Slaves of Socorro

Brotherband Chronicles Series

Author: John Flanagan

Book 4 in the Brotherband Chronicles series

Pages: 480

Published: 2014

Age: 10+

Hal and his fellow Herons have returned home to Skandia after defeating the pirate captain Zavac and reclaiming Skandia's most prized artifact, the Andomal. With their honor restored, the Herons turn to a new mission: tracking down an old rival turned bitter enemy. Tursgud—leader of the Shark Brotherband and Hal's constant opponent—has turned from a bullying youth into a pirate and slave trader. After Tursgud captures twelve Araluen villagers to sell as slaves, the Heron crew sails into action...with the help of one of Araluen's finest Rangers!

In this fourth book in the Brotherband Chronicles, a new battle unfolds as old rivalries are renewed, peace treaties are put to the test, and the action builds to a pulse-pounding finale. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, and Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series.

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About the Brotherband Chronicles Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.The Outcasts(2011)
  2. 2.The Invaders(2012)
  3. 3.The Hunters(2012)
  4. 4.Slaves of Socorro(2014)
  5. 5.Scorpion Mountain(2014)
  6. 6.The Ghostfaces(2016)
  7. 7.The Caledera(2017)
  8. 8.Return of the Temujai(2019)
  9. 9.The Stern Chase(2022)

Reading age: 10+ years

This series should be read in order.

Skandians, as any fan of Ranger's Apprentice can tell you, are known for their physical strength. Though Hal, Stig, and the other outcasts may be lacking in that area, they more than make up for it with their intellect and courage - which they'll need every ounce of if they're to compete in the ultimate competition. From tests of strategy to races on treacherous seas, these Skandians will be pitted against some of their country's most promising young warriors. And for some it's more than just a game. It's war.

John Flanagan, author of the international phenomenon Ranger's Apprentice, creates a new cast of characters to populate his world of Skandians and Araluens.