Robyn Wideman
Academy fantasy · Gamelit · Ages 13+

Darkthorn Academy

If Harry Potter lived in Middle Earth and had to loot dungeons to pay his school fees.

When Jack's grandfather is murdered, his dying words make Jack promise to attend Darkthorn Academy. Surviving it means making alliances, learning to harness magic, and facing enemies both living and dead. Nine books of dungeons, dragons, misfit friends and an empire that wants them gone.

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9 books

Menacing Misfits coverBook 1Menacing MisfitsJack's first year begins with a funeral and a promise.Scavengers coverBook 2ScavengersSecond year. Bigger dungeons. Worse enemies.Settlers coverBook 3SettlersThe Misfits flee to the Ancient Lands to rebuild the Academy.Isle of the Undead coverBook 4Isle of the UndeadThe hero becomes the hunted.Rebels coverBook 5RebelsWhen forced into a corner, there is only one thing to do. Rebel.The Missing Orc coverBook 6The Missing OrcThere are no places we won't go to find our friend.Freedom coverBook 7FreedomFreedom or death.Bad Blood coverBook 8Bad BloodHome is where the heart is. Jack has soul damage.An Ancient Quest coverBook 9An Ancient QuestA new world. An ancient enemy. A power limit broken.