For fans of John Flanagan’s seafaring adventurers, the wait for Book 10 of the Brotherband Chronicles felt endless. Released in 2022, The Stern Chase (originally titled The Chase is On in some markets) does not disappoint. It delivers the perfect blend of tactical sailing, clever disguises, and the unbreakable camaraderie of the Herons. Picking Up the Trail The story kicks off immediately after the events of Book 9, The Return of the Temujai . While the Heron brotherband successfully thwarted a massive land invasion, one crucial enemy slipped through their fingers: the treacherous pirate captain, Zavac.
Zavac has escaped with the legendary treasure of the Andomal (the Skandians’ prized amber) aboard his formidable ship, The Raven . For Hal Mikkelson, the Oberjarl’s son and the Heron’s brilliant skipper, this is personal. Not only has Zavac stolen priceless wealth, but he also humiliated the brotherband. The Council of Skandia grants Hal and his crew one simple, dangerous mission: pursue Zavac to the ends of the earth and bring the treasure back. Unlike previous books where the Herons are the hunters, The Stern Chase emphasizes the sheer difficulty of a long-distance pursuit. Flanagan excels here at nautical tension. Zavac is no fool; he’s a vicious, clever predator who knows he’s being followed. brotherband book 10
The Stern Chase is a must-read for long-time Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband fans. It proves that even after ten books, this crew still has plenty of wind in their sails. For fans of John Flanagan’s seafaring adventurers, the
If you loved The Outcasts and The Invaders , you will feel right at home here. It’s a story about obsession, honor, and the lengths a family of brothers (by choice, not blood) will go to for each other. Picking Up the Trail The story kicks off
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