The Nexus Games
Alex Kellan has a strange problem.
It's Christmas and two men are actively dogging his every step. And while Kellan would love to just be left alone, his stalkers have different plans. They intend to take Kellan to a twisted dimension of high-tech weaponry and magic.
Specifically, they want Kellan to join them in the Nexus Games—a deadly competition where each game is unique, and harder than the last. And they won't take no for an answer.
A litRPG thriller with high-tech magic, set in a game for the ultimate prize.
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.
The Nexus Games
The Nexus Games consists of three 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.

