Tomb of the Queen

Joss Walker · Alisha Klapheke

Jun 2021 · Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian Book 1 · Two Tales Press

About this ebook

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

Librarian Jayne Thorne enjoys her quiet life of tea and books. That is, until she finds a spell book in the Vanderbilt University archives that accidentally 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. Her first mission: Go undercover at Trinity College Library in Dublin and determine if the Book of Leinster is actually a magical necromantic grimoire.

With the help of a handsome Irish kickboxer, Jayne uncovers the truth of her unexpected spell book: The Irish manuscript is one of five grimoires that can raise five dead, master magicians, and secure their totems of power. With these totems comes the power to control the world.

But the spell book isn't the only thing with secrets in Jayne's new life. Danger lurks in every corner and Jayne must rise to meet her fated role...or perish alongside the rest of the world.

A Discovery of Witches meets Mercy Thompson, with a splash of Indiana Jones and Gilmore Girls, in this award-winning contemporary fantasy adventure.

Ratings and reviews

If there were more stars I would give them!!! This is the best story I've read in a long time. If ever. I love the length of it.There is time to give the characters life. And boy it shows. It's got magic,clean romance,and of course it has some mystery that needs solving. Add in a snarky main character and you have a winner! Anyway,definitely worth the read.

I'm not very good at giving reviews. All I can say is it was awesome from beginning to end.

The story was very well written and moved along nicely. Cannot wait to continue with the series.

About the author

Joss Walker is an award-winning fantasy author who writes paranormal romance for readers who believe the most dangerous weapon is knowledge. Her Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian series follows a brilliant operative who uses her research skills, her wit, and the power hidden inside ancient grimoires to battle supernatural threats — and navigate the complicated territory of love, loyalty, and found family — across six globe-spanning adventures.

USA Today bestselling author Alisha Klapheke wants to infuse readers' lives with unique magic, far-flung fantasy settings, and romance. Her inspiration springs from an obsession with history, years of world travel, and the fantasy she grew up reading when she was supposed to be doing her math homework. When she's not writing, Alisha teaches Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga to kids, adults, and the occasional country music star at her school just south of Nashville. That may be why writing fight scenes is her favorite.