Follow Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian's discovery of magic...

This contemporary fantasy adventure collection contains books 1 & 2 of the Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian series, and an exclusive print version of the series prequel, The Eighth Road. A Discovery of Witches meets Mercy Thompson, with a splash of Indiana Jones and Gilmore Girls, in this unique new magical world, perfect for fans of McKenzie Hunter, Linsey Hall, and Illona Andrews.

TOMB OF THE QUEEN (Book One)

A librarian. A spellbook. And a magical terror organization set on controlling the world...

Librarian Jayne Thorne enjoys her quiet life of tea and books until she finds a spell book in the Vanderbilt University archives that gives her access to a magical dimension. Now she's hunted by a magic-wielding terrorist group, and the only way for her to survive is to team up with a secret branch of the CIA for her first undercover mission: to find an ancient necromantic grimoire in Dublin.

THE EIGHTH ROAD (A Prequel Short Story)

Before Jayne Thorne unlocked her magic, her sister sought to destroy it…

Haunted by memories of her mother’s dangerous exploits, Sofia Thorne is determined to keep magic away from her sister, Jayne, forever. An exciting prequel to the series.

MASTER OF SHADOWS (Book Two)

A lost grimoire. A dangerous new enemy. And a powerful magical weapon that could destroy the world.

When Jayne’s mentor goes missing, she is sent to Paris to find him, only to land in the crosshairs of a deadly terrorist organization and their diabolical weapon. As Jayne hunts for the grimoire, she unlocks the secret to summoning the Master of Shadows—a long-dead master magician possessing a dark and destructive magic.

"A librarian gets recruited by the CIA to help track down rare and magical books... Jayne Thorne has just discovered that magic is real, and the CIA needs her help. After a crash course in Magic 101 she's sent to Ireland to investigate a rare manuscript. The start of this series is everything I love about urban fantasy: a wise-cracking heroine who diffuses tense situations with a joke, plenty of adventure, and an interesting magical world that exists alongside our own. I can't wait for more adventures with Jayne!"

— John McDougall, Murder by the Book 

"Joss Walker’s debut had me completely under her spell. Part cleverly plotted fantasy and part thriller, I was drawn in by her charming bookworm of a librarian with magical powers, dashing Irish rogue, and the complicated battle between ‘good’ and evil. Addictive and utterly delightful, this is a book to treasure."

— Paige Crutcher, author of The Orphan Witch

“Tomb of the Queen is a relatable, fun romp of a thrill ride! The characters are lifelike and well fleshed out, and the magic is done in a unique way that I have never seen before. I loved this book, and I'm sure that I will read it over and over again!”

— Julie L. Kramer, USA Today bestselling author of Of Curses and Scandals

"This book was just my cup of tea! Or perhaps, my slice of pie? 😉 Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian is a relatable, lovable, and smart heroine dead set on vanquishing evil. A genius mythology twist, swoony budding romance, and gorgeous library imagery, paired with non-stop action, makes Tomb of the Queen a winner for fans of urban fantasy. Stop everything and read this book!"

— Ashley McLeo, author of the bestselling Starseed Trilogy

“Light-hearted books can get a bad rap, as though making readers smile is somehow a weakness on the author’s part… Walker has a light touch with [her] prose, and the likable characters breeze through many of their interactions. Which isn’t to say that Tomb of the Queen lacks gravitas. No, there’s a good story here with real edge-of-the-seat moments... It’s fun from start to finish, and I’m going to keep my eye out for more from this “new” author.”

— Charles de Lint, The Magazine of Mystery & Science Fiction

 More Information

• Publisher: Two Tales Press

• Original Release Date: November 8, 2022

• Formats: Trade Paperback, eBook

• Paperback ISBN: 978-1948967617