Book 1

The Shadow's Grasp

by Courtney Lillard

Published 1 January 2021

She was only twelve years old when she made a deal with a demon. Years later, as the supposed guardians of humanity nearly kill her, the demon returns to collect what it is owed.

As a gifted dark mage and swordswoman, Coura’s placement after graduating from the Magical Arts Academy is supposed to be a sure thing. Destiny, however, had other intentions.

Her mentor, Master Byron, shows her more of the country outside of their secluded academy when they travel to the capital city. However, the king’s manipulation and looming threats upon their return to the academy teach Coura how fragmented her world really is, and will become. Something frightening awaits as a secret locked away within herself as a child is forced to the forefront in a violent confrontation with angelic beings unseen for decades.

Could her new, supposedly evil power stand up to that of legend? Is Coura truly prepared for the role she was fated to play between the angels and long-forgotten demons?

*NOTE this book contains scenes of violence, mentions of blood, and murder.


Book 2

Is a peaceful life even an option anymore? Will anyone understand if I shared my secret...or would they still want to kill me?

Coura Galdwin struggled to find her future until an encounter with a pair of angels awoke something inside her. With the help of a wicked, unseen demon named Soirée, she is able to defeat the attackers and save her new friends. However, the consequences of using forbidden magic put her life at risk, especially when it draws the attention of Asteom’s king and his council. Now she must pledge herself to the kingdom in order to prove her sanity while avoiding confrontations as she learns to wield the demonic power bound to her soul.

Underneath the personal struggles lies questions about the beings sent to kill her and her dark mage mentor, Byron. Why would angels from the legendary place known as Yeluthia attack the humans they swore to protect? Who could be controlling them and trying to sabotage the kingdom’s attempts for peace? And worst of all, should Coura listen to the demon and continue delving into the malicious power?


Book 3

The Puppet's Blight

by Courtney Lillard

Published 20 February 2022

Book 4

The Angel's Descent

by Courtney Lillard

Published 17 October 2022