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Ward Of The FBI: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (School of Necessary Magic Raine Campbell Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 1,157 ratings

Heroes aren’t born; they’re made. But so are villains.

Raine Campbell never knew she was special until her dormant magic unleashed to protect her friends.

But it couldn’t be contained or controlled.

Enter the School of Necessary Magic, where magical teens are taught to master their abilities and maybe learn some math.

During a forbidden trip into the massive underground city beneath the school –– off limits to freshman –– Raine discovers druids are disappearing. And no one seems to care.

Refusing to stand by and ignore it like everyone else, she dives into an increasingly dangerous plot to rescue them before the balance the druids maintain tips into chaos.

But doing so requires breaking rules that could lead to her expulsion and threatens to end her dream of working as a witch for the FBI, following in the footsteps of her father and uncle.

Join Raine on an action-packed adventure of magic and mayhem.

After all rules are just guidelines, right?

Say hello to old friends and meet the new freshmen class at the School of Necessary Magic.

NOTE: While the series continues in the same world with some returning characters, it does stand alone. No prior experience necessary.
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About the Author

Judith Berens is a figment of your imagination, made up of the fevered brainpower of Michael Anderle and Martha Carr, fueled by a lot of people helping them out―as well as all of you, The Fans.

Martha Carr is a bestselling author who specializes in science fiction, politics, and everything in between. A writer for The Washington Post, she has her own nationally syndicated column on politics.

Michael Anderle is the creator of The Kurtherian Gambit series. An inquisitive child, he got in trouble a lot and turned to reading to pass the time. He loved all things science fiction and fantasy and went on to discover urban fantasy and military fiction later on.

Kate Rudd has narrated over 250 titles across a variety of genres. The winner of multiple Earphones awards, she won the 2013 Audie and Odyssey Awards for her narration of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars. For more information, follow her on Twitter @katerudd.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KX48MN5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LMBPN Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 26, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ School of Necessary Magic Raine Campbell
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers enjoy the storyline of this urban fantasy book, describing it as a wonderful tale of a group of young people. The characters are well-developed, and customers find it to be a wonderful read and a great series. While some customers find it fun to read, others describe it as terrible and disjointed. The learning material receives mixed feedback, with several customers finding it confusing.

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19 customers mention "Storyline"16 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a wonderful tale of a group of young people, with one customer noting its good use of fantasy tropes.

"This is a wonderful tale of a group of young people learning how to do magic and who they are...." Read more

"...The book was not badly written. It showed imagination and good use of fantasy tropes without being tired...." Read more

"This is a great story and reminds me of Vampire academy. The characters were so enthralling that I couldn't put the book down...." Read more

"...Wonderful continuity. And the introduction of new families of beings. The students’s acceptance of a new world of beings...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character variety"10 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the variety of characters in the book, with one noting that no character is too small.

"...The book is a narrative. And no character is too small to be immersed in their feelings and experiences...." Read more

"...I liked the mixture and diversity of the characters. The characters complement each other...." Read more

"...So yeah, this just reads as a sad Potter rip-off that suddenly switches between characters. I cannot recomend it to anyone." Read more

"...The characters were so enthralling that I couldn't put the book down. Raine is a orphan who just experienced her first bout of magic...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful read, with one noting it is believable.

"...And the preservation of life. Just a wonderful read. Enjoy!" Read more

"I’m usually a dystopian YA fan; but I strayed a bit and truly enjoyed the book. A great group of friends coming together...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. So much so that I purchased the rest of the series and read them all in just a few days...." Read more

"The people are well rounded and believable. The book grabs you and holds you till the end. I look forward to the next book." Read more

6 customers mention "Series"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series, with one mentioning it's a great start to a new series.

"Great series. Raine is shocked to learn she has magic and goes to the School of Necessary Magic where Alison Brownstone went...." Read more

"...Seems like a really good start on a new series." Read more

"love this series. I am a senior. These books are supposedly for young adults but I think they are for young at heart. Love them." Read more

"Love This Series!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Learning material"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the learning material in the book, with some finding it confusing.

