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Barbara Hartzler is an Urban Fantasy Academy author writing about Seers, Chosen Ones, sacred stones, and secret societies ... oh my!

Her stories are full of snarky heroines, supernatural shenanigans, dreamy guys, and normal teens taking on larger-than-life quests to save the world.

As a former barista and graphic designer, she loves all things sparkly and purple and is always jonesing for a good cup of joe.

So grab a cup of coffee and peruse her website at www.barbarahartzler.com. You can read her blog, explore all the behind-the-scenes extras in The Seer’s Vault, or learn more about her writing journey, fun facts, and The BARBARA awards for best fiction (mostly YA).

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	The Nexis Secret (Montrose Paranormal Academy #1) 3.92 avg rating — 656 ratings — published 2015 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Montrose Paranormal Academy The COMPLETE Box Set 4.23 avg rating — 504 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Genesis Academy: The Seer's Legacy (Genesis Academy Urban Fantasy Series Book 1) 4.18 avg rating — 427 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadowstone Academy Boxset: The Complete Series (Books 1-4) (Sacred Stones Universe Academy Series Book 2) 4.60 avg rating — 313 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadowstone Academy (Broken Trinity #1) 4.40 avg rating — 248 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crossing Nexis (Montrose Paranormal Academy #2) 4.26 avg rating — 213 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Genesis Academy: Oracle Unlocked (Genesis Academy Urban Fantasy Series Book 2) 4.35 avg rating — 184 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Genesis Academy Boxset: The Complete Series, Books 1-4 (Sacred Stones Universe Academy Series Book 3) 4.60 avg rating — 164 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The European Conspiracy (Montrose Paranormal Academy #3) 4.43 avg rating — 164 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Genesis Academy: Oracle Rising (Genesis Academy Urban Fantasy Series Book 3) 4.45 avg rating — 153 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Book 1 TEST COVER! To celebrate the launch of Montrose Paranormal Academy, Book 4: The Seer's Army ...

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Montrose Paranormal Academy (6 books)
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Genesis Academy (4 books)
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Shadowstone Academy (4 books)
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Tinges of Prismia (2 books)
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