Reading Order & FAQ
Are you new to the Realm of Magic & Mayhem? Start with Blood Magic, then move on to Cursebreaker. Here is the path, and the questions readers ask most.
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Blood Magic
Start here. Jax Knight, a wizard detective in Johannesburg, and her ferret Gizmo.
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Cursebreaker
Read after Blood Magic. Asha Rook, a green witch with amnesia, and the Dusk Reapers.
Then Cursebreaker Book 1Frequently asked questions
Which JT Lawrence series should I read first?
Start with Blood Magic, then read Cursebreaker. Both are set in the Realm of Magic & Mayhem, and Blood Magic comes first. Begin with The HighFire Crown, Book 1, which introduces Jax Knight and her magical albino ferret Gizmo. If you would like to try JT's writing first, join the mailing list for a free copy of Witches Get Stitches, a prequel to the Blood Magic series.
Are the series finished?
Yes. Blood Magic is complete at six books and Cursebreaker is complete at six books, so you can read straight through without waiting for the next release.
Do the books have a happy ending?
Yes. Both series have a huge, satisfying, happy ending, and both are complete series.
Is there any spice in the books?
No, not at all. Blood Magic and Cursebreaker have no spice and no swearing.
What is Blood Magic about?
Jacquelyn "Jax" Knight is a wizard private eye and vampire hunter working the supernatural underworld of Johannesburg. It is urban fantasy with detective noir, dry humour, found family and a slow-burn romance across six books.
What is Cursebreaker about?
Asha Rook is a green witch with amnesia who gets pulled into a fight with the Dusk Reapers, with Detective Armstrong close by. It is urban fantasy with mystery, magic and a hugely satisfying ending.
Who are JT Lawrence's books for?
Readers who enjoy urban fantasy like The Dresden Files, Jessica Jones, Patricia Briggs and Ilona Andrews: fast plots, humour, magic and a heroine who can look after herself.
Are the books available as audiobooks and ebooks?
Yes. Both series are available as paperbacks and audiobooks here in the store, and as ebooks on Amazon in the Kindle Unlimited program.
How will my book be delivered?
Paperbacks are printed on demand and shipped from the printer and/or the warehouse. Ebooks and audiobooks are delivered immediately from BookFunnel.
I bought an ebook or audiobook. Where is it?
Your download link is emailed from BookFunnel straight after purchase, to the email address you used at checkout. If it hasn't arrived within 5 minutes, check your Spam or Promotions folder. You can also log in to your library at my.bookfunnel.com with the same email address. For technical help, contact help@bookfunnel.com or visit getbookfunnel.com.
How do I read my ebook or listen to my audiobook?
Ebooks can be read in the BookFunnel app on iPhone, iPad and Android, on Kindle Fire tablets, Nook tablets and Kobo eReaders, or on a computer in Chrome or Firefox. For audiobooks, use the BookFunnel app, stream from the BookFunnel cloud player in your browser, or download DRM-free MP3 files to play on any MP3-compatible device.
How do preorders work?
Your payment method is charged when you place the preorder. The book is delivered automatically on its release date by email from BookFunnel. If it isn't in your inbox that day, check your Junk or Promotions folder.
What payment methods do you accept?
PayPal, Shop Pay, credit and debit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay. You will see the options at checkout.
What other genres does JT Lawrence write?
Alongside urban fantasy, JT writes mafia romance under the pen name Blair Butler, plus thrillers and short stories. You will find them under Other Genres in the menu.
Does JT use AI to write her books?
No, never. Every book is written by JT herself.
Do complete series sets ship free?
Yes. Complete series sets ship free in the US and UK, and returns are postage paid for 30 days.
Who is JT Lawrence?
JT Lawrence is a USA Today bestselling author who spent 44 years in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now lives in North Berwick, Scotland. She has written more than 36 books and has over 180 million pages read in Kindle Unlimited. Read more about JT.