The Dark Rituals Series by Catrina Burgess

She’ll do anything for vengeance, even confront death itself. Born a healer, nineteen-year-old Colina has been taught to fear dark magic. But now vengeance and survival are her only goals, and she seeks the help of the Death Dealers—dark mages who wield the death arts, drawing their power from the spirits of the unsettled dead.Colina asks a death dealer named Luke for help. Little does she know convincing him to train her will be the easiest part of her journey... moreShe’ll do anything for vengeance, even confront death itself. Born a healer, nineteen-year-old Colina has been taught to fear dark magic. But now vengeance and survival are her only goals, and she seeks the help of the Death Dealers—dark mages who wield the death arts, drawing their power from the spirits of the unsettled dead.Colina asks a death dealer named Luke for help. Little does she know convincing him to train her will be the easiest part of her journey.Three dark rituals, each more terrifying than the last.If she survives her trials, what will she become?This book contains violence and dark themes such as demons and possession. Full list of content warnings can be found at the beginning of Chapter 1.Author’s Note: This series originally appeared on Wattpad with over three million reads and it was published with a Digital First house in 2015. I’m now relaunching the series as New Adult with new covers and additional content. ) less

In Possession, the second installment in the Dark Rituals series, Colina must use her wits to escape from an insane asylum-and a serial killer. Seventeen-year-old Colina Campbell had no choice but to seek the ways of the death dealers. After surviving three terrifying rituals, she's embracing her new power-but it comes at a price. Now she must use her dark abilities to recover what she's lost... moreIn Possession, the second installment in the Dark Rituals series, Colina must use her wits to escape from an insane asylum-and a serial killer. Seventeen-year-old Colina Campbell had no choice but to seek the ways of the death dealers. After surviving three terrifying rituals, she's embracing her new power-but it comes at a price. Now she must use her dark abilities to recover what she's lost. Colina's quest to restore her boyfriend Luke's spirit into a new body leads her to an insane asylum, where a brain-dead and wheelchair-bound patient named Dean becomes her target. She performs a possession spell, but it's botched: Luke inhabits Dean's body, but he's only in control during the witching hour. And when Dean wakes up after an accident one night, things get seriously complicated. Even worse? A serial killer has been murdering patients, and it looks like Colina's his next target. Now Colina must use her wits to root out the serial killer and escape the asylum unscathed with her loved ones in tow. Even if she makes it out alive, the nightmare's just beginning-who knows what's waiting for her in the darkness? less

In REVENANT, the third installment in the Dark Rituals series, Colina grows in power and ability-and faces danger like never before. After miraculously escaping the insane asylum, it becomes clear that Colina holds unprecedented power-she can force spirits into the afterlife, summon a pack of spirit animals, and even raise the dead. But with those abilities come problems: just as they escape evil's clutches, Colina and her friends are abducted by a dark mastermind with horrifying intentions... moreIn REVENANT, the third installment in the Dark Rituals series, Colina grows in power and ability-and faces danger like never before. After miraculously escaping the insane asylum, it becomes clear that Colina holds unprecedented power-she can force spirits into the afterlife, summon a pack of spirit animals, and even raise the dead. But with those abilities come problems: just as they escape evil's clutches, Colina and her friends are abducted by a dark mastermind with horrifying intentions. Now Colina is being forced to raise an undead army for a madman set on unleashing the demons of hell and reverting the world back to a state of chaos. In fact, he's already started: death dealers are dying by the hundreds, blamed for the evil acts that Colina unknowingly committed. And the demon she raised so long ago is fighting on his side. Torn between the romantic attentions of Luke and Dean and unable to trust her own deathly abilities, Colina has nowhere to turn. Will the darkness finally consume her soul? less

Colina must face her demons—both literally and figuratively—once and for all. The conclusion to the thrilling Dark Rituals series. Colina has become the most notorious death dealer in the world, and the guilds blame her for the new wave of hatred and attacks that has descended upon their kind. The Guilds vow to make her pay for the atrocities she has committed. But hiding from the Death Dealers is the least of her worries. The Demon’s henchmen are on her trail... moreColina must face her demons—both literally and figuratively—once and for all. The conclusion to the thrilling Dark Rituals series. Colina has become the most notorious death dealer in the world, and the guilds blame her for the new wave of hatred and attacks that has descended upon their kind. The Guilds vow to make her pay for the atrocities she has committed. But hiding from the Death Dealers is the least of her worries. The Demon’s henchmen are on her trail. And so is an anti-magic cult calling themselves the Redeemers. On the run and on a quest to keep the Legion from opening a portal into the world once again, Colina must use her wits and dark powers to try and keep herself and her new friends alive. DARK RITUALS AwakeningPossessionRevenantLegion less