Chronicles of the Arvynth
Metaphysical Fiction
Date Published: November 25, 2025
Publisher: MindStir Media
USA Today bestselling author J. J. Hebert's brand-new urban fantasy
series Chronicles of the Arvynth begins with The Breaking of Time, a novel
about a devoted father whose desperate act to save his son fractures reality
itself, awakening ancient magic and drawing him back into the path of an
immortal order he once betrayed, where love, time, and silence collide in a
race against eternity.
🏆 Mariel Hemingway's Book Club Selection (Best Urban Fantasy):
"This novel is heartfelt, gripping, and memorable in all the best ways."
—Mariel Hemingway, Bestselling Author & Oscar-Nominated Actress
★★★★★
ONE FATHER'S DESPERATE CHOICE FRACTURES TIME AND REALITY ITSELF.
To everyone around him, Daniel Ward is a mild-mannered accountant, devoted
husband and father in a quiet New England suburb. But when his ten-year-old
son chases a runaway soccer ball into the street, straight into the path of a
speeding truck, Daniel does the impossible. He freezes time.
That single act of defiance exposes the secret he's buried for decades. His
magic awakens the ancient order he once betrayed, the Arvynth, a brotherhood
of immortal sorcerers devoted to stillness and death, determined to silence
the world.
As his carefully constructed life unravels, Daniel must protect his family
while evading the brotherhood that hunts him. Every second he steals from time
feeds the void that seeks to consume it, threatening not only the people he
loves but reality itself.
Forced to choose between sacrifice and survival, Daniel discovers the truth:
sometimes the loudest act of love is defiance.
The Breaking of Time is a race against eternity, a supernatural thriller that
fuses urban fantasy and family drama in a story about the noise of life, the
cost of power, and one father's desperate fight to keep the world from falling
silent.
PRAISE FOR THE BREAKING OF TIME:
“Known for his cinematic writing, strong worldbuilding, and character
development, Hebert’s The Breaking of Time is an exciting start to a new
series… lays a solid foundation for a much larger story…”
—USA TODAY contributor
"This work will grab readers’ attention early as Hebert combines a
diverse array of genres—fantasy, thriller, family road novel, and
others—into a fast-paced, character-driven adventure... An exciting,
tightly written tale of magic... Our verdict: Get it.” —Kirkus
Reviews
"The Breaking of Time is meticulously crafted to explore themes of love, loss,
redemption, and the struggle to balance personal desires with greater
responsibilities." —BookLife/Publishers Weekly (EDITOR'S PICK)
"The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth delivers cinematic urban
fantasy that bridges generations, echoing the mythic gravity and moral weight
of J.R.R. Tolkien while unfolding within a sleek, contemporary world... This
is prestige fantasy..." —Jesse Metcalfe, Award-Winning Actor ★★★★★
"An immersive paranormal thriller that balances the rich worldbuilding and
in-depth lore characteristic of fantasy fiction with the all-too-human dramas
of identity, family, and the consequences of secrecy." —Independent Book
Review (STARRED review)
“If you like magic that feels tactile and real, or if you enjoy
emotional stakes wrapped inside supernatural danger, this book will hit the
spot.” —Literary Titan★★★★★ (Gold Winner, Literary Titan Book
Award: Fiction 2026)
“A smartly plotted supernatural thriller with a strong, charismatic
protagonist to root for.” —The Wishing Shelf ★★★★★
"A winning blend of the supernatural and family adventure that crackles with
heart and imagination." —BestThrillers ★★★★★
About the Author
J. J. Hebert is the #1 Amazon, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling
author of nine books, including his acclaimed debut Unconventional and The
Backwards K, which, according to Newsweek, is currently in development for
film adaptation. His latest #1 bestsellers, both published in 2025, are The
Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth and The Hands-On Author: Taking
Control of Your Book Marketing Journey. A lifelong New England resident,
Hebert frequently weaves the region’s landscapes and atmosphere into his
storytelling. He is also the award-winning CEO and Founder of MindStir Media,
a leading hybrid book publisher.
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