An android slave named Lough seeks to return to his previous life as a powerful human king.
But Lough begins to question that goal when what's left of his human heart is inspired by the Royal family he serves. Lough is in awe of Queen Darphina, a selfless mother who would face death in order to protect her children. Lough befriends young Prince Fenton, who seeks to liberate his oppressed people from the tyranny of his father, the King.
As Prince Fenton is about to come of age, the blood-thirsty and power-hungry King plots against his heir to the throne. But the Queen overhears his plans. Lough is determined to help the Queen save her family from a terrible demise while a burning secret encourages the Queen to free her servant of his duties. She not only reveals the shocking truth about Lough's past, but a way to return to his human body, and that a living heir to his ancient throne awaits his return.
With the knowledge given him, Lough is forced to make a choice that will hang lives in the balance challenging his desire for freedom and power. With a decision of the heart at hand, one can only hope an android will make the right choice.
Fractured: It's Scott Westerfield's Leviathan series meets Downton Abbey, with the dialogue of a classic Tolkien tale.
