What do you think?
Rate this book
Breath of the Forgotten
Perfection is a lie.
For the citizens of Erewhon, existence is a flawless utopia, its prosperity fueled by TIMESCAPES, a corporate giant that seamlessly expands humanity’s reach into untouched eras of history. As a skilled TIMESCAPES Architect, Thomas designs the pristine environments that sustain this perfection. His world is safe, orderly, and brightened only by his quiet affection for his brilliant co-worker, Anna.
When a sudden rupture in a skip membrane reveals a charred wasteland—and a man wearing Thomas's face being brutally hunted down and killed—the illusion of his utopia shatters.
Targeted by ruthless assassins and separated from the life he knows, Thomas is torn from Erewhon and thrust into a multiverse of unimaginable devastation. Rescued by a hardened rebel named Doc, Thomas is confronted with a blood-soaked time travel is a myth.
Erewhon is not expanding into the past; it is an empire invading parallel dimensions, annihilating entire civilizations to siphon their resources. Worst of all, Thomas’s own architectural designs are the very blueprints for their genocide.
Hunted by merciless forces, Thomas must navigate a hostile, dying multiverse alongside a desperate rebellion. To find Anna, uncover the secrets of a mother he never knew, and stop the systematic slaughter of billions, he must tear down the reality he helped build and become the Architect of its destruction.
For the citizens of Erewhon, existence is a flawless utopia, its prosperity fueled by TIMESCAPES, a corporate giant that seamlessly expands humanity’s reach into untouched eras of history. As a skilled TIMESCAPES Architect, Thomas designs the pristine environments that sustain this perfection. His world is safe, orderly, and brightened only by his quiet affection for his brilliant co-worker, Anna.
When a sudden rupture in a skip membrane reveals a charred wasteland—and a man wearing Thomas's face being brutally hunted down and killed—the illusion of his utopia shatters.
Targeted by ruthless assassins and separated from the life he knows, Thomas is torn from Erewhon and thrust into a multiverse of unimaginable devastation. Rescued by a hardened rebel named Doc, Thomas is confronted with a blood-soaked time travel is a myth.
Erewhon is not expanding into the past; it is an empire invading parallel dimensions, annihilating entire civilizations to siphon their resources. Worst of all, Thomas’s own architectural designs are the very blueprints for their genocide.
Hunted by merciless forces, Thomas must navigate a hostile, dying multiverse alongside a desperate rebellion. To find Anna, uncover the secrets of a mother he never knew, and stop the systematic slaughter of billions, he must tear down the reality he helped build and become the Architect of its destruction.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2026
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Review of advance copy
Jason Knable’s "Chronicles of Erewhon: Breath of the Forgotten Book One" reads like the opening chapter of a much larger dream. Knable doesn’t just tell you there’s history in Erewhon—he writes as if the history is whispering through the margins. You get the sense of lore accumulating in the background, even when the story is moving forward briskly. It’s the kind of world-building that doesn’t pause to impress; it simply exists with confidence, and the reader slowly realizes they’ve been dropped into something bigger.
This is a book powered by curiosity, not just conflict. The premise signals that the real engine here is an artifact—something lost, something forbidden, something with consequences that ripple outward. Rather than resolving everything, Knable uses revelation like a match in a dark room: it illuminates just enough to make the next questions unavoidable.
If you enjoy fantasy where the “rules” of the world aren’t fully explained up front, you’ll find "Breath of the Forgotten Book One" satisfying in the way serialized quests often are: each answered question feels like the author inviting you to keep digging.
The writing style is vivid, propulsive, and knowingly mythic. Scenes feel textured, and the book moves with a sense of purpose—like it knows it’s sowing seeds for later books. At the same time, the writing remains accessible; it doesn’t demand that you memorize lore just to enjoy what’s happening. Instead, it offers a sense of momentum, then lets atmosphere do its quiet work.
