The Breaking of Time Explores Power, Identity, and Family Secrets
Jan. 19, 2026, 3:49 p.m. ET The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth is the first book in a new series by bestselling author J.J. Hebert. The supernatural thriller blends urban fantasy with family drama centered around Daniel Ward, a normal suburban father, or so he seems. Daniel has a secret that is hiding beneath the veneer of his carefully constructed, very ordinary life. When he has to save his son’s life, Daniel calls upon the powerful magic he has kept a secret for centuries. Known for his cinematic writing, strong worldbuilding, and character development, Hebert’s The Breaking of








