The Land of the Living and the Dead

Shauna Lawless

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Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book
03 December 2024

Celtic religion & mythology

Series: Gael Song

With war on the horizon, everything is at stake in this scintillating new novel from Shauna Lawless, the next volume in the critically acclaimed GAEL SONG historical fantasy series.

THE OLD WORLD WILL DIE IN FLAMES...

Ireland, 1011 AD. The mortal kingdoms rise up against High King Brian Boru as they seek to wrest his crown from him. Yet the real struggle is between the two magical races of Ireland, the Fomorians and the Descendants, eternal enemies who both now seek dominion over the mortal world.

Gormflaith, queen of King Brian, remains unmasked as the powerful Fomorian she is. Gormflaith plans to establish control over Ireland and destroy the Descendants in one fell swoop... but she cannot do it alone.

The Descendants are divided, for not all their kind wish to dominate the mortals. Fódla, a Descendant who was once part of King Brian’s inner circle, must use this division to thwart treacherous plots that have been long in the making – even if it means sacrificing herself. But with other lives on the line, can Fódla reveal the evil in time?

As secret schemes come to deadly fruition, the only possible outcome is war. Ireland has bled red and often, but the coming clash will change the course of history for ever.

Reviewers on Shauna Lawless' Gael Song series

‘Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect.’ SFX ‘Lawless’s writing is absolutely luminous.’ Irish Independent 'Swept me along and refused to be put down.' H.M. Long

By: Shauna Lawless
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9781803282732
ISBN 10: 1803282738
Series: Gael Song
Pages: 576
Publication Date: 03 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Shauna Lawless is an avid reader of Irish mythology and folklore. As an Irish woman, she loves that Irish mythology has inspired so many stories over the years, however, she wanted to explore the history and mythology of Ireland in a more authentic way. She lives in Northern Ireland with her family. The Land of the Living and the Dead is the third volume in the critically acclaimed Gael Song series. Follow Shauna on @shaunaLwrites and shaunalawless.com

Reviews for The Land of the Living and the Dead

Celebrates the extraordinary history and cultural traditions of Ireland while giving voice to the women who helped shape it. Highly recommended. -- Lucy Holland on Shauna Lawless Highlander meets The Last Kingdom… I was hooked from page one. -- Anthony Ryan on Shauna Lawless Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic Last Kingdom with wild magic and fierce heroines. -- Anna Smith Spark on Shauna Lawless I really enjoyed the book. It’s an excellent read. -- Mark Lawrence on Shauna Lawless