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Rebel of the Forsaken: First Spark

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Book One

First Spark

Book One of the Rebel of the Forsaken Trilogy

By Sarah Penberthy & Johnathan Penberthy • January 2026

Synopsis

She was never meant to exist.

Born of an angel and a demon, nineteen-year-old Evelyn Cross has spent her life hiding strength she doesn't understand and wounds that should have killed her. For years she's trained in secret under a battle-hardened mentor, but when demons begin hunting her, hiding is no longer an option.

Every fight leaves her closer to the truth—and closer to the powers that could consume her. As her enemies close in, Evelyn must decide who to trust and how much of herself she's willing to lose. Because survival is no longer enough.

The spark inside her is waking. And when it burns, it could save her world… or destroy it.

A gripping dark supernatural fantasy series perfect for fans of Crescent City, The Mortal Instruments, and Fallen.

Genre Supernatural Fantasy / Dark Fiction
Pages TBA
Release Date January 2026
Format Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

The Rebel of the Forsaken Trilogy

An epic supernatural saga spanning three acts, following Evelyn Cross as she navigates a world where angels and demons wage war, and she's caught in the middle—neither fully one nor the other.

Act I

First Spark

January 2026

Evelyn discovers the truth about her heritage and the powers she's been hiding. As demons hunt her and secrets unravel, she must embrace the spark within—or let it consume her.

Now Available for Pre-Order
Act II

Second Flame

TBA 2027

With her powers awakened, Evelyn must navigate the dangerous politics of both celestial and infernal realms. Allies become enemies, and the line between good and evil blurs.

Coming Soon
Act III

Final Ember

TBA 2028

The war between heaven and hell reaches its climax. Evelyn must make an impossible choice that will determine not just her fate, but the fate of all worlds.

Coming Soon

About the Authors

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Sarah Penberthy

Co-Author & Creative Director

Sarah Penberthy is the creative force behind Rebel of the Forsaken, bringing her passion for dark supernatural fantasy and complex character-driven narratives to life. With an Associate's degree in Fine Art from Southern Utah University and a background in art and creative works, Sarah crafts stories that explore the gray areas between light and darkness, good and evil.

Her vision for Evelyn's journey stems from a lifelong fascination with mythology, the supernatural, and characters who defy simple categorization. Sarah believes the most compelling stories are those that challenge readers to question their assumptions and see the world through new eyes.

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Johnathan Penberthy

Co-Author & Director

Johnathan Penberthy brings strategic storytelling and narrative craftsmanship to Rebel of the Forsaken as co-author of the trilogy. His expertise in world-building and plot architecture helps shape the intricate mythology of angels, demons, and the forsaken caught between them.

As both co-author and director of the film adaptation, Johnathan ensures the story maintains its emotional core and thematic depth across all mediums. He believes great fantasy isn't just about spectacle—it's about characters we care about facing impossible choices in extraordinary circumstances.

Read an Excerpt

Chapter One: The Hunt

Rebel of the Forsaken: First Spark

The alley smelled like rot and forgotten promises.

Evelyn pressed her back against the cold brick wall, counting her breaths. One. Two. Three. The shadows around her felt alive, writhing with something that wasn't quite darkness. Her hands trembled—not from fear, but from the effort of keeping the fire inside her skin.

Control it. Always control it.

Jacob's voice echoed in her head, the same words he'd drilled into her since she was fourteen. Five years of training, of learning to hide what she was, and it all came down to this: don't let them see what you can do. Don't let them know you're different.

Don't let them know you exist.

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From Page to Screen

Rebel of the Forsaken: First Spark is being adapted into a feature film, with production beginning Spring 2026.

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