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The Howler's Cry
BOOK TWO IN THE CROSS ACADEMY SERIES
An Epic Christian Fantasy
Fox Fire has settled into Babel, but she is far from safe. There is a trained assassin on the loose. His identity is a mystery, but his intentions are clear—capture KI at all costs.
With a masked killer running around, the Academic Council shockingly decides to move up the entrance exams. Fox and her friends have spent months in training, but no one feels ready for the life and death battles that await them in the difficult test.
At first, all seems well. But when the Red Face strikes again, he brings powerful allies with him. The Nine Births of Carnage have entered the city. Their presence in Babel proves just how determined they are to get KI back, and the creature they bring with them all but guarantees they will achieve their goal.
The Howler is a darkling that casts a spell over anyone who hears its cry. When the creature sings for KI, his transformation is sped up beyond his control. Fox must watch as her best friend loses his humanity, his memory, and even his mind. But she isn't ready to give up just yet.
An epic battle unfolds that will not only decide KI’s fate but could also tip the balance of good and evil in the Four Regions. Cross Academy cannot win this battle alone, thankfully, they have God on their side.
SERIES ORDER
Cross Academy
The Howler's Cry
The Nine Births of Carnage [Fall 2022]
Cross Academy: Book IV [2023]
An Epic Christian Fantasy
Fox Fire has settled into Babel, but she is far from safe. There is a trained assassin on the loose. His identity is a mystery, but his intentions are clear—capture KI at all costs.
With a masked killer running around, the Academic Council shockingly decides to move up the entrance exams. Fox and her friends have spent months in training, but no one feels ready for the life and death battles that await them in the difficult test.
At first, all seems well. But when the Red Face strikes again, he brings powerful allies with him. The Nine Births of Carnage have entered the city. Their presence in Babel proves just how determined they are to get KI back, and the creature they bring with them all but guarantees they will achieve their goal.
The Howler is a darkling that casts a spell over anyone who hears its cry. When the creature sings for KI, his transformation is sped up beyond his control. Fox must watch as her best friend loses his humanity, his memory, and even his mind. But she isn't ready to give up just yet.
An epic battle unfolds that will not only decide KI’s fate but could also tip the balance of good and evil in the Four Regions. Cross Academy cannot win this battle alone, thankfully, they have God on their side.
SERIES ORDER
Cross Academy
The Howler's Cry
The Nine Births of Carnage [Fall 2022]
Cross Academy: Book IV [2023]
423 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2022
About the author
Valicity Elaine
32 books743 followersI love fantasy and magic and quirky high school stories. Writing is my passion, Jesus is my life.
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July 3, 2025
I am enjoying this series overall, but there are a few things that have bothered me. I won’t put them in here as it would be spoilers. But some things don’t match up with things that were previously spoken about or acted upon. However I love all the scripture and biblical stories intertwined in the books. I will continue reading the series as like I said the overall story is good just little things that happened previously but then spoken about later don’t match the characters.
December 27, 2022
Book 2 Battle between Good and Evil intensifies
In The Howler’s Cry, more is explained about the history of the Cross Academy, training of Spiritual gifts, the evil 9 Births of Carnage, the good lords and masters, and the young students who fight for their faith, their families, their friends and their futures. Riveting ending!!
In The Howler’s Cry, more is explained about the history of the Cross Academy, training of Spiritual gifts, the evil 9 Births of Carnage, the good lords and masters, and the young students who fight for their faith, their families, their friends and their futures. Riveting ending!!
August 9, 2025
So good
Those who are good often face the most persecution.” Marshall shrugged. “Why would demons waste time going after people who are already filled with darkness?”
Bought the next 2 books before finishing this one! Such a good series so far
Those who are good often face the most persecution.” Marshall shrugged. “Why would demons waste time going after people who are already filled with darkness?”
Bought the next 2 books before finishing this one! Such a good series so far
December 31, 2025
Intense!
This story is weaving together so well. It’s giving me spiritual insights and curiosity about the limits of my own faith. This story is incredibly entertaining and simultaneously spirit filled.
This story is weaving together so well. It’s giving me spiritual insights and curiosity about the limits of my own faith. This story is incredibly entertaining and simultaneously spirit filled.
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