan has sworn he'll bring the Second Ascension to justice, but as the Autarch amasses power, it becomes apparent Volke's task might not go as originally planned. God-arcanists gather on two sides of a brewing war, and the outcome of the arcane plague will determine the fate of the world.With Evianna at his side, Volke must not only find the last of the god-creatures, but he must locate Luthair, defeat the Autarch, and save his friends from the ultimate corruption. As the tasks mount, so does Volke's determination.But the legends of the magic-destroying apoch dragon may change everything. The Autarch has made sure of it.Continue the Frith Chronicles with the eighth and final book, Grandmaster Arcanist Praise for the Frith Chronicles "Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Thomas Wildus series and the Harry Potter series. Stovall is quickly becoming a name I look for." - Seattle Book Review (for Knightmare Arcanist, Book I)"Dread Pirate Arcanist is a brilliant novel from start to finish."- Coffee Pot Book Club (for Dread Pirate Arcanist, Book II)"Marvelously entertaining "- The Prairies Book Review (for Coliseum Arcanist, Book III)"It is the] seamless inclusion of lore, world-building, and character back story that marks Shami Stovall's writing, and what keeps her books head and shoulders above others in her genre."- ManyBooks Review (for Plague Arcanist, Book IV)"This was the perfect book to help ease my stress/fatigue from studying for Law School finals."- Mike Watkins (for World Serpent Arcanist, Book V)"The pace picks up from the first page with adventures and learning and battles all the way through. Mysteries to be solved and getting us truly ready for the next chapter."- Henry Copeland (for Warlord Arcanist, Book VI)"Master Arcanist by Shami Stovall is a masterful work. I've loved every single book of this series, but I think this might take the cake for my favorite."- Progressional Fantasy Reviews (for Master Arcanist, Book VII)