The Chronicles of William Wilde Series by Davis Ashura, Nick Podehl

At seventeen years old, William Wilde was orphaned because of the magic in his veins, magic he doesn’t even know is real. Eight months later, Serena Paradiso enters his life. Captivating and confident, she holds secrets about William’s heritage. His friends know them, too. All of them watch William, study him, wondering if he is the one for whom they’ve been searching. But none of them know of Kohl Obsidian, an undead horror who also hunts for William... moreAt seventeen years old, William Wilde was orphaned because of the magic in his veins, magic he doesn’t even know is real. Eight months later, Serena Paradiso enters his life. Captivating and confident, she holds secrets about William’s heritage. His friends know them, too. All of them watch William, study him, wondering if he is the one for whom they’ve been searching. But none of them know of Kohl Obsidian, an undead horror who also hunts for William. Kohl seeks to devour William and his magic, and will kill any who stand in his way. William, Serena, and his friends must face Kohl together, rely on one another to defeat a creature who cannot be killed. The 80s have never been so deadly. Discover a mystical world where heroes are forged from the unlikeliest of metals. less

The riveting tale begun in William Wilde and the Necrosed continues as William finds himself beset on all sides by cruel foes and even crueler friends.Having survived the monster, Kohl Obsidian, Wiliam Wilde had hoped his life would settle down - that he'd finish his senior year of high school with no further adventures.But life isn't so simple for a potential magus, especially one who's overcome as deadly an enemy as Kohl... moreThe riveting tale begun in William Wilde and the Necrosed continues as William finds himself beset on all sides by cruel foes and even crueler friends.Having survived the monster, Kohl Obsidian, Wiliam Wilde had hoped his life would settle down - that he'd finish his senior year of high school with no further adventures.But life isn't so simple for a potential magus, especially one who's overcome as deadly an enemy as Kohl. Instead, William has unwittingly earned the raptor gaze of even greater foes. One is someone he thought he could implicitly trust while others are even more dangerous. And all are from the island of Sinskrill. They are mahavans, powerful magic users bent on humanity's enslavement. They seek to capture William and chain him to their needs, to bind him in perpetual servitude upon Sinskrill.William finds himself caught among people for whom deceit and pain are simple coins to be traded, and his best hope to survive these new challenges might lie with someone he'd always thought to be his mortal enemy. less

William survived Sinskrill, but he's unable and unwilling to forget what he suffered there. Some hardships endure. And despite his wonderful, new life on the lush paradise of Arylyn, nightmares continue to haunt him. But closure will only come if he finds a means to reconcile himself to that terrible chapter of his life. Only then can he save the loved ones who remain on Sinskrill: the wise troll, Travail, and William's teacher and one-time tormentor, Fiona... moreWilliam survived Sinskrill, but he's unable and unwilling to forget what he suffered there. Some hardships endure. And despite his wonderful, new life on the lush paradise of Arylyn, nightmares continue to haunt him. But closure will only come if he finds a means to reconcile himself to that terrible chapter of his life. Only then can he save the loved ones who remain on Sinskrill: the wise troll, Travail, and William's teacher and one-time tormentor, Fiona. Both remain trapped under the boot-heel of the Servitor, Sinskrill's terrifying ruler. William has promised to return and free them, and while he's gained powerful allies, such as Rukh and Jessira, to aid in his quest, saving Travail and Fiona will only happen when he masters his own magic and summons his own courage. But will courage alone be enough against the Servitor's terrible power? less

A young man trapped in a mythic realm of magic and war.William Wilde is hunted. Dead things stalk him, and he has no idea why. He thought he was simply another high school student, but it turns out he’s much more. And the powers percolating through the world know it. They’ve already killed his family, and if tested, they’ll murder him as well... moreA young man trapped in a mythic realm of magic and war.William Wilde is hunted. Dead things stalk him, and he has no idea why. He thought he was simply another high school student, but it turns out he’s much more. And the powers percolating through the world know it. They’ve already killed his family, and if tested, they’ll murder him as well.It’s only the beginning of William’s troubles, especially when he’s drafted into a war stretching back thousands of years—one involving monsters, evil gods, and resurrected heroes.His magic might be the key to victory for both sides. William is the most powerful mage born in generations, and while some might aid him, can he trust their motives? There is Serena Paradiso who holds secrets about his heritage. And the warriors, Rukh and Jessira Shektan, whose faces shine with ancient knowledge. Who are they really?William doesn’t know. His only certainty is that if he doesn’t master his powers, he’ll only live long enough to see his world enslaved.This is the complete five-volume omnibus of The Chronicles of William Wilde, a series full of epic adventure and pulse-pounding excitement mixed with a dash of romance. less