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The Milesians

For Christmas, all three book set for £4.99. Son of Light, Daughter of War, and after Gairech. Intrigue, battle, betrayal and love — what better fare to join your mince pies. Get the books here!

Prolog — Part 2

The thrill of the sea spray, the wind, the bouncing and jostling of the Zodiac always excited him. He could think of nothing he would prefer at three in the morning. Stefano had the compass and kept waving directions when he veered, pushed off course by an unforgiving sea. The chop got worse as CapriContinue reading “Prolog — Part 2”

He’d Speared a Squid

When I saw that scene in Game of Thrones, where they throned Rob Stark, it reminded me of squid fishing in the Bay of Naples, January ninety-four. “The king in the North! The king in the North!” they clamoured, raising tankards and slurping ale while covered in bearskins and wearing swords. There were no bearskinsContinue reading “He’d Speared a Squid”

Just a taste

‘What will you do?’ Jake asked her. She shrugged and looked across the Potomac. A dampness in her underarms was irritating her. It wasn’t that hot. Being called to see the director caused the sweat to overpower her roll-on and stain the underarms of her pantsuit. Or so she thought. She didn’t have much experienceContinue reading “Just a taste”

Five Fun Facts — Micheál Cladáin

(Stuff you may or may not already know!) We moved from Dublin down to the “Sunny Southeast” in Co. Wexford a few years ago. A strip of driveway and a back yard became an acre of lawn. My better half never liked my café racer and nearly hit the ceiling (in glee, not despair) whenContinue reading “Five Fun Facts — Micheál Cladáin”

After Gairech ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review

A wonderful story with unforgettable characters and a plot that kept me reading well into the night. I adored the way the author has captured the very essence of this era. The mythological aspect of this novel was carefully written but there is a strong sense of historical realism throughout. Micheál Cladáin is a newContinue reading “After Gairech ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review”