Shami Stovall

Gravedigger Volke Savan, desperate to leave his tiny home island and impress the most beautiful girl he's ever known, breaks every tradition of the bonding ceremony just to become an arcanist. But when he's tasked with killing a hero, he's uncertain.

Knightmare Arcanist

Pirates. Griffins. A lost treasure worth killing for. While protecting the newborn griffins on the Isle of Landin, Volke Savan and his adopted sister, Illia, run afoul of the Dread Pirate Calisto, the same cutthroat who carved out Illia's right eye. As a master manticore arcanist, Calisto's strength and brutality are unrivaled, so when Illia suggests they bring him to justice, Volke wonders if they'll have what it takes to fight the corsairs on the high seas. A fast-paced fantasy with magical creatures for those who enjoy the Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera series) by Jim Butcher, Unsouled (Cradle Series) by Will Wight, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan. Praise for the Frith Chronicles! "Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Homas Wildus series, and the Harry Potter series. Stovall is quickly becoming a name I look for." - Seattle Book Review for Knightmare Arcanist (Frith Chronicles, Book 1) "An addictive series. Shami Stovall has produced a mesmerizing story of magic, intrigue, and true adventure." - ManyBooks for Knightmare Arcanist (Frith Chronicles, Book 1) "Absolutely brilliant." - Archaeolibrarian for Knightmare Arcanist (Frith Chronicles, Book 1)

Dread Pirate Arcanist

Every moment counts as Volke Savan races south to the city of New Norra. His goal: find Theasin Venrover, the famous artificer who may have a cure for the arcane plague. Separated from most of the Frith Guild-and even his sister-Volke must rely on the crew of the airship, the Sun Chaser, to help him find Theasin in time.

Plague Arcanist

Adventure. Competition. A duel to the death. While on a journey to the famous city of Thronehold, Volke Savan learns of the Sovereign Dragon Tournament. The massive celebration involves hundreds of arcanists competing for fame and glory, and Volke is determined to win. Dark forces dwell in the city, however, and rumors of the legendary world serpent spread amongst the shadows. Whoever bonds with a god-like mystical creature will gain magic beyond compare, and the queen's guards suspect cutthroats will use the chaos of the tournament to hide their plotting. Unsure of who to trust, Volke investigates the terrible rumors while advancing in the ranks of the tournament. Unfortunately, the true villain may be closer than he realizes... Continue the Frith Chronicles with the third book, Coliseum Arcanist! Praise for the Frith Chronicles! "Absolutely brilliant." - Archaeolibrarian for Knightmare Arcanist (Frith Chronicles, Book 1) "With a thoroughly satisfying ending that hints at an incredible future for the series, Dread Pirate Arcanist is an unequivocal triumph." - ManyBooks for Dread Pirate Arcanist (Frith Chronicles, Book 2)

Coliseum Arcanist

Kings. Dragons. The start of an all-consuming war. As the twelve god-creatures appear in the world, nations brace for a inevitable struggle. Some have allied themselves with the Second Ascension in return for power and protection, but the Frith Guild aims to form a counter alliance. Volke Savan, along with the other arcanists of the Frith Guild, must not only find a way to end the arcane plague once and for all, but prevent the remaining god-creatures from falling into the hands of their enemies. If the Frith Guild can form an alliance between powerful nations, and defeat the Autarch before he bonds with any god-creatures, perhaps a war can be prevented. But the dragon arcanists of distant lands have come to challenge Volke and test his worthiness. Despite the ever-mounting pressures, and lack of time, Volke is determined to not only convince the world's strongest arcanists of his worth, but to also defeat the god-arcanists of the Second Ascension long before the appearance of the dreaded apoch dragon. Continue the Frith Chronicles with the sixth book, Warlord Arcanist! Praise for the Frith Chronicles! "Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Homas Wildus series and the Harry Potter series. Stovall is quickly becoming a name I look for." - Seattle Book Review (for Knightmare Arcanist, Book I) "Dread Pirate Arcanist is a brilliant novel from start to finish." - Coffee Pot Book Club (for Dread Pirate Arcanist, Book II) "Marvelously entertaining!" - The Prairies Book Review (for Coliseum Arcanist, Book III) "It is [the] seamless inclusion of lore, world-building, and character back story that marks Shami Stovall's writing, and what keeps her books head and shoulders above others in her genre." - ManyBooks Review (for Plague Arcanist, Book IV) "This was the perfect book to help ease my stress/fatigue from studying for Law School finals." - Mike Watkins (for World Serpent Arcanist, Book V)

Warlord Arcanist

Death. Destiny. The rise of god-arcanists. Volke Savan has reunited with the Frith Guild just in time to help fight the Second Ascension, a group of power-hungry dastards bent on controlling the newly created god creatures. The world serpent is the first on their list, and if the Second Ascension manages to harness its power, the world will forever be changed for the worse. But the Frith Guild has another plan. They intend to beat the Second Ascension to the world serpent and have it bond with someone trustworthy-a mysterious man who Guildmaster Eventide believes will usher the world into an era of peace. As Volke struggles to improve his magic, and also become a mentor for a new knightmare arcanist, he realizes that this may be one adventure the guild never makes it back from... Continue the Frith Chronicles with the fifth book, World Serpent Arcanist! Praise for the Frith Chronicles! "Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Homas Wildus series and the Harry Potter series. Stovall is quickly becoming a name I look for." - Seattle Book Review (for Knightmare Arcanist, Book I) "Dread Pirate Arcanist is a brilliant novel from start to finish." - Coffee Pot Book Club (for Dread Pirate Arcanist, Book II) "Marvelously entertaining!" - The Prairies Book Review (for Coliseum Arcanist, Book III) "It is [the] seamless inclusion of lore, world-building, and character back story that marks Shami Stovall's writing, and what keeps her books head and shoulders above others in her genre." - ManyBooks Review (for Plague Arcanist, Book IV)

