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Chasing Lightning is the first in the action-packed Magic of Nasci series that explores the magical dangers that lurk deep in the woods. It’s like Avatar: The Last Airbender and urban fantasy had a superhero love child.

Why did the latest supernatural predator have to show up underwater?

Mastering the four elements is no joke. My mentor Guntram has me practicing hours each day drawing the underwater breathing sigil, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t get it right. Why is it so hard to draw one stupid magic symbol?

I don’t have a lot of time to perfect my form, though, not when I’m facing off against a creature who swims like a fish. Too bad it also has claws and a vicious personality. Game warden Vincent Garcia thinks he can help me fight it, but what can a vanilla human do? I’ve got all the magic in the world, and this vaettur’s always one step ahead.

Here’s hoping I get the hang of water magic soon before this thing drags me under… permanently.

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Breathing Water is the second in the action-packed Magic of Nasci urban fantasy series that chronicles Ina’s journey to becoming a full-blown nature wizard. If you like sarcastic protagonists, colorful side characters with secrets, and the allure of forest magic, this series is for you.

Unnatural forest fires are raging across the Pacific Northwest, and it’s gonna take a nature wizard like me to stop them.

I may be getting better about banishing mythical creatures from another world, but this time is different. Funky portals pop up in the most random places. Forest fires burn out of control all over the Oregon coast. And defeating one vaettur just leads to another one taking its place.

Worst of all, Guntram won’t let me fight everything head-on because he thinks I’m too impulsive. He’s probably right, but this is what I signed up for as a shepherd of Nasci. Either I’ll recruit game warden Vincent Garcia to help me, or I’m stopping this problem on my own, no matter what it takes.

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Running into Fire is the third installment in this action-packed contemporary fantasy series. If you ever felt magic out in the woods, the Magic of Nasci is for you.

Some magic is forbidden for a reason. I might learn why the hard way.

Who told the evil mythical creatures from Letum that hunting season was open on Earth? These supernatural creeps are popping up all over the forest. Worse still, our normal nature wizard tricks have little to no effect on them.

The good news is, I know how to stop them. The bad news? My new sigil goes against my sacred vows. If my mentor Guntram knew I was using it, he would bind me for good.

But what he doesn’t know, can’t hurt him or the other shepherds. Besides, what could be more important than protecting the Talol Wilds from beasts that go bump in the night?

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Shattering Earth is the fourth book in the action-packed Magic of Nasci urban fantasy series. If you like characters that grow over time, unforeseen plot twists, and a slow burn romance subplot, check out this series.

I really screwed up this time. How can I fix everything that happened on Mt. Hood?

I don’t know how Guntram and the other shepherds can ever forgive me. There are some mistakes you can’t rewind, some actions that can never be repaired.

But I feel a storm on the horizon, as clearly as if that annoyingly elusive kitsune fox were standing next to me. Vincent thinks I have to embrace my responsibilities. But how can I redeem myself? And even if I wanted to, do I have enough magical juice left to make a difference?

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Soaring in Air is the fifth and final book in Ina’s journey as a rookie shepherd of Nasci. With unexpected allies, an underdog heroine, and plenty of action, this book reveals whether she succeeds in becoming a full-fledged nature wizard… or dies trying.

Just when I think I’ve seen it all, life throws a jackal with bat wings at me.

I’m supposed to form alliances with other magical people. I’d rather get ambushed by a monster.

I should be careful what I wish for.