Shadows of St. Ignatius is the thrilling first installment in The Chronicles of Chad Ryker: Supernatural Justice, a gripping young adult series that blends mystery, supernatural suspense, and Jesuit mysticism.
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The Chronicles of Chad Ryker: Supernatural Justice
Chad Ryker is no ordinary freshman. Raised on a sprawling horse farm and vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California, Chad’s life has been grounded in family, hard work, and faith. But when he begins his first year at St. Ignatius Academy—a prestigious Jesuit high school with a haunting history—his world begins to unravel. Strange whispers, moving shadows, and unsettling visions seem to follow him at every turn, drawing him into the school’s deepest and darkest secrets.
The Haunting of Hallowed Halls
As Chad delves deeper into the supernatural world, he encounters a malevolent entity haunting the halls of his school. With the guidance of a seasoned exorcist, he learns to confront his fears and battles the entity to protect his school and friends.
Cursed Bloodlines
Chad’s investigation into a series of mysterious deaths leads him to uncover a centuries-old curse that threatens his own family. Racing against time, he must uncover the truth behind the curse before it claims more lives.
Infernal Pact
When a powerful demon threatens to unleash chaos upon the world, Chad must make a dangerous pact with dark forces to stop it. As he delves deeper into the world of demons and sorcery, he grapples with his own morality and the consequences of his actions.
Phantom of the Bayou
Recent Valedictorian, Chad, is ready to set off on a post graduation with his family that brings him to New Orleans, tracking down the address on the mysterious message from an unknown figure, hinting at a secret society that has been monitoring his actions. There he finds a Jesuit priest and exorcist, Father Michael, the leader of the society of St. Michael, with him, Chad travels to the swamps of Louisiana to investigate reports of a vengeful spirit terrorizing a small town. Along the way, he uncovers dark secrets buried beneath the murky waters and confronts the spirit of a voodoo priestess hell-bent on revenge.
Guardian of the Gates
It has been more than a year since the events in the Bayou. Chad is now a Sophomore at St Francis Xavier (aka Xavier) University in San Francisco, well on his way to becoming a Jesuit Deacon. Kara has also enrolled there and is studying classical languages. Meanwhile, Leo is a student at Stanford where he is leading a research team on artificial intelligence. While Chad has started a new chapter in his life, there are still unresolved issue from the past. Chad’s dad decides a trip to Rome is just what the family needs. As they embark upon their summer travels, Chad’s powers grow, as does the threat against him. He must confront a powerful cult seeking to open a gateway to the underworld and unleash an ancient evil upon the world. With the help of his mentors and allies, he prepares for the ultimate battle between good and evil.
Exorcist's Redemption
In the final installment, another two years have passed, Chad has matured into a Jesuit Permanent Deacon and seasoned member of the San Francisco Diocese exorcism team. His friend Leo continues to use his supernatural activity monitoring system to alert Chad of problems. Chad is in the midst of planning his wedding to Kara when an old adversary resurfaces with a plan to unleash hell on Earth, drawing the team to the ancient city of Jerusalem, where Chad must confront his past and make the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, he embarks on his most perilous journey yet, facing demons both within and without. At the end of this book, Chad undergoes an exorcism himself, finally ridding himself of Gethran, and recruits his youngest brother, Joachim, who has just entered high school, then we cut to the flash forward with a brief inkling of their next family adventure with Kara, Leo, Chad and Joachim
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Chad Ryker is no ordinary freshman. Raised on a sprawling horse farm and vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California, Chad’s life has been grounded in family, hard work, and faith. But when he begins his first year at St. Ignatius Academy—a prestigious Jesuit high school with a haunting history—his world begins to unravel. Strange whispers, moving shadows, and unsettling visions seem to follow him at every turn, drawing him into the school’s deepest and darkest secrets.