Tag Archives: The Celts

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

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”

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”

A Prelude to War Part 2: Conall

Coming Autumn 2025 Blurb In a dramatic turn of events, the disgraced King Connavar Mac Nessa of Ulster storms back onto the scene, eager to reclaim his title as the ruler of Ériu’s mightiest kingdom. With the formidable Medb gone, Mac Nessa’s ambitions to ascend as the High King of the Five Kingdoms burn brighterContinue reading “A Prelude to War Part 2: Conall”

A Prelude to War Part Two: Battle

Blurb Five Kingdoms. One Invader. One Hero. Connery is made high king because the druids of the Elder Council want a peaceful kingdom. They fear invasion by the horde from the south, the Romans. Inadvertently, their manipulations weaken the Five Kingdoms and war does come to Ireland, but from an unexpected place. After a bloodlettingContinue reading “A Prelude to War Part Two: Battle”

Anvil—Publication Day

Publication day for Anvil, the final volume in The Iron Between trilogy. For the first five days, available for £1.99. That’s a saving of £3. 🇬🇧 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB5WK271 🇺🇸 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5WK271

A Prelude to War: Paperback

Coming on November 8th, the long anticipated paperback version of A Prelude to War. When ancient Ireland is put to the sword by a British Pirate, it brings about a bloody conflict between Irish clans. “The warrior druidess faced the line of untried warriors; she had blacked her eyes, her shield slung over her back,Continue reading “A Prelude to War: Paperback”