World Serpent Arcanist

Grandmaster Arcanist

Hopes. Dreams. And literal nightmares out to kill a young boy. Gray Lexly, son of a candlemaker, wants to escape his life of old-world technologies and study at the prestigious Astra Academy, a school for arcanists-those who can wield magic. But Gray has a major problem. Every night, as he sleeps, he's visited by monsters. When they injure Gray in his dreams, he wakes with the same wounds in real life... On the night Gray might finally die in his nightmares, he is saved by the kind and mysterious Professor Helmith, a powerful arcanist. She offers to protect Gray and invites him to attend Astra Academy. Before that can happen, Gray must bond with a mystical creature to become an arcanist himself. Will he bond with a unicorn? A pegasus? A kitsune? Whatever he bonds with will determine his magical abilities, so he must choose wisely. And when trouble finds Professor Helmith, Gray must become powerful enough to help her and fend off the terrible nightmares, before it's too late...

Academy Arcanist

Strange places. New arcanists. The rise of the Second Ascension. Witness stories from the viewpoints of friend and foe alike, all while the world races to find the remaining god-creatures.

Arcanist Fables

Corruption. Power. The clash of god-arcanists rocks the world. Volke Savan is tasked with finding the remaining god-creatures and helping them bond with people who will help fight the Second Ascension. Unfortunately, enemies and power-hungry arcanists are out to find the creatures themselves. With the help of the Frith Guild, and those who have sworn to him, Volke intends to face off against the Second Ascension with overwhelming force. But as more individuals bond with the god-creatures, the worse the magical corruption, the arcane plague, spreads throughout the world. Volke must determine his paths in magic-creation or destruction-and then solve the problem of the plague once and for all, before it destroys everything he cares for. Continue the Frith Chronicles with the seventh book, Master Arcanist! Praise for the Frith Chronicles! "Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Homas Wildus series and the Harry Potter series. Stovall is quickly becoming a name I look for." - Seattle Book Review (for Knightmare Arcanist, Book I) "Dread Pirate Arcanist is a brilliant novel from start to finish." - Coffee Pot Book Club (for Dread Pirate Arcanist, Book II) "Marvelously entertaining!" - The Prairies Book Review (for Coliseum Arcanist, Book III) "It is [the] seamless inclusion of lore, world-building, and character back story that marks Shami Stovall's writing, and what keeps her books head and shoulders above others in her genre." - ManyBooks Review (for Plague Arcanist, Book IV) "This was the perfect book to help ease my stress/fatigue from studying for Law School finals." - Mike Watkins (for World Serpent Arcanist, Book V) "The pace picks up from the first page with adventures and learning and battles all the way through. Mysteries to be solved and getting us truly ready for the next chapter." - Henry Copeland (for Warlord Arcanist, Book VI)

Master Arcanist

"The best modern sci-fi since Wool by Hugh Howey." - (Abbey Reads) The Star Marque, led by a cyborg captain, and crewed by humans, rises in the military ranks of a superhuman-dominated society. But when the captain turns to assassinations and blackmail, the first mate attempts to save the lives of the crew before they're caught and executed.

Star Marque Rising

Sorcerers. Grave-Maker Gas. A secret battle fought during World War I. The Ethereal Squadron, a Special Forces team of soldiers who wield magic, wages a secret war against the enemy sorcerers of the central powers. Florence Cavell, codename Geist, has a unique magical ability-she can become ghost-like and incorporeal-allowing her to infiltrate enemy forts with ease. But when the central powers unleash their magic corrupting Grave-Maker Gas, a deadly weapon that warps everything it touches, the war shifts in their favor. To have any hope of combating the new threat, Geist must retrieve the schematics for Grave-Maker Gas, but the production labs are in the heart of enemy-controlled territory. Together with a team of allied sorcerers, each with their own unique magical abilities, Geist must race against time, navigate deadly trench warfare, and fight against warped monsters in order to turn the tides of the Great War.

The Ethereal Squadron

Sequel to the 2019 CYGNUS AWARD WINNER, STAR MARQUE RISING! "Action fans will enjoy the violence and scheming that drive this story of guile and dark ambition." - Publishers Weekly

Star Marque Vendetta

The year is 1917, and the Russian Empire is on verge of collapse. A secret war of sorcerers threatens to tear the world apart, and Geist must take her special forces team into allied territory in an effort keep the Russian royals alive. Unfortunately, the enemy has sent the Eyes of the Kaiser, specialists who hunt and destroy sorcerers.

A Company of Monsters

The Kingdom of Luka is controlled by the decrees of God-King Eliezer. Break one and become a twisted monster. From the author of Frith Chronicles and Star Marque Rising, comes a new fantasy epic.

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