The Sea-Wolf Crown

By John Forbes

One brother inherited the crown. The other inherited the men who no longer trust it.

Aurelion survived its first fracture. It may not survive its kings.
King Maeron rules from Caer Aurel with law, ledgers, and a realm already spending tomorrow's grain. In the north, Prince Veyr keeps roads open, judges disputes, and gathers the loyalty the crown can no longer command. Every practical victory pushes the brothers closer to becoming rival kings.
Across the sea, Savael does not invade for glory. His black oars seize harbors, his engineers build roads, and his clerks turn conquest into government. As the Salt Fields become a killing ground and Ravenguard closes its gates, this war is fought not only with swords, but with food, bridges, records, and the right to decide who belongs.
Meanwhile, Princess Elira follows forged seals, secret accounts, and frightened witnesses toward a hidden child whose blood could reorder the dynasty-and expose the founding lie beneath Ardan's empire.
Caught between an anointed king, a beloved prince, and an enemy who understands how kingdoms truly fall, Aurelion's people must decide what remains worth obeying.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HCG9FZH4
• ISBN13: 9798189485633
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"