Emperor and Hierophant

“… Emperor and Hierophant delivers a mesmerizing blend of history and mysticism that will captivate both tarot enthusiasts and lovers of supernatural historical fiction.”—Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review “An impressive work of original and deftly crafted fantasy fiction, Emperor and Hierophant is Book 3 of author Susan Wands’ Arcana Oracle series and a fun, fascinating, and memorable read from cover to cover. Susan Wands’ distinctive flair for the kind of narrative storytelling style that keeps her reader’s rapt attention from beginning to end”—Midwest Book Reviews“Magic is no mere illusion in Susan Wands’ latest novel, Emperor and Hierophant …”—Lisa J. Yarde, author The Order of the Dragon – Book One“Books that mix tarot and dreamscapes have become more popular in our uncertain future, but Susan Wands deftly mixes Bram Stoker, Aleister Crowley, early theater and a heady mixture of castles, longing, astrophysical travel and London as a character in the story. It’s a book you won’t want to put down. You’ll want to jump on the train to the next stop, your own tarot cards in hand.”—Kate Gale, Co-founder and Publisher, Red Hen Press“In Emperor & Hierophant, magic power is finite … The reader meets unforgettable minor, even cameo, characters, all glow with meticulous period detail. We feel their humanity and vital roles in propelling the main characters toward conflict. The archetypal battle scene evolves with fierce imagination.”—Loretta Goldberg, author The Reversible Mask: An Elizabethan Spy Novel and Beyond the Bukubuk Tree: A World war II Novel of Love and Loss“Wands takes the reader on a magical spell-binding journey in this historical fantasy thriller about the creation of the Crowley tarot card deck. Wands writing is exquisite and riveting throughout.”—Ellen Rachlin, author of Permeable Divide

Susan Wands is a writer, tarot reader, and actor. A graduate from the University of Washington, she has acted professionally across the United States and on Broadway, has written plays, screenplays, and skits, and has produced several indie films. As a cochair of the NYC Chapter of the Historical Novel Society, she helps produce monthly online book launches and author panels. Wands’s writings have appeared in Art in Fiction, Kindred Spirits magazine, and The Irving Society journal First Knight. with the third book, Emperor and Hierophant, out May 2025. Susan lives in New York City.

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