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Avery Cross

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

Briar Shroud has gone from foster child to full scholarship at the Academy of Ancients. Cool, right?

Not quite. Her upperclassman mentor Zachary sucks. He's hot, but he sucks at being a mentor. And a friend. And a person.

Her roommate's a paranormal, and the whole school is underground and a secret.

Know what else is bad? Briar learns she's a witch. And a rare type of witch, to boot.

It went from bad to worse—a picture of a sister she's never heard of appears at the school. A sister she knows nothing about.

And the rules seem hellbent on keeping Briar from learning the truth. And sometimes, it seems other forces would rather not see her alive.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches.

Jacq Ainsworth

ACross

Academy of Ancients

Catacombs

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

Briar’s gone from being an aimless foster child to being a witch at Academy of Ancients. She’s not just any ol’ witch, she’s one with two elements. And not only that, she’s one of a kind, evidently.

So rare that she’s sought after by a paranormal military cadre.

Zach can’t reach his brothers. His efforts to keep Briar safe keep him knee-deep in trouble. And as if that’s bad enough, he’s hell-bent on trespassing on property that Academy has deemed off limits. He wants to explore an abandoned and condemned building nicknamed the cathedral.

And in the meantime, at Academy of Ancients, more students are disappearing. Carter’s pretty much zombified, and there’s this general who seems to have it out for Briar.

Can’t a teen witch get a break?

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches.

Cathedral

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

The third book in the Academy of Ancients series!

Briar’s alone at Academy of Ancients now that Zach’s graduated and moved on to his assignment with a special elite unit. Not to mention, it’s an assignment that keeps them apart. Oh, and Sam—as in, Samantha—is in his unit. Sam, the one who has a crush on him. Sam, as in, the one who thinks he’s too good for Briar.

What’s worse? A new batch of missing students. A new batch of bad necromancers, and Zach’s right smack dab in the middle of it.

Until Briar joins him.

Now she’s got Sam and necromancers to contend with. Which is worse? Losing Zach to the necromancers or losing him to Sam. Some choice.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches.

Catalyst

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

Briar’s been accused of murder and she’s now firmly entrenched in the hands of the enemy!

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Infraction

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t read Infraction, stop now!

Briar’s free. Or is she? With the necromancers and the undead still loose, and the masters that control these heinous creatures might as well be.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Malfeasance

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

The spin-off series we've been waiting for!

Nyala’s having a heck of a time recovering from last semester’s events. She’s missing her best friend Briar and things became way too complicated when her boyfriend decided to cheat on her. Yeah, she caught him in the act.

She’s also got a secret. One she’s not willing to share with anyone.

When her ex starts to harass her and a new guy appears to the rescue, she finds herself confused.

Jack’s on a mission. It’s a very secret mission. One he can’t share with anyone. Unfortunately, the mission didn’t involve catching feelings for Nyala. And yet… here he is. Now if only he can see the mission through without anyone ending up dead.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Secrecy

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

Nyala and Jack are on the run and trying to escape an unfamiliar, desolate landscape. Jack is sick and coughing up blood. Nyala tries to care for him, but he pushes her away. Despite the danger and uncertainty of their situation, Nyala remains determined to stay with Jack and help him through their predicament.

Jack uses his magic to protect them and keep the beasts at bay, but the effort takes a toll on him. Nyala is shaken and Jack is filled with guilt for dragging her into their dangerous situation. Despite their fear and exhaustion, they keep moving and try to find a way out of the strange world they are trapped in.

Meanwhile, Jack remembers his father saying Nyala was a keeper. He hopes she is, but there was no telling how she’ll react once she knows everything.

Would she look at him the same way once she realizes what his plans were? He was only a thief for now. But soon enough, there’d be blood on his hands. Not even Nyala would be enough to sway his mind from finishing what his brother started.

No one would be.

Can Nyala truly love a murderer?

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Fallacy

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

Jack is in a state of despair and frustration as the Dagger of Vitality, the only way to lift his curse, is gone. He is plagued by the pain and death sentence that the curse has put on him, and the thought of not being able to lift it is overwhelming. He's convinced that Erikson is the one who has taken the dagger and destroyed it. He's determined to take her down with him before the curse kills him.

Nyala, Briar, Luke, and Zach are shocked and confused by the recent events and the power Erikson seems to possess. They're trying to make sense of how the dagger was destroyed and how Erikson could have been involved. They're determined to find another way to lift the curse, but Jack is consumed by his need for revenge. Nyala, in particular, is trying to be a voice of hope and optimism, insisting that they will find another way to lift the curse, but Jack is not ready to hear that. He's consumed by his anger and need for revenge.

