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The Brittle Sea (The Brittle Saga Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Tom Kane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 188 ratings
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From the depths of tragedy rises a woman torn between a forgotten past, a dangerous present, and a love worth fighting for.
Magda Asparov travels from Ukraine, oblivious to the danger she is sailing into when she boards the Titanic to sail to a new and rich life. With an arranged marriage to Matthew Turner, a corrupt wealthy American businessman, waiting for her in America, and a manipulative independent spirit, Magda knew what her destiny would be.
But when the Titanic goes down, Magda survives and awakens with no memory of who she is, where she's from, or where she was going.
Rescued by Captain Richard Blackmore of The Lady Jane, the ship's steward names her Maggie. Maggie learns to navigate the unfamiliar waters of her new life, but must confront the secrets of her past while falling in love with Richard Blackmore.

Believing Magda survived the Titanic sinking, Turner has set his vengeful henchman, William Harker, the task of finding Magda. Harker relentlessly pursues Magda and, as the search intensifies, Blackmore finds himself in the crosshairs of danger.

With suspense and psychological thrills, The Brittle Sea by Tom Kane is book one in an exciting historical drama trilogy.

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From the Publisher

The Brittle Sea - Book One in the Brittle Saga Trilogy

The Titanic leaves dock on her maiden voyage.

Set in the early 20th century against the backdrop of the Titanic disaster.

A captivating, inventive read, with dark and sinister characters and a gripping storyline.

The Brittle Land - Book Two in the Brittle Saga Trilogy

The Great Depression

The rains never came that year and the land and crops turned to dust. But still the banks wanted their money.

The Brittle Sky - Book Three in the Brittle Saga Trilogy

The 2nd world war

They went to war as boys, looking for adventure. Those lucky enough to return came home as men.

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A corrupt American tycoon, an immigrant woman who arrives to America to fulfill her destiny, a sea Captain and a obscure bounty hunter get tangled in a very creative way. - Leonardo Vázquez, Editorial designer & Typographer
It's a cracker of a series! - Ginny Stone, Author of the Sibo Series Books
I thought the author was very clever in putting in how all the different characters perspective in each chapter. This book leaves it open at the end for more, I am looking forward to. Highly recommended. - P.G.R. G. R. Wright, Goodreads Author
It's a must read. I was blown away by the incredible writing and story. Having read so many books with Titanic as the theme, The Brittle Sea is a refreshing take on the concept. - Tanvi Singh, Fiction/Fantasy writer MG/YA/A
Set against the backdrop of early 20th century America, this incredible story of love and loss, injustice and perseverance, mental illness, and heartbreak. - Julie Martin, Author

From the Author

Without doubt, writing The Brittle Sea was a monumental underestimation. I intended writing a one-off historical drama of no more than seventy thousand words. It became a trilogy of over a quarter of a million words.
But the most surreal part about writing The Brittle Sea was that it took me several years, starting in 2017, then suddenly it was all over and finished.
By Jan 2020 I was less than a quarter of the way through the first draft. Then, on 11th January I took ill with what the Cypriot government called a small outbreak of Swine Flu. To this day I am convinced it was Covid-19. I fully recovered after two weeks, but even so was weak and lacked a desire to eat or drink, as well as losing my sense of smell and taste. I fully expected not to be able to write for quite a while.
Then came the Pandemic.
Suddenly we were overwhelmed and in lock-down. It was a trying time, a frightening time. But what it did for my writing was a miracle. By the end of the first lockdown, The Brittle Sea was completed. Therefore, I dedicated the book to all the front-line workers the world over.
Once Book One was completed I was straight onto the next two books and within months both were completed and ready to go.
There is only one way to describe my writing experience with The Brittle Sea, The Brittle Land and The Brittle Sky - it was a rollercoaster ride.
Tom Kane September 2022

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BK3NX7D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brittle Media; 1st edition (June 19, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 188 ratings

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Tom Kane is a seasoned writer whose literary journey began at the age of eight with his first short story, Planet A for Acid. Armed with a pencil and notepad, he embarked on a lifelong passion for storytelling. Transitioning to a typewriter in his thirties, he penned tales whenever time allowed. It was the advent of the Kindle that spurred him to become an indie author and publish his debut novel, Operation Werewolf, based on his father's World War II experiences.

Drawing from personal and family narratives, Kane's writing evolved, exemplified by The Diary of a Debt Collector, inspired by his wife's professional encounters. This catalyst ignited a prolific period, yielding both fiction and non-fiction works, with 1,284 copies sold.

During the Covid lockdown, Kane delved into historical fiction, crafting The Brittle Saga Trilogy comprising The Brittle Sea, The Brittle Land, and The Brittle Sky. Offering the first book as a free enticement resulted in over 10,000 downloads, showing a growing readership.

Currently, Kane's focus now lies on Walking Away from Midnight, his latest historical fiction endeavour poised to launch a promising series. Additionally, he is on the brink of completing The Ragged Edge of Time, a captivating science fiction novel slated for release in the autumn of 2024.

