Chosen King

The young kings stand oceans apart.Old truths have been discovered, putting them both in grave danger. Held captive by their fate, the two sworn enemies that chose their king will come crashing together, but in ways neither side could see coming.A new threat rises as the distant leader known as the Father steps out of the shadows, threatening his enemies with a deadly new weapon.Facing destiny-altering choices, both kings must hold on to the allies that will bring down their true enemies. But can they set right the history that has been stolen? I am a lifelong writer in many genres. My novels and non-fiction work share the theme of exploring dark, unexplored places. That sounds pretentious, I know.Mostly I make up stories and write them down. There is a special sub-conscious alchemy that is happening, but don't look at me; I have no idea how it works. Whether it's boys chosen to be king, giant monsters attacking, kids with seemingly magical powers or just an unraveling of deeply held assumptions, I write to explore.My only rule: It must be a great story. A young adult fantasy / steampunk series by M.J. Sewall.

Two young kings now rule the Kingdom of the Thirteen, surrounded by enemies.Facing a threat unlike anything the world has ever seen, the two have discovered that their prized airships can't protect them against all dangers. One must leave to find the source of the new threat, while the other stays and faces enemies on all fronts.But even with the corrupt old rulers gone, their work is far from finished. Loyalties are tested and boundaries broken, as the kings try to establish who they can trust in the new world. With enemies both old and new, their Kingdom has never been more vulnerable.At the heart of it all stand the kings themselves. Neither asked to be king, but both have done their best. As they push themselves to new limits, they'll need to dig deeper than ever before to unite their people, defeat the enemies at their door, and remain true to themselves. But can they answer the call of destiny? I am a lifelong writer in many genres. My novels and non-fiction work share the theme of exploring dark, unexplored places. That sounds pretentious, I know.Mostly I make up stories and write them down. There is a special sub-conscious alchemy that is happening, but don't look at me; I have no idea how it works. Whether it's boys chosen to be king, giant monsters attacking, kids with seemingly magical powers or just an unraveling of deeply held assumptions, I write to explore.My only rule: It must be a great story. A young adult fantasy / steampunk series by M.J. Sewall.