SABRE:
Part I: The Shattered Oath
Winner of the SOVAS Voice Arts Awards 2026, David Sweeney-Bear brings this grim world and its iconic characters to life in a masterful performance.
Described as ‘savage and pure carnage’ by reviewers, SABRE is a Gothic dark fantasy brimming with ruthless power struggles, perilous adventures, blood soaked twists, fraught romances and iconic characters to die for, making this series your next obsession…
Like Game of Thrones set to sea with a dose of The Poppy War and the grit of the First Law, all thrown into a unique Gothic era.
The Night Devils rule the seas without mercy. For two centuries, they have held the Merithian Empire at bay, binding them to an ocean of blood.
Yet, the unit faces disbandment for its growing power and brutality.
And when the vice admiral mysteriously vanishes, order falls to the infamous Commander Grenyard – a sailor feared for his searing hatred and cruelty. Thrust into this storm is ten-year-old, Todd Witherow. Conscripted into his late brother’s squadron, Sabre, Todd must endure war and survive Grenyard’s wrath while concealing a secret deemed punishable by death.
Back home, their kingdom edges towards ruin… The industrial revolution has been accelerated by a precious new resource, hycinthium-lapis. But this awakens dark ambitions. Corrupt lords desire supremacy, tainted Skuas seek dominion and King Oborus clings to his reign.
Only one man may prevent the slaughter: Todd’s imprisoned father and disgraced knight of the realm, Sir Alan Witherow.
Under oath, three veterans embark upon a perilous journey to rescue him, so he may help prevent a revolution and see his son returned. But time is short.
Their lives, the fate of their realm, lay in the hands of the legendary Sabres. Rave reviews and the narrator’s phenomenal delivery prove this epic dark fantasy series is not to be missed!
What a great joy it was to work on this epic Gothic Fantasy by C.S Wood!
Featuring a diverse set of characters from the grim and grizzled Sabres, to the young initiates, and the dark and twisted Grenyard and Rias. This audiobook gave me plenty to think about in terms of character voices.
Craig was truly an inspirational person to work with. His passion and enthusiasm for the work really shines through.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to provide some original music composition for the opening credits.
I can’t wait for part 2!
Find out more at:
cswood.online/sabre-i
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Series
Book 1,
Release date
03-31-26
Language
English
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Length
6 hrs and 35 mins
Publisher
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