Firebreak: Volume 1

By Kathy Tyers

What would you sacrifice to save your family and your home world?

Lady Firebird Caldwell returns to the world of her birth, Netaia, intending to introduce her young sons to the noble Electors while her husband, Brennen, conducts a military inspection. When mysterious ships in distress suddenly approach the planet, the Electorate sends her to initiate first contact. Forced to work alongside a vengeful childhood enemy, Firebird uses everything within her power--even her passion for music--to negotiate, only to discover their alien technology threatens all the worlds she holds dear.

Facing ruthless betrayal, Firebird undertakes a deadly journey to salvage the mission. Brennen must make daring use of his telepathic powers to save human life in the galactic Whorl, including that of their young sons. But saving the worlds might force Brennen to give the order that would mean Firebird's death. In a galaxy poised on the edge of ruin, survival may demand the ultimate sacrifice--from them both.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNPVJ713
• ISBN13: 9798886052503
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Enclave Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

fascinating space opera

"Courage didn't mean there was no fear. Often, it meant acting in spite of fear." I am embarrassed to admit that this is my first Kathy Tyers book. I should have read her original Firebird series a long time ago. Even without having read them, it was easy to become absorbed into the world of Netaia since the author interspersed synopsis of the important events from books 1-3 throughout this book. I loved Netaia with its cool technology, desire to reverse injustice, and willingness to work with former enemies for the greater good, though the world did have its share of evil and greed. I really enjoyed getting to know Firebird and Brennen. Their deep connection and love for each other formed a solid foundation for their missions. There were a lot of third person narrators carrying the story. It took me a little while to separate out the voices and learn each one by name. This book had two subplots - one with Brennen on the ground defending Netaia against a known foe and preparing for offensive attack against an unknown and one with Firebird in space dealing with an unknown entity. These two subplots necessitated the many voices to tie in the story well. Shel and Uri were impressive Sentinels and Esme and Prince Tel were worthy secondary characters. Brennen's mother Dara and former queen Carradee both exuded maternal love, warmth, and protection. The second half of the story moved quickly with lots of action and plot twists. The unshakable faith of the Sentinels and Firebird was inspiring. I can't wait for the next book to see what intergalactic threat Brennen and Firebird will neutralize. As a side note, this trilogy comes between books 3 and 4 of the original series (for those who have not read them yet). I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Enclave Publishing via Celebrate Lit Tours. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinion are my own.