As Jack's fire continues to grow and pulse around him, his friends are trying to understand the extent of Erikson's power and her role in the destruction of the dagger. They're worried about the consequences of Jack's quest for revenge and the impact it could have on all of them.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Legacy

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

In a world of secrets and shadows, her true power awaits.

Meghan, daughter of powerful summoners, finds herself reluctantly enrolled at an academy for magical beings. Frustrated by her parents' decision to tuck her away, Meghan arrives at the academy burdened with secrets and a past she longs to escape. She must confront the truth about her family and her own abilities. As she struggles to fit in among her magical peers and conceals her true abilities, Meghan becomes entangled in a web of corruption and danger. With unexpected allies and a menacing threat lurking in the shadows, Meghan's journey at the academy will test her resilience and reveal her true power.

In a world of secrets and shadows, protection comes at a price.

Cody, a skilled bodyguard assigned to protect Meghan, daughter of influential council members, finds himself drawn into a web of secrets and shadows at the Academy of Ancients. As he keeps a watchful eye on Meghan, he begins to uncover the truth about her past, her struggles with magic, and the dark forces lurking within the academy. As danger lurks around every corner, Cody must confront his own past and navigate the treacherous landscape of power and deception to keep Meghan safe. Will they uncover the truth together, or will the shadows consume them both?

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Vigilance

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

When the past haunts and the present hunts, only the truth can set them free.

Cody thought he knew Meghan, but after a shocking revelation, he's left grappling with questions about her rare magical abilities. But there's no time for answers - the villain who terrorized them in the previous semester is back. This time, vengeful spirits of the past are rising, and they're coming for Meghan.

As the chilling winter sets in, Cody and Meghan find themselves in a fight for survival against an unseen enemy and their own haunted pasts. Meghan's magic may be their only hope, but she's terrified of her own power. As Cody struggles with his own burgeoning feelings for Meghan, he must help her harness her powers and confront the wraiths hell-bent on her destruction. But with the threat of his own past rising, can he protect Meghan, or will their intertwined destinies lead to their downfall?

In a world where magic is as deadly as it is beautiful, Cody and Meghan must face their pasts, their fears, and their feelings to uncover the truth and conquer the terror that stalks them. Time is running out, and in their darkest hour, they'll learn that only the truth can set them free.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Inheritance

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

In the Academy of Ancients, one's past is never truly dead…

Book Three of the Academy of Ancients Series, "Vengeance", sees the return of Meghan and Cody as they face their greatest challenge yet. Stripped from his role as Meghan's bodyguard, Cody embarks on a relentless pursuit of a dangerous summoner—a man Meghan believed she'd eliminated years ago. Simultaneously, Meghan grapples with her blossoming magical powers, never knowing she's walking into a deadly trap.

An urgent message from her parents lures Meghan into the summoner's cruel clutches. Held hostage along with her parents, she must rely on her burgeoning magical strength to save them all. While time is running out, Cody races against the clock to save the woman he swore to protect, knowing that her survival is key to their shared destiny.

As Meghan fights to defeat the enemy who haunts her past, and Cody battles to reach her before it's too late, they both discover the true meaning of power, sacrifice, and love. Experience the thrill and excitement of as this installment takes you on an unforgettable journey through magic, suspense, and a testament to undying loyalty.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Vengeance

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.

Wren Winters, a fierce air summoner, finds herself bound by duty and scars at the Academy of Ancients after surviving an attack that leaves her team dead. Determined to unearth the truth behind the ambush, Wren's relentless pursuit is complicated by her transfer—a move orchestrated by General Adam Pierce to protect and sideline her. Struggling with haunting visions and an emerging dark side, she seeks solace and strength in her new surroundings, uncertain whom to trust.

Seth Paulson, troubled by visions that seem to predict the future, grapples with his destiny at the same academy. As an unexpected mentor to Wren, his initial annoyance turns into deep concern as his supernatural insights reveal Wren’s imminent peril. With his uncle's legacy—a revered summoner—weighing heavily on him, Seth wrestles with the revelation that he might be the only one capable of understanding and aiding Wren.

Their paths cross in a tapestry of mystery, magic, and manipulation. As Wren fights against the shadows of her past, Seth's premonitions creep closer to reality, binding them in a shared quest for answers. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of ancient secrets and familial ties, where their enemies lurk much closer than either had feared.

Warning: This series will hook you! Violence can be found in this series of action-packed fantasy, with necromancers, summoners, and badass witches. And occasional cliffhangers!

Academy of Ancients - The book series

Academy of Ancients - The book series

Academy of Ancients books in order

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