Blood Magic Series by J.T. Lawrence, M.J. Kraus

Hermione meets Harry Dresden. Jax is the only girl wizard in the Copperfield magic academy … will she ever fit in?And with the kind of sharp wit and potent power she possesses, does she even want to?Jax has a troubled past and an uncertain future, and the rotten witch coven at the Copperfield Institute won’t let her forget it. Isadora Crowe—spiteful, smug Izzy—in particular, is making her life hell.Luckily, she has a super smart dwarf on her side and an unmatched ability to sling potent spells... moreHermione meets Harry Dresden. Jax is the only girl wizard in the Copperfield magic academy … will she ever fit in?And with the kind of sharp wit and potent power she possesses, does she even want to?Jax has a troubled past and an uncertain future, and the rotten witch coven at the Copperfield Institute won’t let her forget it. Isadora Crowe—spiteful, smug Izzy—in particular, is making her life hell.Luckily, she has a super smart dwarf on her side and an unmatched ability to sling potent spells.When the day dawns for the National Magical Archery Championship, Jax realises that the witches are the least of her problems.Will Jax survive the battle? It’s not looking likely … although she does have a knack for surprising people. Grab this magical adventure short story set in the BLOOD MAGIC universe now! What reviewers are saying about the BLOOD MAGIC series:★★★★★  “This is a sizzling hot book. The characters are great, the plot races and the writing is great. Humour, magic, crossbows, ferrets, mysterious men – this book has it all. I can’t wait for the rest of the books in this series.” - Amazon reviewer★★★★★  “The main character, Jax, is like if Gin Blanco (of Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assassins series) and Harry Dresdan (of Jim Butcher’s The Dresdan Files series) had a baby. That is high praise cuz I love Gin and Harry dearly. The HighFire Crown built a world of magic, mythology and mayhem. I am super excited for the next books in the series!” - Jenny B.★★★★★  “Witty, gripping, and leaves you wanting the next book. I found myself laughing often and unable to put it down for long.” - Amazon reviewer less

It’s an offer she can’t refuse. Jacquelyn Denna Knight, the best wizard detective in the city, is about to be evicted from her haunted apartment, and she just choked on the job that was going to pay her rent.  She hates that she let the money get away from her, but the satin-skirted vampire that escaped out the bordello window worries her more... moreIt’s an offer she can’t refuse. Jacquelyn Denna Knight, the best wizard detective in the city, is about to be evicted from her haunted apartment, and she just choked on the job that was going to pay her rent.  She hates that she let the money get away from her, but the satin-skirted vampire that escaped out the bordello window worries her more. When a distraught—and obscenely wealthy—elf calls Jax at midnight to hire her for an intriguing job, she grabs the opportunity with both hands… But what Jax doesn’t know is that this case is going to unravel her life. She’ll get tangled up with a host of intriguing characters, most of whom are not who they appear to be. As Jax speeds down a path toward the most powerful vampire clan in the country, she’ll have to put everything on the line.  Will she be able to use her unique brand of magic to save the Realm? *** A breakneck-paced mix of urban fantasy, irreverent humor and detective noir. Fans of The Dresden Files and Jessica Jones will burn through this addictive urban fantasy series. Get it now. *** less

Why would a butler gatecrash a wizard funeral? It sounds like the first line of a joke, but what Jax sees when she gets to Abarim Manor is as serious as a heart attack.The butler’s employer, old wizard Blimaex Abarim, is being slowly tortured to death by contagious black magic, and she needs to stop the person responsible... moreWhy would a butler gatecrash a wizard funeral? It sounds like the first line of a joke, but what Jax sees when she gets to Abarim Manor is as serious as a heart attack.The butler’s employer, old wizard Blimaex Abarim, is being slowly tortured to death by contagious black magic, and she needs to stop the person responsible.Jax’s sleuthing will lead her into jeopardy at every turn as she has to navigate the shifting terrain of the Realm, including dealing with treacherous orcs, magical apothecary coffin-dodgers, dark arts night markets, and the ever present evil in human hearts.Add to the mix a rosé-swilling ghost in a gimp suit who refuses to leave the wizard detective alone, and Jax has more on her plate than a buffet dinner at The Copper Cog, Ferra’s steampunk pub for magical creatures.To find and stop The Dream Drinker Jax will traverse the darkest, most dangerous parts of the Realm…and just when she thinks it couldn’t possibly get any worse, the bloodthirsty vampires show up, and they want revenge. *** A breakneck-paced mix of urban fantasy, irreverent humor and detective noir. Fans of The Dresden Files and Jessica Jones will burn through this addictive urban fantasy series. Get it now. less

