Epic Fantasy Forged from the Heart.

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C.N. Mackey is the author of The Hearthlight Cycle, a seven-book epic fantasy series set in the original world of Aestraea. Book 1, A World Reborn, is built for readers who want psychological depth, ensemble casts, and prose that reads like poetry.

A World Reborn

Imagine a world with no gods, no kings or queens. A world where the survival of the human race depends on caring for one another, and where the Unseen Shadows of The Veil seethe into the light, attacking the most vulnerable, or the most feared.

In Aestraea, cataclysm is not the end; it pushes back The Veil and reveals new lands, but it also leaves behind the people who survived it. A World Reborn is a story of birth, death, and rebirth. More than that, it is a story of living.

There is always a Remnant.

Join me on an epic journey of love, loss, myth, and legend, where the single uniting fear is the Fear of the Unknown.

The Stars cannot bear your burdens, but they will light your path.

Until the Fires call us Home…

Anticipated Release Date:

Summer 2027

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Anticipated Release Date: Summer 2027 |

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There is always a Remnant.

The Hearthlight Cycle is a brand-new, 7-book epic fantasy series that delves into the psychology of love, loss, life, and legend. With new races, new languages, and a fresh perspective on fantasy storytelling, The Hearthlight Cycle shows that destiny and fate are not always the same, nor are they necessarily fixed. Book 1, A World Reborn, follows the stories of Asrin Moore, The Circle of Six, Su’Odin and Don’Elysa of the Starbound, Lars, Jasmyne, Donovan, Riordan, Marliegh, and more. An ensemble cast of relatable characters awaits within the pages of A World Reborn.

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About the Author

C.N. Mackey writes epic fantasy from the inside out. Her debut series, The Hearthlight Cycle, is set in the original world of Aestraea and built for readers who want psychological depth, ensemble casts, and prose that costs something. Book 1, A World Reborn, is preparing to relaunch crowdfunding on Kickstarter. To learn more about C.N. Mackey, see the About page, or sign up for her monthly newsletter, Keynotes, by submitting your email address above, or in the footer!