Izzie Berens: Arcane Enforcer

Magic is real. So are monsters. And Izzie Berens is the one who hunts them down. When a series of violent attacks shakes Austin's magical district, Paranormal Defense Agent Izzie Berens and her partner, Rafe, are called in to investigate. The evidence points to a rogue shapeshifter-one with the terrifying ability to mimic anyone it touches. As the body count rises and the city teeters on the brink of chaos, Izzie and Rafe uncover a chilling conspiracy: someone is using dark magic to destabilize the fragile balance between humans and magical beings. The chase takes them through Austin's hidden supernatural underworld, where danger lurks behind every shadow and alliances are never what they seem. But when a dramatic rooftop confrontation ends with the shapeshifter escaping-and leaving behind a powerful amulet pulsing with ancient energy-Izzie realizes she's no longer just tracking a rogue magical. She's hunting something far worse. And it's only getting started.

Some magic is too dangerous to be wielded. Some power should never be awakened. When a high-security vault in Austin is breached, and a dangerous magical artifact is stolen, Federal Arcane Enforcer Izzie Berens is pulled into a deadly chase through the city's black-market underworld. The artifact isn't just any relic-it's a weapon capable of shifting the balance of power in the magical world, and every crime lord, dark mage, and supernatural syndicate wants to claim it for themselves. With her partner Evie at her side, Izzie infiltrates a hidden auction house where the artifact is set to be sold. But outbidding ruthless magical crime lords is the easy part-escaping with the artifact is another story. When they are ambushed by an unknown faction, Izzie realizes this heist is just the beginning of a much larger and deadlier plan. As the artifact begins to awaken, unleashing chaotic energy and amplifying dark magic, Izzie must race against time to contain its power before it consumes her-and the entire city. But the deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes: this theft wasn't random. An ancient force is stirring, and the artifact may be the key to unlocking something far worse.

Some criminals hide in the shadows. Others change the game entirely. When a routine jewel theft leads to an unexpected confrontation on a rooftop, Paranormal Defense Agent Izzie Berens thinks she's wrapping up a standard case. But when the suspect-a winged Arpak-hurls a magical artifact at her before collapsing, it sets off a chain reaction that exposes something far more sinister lurking beneath Austin's magical underworld. What starts as a simple takedown quickly spirals into a deadly mystery when an unregistered magical creature attacks a city cop, surviving gunshots, stun spells, and even anti-magic rounds. The problem? He wasn't supposed to be magical at all. As Izzie and her partner Rafe dig deeper, they uncover traces of dark magic that shouldn't exist-powerful, insidious, and growing stronger by the day. With tensions rising and the Arcane Syndicate's influence spreading like wildfire, Izzie is forced to confront an unsettling truth: this isn't just another case. This is the beginning of something bigger, something designed to rewrite the rules of magic itself. And if she doesn't stop it in time, Austin-and the entire magical world-may never be the same.

Izzie Berens learned a thing or two at the School of Necessary Magic, back in the day. But was it enough? When a daring magical heist recovers a mysterious magical box that threatens the entire city, Izzie rushes to track down the thieves. Nobody seems to know what was stolen, but they all know it's dangerous. As Izzie and Rafe chase every lead, they uncover the crime is linked to a dark conspiracy motivated by far more than petty greed, forcing Izzie to confront not just the present threat, but a dark part of her past. What hidden truth waits in the box and will it destroy Izzie? Tensions rise between Izzie and Rafe as they try to protect the city while grappling with very personal stakes. Can Izzie protect the people she cares about when her own history might be the key to everything? With danger around every corner, it's a race against time.

Some spells are never meant to be cast. When Izzie Berens, top agent for the Paranormal Defense Agency, experiences a vision of reality shattering around her, she knows something is terribly wrong. A rogue wizard has uncovered a forbidden spell so powerful it could warp time, space, and magic itself-if he succeeds in casting it. With the celestial alignment that fuels the spell just days away, Izzie and her team must race against time, tracking down lost artifacts, battling ancient guardians, and navigating a web of magical conspiracies. But they're not the only ones on the hunt. The wizard's followers will stop at nothing to protect their leader's dark ritual. From hidden temples to underground magical enclaves, every step brings them closer to a final, brutal showdown. But as the spell nears completion, even reality itself begins to betray them. Warped magic, shifting timelines, and devastating illusions make it impossible to tell friend from foe. Failure means unmaking reality itself. And Izzie? She'll risk everything-including her own soul-to stop it.

The City of Austin stands on the edge of magical catastrophe, and Special Agent Izzie Berens is racing against the clock. The Arcane Syndicate has made its move, and the vengeful witch who has haunted Izzie's past is back-this time for a final, devastating assault. As the magical population teeters on the brink of chaos, Izzie and Rafe must rally their allies, each of them armed with deadly power and dangerous secrets. But the deeper they dig, the more the conspiracy twists-and Izzie's faith in those she trusts most is shaken to the core. As the stakes grow higher. she risks ending up alone again as her partnership with Rafe and her relationship with Caden could fracture beyond repair. With the very soul of Austin at risk, Izzie is about to face her most personal battle yet. Can she hold it all together before everything she's fought for comes crashing down? The war for Austin's magical future is underway-and Izzie Berens is ready to go to hell and back to save it. Time is running out. Will Izzie's resolve be enough to stop the Syndicate or will magic's dark tide consume them all?