The Magicians of Venice Series by Amy Kuivalainen

In the heart of Venice, a woman is sacrificed to a forgotten god, sparking a mystery lost for thousands of years. Dr. Penelope Bryne is ridiculed by the academic community for her quest to find the remnants of Atlantis, but when an ancient and mysterious script is found at a murder site, she flies to Venice determined to help the police before the killer strikes again... moreIn the heart of Venice, a woman is sacrificed to a forgotten god, sparking a mystery lost for thousands of years. Dr. Penelope Bryne is ridiculed by the academic community for her quest to find the remnants of Atlantis, but when an ancient and mysterious script is found at a murder site, she flies to Venice determined to help the police before the killer strikes again. Penelope has spent her entire life trying to ignore the unexplainable and magical history of Atlantis, but when she meets the enigmatic Alexis Donato, everything she believes will be challenged. Little does she know, Alexis has spent the last three years doing his best to sabotage Penelope’s career so doesn’t learn the truth—Atlantis had seven magicians who survived, and who he has a duty to protect. As Alexis draws her into the darkly, seductive world of magic and history, Penelope will have to use her heart as well as her head if she is to find the answers she seeks. With the new MOSE system due to come online, and Carnivale exploding around them, Penelope and Alexis will have to work together to stop the killer and prevent dark magic from pulling Venice into the sea. less

Step into an urban fantasy world where ancient mysteries and dark secrets lurk beneath the surface of Venice's lagoon. Perfect for fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon's 'Dream Hunter series and Deborah Harkness's 'A Discover of Witches,' or anyone who loves Atlantis myth, romance, and adventure. Dr. Penelope Bryne, ridiculed for her quest to uncover scientific evidence of Atlantis, finds herself entangled in a web of danger and intrigue when an ancient script is uncovered at a murder scene in Venice... moreStep into an urban fantasy world where ancient mysteries and dark secrets lurk beneath the surface of Venice's lagoon. Perfect for fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon's 'Dream Hunter series and Deborah Harkness's 'A Discover of Witches,' or anyone who loves Atlantis myth, romance, and adventure. Dr. Penelope Bryne, ridiculed for her quest to uncover scientific evidence of Atlantis, finds herself entangled in a web of danger and intrigue when an ancient script is uncovered at a murder scene in Venice. Teaming up with the enigmatic Alexis Donato, Penelope immerses herself in a realm of mystique and shadows, where reality veers into the unknown. As they unearth the forgotten mysteries of Atlantis and traverse the alluring landscape of magic she now finds herself in, Penelope's convictions are tested, compelling her to rely on both her intellect and intuition. Penelope and Alexis must navigate the perilous currents of betrayal and desire as they race against the clock to thwart a killer and safeguard the city from looming peril. Get ready for a spellbinding journey through the streets of Venice, where danger lurks around every corner and magic is a deadly game, but please note that this book contains adult themes, violence, and sex scenes. less

The battle for Venice might be over, but the war is just beginning… Penelope’s and Alexis’s adventure continues in the second installment of The Magicians of Venice series. Penelope has accepted her role as the new Archivist for the magicians, but with war brewing with the priests of Thevetat and the tide of magic on the rise, she’s going to have to learn her way around her new and dangerous world if she has any hope of outsmarting their enemies... moreThe battle for Venice might be over, but the war is just beginning… Penelope’s and Alexis’s adventure continues in the second installment of The Magicians of Venice series. Penelope has accepted her role as the new Archivist for the magicians, but with war brewing with the priests of Thevetat and the tide of magic on the rise, she’s going to have to learn her way around her new and dangerous world if she has any hope of outsmarting their enemies. When Penelope’s friend and fellow archaeologist, Tim, uncovers a scroll containing a magical secret lost in the Dead Sea for two thousand years, Penelope and Alexis must travel to Israel to find him before Abaddon and Kreios get there first. To defeat Thevetat and his followers, they’ll need to find a weapon capable of ending him for good, and as her old life collides with her new, Penelope will pay the ultimate price to keep the secrets of the magicians safe. less