Faith Hunter

Faith Hunter is an American fantasy and thriller author best known for creating the Jane Yellowrock series and the Soulwood series. She writes under multiple pen names, including Gwen Hunter for thrillers and Gary Hunter for collaborative works with Gary Leveille. Originally from Louisiana's bayou country, Hunter began writing in high school and later earned a degree in Allied Health Technology. She helped establish MagicalWords.net, a resource blog for writers, and has expanded her creative work to include developing a role-playing game based on her Rogue Mage series. Her most successful works include the Jane Yellowrock urban fantasy series, featuring a Cherokee skinwalker who hunts vampires, and the Soulwood series following protagonist Nell Ingram. Hunter's writing has received positive reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, with particular praise for her strong world-building and compelling endings.

Readers connect strongly with Hunter's character development in the Jane Yellowrock series, noting the complex supernatural world and authentic Native American representation. Many reviews point to the detailed research behind the Cherokee elements and vampire mythology. Liked: - Fast-paced action scenes - Growth of side characters throughout series - Technical accuracy in weapon descriptions - Consistent magic system rules - Romance subplots that don't overshadow main story Disliked: - First few chapters of each book can be slow - Some readers find the internal monologues repetitive - Later books in series introduce too many new characters - Religious elements feel heavy-handed to some readers Ratings: Goodreads: Jane Yellowrock series averages 4.2/5 stars across 200,000+ ratings Amazon: Averages 4.5/5 stars for most titles BookBub: 4.4/5 average rating One reader summarized: "Hunter writes fight scenes you can follow and characters you remember." Another noted: "The attention to Cherokee culture sets this apart from standard urban fantasy."

Rogue Mage Series: Bloodring - In a post-apocalyptic world where angels and demons wage war, a neomage named Thorn St. Croix must hide her powers while investigating the disappearance of her ex-husband.

Seraphs - Thorn St. Croix faces new supernatural threats as she struggles to protect her town from both angelic seraphs and darker forces during the ongoing apocalypse.

Host - The final installment follows Thorn St. Croix as she confronts the ultimate battle between good and evil while coming to terms with her own magical powers.

Jane Yellowrock Series: Skinwalker - Jane Yellowrock, a Cherokee skinwalker who can transform into any animal, works as a vampire hunter in New Orleans while searching for answers about her past.

Blood Cross - Jane investigates a series of vampire murders while navigating complex politics between rival supernatural factions in New Orleans.

Mercy Blade - Jane faces new challenges when werewolves arrive in New Orleans, complicating her relationship with the vampire community.

Soulwood Series: Blood of the Earth - Nell Ingram, a woman with unique earth magic abilities, joins PsyLED to investigate paranormal crimes while dealing with her past in a cult.

Curse on the Land - Nell works with PsyLED to investigate a mysterious plague affecting the land while developing her supernatural abilities.

Flame in the Dark - Nell must solve a series of suspicious fires while protecting her family and managing her growing connection to the land.

Patricia Briggs writes urban fantasy series featuring shapeshifters and Native American mythology in modern settings. Her Mercy Thompson series follows a Native American mechanic who can shift into a coyote and navigates supernatural politics.

Ilona Andrews creates urban fantasy worlds that blend magic with post-apocalyptic elements. The Kate Daniels series features a mercenary in a magic-ravaged Atlanta who faces vampires and shapeshifters while uncovering her own heritage.

Kim Harrison writes about supernatural creatures living alongside humans in an alternate Cincinnati. Her Rachel Morgan series follows a witch bounty hunter who works with vampires and other supernatural beings.

Seanan McGuire builds complex urban fantasy worlds with Celtic mythology and folklore elements. Her October Daye series centers on a half-fae detective solving supernatural crimes while navigating fae politics.

Jennifer Estep focuses on supernatural assassins and hunters in urban settings. Her Elemental Assassin series follows a professional killer with elemental magic powers who protects her territory from supernatural threats.