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Barbara Hartzler

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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 — 659 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 4.24 avg rating — 523 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 — 435 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
	Shadowstone Academy Boxset: The Complete Series (Books 1-4) (Sacred Stones Universe Academy Series Book 2) 4.60 avg rating — 320 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 — 254 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 — 216 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) 4.34 avg rating — 187 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 — 168 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 — 166 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 — 154 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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4.37 avg rating — 134 ratings

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Marketing Books for Free: How I Market My Books Without Spending a Dime (Self-Publishing Success, #3)

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