Tag Archives: Irish Legends

Milesian Father of Hounds

My next release is fast approaching. This is the period I find most stressful: adding editor’s final comments. Last minute proofreading. General stressing over whether it will flop or fly. Why do I do this to myself? Anyhoo, here’s a map of the Battle of Teutoburg, which features heavily in the story. How can aContinue reading “Milesian Father of Hounds”

Coming in May

Coming in May. Available for pre-order now: United Kingdom: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DS9XX7TL United States: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS9XX7TL

The Iron Between

The Iron Between trilogy follows the career of Agricola, the famed Roman General and Governor, from the outset of the Boudiccan uprising through the Year of the Four Emperors to the conquest of Druid Island (Anglesey). The author’s attention to historical accuracy will immerse you in first-century Romano Britain and Ireland. Follow the intrepid leaderContinue reading “The Iron Between”

Book Launch Today: Anvil

Anvil — the grand finale to The Iron Between trilogy. It’s the year CE 77. Vespasian names Agricola as governor of Britannia. Upon his arrival, Agricola learns of an Ordovician assault orchestrated by his nemesis, Luchar. A cavalry outpost lies in ruins, and the sons of Rome’s senators have been mercilessly slaughtered. Memories of a similar tragedy flood Agricola’s thoughts,Continue reading “Book Launch Today: Anvil”

The Last Summoner: Famine

Blurb Abe was devastated after the Battle of Mag Iotha when Upthóg seized Lia Fáil and handed it over to Partholón’s demon messenger. Leaving the battlefield, he stole the legendary twin maces of the Undead Warrior, Abartach. Now, as the shadow of civil war looms, Abe taps into the extraordinary power of the maces, onlyContinue reading “The Last Summoner: Famine”

Scandinavians in Britain

I was not surprised to learn that the Scandinavians had a presence in Britain long before the infamous Lindisfarne raid of CE793 (The Guardian, Jan 1st, 2025). The discovery of remains in York, believed to be of a Scandinavian gladiator or legionary, dating back to CE100 to CE300, suggests a much earlier migration than previouslyContinue reading “Scandinavians in Britain”

Believing

I can’t remember exactly when I saw Snowdonia from the Wicklow Mountains. It began the kernel of an idea that simmered for years before I put it into motion. I’ve always questioned the belief that the Romans didn’t come to Ireland—they were the definition of an imperialist state. Why would they stop? The idea wasContinue reading “Believing”