Indie Author Star, Petken, Releases New Hard Hitting Historical Fiction Novel Set During WW1

NEW YORK - March 31, 2016 - PRLog -- Historical fiction author Jana Petken has announced the release of her new historical fiction novel "Swearing Allegiance," which looks likely to repeat the award-winning success of her novels, "The Guardian of Secrets" and "The Errant Flock." It also comes off the back of "The Mercy Carver Series" hitting the #1 spot on the bestseller lists.

"Swearing Allegiance" is the stunning first book in her new "Carmody Saga" series.

An Irish Easter uprising lays waste to Dublin and fractures a British Empire struggling to supply men and arms to defeat Germany.

In Dublin's ruins, the affluent and celebrated Carmody family are not only forced to confront the rebellion's devastating effects on their personal lives but also the terrible secrets and lies uncovered in the midst of grief.

Forced to abandon their home in the Irish capital for London, each family member must strive to survive poverty, the horrors of war, and personal bouts with excessive pride and passion - but loyalty to family proves to be the most difficult cross to bear. From Dublin to London, and to the horror on the Western Front.

Release dates for the second book in the series are not yet available.

Petken, who over the last few years has carved herself a strong following with historical fiction fans has been hailed as "one of the true stars of Indie Publishing" and has received critical acclaim for all her previous releases from readers and reviewers alike. This new series touches upon issues that changed the world-and is likely to please her readership, as well as win her new fans.

You can learn more about Jana Petken by contacting her press office via Nick@nickwale.org,  www.janapetkenauthor.com, and you can find "The Guardian of Secrets," "The Errant Flock" and "The Mercy Carver Series" on Amazon in Kindle e-book and paperback. "Swearing Allegiance" is available now on Kindle and as a paperback from Amazon.