The Faithful Exile
In Sedarkia, Chief Zander disinherits his son Owain after he converts to Christianity, leaving the land without an heir as Owain disappears. Meanwhile, an ambitious smuggler named Torryn sets out to find Owain and ensure he never returns, as all four men are forced to confront the rising power of Christianity and choose between faith and ambition.
Description
Book 1 in The Sword of Redemption Series
In the land of Sedarkia, the heart of the Chief – Zander Hvalman – has frozen long ago. When his only son, Owain, converts to Christianity, Zander believes he has no other choice than to disinherit him. Owain flees, leaving Sedarkia with no successor…
Torryn Velgard – a reckless sailor-turned-smuggler – is determined to make his mark by becoming Sedarkia’s next ruler. The only obstacle is Owain – no one knows where he fled or if he is planning to return with an army at his back. Torryn decides the only reasonable course of action is to track down Owain and make sure he will never come back to Sedarkian shores. Along the way, Torryn also drags his unwilling older brother, Ivor, along with him.
Owain, Torryn, Ivor, and Zander must all sooner or later come face to face with a new power that is sweeping the land like a wildfire – Christianity. They must make a choice to accept it and the persecution that comes with it or reject it to climb the ladder of their own personal ambition.
PRE-RELEASE REVIEWS:
“The Faithful Exile is a breathtaking story of courage, conviction, and the cost of following truth. Sydney Witbeck writes with rare depth and passion, crafting a world that feels alive and characters who stay with you long after the final page. This is storytelling with a beating heart.”
—J.J. Johnson, award-winning author of the Iggy & Oz series
“With high stakes through a race for the right to claim the power the title of chieftain holds, The Faithful Exile is an exhilarating tale that shows that there is only one kingdom that is truly eternal. Exploring the power of choice, quiet miracles, the value of family, and the strength that faith provides, this non-magical Christian fantasy will become a fast favorite.”
—Kayla E. Green, award-winning author of The Goodness of Unicorns
