The Magicians of Venice Series by Amy Kuivalainen

In the heart of Venice, a woman is sacrificed to a forgotten god, sparking a mystery lost for thousands of years.Dr. Penelope Bryne is ridiculed by the academic community for her quest to find the remnants of Atlantis, but when an ancient and mysterious script is found at a murder site, she flies to Venice determined to help the police before the killer strikes again... moreIn the heart of Venice, a woman is sacrificed to a forgotten god, sparking a mystery lost for thousands of years.Dr. Penelope Bryne is ridiculed by the academic community for her quest to find the remnants of Atlantis, but when an ancient and mysterious script is found at a murder site, she flies to Venice determined to help the police before the killer strikes again.Penelope has spent her entire life trying to ignore the unexplainable and magical history of Atlantis, but when she meets the enigmatic Alexis Donato, everything she believes will be challenged. Little does she know, Alexis has spent the last three years doing his best to sabotage Penelope's career so doesn't learn the truth--Atlantis had seven magicians who survived, and who he has a duty to protect.As Alexis draws her into the darkly, seductive world of magic and history, Penelope will have to use her heart as well as her head if she is to find the answers she seeks.With the new MOSE system due to come online, and Carnivale exploding around them, Penelope and Alexis will have to work together to stop the killer and prevent dark magic from pulling Venice into the sea. less

The battle for Venice might be over, but the war is just beginning… Penelope’s and Alexis’s adventure continues in the second installment of The Magicians of Venice series. Penelope has accepted her role as the new Archivist for the magicians, but with war brewing with the priests of Thevetat and the tide of magic on the rise, she’s going to have to learn her way around her new and dangerous world if she has any hope of outsmarting their enemies... moreThe battle for Venice might be over, but the war is just beginning… Penelope’s and Alexis’s adventure continues in the second installment of The Magicians of Venice series. Penelope has accepted her role as the new Archivist for the magicians, but with war brewing with the priests of Thevetat and the tide of magic on the rise, she’s going to have to learn her way around her new and dangerous world if she has any hope of outsmarting their enemies. When Penelope’s friend and fellow archaeologist, Tim, uncovers a scroll containing a magical secret lost in the Dead Sea for two thousand years, Penelope and Alexis must travel to Israel to find him before Abaddon and Kreios get there first.To defeat Thevetat and his followers, they’ll need to find a weapon capable of ending him for good, and as her old life collides with her new, Penelope will pay the ultimate price to keep the secrets of the magicians safe. less

Penelope should know that any holiday with the Magicians isn't going to be normal… Penelope wants to stay on a boat, diving for whatever is calling to her in the buried remnants of Atlantis. Unfortunately, no matter how much you hate Christmas, breaking a promise to a group of immortals is a bad idea. It's been months since the battle with Thevetat, and the magicians are still reeling from the losses they suffered... morePenelope should know that any holiday with the Magicians isn't going to be normal… Penelope wants to stay on a boat, diving for whatever is calling to her in the buried remnants of Atlantis. Unfortunately, no matter how much you hate Christmas, breaking a promise to a group of immortals is a bad idea. It's been months since the battle with Thevetat, and the magicians are still reeling from the losses they suffered. It's time to come together and celebrate the Winter Solstice in a way only the magicians can.Alexis decides what they need to heal their hurts is to revive the Atlantean solstice tradition of the Dark Labyrinth, a way to shed the shadows of the year and bring in light for the spring. But magical labyrinths have minds of their own, and when gods get involved, all bets are off.Please note that this novella contains adult themes, violence, and sex scenes. less