Bloodline Awakened Series by Jason Paul Rice, J.P. Rice

A murderous warlock terrorizes a small town. Only one person can stop the killer. Mike Merlino is a typical slacker. He’s been diagnosed with a terminal illness and is prepared to give up on life. A faerie named Alayna enters Mike’s life and reveals that he shares a bloodline with a powerful, ancient wizard. She trains Mike in the art of magic and they race against the clock to get the young wizard acclimated before the killer strikes again... moreA murderous warlock terrorizes a small town. Only one person can stop the killer. Mike Merlino is a typical slacker. He’s been diagnosed with a terminal illness and is prepared to give up on life. A faerie named Alayna enters Mike’s life and reveals that he shares a bloodline with a powerful, ancient wizard. She trains Mike in the art of magic and they race against the clock to get the young wizard acclimated before the killer strikes again. Can Alayna help awaken Mike’s blood so the young man can avenge the murders of his mother and best friend? Or will Mike end up on the long list of people that the warlock has killed? If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers, urban legends, mythology and a flawed hero you can grow to love, then you’ll like this novel. This book is a prequel story and can be read before the first two books in the series to see the making of a wizard. Then move on to Book 1, Shifting Problems. less

A magical bloodline has awakened. Demonic underground dwellers are getting restless. Magic is sweeping the streets of Pittsburgh. Dark magic. Only one man can save the citizens from mythical bloodthirsty monsters. Mike Merlino, a freelance Supernatural Detective with the potential to become a powerful wizard, but he just started his training. Gruesome shifter murders randomly spread through the city. Nobody is safe, and Mike decides to investigate... moreA magical bloodline has awakened. Demonic underground dwellers are getting restless. Magic is sweeping the streets of Pittsburgh. Dark magic. Only one man can save the citizens from mythical bloodthirsty monsters. Mike Merlino, a freelance Supernatural Detective with the potential to become a powerful wizard, but he just started his training. Gruesome shifter murders randomly spread through the city. Nobody is safe, and Mike decides to investigate. The twenty-three-year-old soon finds his life in danger, brawling against demons from the underworld known as The Red Cavern. Can he overcome an invisible manticore, a werelion, and a talented succubus as well as the Pittsburgh Police, and his former allies to prevent a catastrophic event that could destroy the world? less

Rejected by heaven and hell. How do you kill an angry, ancient spirit? Supernatural Detective Mike Merlino’s tangled with a 200-year-old warlock, mythical demons and a demi-devil, but he may have met his match in the dark spirit world. Graveyard uprisings pop up around Pittsburgh, and the creatures are wreaking havoc. The young wizard finds out the uprisings are caused by ephemeral necromancers who are gaining incredible strength by the minute... moreRejected by heaven and hell. How do you kill an angry, ancient spirit? Supernatural Detective Mike Merlino’s tangled with a 200-year-old warlock, mythical demons and a demi-devil, but he may have met his match in the dark spirit world. Graveyard uprisings pop up around Pittsburgh, and the creatures are wreaking havoc. The young wizard finds out the uprisings are caused by ephemeral necromancers who are gaining incredible strength by the minute. Mike battles vampires, undead stone men and demonic ancient spirits while dealing with girlfriend issues, and as if that's not enough, his incarcerated father threatens his life. Not exactly the glorious life of a wizard Mike had expected. Will he figure out how to kill these spiritual entities before they gain immense power and take over the city? less

Dragons invade Pittsburgh. Mike Merlino is the magical guardian of the city and vows to solve the problem. The young wizard learns that his only chance to defeat the evil dragons is to find a mythical musical instrument. The Dragon Horn is rumored to summon the noble dragons. But of course, there is a problem. Mike must journey to a murderous faerie otherworld to uncover the illustrious object that’s been buried for five-hundred years... moreDragons invade Pittsburgh. Mike Merlino is the magical guardian of the city and vows to solve the problem. The young wizard learns that his only chance to defeat the evil dragons is to find a mythical musical instrument. The Dragon Horn is rumored to summon the noble dragons. But of course, there is a problem. Mike must journey to a murderous faerie otherworld to uncover the illustrious object that’s been buried for five-hundred years. Will he die like the thousands who have failed on the quest for the Dragon Horn? Or will Mike unearth the elusive instrument and use it to reclaim his city? Find out in this urban fantasy standalone novel from the Bloodline Awakened Supernatural Thriller Series. If you enjoy Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers and Orlando A. Sanchez, you’ll have a great time with this adventure. You can start the series with this book. Many advanced readers said that it wasn't a problem starting the series with this book. Suitable Book Categories: Wizards and Witches, Paranormal Mystery, Supernatural Suspense, Shapeshifters, Angels and Demons, Mythology and Fairy Tales, Metaphysical and Visionary, Vampires and Werewolves, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller less

A magical bloodline has awakened. Mike Merlino is a typical slacker. He is ready to give up on life when a faerie reveals that his ancestor was a powerful, ancient wizard. He shows amazing natural ability, but the supernatural monsters aren't going to wait for him to receive full training. Mike is outclassed and soon finds his life in danger... moreA magical bloodline has awakened. Mike Merlino is a typical slacker. He is ready to give up on life when a faerie reveals that his ancestor was a powerful, ancient wizard. He shows amazing natural ability, but the supernatural monsters aren't going to wait for him to receive full training. Mike is outclassed and soon finds his life in danger. Can this young wizard defeat powerful demons and keep his fellow citizens safe? If you like engaging urban fantasy with compelling characters, mythology, magic, humor and supernatural crime this is the series for you. less

Cyclone Woman is missing. When something supernatural happens in Pittsburgh, Mike Merlino’s phone is the first to ring. So when a Shawnee weather spirit gets kidnapped, the young wizard vows to solve the case. Mike soon finds out that a group of immortal sorcerers are behind everything and using the spirit to control the weather patterns. The sorcerers start causing tornadoes around the Pittsburgh area, destroying everything in sight... moreCyclone Woman is missing. When something supernatural happens in Pittsburgh, Mike Merlino’s phone is the first to ring. So when a Shawnee weather spirit gets kidnapped, the young wizard vows to solve the case. Mike soon finds out that a group of immortal sorcerers are behind everything and using the spirit to control the weather patterns. The sorcerers start causing tornadoes around the Pittsburgh area, destroying everything in sight. Can Mike fill the Blood Goblet and free Cyclone Woman before the mad sorcerers raze a proud city to the ground? Fans of Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers and Orlando A. Sanchez will find common ground in this urban fantasy series full of magic and snark. Pick up this book to start your reading adventure immediately. Suitable Book Categories: Wizards and Witches, Paranormal Mystery, Supernatural Suspense, Shapeshifters, Angels and Demons, Mythology and Fairy Tales, Metaphysical and Visionary, Vampires and Werewolves, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller less

Usurping the Fae King. Mike Merlino’s mentor is trapped in a faerie world known as Sleepy Willow. After a quick trip to hell and nearly starting a vampire war in Pittsburgh, Mike makes it to the otherworld. He will be forced to turn former enemies like the sphinx and the Rhyming Red Cap into allies just to make it to the castle... moreUsurping the Fae King. Mike Merlino’s mentor is trapped in a faerie world known as Sleepy Willow. After a quick trip to hell and nearly starting a vampire war in Pittsburgh, Mike makes it to the otherworld. He will be forced to turn former enemies like the sphinx and the Rhyming Red Cap into allies just to make it to the castle. Can he wrestle his pixie mentor away from the evil clutches of the king and assist a group of underdogs in taking back their rightful land? Can they defeat a king with dragons at his disposal? Fans of snarky urban fantasy will enjoy this series. less