With an ever-expanding repertoire and a knack for weaving intricate narratives, Tom Kane invites readers to explore his diverse literary landscape, offering a glimpse into his writing style through his published works.

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Customers enjoyed the story's quality. They found the plot well-written and interesting, with historical details and suspenseful twists. The ending was described as intriguing. However, some readers had issues with the writing style, punctuation, and grammar.

"...I really enjoyed reading this book, even though it could use a good editing in the punctuation department...." Read more

"...There are many twist in this plot a Richard tries to find her and then the climax of the story is an absolute surprise. I award this novel 4 Stars" Read more

"First if you hate cliffhangers then skip this. All in all a good story. But some grammatical errors that are irritating...." Read more

"...The characters are intriguing and well written, and the action is plentiful. I am eager to see where the story goes in the next book!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters intriguing and well-written, and the action is plentiful.

"...Every chapter left me wanting more. The characters are intriguing and well written, and the action is plentiful...." Read more

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"...All in all a good story. But some grammatical errors that are irritating. A bit slow and tangential at times...." Read more

"Story was good in itself but writing, punctuation, and grammar very poor. Very poorly written. I wouldn’t get anything more by this author" Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Lila Faye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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    I started reading this book because of the ties to the Titanic. But that is only a small part of the tale. The story travels to several parts of the world as one man's life is full of adventures, both large and small. I really enjoyed reading this book, even though it could use a good editing in the punctuation department. I plan to continue on with book two and rare this first book 5 stars.
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  • Michael R. Slezak
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written plot woven between historical facts.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023
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    Kane delivers a well developed plot woven into the fabric of history .
    Richard is the captain of a transatlantic steamship that manages to find the last survivor of the Titanic sinking. This beautiful woman suffers from amnesia from a head injury from the iceberg the leads to a split personality. She falls in love with Richard and is kidnapped while Richard is on a 3 month voyage. There are many twist in this plot a Richard tries to find her and then the climax of the story is an absolute surprise. I award this novel 4 Stars
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022
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    First if you hate cliffhangers then skip this. All in all a good story. But some grammatical errors that are irritating. A bit slow and tangential at times. But really.. The end of first book aimed to require purchase of the next is what disappoints me. Excellent storytelling doesn't require that type of game
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  • dental Ti
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Brittle sea
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
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    Book 1_of the star crossed lovers Maggie and Richard starting with Maggie in Ukraine and going to Alaska with several bumps along the way
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  • StephanieM75
    4.0 out of 5 stars It kept me up at night!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
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    I rarely read fiction, but wanted a change from my usual fare of books covering heavy topics in a serious manner. This book was exactly what I needed! It keeps an excellent pace from chapter to chapter, and I found it difficult to put it down and sleep, because I wanted to know what happened next. Every chapter left me wanting more. The characters are intriguing and well written, and the action is plentiful. I am eager to see where the story goes in the next book!
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  • Dean braun
    2.0 out of 5 stars Good story line
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
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    However I consider a story that ends badly as a bad story. I realize the author may be planning a follow up, but still consider it much waste of time.
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  • Lula Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Titantic Tragedy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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    Wonderful twists and turns in this great story. Could not put it down nor wait to the end. Very interesting at the ending. Greater teaser to read the next segment.
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  • Cheryl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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    A wonderful read. Loved the era of the Titanic. Could not put put the book down because I needed to know what happened next. It was amazing to have my attention so completely captured that I forgot mealtime! Anxiously awaiting A Brittle Land!
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  • Janet shippey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2025
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    This book kept you gripped from the first page you could tell that the author had done their research. Fantastic
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  • CoffeeFeulledNerd
    5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely incredible book by Tom Kane.
    Reviewed in India on September 18, 2020
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    It's a must read. I was blown away by the incredible writing and story. Having read so many books with Titanic as the theme, The Brittle Sea is a refreshing take on the concept.
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  • Sooz F
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cliff Hanger!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2023
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    An excellent story, beautifully told. However we are left on a real cliff hanger! Which of course was what the author intended, this being the first book in a trilogy. Sadly as a stand alone novel this was unsatisfactory as too many loose ends need tidying away, and the reader is left up in the air. I’d suggest binge reading the three books at the same time
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  • A C Salter
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2023
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    Not my usual reads but one that’s been on my reading list for some time and I’m thrilled I got stuck in.

    As historical fiction goes this is one of my first plunges in the genre and it kept me hooked from start to finish. From a voyage on the Titanic and then other ships we follow the plight of a young lady who rescued from the ice. What follows is a romantic story with a thrilling thread weaved cleverly through the plot.

    Daring, adventure, desperate struggles both inner turmoil and environmental - this first in the trilogy has it all. And what an ending.

    An excellent read from the talented Tom Kane.
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  • Ginger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't want to put down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2023
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    Loved it and read all three!
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