Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian Series by Joss Walker, R.L. Perez

A librarian. A spell book. And a terrorist organization set on enslaving the world. Librarian Jayne Thorne enjoys her quiet life of tea and books. That is, until she finds a spell book in the Vanderbilt archives that accidentally gives her access to a magical dimension. Now she's hunted by a magic-wielding terrorist group called the Kingdom, and the only way for her to survive is to team up with a secret branch of the CIA... moreA librarian. A spell book. And a terrorist organization set on enslaving the world. Librarian Jayne Thorne enjoys her quiet life of tea and books. That is, until she finds a spell book in the Vanderbilt archives that accidentally gives her access to a magical dimension. Now she's hunted by a magic-wielding terrorist group called the Kingdom, and the only way for her to survive is to team up with a secret branch of the CIA. Her first mission: Go undercover at Trinity College Library in Dublin to discover the identity of a Kingdom member and determine if the Book of Leinster is actually a magical necromantic grimoire. With the help of a handsome Irish kickboxer, Jayne uncovers the truth of her unexpected spell book: The Irish manuscript is one of five grimoires that can raise five dead, master magicians, and secure their totems of power. With these totems comes the power to control the world. But the spell book isn't the only thing with secrets in Jayne's new life. Danger lurks in every corner and Jayne must rise to meet her fated role . . . or perish alongside the rest of the world. Contains mature themes. less

A lost grimoire. A dangerous new enemy. And a powerful magical weapon that could destroy the world.Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian, is back for another exciting mission. When her mentor goes missing, Jayne is sent to Paris to find him, only to land in the crosshairs of a deadly terrorist organization and their diabolical weapon, a mysterious poison that renders their enemies powerless... moreA lost grimoire. A dangerous new enemy. And a powerful magical weapon that could destroy the world.Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian, is back for another exciting mission. When her mentor goes missing, Jayne is sent to Paris to find him, only to land in the crosshairs of a deadly terrorist organization and their diabolical weapon, a mysterious poison that renders their enemies powerless.Fighting to combat this weakness, Jayne struggles to make peace with her sister, who has been hiding the truth of their family history for years, and overcome difficulties with her shifter boyfriend, who can't quite sync up with Jayne's new powers. Even worse, the terrorists demand she locate a necromantic grimoire in France, or they will kill her mentor.As Jayne hunts for the grimoire, she unlocks the secret to summoning the Master of Shadows—a long-dead master magician possessing a dark and destructive magic. With this lethal power unleashed, she must protect her team from the worst magical threats they've ever faced...or suffer the deadly consequences.Perfect for fans of C.L. Cannon and Leigh Bardugo less

A fierce magic tied to the natural world. A duty-bound magician. And the woman who will test his destiny…Long before Jayne Thorne discovered her powers, a very old magic existed. One destined to protect the world from an impossible and deadly power.Karam Newport is a Guardian, part of a secret society of powerful magicians tasked with devoting their lives to protecting the source of all magic: the Torrent... moreA fierce magic tied to the natural world. A duty-bound magician. And the woman who will test his destiny…Long before Jayne Thorne discovered her powers, a very old magic existed. One destined to protect the world from an impossible and deadly power.Karam Newport is a Guardian, part of a secret society of powerful magicians tasked with devoting their lives to protecting the source of all magic: the Torrent. Only a Guardians’ unique powers can keep the wild forces of the Torrent from leaking into the world and destroying all mankind.But Karam’s destiny becomes uncertain when he meets a woman who challenges his way of thinking. Now, he envisions a different kind of future for himself: one of hope and love.When a magical terror organization seeks to unleash the Torrent, Karam must make an impossible choice: live his life with the woman of his dreams or die trying to save the world from the unstoppable force of the Torrent.The Guardians is a spin-off mini-series of novellas from the world of Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian. Be prepared to watch these incredible magicians conquer worlds, test their fates, and work to defeat the evil forces trying to control the universe. less

Magic has broken free, and the world is in grave danger.Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian and secret operative, thought finding her father would solve everything. She couldn’t have been more mistaken. Henry Thorne is a prime target for all her enemies, and everyone around him is in danger... moreMagic has broken free, and the world is in grave danger.Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian and secret operative, thought finding her father would solve everything. She couldn’t have been more mistaken. Henry Thorne is a prime target for all her enemies, and everyone around him is in danger.Though Jayne’s powers are reaching new heights, she must contend with her reluctant new Rogue, Vivienne, her inconvenient and growing attraction to her partner, Tristan, and a prophecy from an unnamed warrior goddess that warns her of the impending danger from the Torrent's powerful hidden mage who is controlling her mother, Ruth. Not to mention face down an ancient secret society tasked with protecting a grimoire vital to their cause.Meanwhile, Jayne's sister Sofia and her Rogue Cillian, along with other members of the TCO (the magical branch of the CIA), are searching for the newly magical children who are making news all over the country. But they are not the only ones with this mission. Sofia and Cillian must find, protect, and educate as many new Adepts as possible before dark forces steal their powers.With the help of her friends, family, and new allies, Jayne must decipher the prophecy, acquire the grimoire, and stop the powerful mage hidden in the Torrent. But even with their help, Jayne is not sure if she will be able to succeed. The enemies of the Torrent grow more powerful by the day, and they are relentless...A story of power, courage, and the fight against evil, this thrilling and suspenseful entry in the award-winning Jayne Thorne series will keep readers on the edge of their seats. less