The Keeper

Twelve-year-old Arthur discovers he can talk to his cat, and they are taken to a government facility where they discover a secret global project to build a space ship. They are forced to launch the mission, but their ship is captured and their crew is taken hostage. They make their first alien contact with the planet's resistance and are thrown into the fighting of a 100-year war against an evil empire. With victory secured, they devise a daring mission to rescue the captured crew, and Arthur is determined to get his father back.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

After an uneventful summer, a series of strange occurrences unfold before twelve-year-old Arthur's eyes. Helicopters filled with soldiers, an enigmatic black train, and a peculiar burst of light during a storm all hint at something extraordinary. Unexpectedly, Arthur discovers that he can communicate with his sarcastic cat, adding an unexpected twist to his life.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a secret global project to build a space ship based on artifacts and plans retrieved from a meteorite. Arthur and his cat are the only ones capable of making this project a reality. However, their mission takes a drastic turn when they are forced to launch before they are ready.

Upon reaching their destination in the far reaches of the universe, they initially believe they have gone unnoticed. Euphoria gives way to trepidation as they realize their ship has been captured, and their crew, including Arthur's father, has been taken hostage. Determined to rescue them, a small party embarks on a daring mission to the planet's surface.

However, their hopes of making contact are short-lived when they discover that their ship has been taken over by an evil empire. They are now on the eve of a 100-year war, and the fate of the entire universe hangs in the balance. Arthur and his companions are called upon to join the resistance efforts, facing formidable foes in giant robots, strike ships, and levitating tanks.

In a fierce battle, Arthur and his team emerge victorious, securing a crucial victory for the resistance. As they prepare to rescue the captured crew, Arthur's father remains missing. Fueled by his determination, Arthur sets out on a mission to find his father, facing countless challenges and dangers along the way.

Through his bravery and resilience, Arthur eventually reunites with his father, and together they face the final battle against the evil empire. In a climactic showdown, Arthur and his father emerge victorious, saving the universe from destruction.

The journey of Arthur and his cat has been a thrilling and transformative one, filled with adventure, mystery, and heroism. Their ability to communicate with each other and their determination to save the universe have made them legends among the stars. As they continue their adventures, Arthur and his cat will undoubtedly face new challenges and dangers, but their love and loyalty will guide them through every obstacle.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803133300