title: The JAX Chronicles: Initiation (Volume 1)
author: Jen Lemons
description: Growing up around law enforcement, Jen heard more cop stories than fairytales and preferred tactical training over tea parties. Using the skills she was taught, combined with her interest in the criminal mind, she decided to weave her knowledge into her passion; writing. Jen currently resides in California with her sister, niece, and a stray cat she made the mistake of feeding. This her debut novel.
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  CONTENTS
  
  PROLOGUE
  
  1 SYMBOLS
  
  2 KITCHEN FUN
  
  3 CAFETERIA BLUES
  
  4 A CHANGE OF PLANS
  
  5 PREPARATIONS
  
  6 THE JOURNEY NORTH
  
  7 ARMOR
  
  8 PIZZAZZ
  
  9 HALF-TRUTHS
  
  10 THE MURAL
  
  11 CLEANING UP
  
  12 THE BANQUET
  
   _GODDESS GIRLS_ Coming Soon!
  
  ABOUT JOAN HOLUB & SUZANNE WILLIAMS
  
   _We appreciate our mega-incredible readers!_
  
   _Emma L., Caterina H., Jaden B., Taelyne C., Kaylee B., Ryanna L., Paris O.,
  Madison W. & Kai