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THE DARK QUARTET four thrilling historical naval adventures
A tale of grit, revenge, and the resilience of one man against a tide of tyranny.
Matthew Milburn is a rugged Cumbrian farmer with a sharp mind and an iron will. After he is left for dead and stripped of everything, he is determined to seek revenge. Matthew crosses the Atlantic to the chaotic world of early 19th-century America — where new wars brew, old enemies lurk, and justice is as sharp as a blade.
Perfect for fans of Alexander Kent, Christopher C. Tubbs, John Drake, C.S. Forester and Bernard Cornwell.
BOOK 1: IN THE DARK OF THE MOON
1800s. Matthew Milburn has everything to live for — until ruthless aristocrat, Lady Sarah, destroys his family, steals his Westmorland hill farm, and has him beaten bloody. With nothing left in the world, he is left with no choice but to forge a new life as a sailor in Nelson’s Navy. But on his first voyage he’s left for dead. Matthew must build his own path and in a world of plunder and pirates, he rises with only one goal — vengeance.
BOOK 2: RIDE THE DARK TIDE
1812. Betrayed and hunted, Matthew is rebuilding his life with the one thing he never expected — a son he barely knows. But before he can get to know him, Bartholomew is snatched from under his eyes and forced to enlist with the Royal Navy. When war breaks out, Matthew finds himself fighting on the opposite side to his son. To protect him, Matthew must risk everything — facing ambush, betrayal, and a plot that reaches the heart of the Empire.
BOOK 3: STORM IN THE DARK
1815. On the blood-soaked shores of New Orleans, Matthew faces archenemy Sir Jonathan Bright, who broke his family and stole his livelihood. But Matthew’s fight is no longer against one man. Now the stakes are higher, as Matthew faces a much bigger enemy — the might of the British Empire.
BOOK 4: AGAINST A DARK SHORE
1816. The horror of war is over, but the fight for freedom has just begun. Matthew is caught up in a slave uprising in the Bahamas. He throws himself into the heart of the rebellion, desperate to save a young girl and her family from a terrible fate. But as violence erupts, he must decide how far he’s willing to go for their cause.
PRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Christopher Kenworthy continues to write gripping, well thought out and imaginative books.’ J. Harvey.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent story in every detail.’ K.B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This adventure keeps you turning the pages.’ John B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Super tale with lots of action and good story line.’ Fred.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast moving action.’ Paul B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved the battle scenes and the ships in all weathers. Very realistic.’ DEW.
Get all four of these thrilling adventures at sea in one complete box set!
Matthew Milburn is a rugged Cumbrian farmer with a sharp mind and an iron will. After he is left for dead and stripped of everything, he is determined to seek revenge. Matthew crosses the Atlantic to the chaotic world of early 19th-century America — where new wars brew, old enemies lurk, and justice is as sharp as a blade.
Perfect for fans of Alexander Kent, Christopher C. Tubbs, John Drake, C.S. Forester and Bernard Cornwell.
BOOK 1: IN THE DARK OF THE MOON
1800s. Matthew Milburn has everything to live for — until ruthless aristocrat, Lady Sarah, destroys his family, steals his Westmorland hill farm, and has him beaten bloody. With nothing left in the world, he is left with no choice but to forge a new life as a sailor in Nelson’s Navy. But on his first voyage he’s left for dead. Matthew must build his own path and in a world of plunder and pirates, he rises with only one goal — vengeance.
BOOK 2: RIDE THE DARK TIDE
1812. Betrayed and hunted, Matthew is rebuilding his life with the one thing he never expected — a son he barely knows. But before he can get to know him, Bartholomew is snatched from under his eyes and forced to enlist with the Royal Navy. When war breaks out, Matthew finds himself fighting on the opposite side to his son. To protect him, Matthew must risk everything — facing ambush, betrayal, and a plot that reaches the heart of the Empire.
BOOK 3: STORM IN THE DARK
1815. On the blood-soaked shores of New Orleans, Matthew faces archenemy Sir Jonathan Bright, who broke his family and stole his livelihood. But Matthew’s fight is no longer against one man. Now the stakes are higher, as Matthew faces a much bigger enemy — the might of the British Empire.
BOOK 4: AGAINST A DARK SHORE
1816. The horror of war is over, but the fight for freedom has just begun. Matthew is caught up in a slave uprising in the Bahamas. He throws himself into the heart of the rebellion, desperate to save a young girl and her family from a terrible fate. But as violence erupts, he must decide how far he’s willing to go for their cause.
PRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Christopher Kenworthy continues to write gripping, well thought out and imaginative books.’ J. Harvey.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent story in every detail.’ K.B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This adventure keeps you turning the pages.’ John B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Super tale with lots of action and good story line.’ Fred.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast moving action.’ Paul B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved the battle scenes and the ships in all weathers. Very realistic.’ DEW.
Get all four of these thrilling adventures at sea in one complete box set!
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Published April 21, 2025
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May 9, 2025
A man of all trades
Matthew is an original action hero who can do anything that happens to threaten him or his family and friends. Great action sequences filled with suspense. Good plot line carried through the 4 books. Storyline filled with wonderful characters good and evil. Couldn’t put it down.
Matthew is an original action hero who can do anything that happens to threaten him or his family and friends. Great action sequences filled with suspense. Good plot line carried through the 4 books. Storyline filled with wonderful characters good and evil. Couldn’t put it down.
May 27, 2025
Exciting and compelling
We start in merry old England and are taken on a thrilling, unpredictable trip through history.
A fine read of bygone times.
We start in merry old England and are taken on a thrilling, unpredictable trip through history.
A fine read of bygone times.
July 8, 2025
Compulsive reading
A great yarn with believable characters I enjoyed it to the last page! I'll be looking our for more of his books!
A great yarn with believable characters I enjoyed it to the last page! I'll be looking our for more of his books!
December 28, 2025
Great action and adventure!
Great action! A very good depiction of what life was like for a sea faring man back in the 19th century.
Great action! A very good depiction of what life was like for a sea faring man back in the 19th century.
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