SABRE - Part I - The Shattered Oath

"DARK AND GRIPPING!" Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Unlike anything I have ever read...This unique adventure blends dark fantasy and historical fiction with elements of steampunk, allowing modern innovations with a gothic twist" Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "A world in turmoil, a family separated, an epic fantasy adventure awaits! 'The Shattered Oath' is a gripping first instalment!" LoveReading.co.uk ★★★★★ The Royal Skuas rule the seas without mercy. They have protected their realm from the Merithian Empire for 200 years, yet they face disbandment for their growing power and brutality. Thrust into their ranks and war is ten-year-old, Todd Witherow, who must protect his true, newfound identity from ruthless commanders. Back home, three veterans embark upon a perilous journey to free his father, Sir Alan Witherow, so he may help prevent a revolution and see his son returned. Their lives, the fate of their kingdom, lay in the hands of the legendary SABRES... Full Blurb The Royal Skuas rule the seas without mercy. They have protected their realm from the Merithian Empire for 200 years. Now, they face disbandment for their growing power and brutality. Just a boy, Todd Witherow is thrust into their ranks. The vice admiral has vanished allowing Commander Grenyard, feared for his cruelty, to take control of the mothership. Assigned to his brother's former squadron, Todd must brave war, survive Grenyard's wrath, and protect his true, newfound identity. Back home, the industrial revolution churns and a new resource, named hycinthium-lapis, has inspired evil. King Oborus must protect his reign, corrupt lords desire a revolution, and tainted Skuas seek supremacy. Only Todd's father, Sir Alan Witherow may prevent ruin, and see his son returned, but he is imprisoned by the same unit he once served. Their lives, the fate of their kingdom, lay in the hands of the legendary SABRES... Dark Fantasy, Gothic Science-Fiction, Steampunk