Abyssal Arcanist
Death Lords. Celebrations. And arcanists plotting to destroy Astra Academy from within.
Gray Lexly thought he had defeated the fragment of Death Lord Deimos, but Gray’s dreams are now haunted by a sinister ruler of the abyssal hells.
Luckily for everyone in Astra Academy, it seems Deimos won’t be escaping the dreamscape anytime soon. Unfortunately for Gray, this means he’s stuck with the Death Lord. So, when Deimos’s followers—and enemies—come looking for him, it’s Gray who stands in their way.
And with cultists planning something sinister, Gray must find a way to rid himself of Deimos’s presence—while he still can.
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Shami Stovall
In a world where magic and myth meet sharp intellect and historical nuance, Shami Stovall stands out as a voice that knows how to twist the familiar into something entirely unexpected. Whether she’s breathing new life into war-torn battlefields or crafting magical academies from scratch, her stories pulse with a vibrant energy—equal parts heart, grit, and wonder.
Raised in Salt Lake City and grounded in a deep love of history and law, Stovall brings a thoughtful, richly layered approach to fantasy and science fiction. Her background—teaching history and criminal law after earning a BA in History and a Juris Doctorate—adds a distinctive texture to her worlds. The politics, conflicts, and character choices in her books often echo real-world dilemmas, but they’re refracted through the lens of griffins, arcanists, and ancient powers long buried.
Astra Academy
In the shadowed halls of Astra Academy, magic isn’t simply studied—it’s survived.
Gray Lexly never wanted to be a hero. All he craved was safety from the terrifying monsters that stalked him in the night. But when he’s invited to bond with a mythical creature and wield arcane power at a prestigious academy, he steps into a world that’s as dangerous as it is dazzling. Here, the bond between student and creature determines not only one’s rank, but one’s life expectancy.
Astra Academy consists of five books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
