An ultimatum goes unfulfilled. War is coming to the Murrieta Territory.

The negotiations with the natives of the Riverlands have failed as Clovis Keagan heads north.

However, the truth will finally be revealed to Daniel Keagan about the fire at the Morrell home. How will he maintain the order he seeks in the Riverlands? At the same time, Jeannie, Dominic, and Harrison make their return to Harran. Will their presence and the coming threat of Hanzah’s vengeance-hungry V’ahani impact Daniel’s goals?

In Fayette, William and Henry must cope with a devastating loss. On the other hand, further south, Latera must strike while the iron’s hot after a successful escape. She’s already come so far, but could her journey just be getting started?

The third book of the Civilands series, Crescent Heart provides edge-of-your-seat tension, with no shortage of surprise or excitement as it sets a grand stage for the penultimate installment of the series.

From the Editor, Katrina Diaz-Arnold of Refine Editing:

“Crescent Heart taught me that N.B. Austin never ceases to surprise. In the third installment in the Civilands series, readers will not only be taken even further and farther into the adventure and mystery of this world, but they will also witness the fallout of the events from Crystal Eyes in unexpected ways. In fact, it is that fallout that will alter these heroes and villains forever, transforming them into the catalysts we’ve always sensed them to be. In Crescent Heart, Austin delivers on his promise once again, creating a thrilling, engaging, and addictive read that leaves one desperate to know what happens next.”

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More about the Civilands Epic Fantasy-Fiction Adventure Series:

On a dreary morning in the Murrieta Territory’s Riverlands, smoke fills the sky at the home of prominent businessman Adonis Morrell. Escaping out back and into the forest is daughter Jeannie Morrell. We follow Jeannie who is on the run from those who started the fire: the Keagan gang. But what lies ahead beyond the trees is anything but expected.

The novels tie together the stories of a variety of characters and feature plenty of twists and turns along their paths through this mysterious, intriguing world. Themes of family, justice, religion, grief, and morality make this fiction series what it is. Its story is an intriguing blend of Manifest Destiny meets Game of Thrones meets Gangs of New York.

The Civilands novels are serialized and would be most enjoyed in order.