Paperback
Set against the rising threat of the Ottoman Empire in the year 1570, The Blood-Red Crescent by Henry Garnett is an exciting historical adventure filled with courage, faith, and heroic sacrifice for readers ages 8 and up.
Fourteen-year-old Guido Callatta dreams of adventure as he wanders the bustling Venetian docks, listening to sailors’ tales of distant seas and fierce battles. But the danger threatening Europe is all too real. Ottoman armies sweep across Christian lands while corsairs raid the coasts, spreading fear throughout Christendom.
When rumors spread of a massive Turkish fleet preparing to crush Europe and raise the crescent over St. Peter’s Basilica itself, Guido can no longer stand by. Inspired by Pope Pius V’s call for a Holy League to defend the Faith, he sets out on a perilous journey that will lead him into the heart of one of history’s greatest naval battles: the Battle of Lepanto.
Along the way, Guido encounters knights, nobles, soldiers, and saints-in-the-making as he learns what true courage and sacrifice require. Fighting beside the legendary Don John of Austria, he discovers that even the young may be called to acts of extraordinary valor when faith and freedom are at stake.
Rich in historical detail and Catholic heroism, The Blood-Red Crescent is a gripping tale of adventure, perseverance, and fidelity that will inspire young readers and families alike. Perfect for homeschool collections, historical fiction lovers, and readers seeking stories rooted in faith, bravery, and the defense of Christian civilization.
Paperback
Set against the rising threat of the Ottoman Empire in the year 1570, The Blood-Red Crescent by Henry Garnett is an exciting historical adventure filled with courage, faith, and heroic sacrifice for readers ages 8 and up.
Fourteen-year-old Guido Callatta dreams of adventure as he wanders the bustling Venetian docks, listening to sailors’ tales of distant seas and fierce battles. But the danger threatening Europe is all too real. Ottoman armies sweep across Christian lands while corsairs raid the coasts, spreading fear throughout Christendom.
When rumors spread of a massive Turkish fleet preparing to crush Europe and raise the crescent over St. Peter’s Basilica itself, Guido can no longer stand by. Inspired by Pope Pius V’s call for a Holy League to defend the Faith, he sets out on a perilous journey that will lead him into the heart of one of history’s greatest naval battles: the Battle of Lepanto.
Along the way, Guido encounters knights, nobles, soldiers, and saints-in-the-making as he learns what true courage and sacrifice require. Fighting beside the legendary Don John of Austria, he discovers that even the young may be called to acts of extraordinary valor when faith and freedom are at stake.
Rich in historical detail and Catholic heroism, The Blood-Red Crescent is a gripping tale of adventure, perseverance, and fidelity that will inspire young readers and families alike. Perfect for homeschool collections, historical fiction lovers, and readers seeking stories rooted in faith, bravery, and the defense of Christian civilization.
