Lawless Shauna - The Children Of Gods And Fighting Men - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The first in a gripping new historical fantasy series that intertwines Irish mythology with real - life history The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the thrilling debut novel in the Gael Song series by Shauna Lawless. They think they've killed the last of us.981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow Gormflaith has ambitions for her son and herself but Ireland is a dangerous place and kings tend not to stay kings for long. Gormflaith also has a secret. She is one of the Fomorians an immortal race who can do fire - magic. She has kept her powers hidden at all costs for there are other immortals in this world like the Tuatha D Danann a race of warriors who are sworn to kill Fomorians. F dla is one of the Tuatha D Danann with the gift of healing. Her kind dwell hidden in a fortress forbidden to live amongst the mortals. F dla agrees to help her kin by going to spy on Brian Boru a powerful man who aims to be High King of Ireland. She finds a land on the brink of war a war she is desperate to stop. However preventing the loss of mortal lives is not easy with Ireland in turmoil and the Fomorians now on the rise. Reviewers on The Children of Gods and Fighting Men Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect. SFX A novel that celebrates the extraordinary history and cultural traditions of Ireland while giving voice to the women who helped shape it. Highly recommended. Lucy Holland An excellent read. Mark Lawrence Highlander meets The Last Kingdom I was hooked from page one. Anthony Ryan Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic Last Kingdom with wild magic and fierce heroines. Anna Smith Spark A beguiling blend of fantasy history and politics. D. K. Fields A vividly written story that makes the ancient past feel contemporary. Joseph O Connor Rife with atmosphere and armies magic and compelling characters it swept me along and refused to be put down. H. M. Long An epic historical fantasy that weaves myth and history into a sprawling tale of magic intrigue and war. Absorbing and richly detailed. Ian Green With all the complex political machinations of A Song of Ice and Fire and the bloody battles of The Warlord Chronicles it's ideal for fans of both. Stephen Aryan An atmospheric journey into a thrilling historical fantasy world. R. J. Barker
Title: The Children Of Gods And Fighting Men
Author(s): Lawless Shauna
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9781803282640
Pages: 464 Pages, 1 Map
Publication Date: 8/8/2023
Series: Gael Song
Category: Historical Fiction