Magic. Sailing. A murderer among heroes.

Gravedigger Volke Savan wants nothing more than to be like his hero, the legendary magical swashbuckler, Gregory Ruma. First he needs to become an arcanist, someone capable of wielding magic, which requires bonding with a mythical creature. And he'll take anything--a pegasus, a griffin, a ravenous hydra--maybe even a leviathan, like Ruma.

So when Volke stumbles across a knightmare, a creature made of shadow and terror, he has no reservations. But the knightmare knows a terrible secret: Ruma is a murderer out to spread corrupted magic throughout their island nation. He's already killed a population of phoenixes and he intends to kill even more.

In order to protect his home, his adopted sister, and the girl he admires from afar, Volke will need to confront his hero, the Master Arcanist Gregory Ruma.

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.

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)

Deserts. Rogues. A secret hidden in an underground maze.

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.

To complicate matters, the desert city of New Norra is steeped in mystery, and the massive maze under the streets could potentially solve all of Volke's problems. With hunters after him, and dread pirates in the port, Volke finds himself forced to choose between equally terrible options...

Continue the Frith Chronicles with the fourth book, Plague 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)

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)

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)

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)

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!

Magic. Sailing. A murderer among heroes.

Gravedigger Volke Savan wants nothing more than to be like his hero, the legendary magical swashbuckler, Gregory Ruma. First he needs to become an arcanist, someone capable of wielding magic, which requires bonding with a mythical creature. And he'll take anything--a pegasus, a griffin, a ravenous hydra--maybe even a leviathan, like Ruma.

So when Volke stumbles across a knightmare, a creature made of shadow and terror, he has no reservations. But the knightmare knows a terrible secret: Ruma is a murderer out to spread corrupted magic throughout their island nation. He's already killed a population of phoenixes and he intends to kill even more.

In order to protect his home, his adopted sister, and the girl he admires from afar, Volke will need to confront his hero, the Master Arcanist Gregory Ruma.

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.

Upgraded weapons. New magic. And a way to enter the abyssal hells...

Gray Lexly has returned to Astra Academy to train himself for the ultimate confrontation. Legendary arcanists from across the world are gathering to assist in the ultimate battle of life and death, but will it be enough to stop the rampaging Death Lords who have amassed power in the abyssal hells?

And before Gray can focus on any of that, he must first get married. With pressure mounting from all sides, Gray is grateful to have Ashlyn at his side, but will it last? The soul fragment from Death Lord Deimos still skews his perception, and sometimes Gray doesn't feel like himself.

Thankfully, he has his twin brother, Sorin, and his mimic eldrin, Twain, to keep him sane as they prepare to enter the most terrifying part of the abyssal hells: the infamous labyrinth.

Strange places. New arcanists. The rise of the Second Ascension.

Volke Savan has proven himself time and time again, but now the others of the Frith Guild want their opportunity. Illia wants to recover a lost runestone, Master Zelfree hopes to learn the magics of the Mother of Shapeshifters, and Adelgis surprises himself with the new depths of his dreamweaving abilities.

But while the Frith Guild prepares for the coming war, the Second Ascension has grand plans for the world. When two more god-creatures are born, dastardly arcanists try their hands at braving the godly lairs. With the Dread Pirate Calisto as a ferry, men like Theasin Venrover will have to outsmart puzzles and traps that put the world serpent's to shame.

Witness stories from the viewpoints of friend and foe alike, all while the world races to find and bond with the remaining god-creatures.

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...

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)

Adair Finch is the most powerful warlock in the world, and one of the best private investigators for hire.

He has dealt with corporate vampires, murderous werewolves, and even fae royalty. Everything was perfect until he lost one case-the case where he also lost his brother.

So Finch retired. From magic. From PI work. From everything.

Bree Blackstone, a twelve-year-old witch, doesn't know or care about any of that except Finch's reputation. In the middle of the night, she bangs on Finch's door. Her mother has been murdered, and now the assassin is after Bree as well.

Reluctantly, Finch agrees to help, only to discover something sinister has been brewing in town while he ignored the world... He'll need to dust off all his old skills and magic before it's too late.

Fans of the Dresden Files and the Iron Druid Chronicles will definitely enjoy Stovall's creation. - Jason Cordova, national bestselling author

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)

Deserts. Rogues. A secret hidden in an underground maze.

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.

To complicate matters, the desert city of New Norra is steeped in mystery, and the massive maze under the streets could potentially solve all of Volke's problems. With hunters after him, and dread pirates in the port, Volke finds himself forced to choose between equally terrible options...

Continue the Frith Chronicles with the fourth book, Plague 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)

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!

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)

School life. Camping. And a mysterious graveyard beneath the sea.

Gray and Sorin Lexly started Astra Academy with a bang. During their first few weeks, a professor tried to kill them, and even opened a portal to the abyssal hells-where the dead dwell.

But that's all behind them! The portal was destroyed. Time to focus on classes and studies. Or so Gray hopes.

During an Academy camping trip, Gray finds a fragment of the portal... and a few abyssal monsters that somehow crept their way into the world of the living. Determined to set things right, Gray informs Professor Helmith of what he found.

Unfortunately, there may be more fragments of the portal than just the one, which means more trouble lurks around every corner... including the possibility of a Death Lord arriving in the mortal world.

Death Lords. Celebrations. And arcanists plotting to destroy Astra Academy from within.

Gray Lexly thought he had defeated the fragment of Death Lord Deimos, but Gray's dreams are now haunted by a sinister ruler of the abyssal hells.

Luckily for everyone in Astra Academy, it seems Deimos won't be escaping the dreamscape anytime soon. Unfortunately for Gray, this means he's stuck with the Death Lord. So, when Deimos's followers-and enemies-come looking for him, it's Gray who stands in their way.

And with cultists planning something sinister, Gray must find a way to rid himself of Deimos's presence-while he still can.

The Frith Guild. The Second Ascension. The end of an era.

Volke Savan has sworn he'll bring the Second Ascension to justice, but as the Autarch amasses power, it becomes apparent Volke's task might not go as originally planned. God-arcanists gather on two sides of a brewing war, and the outcome of the arcane plague will determine the fate of the world.

With Evianna at his side, Volke must not only find the last of the god-creatures, but he must locate Luthair, defeat the Autarch, and save his friends from the ultimate corruption. As the tasks mount, so does Volke's determination.

But the legends of the magic-destroying apoch dragon may change everything. The Autarch has made sure of it.

Continue the Frith Chronicles with the eighth and final book, Grandmaster Arcanist!

Praise for the Frith Chronicles!

Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Thomas 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 by Shami Stovall is a masterful work. I've loved every single book of this series, but I think this might take the cake for my favorite.

- Progressional Fantasy Reviews (for Master Arcanist, Book VII)