Labyrinth Arcanist
Upgraded weapons. New magic. And a way to enter the abyssal hells…
Gray Lexly has returned to Astra Academy to train himself for the ultimate confrontation. Legendary arcanists from across the world are gathering to assist in the ultimate battle of life and death, but will it be enough to stop the rampaging Death Lords who have amassed power in the abyssal hells?
And before Gray can focus on any of that, he must first get married. With pressure mounting from all sides, Gray is grateful to have Ashlyn at his side, but will it last? The soul fragment from Death Lord Deimos still skews his perception, and sometimes Gray doesn’t feel like himself.
Thankfully, he has his twin brother, Sorin, and his mimic eldrin, Twain, to keep him sane as they prepare to enter the most terrifying part of the abyssal hells: the infamous labyrinth.
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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.
