Broken Sanctuary
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Pub Date Nov 5 2026 | Archive Date Mar 15 2027
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Description
An epic, faith-filled historical adventure for fans of classic animal journeys and timeless, wonder-filled stories.
Only three things separated glory from doom: Five days. Eight elements. Eight children.
November 1, 1885. Beneath the ash-darkened skies left behind by the eruption of Krakatoa, the eldest Whitaker children dream of escaping their struggling Northumberland farm for the promise of life in Hexham’s growing industrial streets. But after relentless rains and historic flooding at Ashgill Force tears open a hidden, ancient sanctuary, their predictable world changes forever. And so do plans to work in Hexham.
A secret race of talking animals called Purelings—including griffins, drakes, unicorns, and hares—flee their sanctuary on the verge of collapse and arrive on the Whitaker farm. If they remain too long in the ordinary world, they will “go worldly-wise”—a curse that will strip away their purity and their souls forever.
Guided by a mysterious farm hand named Teller, a Brag bound through generations of debt and promises, and friendly elements appointed to select the children and deliver their unique aid, the Whitaker children must lead the Purelings to the New Beginning before Guy Fawkes Night ends.
Or watch them disappear into the darkness of the world forever.
Perfect for Readers of Wholesome Middle Grade Fiction: A high-stakes, pure-hearted journey appropriate for school classrooms, church libraries, and family read-alouds.
Faith & Courage Themes: Spotlights characters navigating spiritual callings, prayer, and preserving their purity against the pressures of the world.
Inside the Shire—An Expanding Trilogy World!
The journey begins today at brokensanctuary.com. While the entire Broken Sanctuary world will officially unlock on publication day—with a pre-order system arriving October 1, 2026—the gates to The Shire are already open for discovery!
Reviewers and young explorers can immediately dive into the rabbit holes and five regional maps. Trace the paths of real historical landmarks and fantasy trails alike—from the industrial streets of Hexham and the roaring waters of Ashgill Force to the chapel, the school, and the Whitaker home.
Exploring the geography of the Shire today lays the foundation for the entire trilogy, preparing readers for the journeys ahead in Broken Shells (Book 2—something big is coming) and beyond.
Start your hunt today to find free downloadable treasures—including 4 printable art PDFs and 4 3D-printable STL pieces—with new discoveries arriving weekly as the world continues to expand.
A Note From the Publisher
• Review Window & Cross-Posting: We would love for your early reviews to be cross-posted to Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, and your personal blogs or social media channels on or around our official launch day (November 5th).
• Evolving Trilogy Hub: Reviewers are invited to dive into over 50 interactive discovery trails and 5 regional maps over at brokensanctuary.com! Mastering the geography of the Shire today unlocks the permanent foundation for the entire trilogy, preparing readers for the journeys ahead in Broken Shells (Book 2, coming December 2027) and beyond.
• Exclusive Pre-Orders: Please note that formal print and ebook pre-orders will launch exclusively through Lee's Novels and Books (brokensanctuary.com, two weeks from now.
• Wholesome Content Integrity: This middle-grade novel features a high-stakes, faith-filled survival race focused on moral integrity, prayer, and preserving inner purity. While the story includes friendly, purposeful fantasy elements appointed to aid the animals, it is completely rooted in wholesome values, making it an excellent fit for school classrooms, family read-alouds, and church libraries..
Advance Praise
“I never dream of books I'm editing, but yours truly has me right in it. In truth, this book can reach classic status—Alice in Wonderland or Narnia. Timeless and enduring, long outliving us. That's something you don't see often.”
— Deirdre Lockhart, Brilliant Cut Editing
🏆 2026 ACFW Editor of the Year | 2026 Mentor of the Year - Semi-Finalist
🏆 ACFW 2022 Editor of the Year - Semi-Finalist.
Marketing Plan
MARKETING PLAN:
Broken Sanctuary is backed by an extensive multi-phase launch campaign targeting both mainstream middle-grade markets and faith-based readers. The campaign introduces an immersive, long-term digital footprint via brokensanctuary.com, featuring "The Shire Maker World." This interactive online portal features 5 regional maps, over 50 discovery trails, and free downloadable marketing assets (including 3D-printable STL game files and printable apparel graphics) designed to drive repeat traffic and deep reader engagement across a planned three-book trilogy.
An exclusive direct-to-consumer pre-order campaign launches two weeks from now, hosted entirely on the author’s primary storefront, Lee's Novels and Books (accessible via leewimmer.net and brokensanctuary.com). Broad retail availability will launch on publication day via Amazon and IngramSpark to secure maximum reach across global online platforms, physical bookstores, and school libraries. Advance praise is anchored by an exceptional endorsement from Deirdre Lockhart (2026 ACFW Editor of the Year / 2022 Editor of the Year Finalist). Post-launch outreach includes direct-to-educator marketing, library and church youth group reading tours, and targeted outreach to parenting, homeschool, and "Maker" communities leveraging the book’s accompanying physical and digital resources.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798991634984 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 226 |