Cassia Nominated for Christy Award

In Cassia, the third novel in the Xanthakos Family Trilogy, Lilyan and Nicholas and their three children are attacked by pirates in the North Carolina Outer Banks in 1799.

Here's a review by Elaine Marie Cooper, author of the Deer Run Series.

It’s difficult to pinpoint what I appreciate the most about Susan Craft’s latest release entitled “Cassia.” Is it the well-crafted and impeccably researched story? The amazing tale filled with love and adventure? Or the fact that the author describes the true face of evil, not falling into the unrealistic device of romanticizing pirates who seek to kill and destroy? It is each of these aspects of this third book in her series (that includes “Chamomile” and “Laurel”) that had me riveted to my kindle late into the night.

I am just saddened to bid farewell to these precious characters, so skillfully created by the author. But I applaud Ms. Craft’s satisfying finish to an amazing family saga. And I never fear that the author has short-changed us on getting the historical facts correct. Her amazing ability to blend details from the past with an enticing story for present day readers never ceases to amaze me.

Another five star novel to satisfy this historical romance reader. Well done!