The Sword and the Shattered Timeline - (Shattered Timeline Saga) by Chesney Jennings (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

What if history's greatest king was slipping from memory-and only you could bring him back?

Thirteen-year-old Dylan Hughes has always felt a little out of place in his quiet Welsh town. But when he uncovers an old sword hilt in his parents' attic, his world changes forever. To everyone else, King Arthur has faded from history. To Dylan, Arthur is real-and his story is vanishing before his eyes.

Joined by his best friends, the quick-witted Mahi and the fiercely loyal Lloyd, Dylan is pulled through a tear in time and thrust into a fractured past. There, he meets a weary but determined Merlin, who reveals the truth: Morgana has broken free of her prison, shattering Excalibur and erasing Arthur from the timeline. Unless the sword is restored, the world will lose its greatest protector forever.

On a quest across war-torn landscapes, the three friends must recover the missing fragments of Excalibur. Each piece demands courage, sacrifice, and trust: facing ancient riddles, battling creatures born of shadow, and resisting Morgana's dangerous temptations. But as the darkness grows, Dylan realises that the fate of history itself rests on their friendship.

The Sword and the Shattered Timeline is the first instalment in The Shattered Timeline Saga, a YA fantasy adventure that blends the magic of Arthurian legend with the energy of modern friendship and discovery. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, and The Dark Is Rising, it's a story of courage, loyalty, and the fight to keep history alive.

History is breaking. The timeline is fragile. And only three friends stand between the world and forgetting its greatest hero.

Review Quotes

"As a proud Welshman it's so lovely to see my culture celebrated, and in such a fun way too! Reminds me a lot of all the fantasies I would have in school of fighting with Merlin as part of the round table. AND THERES A DINOSAUR TOO. Instantly sucks you in. You're gonna love it." - @Dheanasaur, 200k+ Instagram Followers.

"If The Goonies and Jumanji was about Welsh mythology!

A story full of adventure, friendship and a great way to introduce young people to Welsh folklore, landscapes and legends. A really lovely read and a great choice for a bedtime story that people young and old will fly through. Plenty of action, twists and turns and cinematic set pieces that would satisfy any fantasy or mythology lover."

- Luke Davies (@lukedavies_presents 21K+ Instagram Followers)

"I don't normally like reading, but I didn't want the book to end." - Mum