With this being Book One, the natural expectation is that something will be set up rather than fully concluded. But what makes this work is that the setup doesn’t feel like a delay. The story provides genuine forward motion—mysteries deepen, stakes clarify, and the central direction becomes harder to ignore. By the end, you don’t just think, "Now I need the next book." You think, "Wait—what else is going on here?" That’s the hallmark of a strong series launch.
You’ll likely love "Chronicles of Erewhon" if you enjoy: fantasy worlds with lore and atmosphere; stories driven by mystery;
mythic tone with character-forward momentum.
"Breath of the Forgotten Book One" feels like the start of something expansive—one part adventure, one part mythology-in-progress. It’s engaging not because it tries to explain everything, but because it trusts the reader to keep pace with wonder. If you like fantasy that leaves footprints through fog—clear enough to follow, mysterious enough to be unforgettable—this book is an excellent first step into Erewhon.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a book powered by curiosity, not just conflict. The premise signals that the real engine here is an artifact—something lost, something forbidden, something with consequences that ripple outward. Rather than resolving everything, Knable uses revelation like a match in a dark room: it illuminates just enough to make the next questions unavoidable.
If you enjoy fantasy where the “rules” of the world aren’t fully explained up front, you’ll find "Breath of the Forgotten Book One" satisfying in the way serialized quests often are: each answered question feels like the author inviting you to keep digging.
The writing style is vivid, propulsive, and knowingly mythic. Scenes feel textured, and the book moves with a sense of purpose—like it knows it’s sowing seeds for later books. At the same time, the writing remains accessible; it doesn’t demand that you memorize lore just to enjoy what’s happening. Instead, it offers a sense of momentum, then lets atmosphere do its quiet work.
With this being Book One, the natural expectation is that something will be set up rather than fully concluded. But what makes this work is that the setup doesn’t feel like a delay. The story provides genuine forward motion—mysteries deepen, stakes clarify, and the central direction becomes harder to ignore. By the end, you don’t just think, "Now I need the next book." You think, "Wait—what else is going on here?" That’s the hallmark of a strong series launch.
You’ll likely love "Chronicles of Erewhon" if you enjoy: fantasy worlds with lore and atmosphere; stories driven by mystery;
mythic tone with character-forward momentum.
"Breath of the Forgotten Book One" feels like the start of something expansive—one part adventure, one part mythology-in-progress. It’s engaging not because it tries to explain everything, but because it trusts the reader to keep pace with wonder. If you like fantasy that leaves footprints through fog—clear enough to follow, mysterious enough to be unforgettable—this book is an excellent first step into Erewhon.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you’re looking for a book that keeps you guessing and intrigued, is full of suspense and adventure with an underlying theme of intense love…this is the book for you!
I really liked how the book starts as one kind of sci-fi story and gradually becomes something much bigger. The parallel-world concept and the truth behind Erewhon were probably the strongest parts for me, and I thought Thomas’s growth throughout the story was really well done. The relationships added a lot emotionally too. Overall it was creative, thought-provoking, and it definitely left me wanting to know what happens in the next book!
Another note: the descriptive wording really helps you feel as though you’re right there watching this book unfold before your very eyes.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really liked how the book starts as one kind of sci-fi story and gradually becomes something much bigger. The parallel-world concept and the truth behind Erewhon were probably the strongest parts for me, and I thought Thomas’s growth throughout the story was really well done. The relationships added a lot emotionally too. Overall it was creative, thought-provoking, and it definitely left me wanting to know what happens in the next book!
Another note: the descriptive wording really helps you feel as though you’re right there watching this book unfold before your very eyes.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is action packed from the first paragraph. The descriptive writing pulls you in, immediately connecting you to the characters and the world they are living in. Thomas is an architect, living in his perfect world while building other worlds. His utopian view is unraveled after his soul-mate Anna, disappears and he is forced to confront truths he never knew existed as he searches through parallel worlds for Anna. It is a fast-paced page turner worth the read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A suspenseful, futuristic sci-fi read. Definite page turner and I am looking forward to the second book.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews