Jack
Reynolds
Stories of danger, loyalty, and worlds on the edge of change.
The
Shay Lark
Series
When sixteen-year-old Shay Lark’s family trip to Mexico turns into a race against dark forces hunting an ancient Mayan relic, she discovers the ring passed down through generations of women in her family is more than an heirloom — it’s her inheritance as a guardian.
The series blends archaeological adventure, Mesoamerican mythology, and the pressures of growing up into a fast-paced YA journey that spans continents, centuries, and the supernatural.
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High stakes.
Layered characters.
Series-sized adventure.
Jack Reynolds writes young adult fantasy rooted in real mythology, real stakes, and characters who feel the weight of every choice. Right now that means deep dives into Mesoamerican history, ancient guardian traditions, and what it actually feels like to be sixteen years old with the weight of the world on your shoulders.
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The door to Room 203 flew open with a bang.
“Dad! Dad!” Shay Lark’s voice echoed through the lecture hall, her icy blue eyes wild with excitement. She burst in from the back door, backpack flailing off her shoulder, a tattered book clutched against her chest. “You won’t believe what I found!”
She made it three steps before the silence hit her.
Dozens of faces stared back at the teen.