A Magnus Blackwell Novel Series by Alexandrea Weis

"A dark story of passion, revenge, and a Faustian pact ... a guilty-pleasure read that kept me captivated knowing something sinister is looming." ~New Orleans Magazine In the late 1800s, handsome, wealthy New Englander, Magnus Blackwell, is the envy of all. When Magnus meets Jacob O'Conner—a Harvard student from the working class—an unlikely friendship is forged. But their close bond is soon challenged by a captivating woman; a woman Magnus wants, but Jacob gets... more"A dark story of passion, revenge, and a Faustian pact ... a guilty-pleasure read that kept me captivated knowing something sinister is looming." ~New Orleans Magazine In the late 1800s, handsome, wealthy New Englander, Magnus Blackwell, is the envy of all. When Magnus meets Jacob O'Conner—a Harvard student from the working class—an unlikely friendship is forged. But their close bond is soon challenged by a captivating woman; a woman Magnus wants, but Jacob gets. Devastated, Magnus seeks solace in a trip to New Orleans. After a chance meeting with Oscar Wilde, he becomes immersed in a world of depravity and brutality, inevitably becoming the inspiration for Dorian Gray. Armed with the forbidden magic of voodoo, he sets his sights on winning back the woman Jacob stole from him. Amid the trappings of Victorian society, two men, bent on revenge, will lay the foundation for a curse that will forever alter their destinies. "An intriguing, dark tale … seamlessly blends mystery, magic and matters of the heart to create an enthralling read." ~RT Book ReviewsSERIES AWARDS 2018-2019•Gold, Mystery, Feathered Quill Book Awards•Gold, Horror/Supernatural/Paranormal, American Fiction Awards•Gold, Intrigue, Readers' Favorite Book Awards•Gold, Cross Genre, NYC Big Book Awards•Silver, Adult Fiction, Feathered Quill Book Awards•Bronze, Horror, Foreword Reviews Magazine Book of the Year Awards•Bronze, Magic, Readers' Favorite Book Awards•Finalist, Series, Next Generation Indie Book Awards•Finalist, Suspense, National Indie Excellence Awards•Finalist, International Book Awards•Finalist, Horror, Best Book Awards•Finalist, Supernatural, Readers' Favorite Book Awards•Official Quarterfinalist, Screencraft: Cinematic Book Contest less

Magnus Blackwell's past is about to catch up with him. An evil force has seized New Orleans. Pestilence, suffering, and darkness cloak the city. The citizens are scared and need their mambo to guide them, but Lexie Arden can't help anyone. A diabolical presence has taken Lexie's power and severed her ties with the other side. Magnus Blackwell is fighting demons of his own. Torn between his devotion to Lexie and a spirit from his past, Magnus's loyalty is put to the test... moreMagnus Blackwell's past is about to catch up with him. An evil force has seized New Orleans. Pestilence, suffering, and darkness cloak the city. The citizens are scared and need their mambo to guide them, but Lexie Arden can't help anyone. A diabolical presence has taken Lexie's power and severed her ties with the other side. Magnus Blackwell is fighting demons of his own. Torn between his devotion to Lexie and a spirit from his past, Magnus's loyalty is put to the test. He must revisit his sins to uncover the key to the hatred ripping the city apart. If he doesn't, Lexie's reign as mambo will end. Their search for answers leads them deep into the darker realms of voodoo—until a desperate Lexie does the unthinkable, and Magnus can do nothing to spare her from her fate. less

AND THE DEAD SHALL RISE Lexie Arden has a loving husband, a thriving business, and consults with the New Orleans Police Dept on murder cases. Kalfu has given her everything she desires, but challengers to her authority are closing in. Her dark secret remains hidden from everyone except Magnus. He sees the evil growing stronger, changing her, and hurting her marriage. If Lexie doesn't rid herself of Kalfu's influence soon, the consequences will be irreversible... moreAND THE DEAD SHALL RISE Lexie Arden has a loving husband, a thriving business, and consults with the New Orleans Police Dept on murder cases. Kalfu has given her everything she desires, but challengers to her authority are closing in. Her dark secret remains hidden from everyone except Magnus. He sees the evil growing stronger, changing her, and hurting her marriage. If Lexie doesn't rid herself of Kalfu's influence soon, the consequences will be irreversible. When she unexpectedly inherits a cottage in the swamp, she uncovers a library of rare books on voodoo. Their spells can reverse the dark lord's hold and set right the balance between darkness and light. But such magic requires a great sacrifice; one Lexie isn't willing to make. With the shadow spirits and raging voodoo gods vying for her attention, Lexie is on the verge of losing everything—her husband, her power, Magnus, and possibly, her life. The battle for control of the mambo's soul is about to begin. less