Series Highlight: The Arcane Society series

The library has decided to highlight a series each month in our display case. For our first series highlight, we have chosen one of my personal favorite authors/series. The Arcane Society series is unique in my opinion. The author, Jayne Ann Krentz, write the series under three names, in three different time periods. The Arcane Society is a secret society dedicated to the understanding and controlling of psychic powers. The Society was founded by an alchemist in the 1600's, and the majority of the books focus on his descendents.

Under the name Amanda Quick, Ms. Krentz writes historicals. Her three Arcane books all take place during the Victorian era.

Under her own name, contemporary era books are written. Her newest book, Fired Up, is the start of a trilogy within the series. The Dreamlight trilogy will include one contemporary, one historical, and one futuristic book.

Under the name Jayne Castle, Ms. Krentz writes futuristic novels that take place on a colony world. Although the two books I have on display are not included in the Arcane Society series directly, they do mention the society, and the third book in the Dreamlight Trilogy is supposed to take place there.

The Arcane Society series is unique, entertaining, and is one I personally greatly enjoy. I have introduced a number of library patrons to this series and its author, and hope that our new display will introduce many more.

If there is a particular series you would like to see highlighted, please contact Sharon or Rachel at the library and we will consider making it one of our monthly highlights.