Citadel of Nightmares
Released: February 9, 2026.
A fantasy thriller and Book 1 of The Chaos of Magic series, set on the magical world of Cyrrn.
It has been three hundred years since the defeat of the Magus, a cabal of powerful magic-users seeking world domination. Victory though came at a high price. In a final act, the Magus destroyed themselves and the continent of Krell, unleashing a wave of global devastation.
During the following generations, cities rebuilt and the mage Orders were established. The Orders train magi in the use of magic to prevent the catastrophe of the Magus from ever happening again.
Learn more about Cyrrn from a renowned resident on the A Brief History of Magic page.
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Two weeks ago, a trade caravan traveling in the Northern Wood was attacked, leaving mutated corpses and enigmatic clues.
Logan Grenbrook is a mage with the Gen’Dom Order. Ambitious and resourceful, Logan takes on missions to improve his standing and make a little side profit. When assigned to the caravan investigation, he considers it another opportunity.
The small party follows a grisly trail into the dark heart of the Northern Wood. The deeper they delve, the more broken the landscape and fierce the wildlife becomes. In its heart, they battle an abomination of nature and find entrance to an underground complex.
Within its halls, Logan encounters magic which defies the possible and a creature that should not exist. Even if Logan survives the monster’s horrific intent, he may not be able to prevent a fresh apocalypse from being unleashed.
Reviews
” A satisfying fantasy debut. The ending, which opens onto a wider horizon without abandoning the intimacy of what came before, leaves the reader eager for what comes next in the series. Spizuco has built something worth following.” – BookTrib
“An immersive dark fantasy that combines mystery, horror, and imaginative world-building into an exciting adventure. Fans of grim fantasy, eldritch horror, magical investigations, and ancient civilizations filled with forgotten secrets will find much to enjoy.” – GoodReads