Is there ever a good time to face an old enemy? Everyone knows that witches have a flair for melodrama, and Jax has enough to deal with, without babysitting her old arch-rival, Isadora Crowe. But when the StarDust Coven bodies start showing up, Jax begins to believe that the High Priestess’s jeopardy is real. To add to the detective wizard’s unease, the band of Hammerskins are becoming more ruthless by the day. It’s just a matter of time before they seize power and raze the Realm... moreIs there ever a good time to face an old enemy? Everyone knows that witches have a flair for melodrama, and Jax has enough to deal with, without babysitting her old arch-rival, Isadora Crowe. But when the StarDust Coven bodies start showing up, Jax begins to believe that the High Priestess’s jeopardy is real. To add to the detective wizard’s unease, the band of Hammerskins are becoming more ruthless by the day. It’s just a matter of time before they seize power and raze the Realm. There’s also a brand new magical drug on the market. It’s dangerous, highly addictive, and may be manufactured by vampires. But why? And what is their plan? Jax’s investigating will push her past every hard limit, including an encounter with a charming vampire she’d do anything to forget. Dodging savage orcs and wrecking vampire plans, Jax has to race to save Crowe. She finds herself caught in The Witch Hunter’s crosshairs. When it comes to witches, though, nothing is ever quite as it seems. *** A breakneck-paced mix of urban fantasy, irreverent humor and detective noir. Fans of The Dresden Files and Jessica Jones will burn through this addictive urban fantasy series. Get it now. less

A van full of handcuffed criminals speeds towards the Dark Tower.What could go wrong?A lot, apparently. Especially when Jax's assassin happens to be in the vehicle destined for oblivion.She uses the term 'assassin' loosely, of course, because Darick also happens to be a stalker, a spy, a healer mage, and her number one crush.But this is no love story.Sure, there's a woman being haunted by her dead husband... moreA van full of handcuffed criminals speeds towards the Dark Tower.What could go wrong?A lot, apparently. Especially when Jax's assassin happens to be in the vehicle destined for oblivion.She uses the term 'assassin' loosely, of course, because Darick also happens to be a stalker, a spy, a healer mage, and her number one crush.But this is no love story.Sure, there's a woman being haunted by her dead husband.And the new captain of the paranormal special ops force who doesn't hide his obsession for a certain kick-ass detective of the girl wizard variety.And a magical albino ferret who has a deep and abiding affection for popcorn. (Yes, popcorn. But go easy on the salt.)So: Spells, yes. Explosions, yes. Killer sharks ... maybe. And a whole lot of magic, adventure, and mayhem.But this is certainly no love story.***A breakneck-paced mix of urban fantasy, irreverent humor and detective noir.Fans of The Dresden Files and Jessica Jones will burn through this addictive urban fantasy series.Get it now. less

An ancient prophecy is on the brink of coming true.Jax has to make a bold move to stop the cruel Silvano Clan from destroying everything and everyone she's ever loved.The problem is, in Jax's world nothing is ever what it seems.

The final battle for the fate of the world has begun.It seems like everything and everyone is out to keep Jax from stopping the vamps before they can bring about the New Dawn Throne.As the veil between the mundane and the magical continues to unravel, she'll discover just how many friends she truly has.

It’s a case she can’t refuse. Spell-slinger. Vampire-slayer. Magical albino ferret-rescuer. Meet Jacqueline Denna Knight, the best wizard detective in the city. Jax turns vampires to ash and pain into magic. She also has a knack for finding things. So when a distraught—and obscenely wealthy—elf calls Jax at midnight to hire her for an intriguing job, she grabs the opportunity with both hands… But what Jax doesn’t know is that this case is going to unravel her life... moreIt’s a case she can’t refuse. Spell-slinger. Vampire-slayer. Magical albino ferret-rescuer. Meet Jacqueline Denna Knight, the best wizard detective in the city. Jax turns vampires to ash and pain into magic. She also has a knack for finding things. So when a distraught—and obscenely wealthy—elf calls Jax at midnight to hire her for an intriguing job, she grabs the opportunity with both hands… But what Jax doesn’t know is that this case is going to unravel her life. She’ll get tangled up with a host of intriguing characters, most of whom are not who they appear to be. As Jax speeds down a path toward the most powerful vampire clan in the country, she’ll have to put everything on the line.  Will she be able to use her unique brand of magic to save the Realm?*** A breakneck-paced mix of urban fantasy, irreverent humor and detective noir. Fans of The Dresden Files and Jessica Jones will burn through this brand new addictive urban fantasy series, now available in a 6-book complete series set! Get it now. What reviewers are saying about the BLOOD MAGIC series:★★★★★  “This is a sizzling hot book. The characters are great, the plot races and the writing is great. Humour, magic, crossbows, ferrets, mysterious men – this book has it all. I can’t wait for the rest of the books in this series.” - Amazon reviewer★★★★★  “The main character, Jax, is like if Gin Blanco (of Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assassins series) and Harry Dresdan (of Jim Butcher’s The Dresdan Files series) had a baby. That is high praise cuz I love Gin and Harry dearly. The HighFire Crown built a world of magic, mythology and mayhem. I am super excited for the next books in the series!” - Jenny B.★★★★★  “Witty, gripping, and leaves you wanting the next book. I found myself laughing often and unable to put it down for long.” - Amazon reviewer less