The Nexus Challenge
The fifth round of the Nexus Games is about to begin.
Alex Kellan and Team 101 have three keys, two away from winning. Unfortunately, several other teams already have four, and if they win now, it’s all over—they win. Then they’ll use the power of Zenith to conquer all other dimensions.
In a bizarre turn of events, the Arbiter declares game five will be played across three dimensions—one of which is Kellan’s home, Earth. Determined to both win the game and protect the innocent people of Fayetteville, Kellan uses all his newfound magical abilities to defeat monsters and murderers alike.
And while he fights the other teams, Kellan must stay on the lookout for various items. The fifth game is an epic collect-a-thon, and every pot they smash for coins brings them one step closer to winning.
A litRPG thriller with high-tech magic.
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.
