Book One of the Codex Chronicles
by Annie O'Connell
What if everything you knew was a lie?
At just three years old, Jace Northall lost everything in a tragic car accident that left him an orphan.
Twelve years later, he’s just trying to survive the chaos of teenage life. Constant moves have made it hard to fit in, leaving him lonely and frustrated. But after their latest relocation, Jace dares to hope—maybe this time, they’ve found a real home. Maybe he can finally just be a normal kid.
Then one adventurous night with his new friends, Marcus and Izzie, shatters that illusion. Jace discovers there’s nothing normal about his life—and he’s left desperately trying to protect the people he loves as his world begins to unravel.
With a dangerous enemy closing in, Jace abandons the remnants of his old life to search for the truth. Armed with newfound abilities and the loyalty of his friends, he sets out on a journey of self-discovery—becoming the unlikely hero in a story far bigger than he ever imagined.
A mom of four amazing boys and a doctor in New York City
Annie O'Connell is a busy mom of four amazing boys, a Family Physician in New York City, and now the author of The Codex Chronicles series. Wanting to take a break from the real world, she immersed herself in fantasy audiobooks while on long road trips with her teenage son. Ultimately, this passion led her to create her lead character, Jace Northall, and his journey to discover who he truly is. When she is not saving lives or creating drama for poor Jace, she enjoys traveling with her family, listening to audiobooks, and watching sci-fi/fantasy shows or movies.