"...She learns how to handle her magic, makes great friends (her boyfriend is a shifter) and gets caught up in one mystery to be solved after another...." Read more

"...It's confusing and I had to go back several pages to try to figure out what the hell was going on...." Read more

"...She is another amazing part of the school, following our Drow bounty hunter, Alison...." Read more

"...Necessary Magic is back in session, with a new freshman class and more adventures!..." Read more

8 customers mention "Fun to read"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's entertainment value, with some finding it fun to read while others describe it as terrible and disjointed.

"...At boarding school they find friendship, adventure, and just a bit of danger. I look forward to the next book in this series." Read more

"Not the most exciting book to read, but did keep my interest from going to sleep . Hope the next one is better" Read more

"It was fun! Just what i wanted. Lots of characters but not too many. Familiar characters in new modes. I liked it." Read more

"This book was really quite boring...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
    This is a wonderful tale of a group of young people learning how to do magic and who they are. At boarding school they find friendship, adventure, and just a bit of danger. I look forward to the next book in this series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
    Let me begin with praise for the book. The book was not badly written. It showed imagination and good use of fantasy tropes without being tired. If this book had not been so unbelievably YA, I might have enjoyed it more. I think the age and maturity of the characters could have been increased, generating more story line. I cannot say what the author intends so this could be by design. The other thing is had I not known the story was about Reign, I might have wondered. The book is a narrative. And no character is too small to be immersed in their feelings and experiences. It would be different if it was part of storyline growth but much of the time it felt like filler
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
    I have always liked the authors and this series intrigued me. Magic of all kinds has always been one of my favorite genres. I liked the mixture and diversity of the characters. The characters complement each other. I like how each individual start growing into their various magic skills. They all have different magic yet they work well together.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
    Great series. Raine is shocked to learn she has magic and goes to the School of Necessary Magic where Alison Brownstone went. She learns how to handle her magic, makes great friends (her boyfriend is a shifter) and gets caught up in one mystery to be solved after another. All she wants is to join the FBI when she is done school. Her deceased father and living Uncle were agents. Justice and protecting others means everything to her. As a grandmother I love the more adult characters and series ( Shay Carson, james Brownstone and Johnny Walker) but i love fantasy so I still enjoy stories of magical young people learning about life and coping with magical and non-magical issues. You will too.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
    Not the most exciting book to read, but did keep my interest from going to sleep . Hope the next one is better
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
    This is a great story and reminds me of Vampire academy. The characters were so enthralling that I couldn't put the book down. Raine is a orphan who just experienced her first bout of magic. She starts a magic school and develops friendships that help her with her magic. I liked how open she was to everyone and her sense of justice. This is definitely YA and has a PG vibe to it. I am curious about what happens next and how this series will develop.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
    This book as a continuation of the SNM is wonderful. To start again but with a new class of freshman right behind the previous 3 upper classes. Wonderful continuity. And the introduction of new families of beings. The students’s acceptance of a new world of beings. And the preservation of life. Just a wonderful read. Enjoy!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
    I am a 70 year old lady, who loves a fairytale. The characters are created with a strong since of what we should all try to be . When you want to just enjoy a fun afternoon please read this book. You are never to old to appreciate a beautifully created world.
    I want to thank the authors for Sharing there wonderful gift with me!

Top reviews from other countries

  • kevinmac5
    5.0 out of 5 stars Raine is a witch!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2018
    People who like T S Paul's Federal Witch Series may like this new Oriceran Series by Judith Berens
  • CntrlFreak
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting opener
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2021
    A great read although seemed to take a little step back on magical ability (instinct verses purpose for our leading lady). It is an interesting starter for the series and with these authors you know it's going to be an interesting ride!! A wonderful mix of characters and seeing their development this early is great. Lots of potential in so many ways!!
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Average
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2019
    Couldn't get on with it
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