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Rebel of the Forsaken

She was never meant to exist.

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A World Where Darkness Hides in Plain Sight

Nineteen-year-old Evelyn Cross has two lives. By day, she's just another girl in the fading town of Ashford. By night, something else entirely.

When a routine night goes wrong, Evelyn is forced to confront a truth she's spent years running from. The fire that took her mother left more than scars—and the darkness closing in around her has a very personal interest in what she might become.

She was never meant to exist. But she does. And that changes everything.

Rebel of the Forsaken: First Spark
Book One
Available Now

The Book

The first book in an epic supernatural fantasy trilogy. Follow Evelyn Cross as she discovers that the fire that killed her mother awakened something far more dangerous inside her.

By Sarah Penberthy & Johnathan Penberthy January 2026
Free with Kindle Unlimited
In Development

The Film

From page to screen—the feature film adaptation brings Evelyn's journey to cinematic life with supernatural action and stunning visual world-building.

Directed by Johnathan Penberthy Production: Late Summer 2026

The Characters

Evelyn Cross
Protagonist

Evelyn Cross

Nineteen years old, fierce, damaged, and deadly—the fire that killed her mother awakened something inside her.

Dane Kincaid
The Tempter

Dane Kincaid

A mysterious stranger with storm-grey eyes who claims to know what Evelyn truly is.

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The Mentor

Jacob Pierce (JP)

Evelyn's battle-hardened mentor and the ex-soldier who saved her from the fire.

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The Tether

Maya

Evelyn's loyal best friend who keeps her grounded and refuses to let her face the darkness alone.

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The Rebel of the Forsaken Trilogy

An epic supernatural saga spanning three acts, following Evelyn Cross as she navigates a world where angels and demons wage war—and she's caught in the middle.

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First Spark

January 2026

When strange events force Evelyn to question everything she thought she knew, she'll discover that some fires can never be extinguished.

Available Now
II

Broken Flame

Late 2026

The journey continues. More secrets await.

Currently Writing
III

Final Ember

TBA 2027

Every spark has its end. The trilogy concludes.

Coming Soon

Film Production Timeline

Currently in Development
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Development

2025 - Present

Script development, casting, location scouting, and production design.

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Production

Late Summer 2026

Principal photography begins with behind-the-scenes content.

Post-Production

Late 2026 - 2027

Visual effects, sound design, scoring, and final editing.

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Release

2027

Theatrical release, festival circuit, and premiere events.

About the Creators

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Sarah Penberthy

Co-Author & Creative Director

Sarah Penberthy is the creative force behind Rebel of the Forsaken, bringing her passion for dark supernatural fantasy and richly character-driven storytelling to life. As co-author of the book series, Sarah ensures that the heart of Evelyn's story remains authentic and emotionally resonant.

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Johnathan Penberthy

Co-Author, Director & Executive Producer

Johnathan Penberthy brings strategic storytelling and narrative craftsmanship to Rebel of the Forsaken as co-author and director of the film adaptation. His vision for the series ensures the story maintains its emotional core across all mediums.

A Penberthy Family Entertainment Production

Rebel of the Forsaken is the flagship franchise of Penberthy Family Entertainment, a production company dedicated to creating original stories across books, film, and music.

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