Kiylee Summer-Rain Elphonze is a Venatio Noctem who has been adopted by a elvish sorceress . Venatio Noctem are Hunters of the Night, they serve the Council responsible for protecting the Kingdom's magic realms and the human world.
After Kiylee's dark early childhood Kiylee's adoptive mother, Arwyn, builds up the young adult while training Kiylee to fulfill her destiny of protecting those that cannot protect themselves. As the magic in Kiylee's blood strengthens so does her usual gift known as 'the Sight,' a rare ability that gives her visions and glimpses into the future, which she soon discovers comes with a cost.
At 17 Kiylee is teamed up with Jaysen Kazimir (the level headed soon to be alpha of the Kazimir werewolf pack), Brayden Ashford (a British accented Seeker who is half water fey), Joey Smith (a sarcastic and sexist hammer wielding Venatio Noctem), Kallai Mason (a flamboyant fire elf from Africa), and Zeeza Nadyezha (a spunky and wild Russian sorceress that enjoys pushing buttons and crossing lines). The strange mix of loud personalities causes trouble for the young heroin who mistrusts a lot of close knit relationships and at times people in general. As Kiylee learns to manage her abilities and people skills, she & Jaysen's team and relationship grow along with an unsettling darkness that is harming magic blooded and the Ungifted (humans).
When Kiylee finds out about their connection between the legend of Noxa and Solia, the first priestesses of Dark and Light, as well as the mysterious Kirra who shares Kiylee's face, the young protagonist is forced to discoverer a strength within herself she didn't know she possessed (as well as a bizarre ability to actually get along with people and make friends).
While Kiylee still questions if she is strong enough to combine the 7 elements that uphold the Kingdom & its realms, someone has to stop another great war from happening...luckily there are a handful of people by her side to help her do so.
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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