Jack Templar is the young lead of The Templar Chronicles by Jeff Gunhus. Before his fourteenth birthday, he learns that his family has hunted monsters for generations and that a treaty has kept the Creach from targeting him as a child.
Once the treaty no longer protects him, Jack has to learn the rules of a hidden world quickly. The six books move from his first encounters with monsters to the Monster Hunter Academy and conflicts with vampire, werewolf, and demon leaders.
Read from Jack Templar, Monster Hunter onward. Jack’s training, allies, and enemies develop across the full sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jack Templar?
Jack Templar is the main character of The Templar Chronicles series by Jeff Gunhus. He is a seemingly ordinary kid who discovers, just before his fourteenth birthday, that he comes from a long line of monster hunters.
How many books feature Jack Templar?
Jack Templar appears in six books in The Templar Chronicles, published between 2012 and 2016, from Jack Templar, Monster Hunter through Jack Templar and the Last Battle.
What is Jack Templar's story about?
Just before he turns fourteen, Jack learns that a treaty has protected him from the Creach. Once that protection ends, he must confront the monster-hunting history of his family.