The Resonant Arcana Series by Nicole R. Taylor

A city of shadows. A grimoire of secrets. And a power that could be her salvation—or her doom .After the mysterious death of her friend Selene, librarian Vesper Ainsley finds herself bound to a powerful grimoire that should never have been within her grasp. This book draws her into Nightreach—a shadow city of dangerous magic and hidden agendas, where every step reveals more secrets about Selene's fate and the forces now hunting Vesper... moreA city of shadows. A grimoire of secrets. And a power that could be her salvation—or her doom .After the mysterious death of her friend Selene, librarian Vesper Ainsley finds herself bound to a powerful grimoire that should never have been within her grasp. This book draws her into Nightreach—a shadow city of dangerous magic and hidden agendas, where every step reveals more secrets about Selene's fate and the forces now hunting Vesper.Facing ruthless magical factions, Vesper is thrust into the dark world of the Luminous Concordat, a secretive council of powerful witches who challenge her to prove herself through perilous trials. Her only ally is Rafe, a brooding mage with secrets of his own, yet as Vesper’s powers awaken, even he may not be able to shield her from the dangers she faces. Powerful mages vie for control of the grimoire, willing to manipulate, betray, and kill to get their hands on it.As the trials unfold, Vesper must confront the truth of Selene’s death, endure deadly rivalries, and master her own burgeoning power. But in a world where shadows move and alliances shift like quicksand, survival will demand sacrifices she may not be ready to make.For fans of dark urban fantasy and suspenseful magic, A Resonance of Power pulls readers into a world of ancient power and intrigue, where betrayal lurks in every corner and the path to truth may claim the ultimate price. less

Echoes of the past. Powers of the present. The deeper the truth, the darker the price. With her Resonant powers no longer a secret, Vesper Ainsley has become a target for every magical faction in Nightreach. But a greater threat lurks within her mind—vivid echoes of her friend Selene's final days, memories that aren't her own yet feel increasingly real... moreEchoes of the past. Powers of the present. The deeper the truth, the darker the price. With her Resonant powers no longer a secret, Vesper Ainsley has become a target for every magical faction in Nightreach. But a greater threat lurks within her mind—vivid echoes of her friend Selene's final days, memories that aren't her own yet feel increasingly real. These dangerous visions may hold the key to stopping Lucian D'Arco—a mysterious figure whose dark magic threatens both the mortal and magical worlds.Her path collides with Detective Inspector Blair Calloway, who's investigating the suspicious circumstances of Selene's death with an arsenal of enchanted tools and deep knowledge of London’s supernatural underworld. Together with the mage Rafe, they navigate Nightreach's darkest corners while the silver-haired mage Cassandra hunts them through the twisted streets, determined to claim both Vesper and her grimoire for D'Arco's sinister plans.As conspiracies unravel and betrayals come to light within the Concordat itself, Vesper must master her evolving powers before they consume her entirely. But in a city where ancient magic pulses beneath the streets and shadows hide deadly secrets, success may require sacrificing the very memories that make her who she is.For fans of dark urban fantasy and suspenseful magic, A Frequency of Truth delves deeper into a world of ancient power and intrigue, where memories become weapons and the search for truth could cost someone their soul. less

Fractured magic. Unraveling threads. The more they fight, the more everything falls apart. Vesper Ainsley's Resonant power has become both her greatest weapon and her most dangerous vulnerability. Now she faces her most impossible challenge yet — shadow magic spreads across Nightreach, the Threads are unraveling, and Lucian D’Arco grows ever closer to harnessing the Echo’s devastating power... moreFractured magic. Unraveling threads. The more they fight, the more everything falls apart. Vesper Ainsley's Resonant power has become both her greatest weapon and her most dangerous vulnerability. Now she faces her most impossible challenge yet — shadow magic spreads across Nightreach, the Threads are unraveling, and Lucian D’Arco grows ever closer to harnessing the Echo’s devastating power.Joined by Rafe, whose own magical connection grows deeper with each passing moment, and Detective Blair Calloway, whose street-smart determination matches her investigative skills, Vesper must navigate a city on the brink of magical collapse. The Concordat's defences are crumbling, magical practitioners are vanishing, shadow constructs overrun the streets, and the lines between ally and enemy blur with each passing hour.As ley lines fracture and shadow magic spreads like a poison through Nightreach, Vesper realises that stopping Lucian will require more than just power—it will demand a sacrifice she may not be prepared to make.With enemies closing in and the Echo's fragments calling to her, she must choose between saving herself or saving everything she loves.For fans of intricate magical systems and high-stakes urban fantasy, A Shatter of Spells plunges deeper into a world where magic is both a weapon and a curse, and the cost of survival is never simple. less

Reality is breaking. The fragments are waking. And the hunt has begun. Vesper Ainsley thought destroying the Echo would save Nightreach. Instead, its fragments have scattered through the ley lines, leaving traces of dangerous magic that transform those who dare to claim them. As she and Rafe track the first piece through a shifting magical landscape, they discover that some powers refuse to remain lost... moreReality is breaking. The fragments are waking. And the hunt has begun. Vesper Ainsley thought destroying the Echo would save Nightreach. Instead, its fragments have scattered through the ley lines, leaving traces of dangerous magic that transform those who dare to claim them. As she and Rafe track the first piece through a shifting magical landscape, they discover that some powers refuse to remain lost.In Nightreach, newly appointed High Witch Ember Vance wrestles with Thornhallow's demanding magic as it reshapes her very being. But even as she struggles to restore order to the fractured city, an ancient unease grows beneath its streets.While schemes and secrets thread through the shadows of the city, Blair Calloway and Theo Hardy uncover a deadly conspiracy. Their investigation into magical containment reveals a truth that someone will kill to keep buried.But the fragments are calling, and with each piece claimed, the very fabric of reality threatens to unravel.Some choices, once made, can never be undone.A dark urban fantasy where witches and mages clash in a city of fractured magic, A Fracture of Fate weaves together forbidden artefacts, magical conspiracies, and the price of power in this thrilling fifth instalment of The Resonant Arcana series. less