The Heart of the Citadel Series

Magic suppressed. Magic exiled. Magic murdered. During the Great Purge, all magic was destroyed and those who could wield it were driven into exile. From that time on, the world of Gaia churned on in relative peace and prosperity.  When the emperor of the central Citadel suddenly dies, his apprentice takes his place. Benevolent and loved, the new emperor is a benign ruler, bridging the age-old conflicts between the provinces. The citadel is a symbolic as well as a physical barrier to maintaining the fragile peace. However, the brazen kidnapping of ten young women shatters the accord, and the councillors of the provinces gather at the Citadel to demand that justice be served. It is a flame dropped into dry tinder.  Rife with suspicion and hatred, each province accuses its neighbour of treachery. The emperor alone knows who is responsible for the kidnapping of the young women, and he has no intention of sharing that knowledge. Where magic is involved, there can only be one conqueror. The fight for ultimate control of magic has begun.  Purchase this thrilling first novel of The Heart of The Citadel today, and strap in for an amazingly magical ride!

In a world where magic is forbidden, twenty special children are given crystal heart pendants. Heirs of magic, the necklaces are not just a pretty bauble but indicative of forbidden magical blood.  Heart bearer Elissa scoffed at her brother's belief in dragons. That is until one abducted her on her eleventh birthday. Flown to the isle of Jintessa in its claws, Elissa discovers that not only are dragons real, but also the shapeshifters of legend.  Bonded telepathically to a Djinn Dragonmerger named Druzy and his dragon Mysty, Elissa is given a mission to return to Tyr and free her home from the tyranny of an emperor determined to control all magic. Hunted by her brother, Elissa must free her people before Ellas catches up with her. Can Elissa destroy the magical barrier, without destroying Ellas in the process? The struggle for ultimate control of magic, has begun. 

A gritty rebel with dangerous ties. A secretive mine that buries the truth. A handful of ancient bones with dark origins. Shikoba, feisty daughter of the tribal queen Aisha, has been trained since birth to defend her people. On the cusp of her final trials, she is swept away by a dragon and a Djinn shapeshifter. Bearer of a crystal heart, Shikoba has been marked to free her people from the tyranny of Emperor Madrid. Shikoba is tasked with the destruction of the barrier that isolates her people from the other provinces, but an ancient evil stands between her and their freedom. Existing only in legend, the Naga is a fierce creature of magic and myth with a secret of its own to protect. Can one young woman gather the courage to protect all that she loves? The cost could be bitter – her death in the sacred salt mines of Shadra. Only the spirits of the ancestors can say for sure, who will prevail. *** WINNER, OZMA FIRST IN CATEGORY, CHANTICLEER REVIEWS (2018) ***

A mysterious prisoner, long forgotten.  Ancient blood ties of horrifying significance.  A sly trap is sprung with terrifying consequences. Kara, heart bearer of Bastion, returns to Gaia to begin her mission. Aided by Chryso, her djinn Dragonmerger and a feisty dragon named Beryl, they fly into the core of the dangerous stronghold of the emperor. Her mission to bring down the barrier is overshadowed by her mother's urgent plea to free a man imprisoned within the citadel's stone walls. It does not take long before Kara is confronted by her brother Jasper, a wizard who has sworn allegiance to the Emperor.  Convinced of his loyalty to their family, she places her life in his hands, enlisting his help to free the captive. Lines blur as loyalties are tested, for the emperor sees all. They are pawns in a larger scheme, orchestrated by Madrid. Their plans are doomed to fail. Yet hope remains, while hearts are pure, for there is one who has the power to defeat the emperor. Grab this next exciting installment in the Heart of the Citadel! Other books in this series: Heart of Destiny Heart of Tyr Heart of Shadra Heart of Bastion Heart of Fjord Heart of Tunise

A bewitching troll queen. A wizard with no memory. A mysterious gateway to hidden realms. The Wildmen of Wydra cross the spine of the world and enter the realm of the Klippe Av Nattmara, the invasion triggering the elusive Huldras to brutally defend their home. The Fjordian rebels gather their scattered members into a newly formed army. Trapped between the advancing invaders, and their sworn mission of freeing of their people from the cruel grip of the emperor, the rebels are one step away from slaughter. Dropped into this expanding warzone is Heartbearer Beatrix and triad-bond mates Goshen and Zircon, who's mission it is, to destroy the barrier node buried deep under Emperor Madrid's main factory. The all-seeing emperor lays a clever trap for his sworn enemy, the witch. Will Beatrix discover Madrid's plan in time? Or is she fated to sacrifice her life to the greater good? From award winning author Susan Faw, creator of The Spirit Shield Saga, comes this dragon epic fantasy series, perfect for fans of dragons, magic, and rebellion. Download now to embark on a gripping, magic-filled adventure.

