Dawn of a New Astral Age Series by Corinn Heathers

Half a year after Karin and Misaki's desperate battle against Lord Tsukimura, things have settled down, for the most part. Karin has come into her own as an external collaborator for the supernatural crisis-management agency AEGIS, while she and her fiancee Misaki continue to experience their new life together as a happy couple... moreHalf a year after Karin and Misaki's desperate battle against Lord Tsukimura, things have settled down, for the most part. Karin has come into her own as an external collaborator for the supernatural crisis-management agency AEGIS, while she and her fiancee Misaki continue to experience their new life together as a happy couple. Things aren't as peaceful as they seem to be, however, as an incidental run-down of a criminal summoner reveals a new, troubling development in the magic that calls specters and binds them to this world. Storm clouds gather on the horizon, both in the literal and metaphorical senses. With the sudden, brutal killings of AEGIS personnel and a mysterious, powerful mage that has taken a personal interest in Karin, peace may become a thing of the past. DIMENSION FRACTURE continues the exciting story of Karin and Misaki and new allies as they face off against a formidable new enemy and an unsure future. With a deep darkness closing in around them, Karin and Misaki must rely upon each other to witness the coming dawn... The dawn of a new astral age. less

While newlyweds Karin and Misaki are enjoying a much-needed rest on their honeymoon in San Francisco, the corruption continues to spread further. The Swordlady Amber, wielder of the damaged Relic known as the Shattered Sword, is sent to investigate a series of demon sightings and reports of missing children in the slums of Oakland. What seems like a routine investigation quickly escalates and puts the Swordlady head-to-head against the powerful and brutal House Kihara... moreWhile newlyweds Karin and Misaki are enjoying a much-needed rest on their honeymoon in San Francisco, the corruption continues to spread further. The Swordlady Amber, wielder of the damaged Relic known as the Shattered Sword, is sent to investigate a series of demon sightings and reports of missing children in the slums of Oakland. What seems like a routine investigation quickly escalates and puts the Swordlady head-to-head against the powerful and brutal House Kihara. Determined to rescue the kidnapped children enslaved by Lord Kihara for their latent astral powers, Amber undertakes a daring rescue mission that will challenge her skill and tenacity to the very limit. But a dark and familiar shadow falls over the Swordlady's quest. In the aftermath of the battle, a new bond is forged, prompting Amber to seek the aid of her friends. Still adjusting to the baffling changes to her body and being since fusing with her own Relic, Karin and Misaki are drawn into the fray once again. With vicious and implacable creatures snapping at their heels, Karin and Misaki join forces with new friends and an old nemesis to mount a desperate and deadly attack against the source of the corruption itself. Yet beyond the terrifying demonic threat lies an ancient and vast evil far greater any they have ever faced... After all, it is always darkest before the dawn. REBIRTH DISCONNECT, the thrilling new third chapter in the Dawn of a New Astral Age series, follows the continuing adventures of Karin, Misaki and their friends and family as they continue to fight against the mounting darkness that threatens to overwhelm the world. less

The exciting saga of the New Astral Age continues! The corruption grows, festering deep within the shadow world of mages and spirits. Former AEGIS controller Meilin, once known as Star, is contacted by the mysterious and enigmatic sorceress Eirene. The traitor to the Pillars of Heaven offers a hint of a growing darkness within the upper echelons of Luna, the modern incarnation of the ancient Order of the Moon... moreThe exciting saga of the New Astral Age continues! The corruption grows, festering deep within the shadow world of mages and spirits. Former AEGIS controller Meilin, once known as Star, is contacted by the mysterious and enigmatic sorceress Eirene. The traitor to the Pillars of Heaven offers a hint of a growing darkness within the upper echelons of Luna, the modern incarnation of the ancient Order of the Moon. Driven to investigate the order she loyally serves, Meilin embarks on a mission to determine the truth of Eirene's words and root out the evil that lurks in the darkest shadows. With her young cousins newly awakened as mages, Karin Ashley and Misaki work to teach their family how to safely make use of their power. A surprise visit from the Swordlady Amber and a tempting offer from the Archivist Elias draws Karin and Misaki back into the fray. As the Relic fused to her spirit continues to change her fundamental nature, Karin and her friends are caught in an internal power struggle within AEGIS--all during a dangerous operation to retake a secret astral research facility! With the very existence of magic and an eternity of suffering and darkness on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Karin, Misaki and her allies have been tested and tempered in the fires of battle, but the game has become even more deadly than ever before. CELESTIAL PARADIGM, the newest installment of the Dawn of a New Astral Age, ups the ante as the lines between friend and foe are nearly erased. Enemies old and new clash with our heroines in an explosive and suspenseful new tale! less