Tag Archives: Pre-Christian Ireland

Excerpt

Chapter One: A Demon Messenger Balor’s throne room was not the sweetest-smelling place. The King knew, sitting on his black onyx throne staring at the monstrous demon standing at the base of the dais, that he shouldn’t expect the scent of roses when his dominion was the land of the Undead—the land of the greyContinue reading “Excerpt”

After Gairech: Free for a limited time

For a limited time, the book the critics loved is free: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B093TF86Z4 🇬🇧https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093TF86Z4 🇺🇸 David Gemmell meets Ellis Peters in this ancient murder mystery.

Hammer: Free for a Day

Award- winning book from Micheál Cladáin’s is free for the next 24 hours. Renowned Irish author, John De Burca called it “Hugely enjoyable.” Historical novelist, Cathie Dunn called it a “…riveting read.” “A relic is all that stands between Rome and victory!” United KingdomUnited States

Iron — Kirkus Review

A satisfyingly gritty and complex tale of a noble Roman commander and a valiant Christian woman. In Cladáin’s historical novel, a Roman general experiences love and betrayal on the far northern frontier. The second book in the author’s The Iron Between trilogy continues the story of the Roman commander Agricola as he deals with frontierContinue reading “Iron — Kirkus Review”

Iron Dramatis Personae

Here’s a list of the main characters in Iron. Historical Figures Agricola—A Roman soldier and politician who conquered Northern Britain and Wales. Born to a political family of senatorial rank in France, Agricola began his military career as a Banded Tribune under Governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus. Tacitus claims Agricola invaded Ireland, the central premise ofContinue reading “Iron Dramatis Personae”

Double Date

Congratulations to our authors, John De Búrca and Micheál Cladáin, on their double-publication day. The Music of Swords It tells the tale of how the fearsome Síor Feargach comes into being. We can’t deny our bias, but neither can we ignore the sheer mastery of our very own storyteller, John De Búrca. The Music ofContinue reading “Double Date”

5⭐️ Review of Hammer

Cathie Dunn – Author of historical fiction I must admit I’m not overly familiar with the period of the Roman invasion of the British Isles (other than through Nancy Jardine’s fabulous novels), and even less so with the politics of the regional tribes across the isles, but you don’t need much knowledge of it inContinue reading “5⭐️ Review of Hammer”