 A gritty rebel with dangerous ties. A secretive mine that buries the truth. A handful of ancient bones with dark origins. Shikoba, feisty daughter of the tribal queen Aisha, has been trained since birth to defend her people. On the cusp of her final trials, she is swept away by a dragon and a Djinn shapeshifter. Bearer of a crystal heart, Shikoba has been marked to free her people from the tyranny of Emperor Madrid. Shikoba is tasked with the destruction of the barrier that isolates her people from the other provinces, but an ancient evil stands between her and their freedom. Existing only in legend, the Naga is a fierce creature of magic and myth with a secret of its own to protect. Can one young woman gather the courage to protect all that she loves? The cost will be bitter – her death in the sacred salt mines of Shadra. Only the spirits of the ancestors can say for sure, who will prevail.   * 2018 OZMA First In Category winner, Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media, for outstanding fantasy! 

This boxset includes books 1 - 3 of the Heart Of The Citadel series by award winning author Susan Faw, plus the bonus novella, The Wizards Of Bastion.  The world is not normally saved by the one, but by the many. The Heart Of The Citadel Series follows the journeys of multiple heroes and heroines as they fight to reclaim the world of Gaia from the cruel grip of Emperor Madrid. HEART OF DESTINY Twenty children are gifted crystal hearts, indicative of forbidden magical powers. The emperor hunts for them, and on the cusp of capture, ten young women are rescued by dragons. The young men are not so lucky. Partnered with their rescuers, they are trained and returned to their homeland to free their home provinces. But the emperor has far greater plans than is known. HEART OF TYR Infected elemental magic. An entombed witch with a thirst for revenge. A secret map no one can read. Heart bearer Elissa scoffed at her brother's belief in dragons.  That is until one abducted her on her eleventh birthday. Flown to the isle of Jintessa in its claws, Elissa discovers that not only are dragons real, but also the shapeshifters of legend. Bonded telepathically to a Djinn Dragonmerger named Druzy and his dragon Mysty, Elissa is given a mission to return to Tyr and free her home from the tyranny of an emperor determined to control all magic. Hunted by her magically enslaved brother, can Elissa free her people and bring down the barrier, without destroying Ellas, in the process? HEART OF SHADRA A gritty rebel with dangerous ties. A secretive mine that buries the truth. A handful of ancient bones with dark origins. Shikoba, feisty daughter of the tribal queen Aisha, has been trained since birth to defend her people. On the cusp of her final trials, she is swept away by a dragon and a Djinn shapeshifter.  Shikoba is tasked with the destruction of the barrier that isolates her people from the other provinces, but an ancient evil stands between her and their freedom. Existing only in legend, the Naga is a fierce creature of magic and myth with a secret of its own to protect. THE WIZARDS OF BASTION A Wizard's Keep should be impenetrable, right? Wrong...and all that stands between the wizards and the fall of the keep is one skinny, crippled adept. DIVE INTO THIS EXCITING NEW SERIES BY PICKING UP THIS NEWLY RELEASED BUNDLE! EARLY PRAISE FOR THE HEART OF THE CITADEL: "This is a story that keep you flips g pages til the end. I read this baby with 3 hours. It's always amazing to find books that makes you think about everything after you've read it. Great book!" -Wilnise "Holy smokes! Things are amping up and I would LOVE to see the horrible emperor have his defeat in the most demeaning way. He is truly vile. I can't wait to see how his plays out! Mesmerizing and engaging!" -Phthon "How can you not love a book with witches, dragons, djinns and wizards!! What really made the story pop for me was how the lives of three girls wound together to have them united in a quest to defeat the Emperor... P.S. I WANT A DRAGON!!" - G. Themann What are you waiting for? Scroll up and click buy now to find out why readers all over the world have fallen in love with The Heart Of The Citadel!