The Terebinth Tree Chronicles
One sorcerer. Four assassins. Uncover the stories of the warriors who will one day band together to kill the most powerful being in their world.
The Terebinth Tree Chronicles is a series of five epic fantasy short stories, three of which are currently published. They can be read as standalones or in order. If you like strong characters, colorful worldbuilding, heart-pounding action, and disability representation, this series is for you!
Colors of Fear
Genre: YA Christian Fantasy
Series: The Terebinth Tree Chronicles #1
One sorcerer. Four assassins. Uncover the stories of the warriors who will one day band together to kill the most powerful being in their world.
Fear. It is all around him. Wanderer sees it in the eyes of his fellow desert elves as they set out to fight a war that consumes countless lives. Hears it in his brother’s coughs as black magic slowly kills him. Feels it as strange colors appear in midair, seeking to suffocate him.
No matter how he twists it, he can only see two choices: Leave his sick brother and join a war where he will surely perish, or face his brother’s dying days and let his world be destroyed without putting up a fight.
To face one fear is to flee from another. Whichever path he chooses brands him a coward, but he cannot run any longer. Wanderer must make a choice: Will he allow fear to control him? Or will he find a way to reclaim his life?
What reviewers are saying…
32 Amazon reviews, 4.5 stars
“If you enjoy fantasy, elves, competition, and creative storytelling, or if you, like me, have experienced fear, you will love this short story.” ~ Beth Wangler, author of The Firstborn’s Legacy series
“The desert setting in Colours of Fear is described in an organic, interesting way, and the quirks and customs of desert elf culture are introduced with grace and subtlety.” ~ Eric Casey, Amazon reviewer
“The description is stunningly vivid, and the use of colors to describe the emotions is absolutely amazing and completely unique. Wanderer is already well on his way to becoming one of my favorite characters.” ~ Hallie Jenkins, Amazon reviewer
Flame of Courage
Genre: YA Christian Fantasy
Series: The Terebinth Tree Chronicles #2
One sorcerer. Four assassins. Uncover the stories of the warriors who will one day band together to kill the most powerful being in their world.
As a halfblood with a powerful secret, Jayel does not intend to spend the rest of her life hidden away in a desert oasis. She rejects what everyone is telling her: Halfbloods don’t. They don’t become warriors. They don’t become heroes. They don’t make a difference.
One of the last of the Athelan, a line of royal guardians with the ability to control fire, Jayel is ready to take a stand against those that oppress halfbloods. Nobody is willing to join her in this fight, so she’ll take it on all by herself.
But as she leaves her small tribe behind, she finds that justice isn’t always pure and fighting alone isn’t always easy.
What reviewers are saying…
16 Amazon reviews, 4.5 stars
“This story, though moderately dark in tone, featured some moments of dry humor that made me laugh out loud and endeared me to the prickly main character.” ~ Kyle Robert Shultz, author of The Afterverse
“I found one of the best action/combat sequences I've read in an indie story. There's a wide, messy range of emotions involved, and they come across brilliantly through the characters' actions and decisions.” ~ Nate Philbrick, author of The Wasteling Crow
“The fantasy setting is amazing. The characters deep and nuanced. I especially loved her character Jayel.
Everything in the book is so multi faceted.” ~ J.E. Purrazzi, author of the Malfunction Trilogy
“I loved the main thread of not giving up, even when it's difficult….I loved Jayel's stubbornness and attitude even when it leaves her in bad situations. Another great story by Hannah Heath.” ~ Aristae, Amazon reviewer
Sounds of Deceit
Genre: YA Christian Fantasy
Series: The Terebinth Tree Chronicles #3
One sorcerer. Four assassins. Uncover the stories of the warriors who will one day band together to kill the most powerful being in their world.
Death and destruction. Those are the consequences of being a magician under Elgar's rule. Ailith once thought that she could be the exception, but now she sees that her skillset only brings about pain, even upon those she intends to protect. Convinced that there is only one solution, Ailith buries herself in obscurity and turns her back on the warrior life.
It is a simple decision at first, but one that grows more and more complicated as Elgar, a tyrannical sorcerer, continues his reign of death and injustice.
When Ailith is offered an opportunity to fight against Elgar once again, she must decide: Will she continue to live in fear of her powers? Or will she embrace them, no matter the consequences?
What reviewers are saying…
14 Amazon reviews, 4.2 stars
“Stunningly unique and original, full of great lines and complex characters. The magic system that Heath has created is utterly intriguing.” ~ E.B. Dawson, author of the Creation of Jack series
“Ailith and her brother Dorran somehow have levels of depth that surprised me. It's HARD to create likable, relatable characters with a short story, but Heath does it superbly.” ~ Janelle Garrett, BookNest reviewer and author of The Steward Saga
“A kick-butt main character, awesome sibling dynamics, and a further dive into the world of The Shard make this story an instant favorite.” ~ R.M. Archer, Amazon reviewer