{"product_id":"the-children-of-gods-and-fighting-men-9781803282640","title":"The Children of Gods and Fighting Men","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE NEW GAEL SONG NOVEL FROM SHAUNA LAWLESS, \u003ci\u003eTHE LAND OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD\u003c\/i\u003e, AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first in a gripping historical fantasy series that intertwines Irish mythology with real-life history, \u003ci\u003eThe Children of Gods and Fighting Men\u003c\/i\u003e is the thrilling debut novel in the Gael Song series by Shauna Lawless. Shortlisted for Best Debut at the 2023 British Fantasy Awards.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey think they've killed the last of us...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions for her son - and herself - but Ireland is a dangerous place and kings tend not to stay kings for long. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGormflaith also has a secret. She is a Fomorian, one of an immortal race who can do fire-magic. She has kept her powers hidden at all costs, for there are other immortals in this world - like the Tuatha D? Danann, another magical race, who are the sworn enemies of all Fomorians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eF?dla is one of the Tuatha D? Danann with the gift of healing. Her kind dwell in a fortress hidden from the mortal world. F?dla agrees to help her kin by spying on Brian Boru, a powerful man who aims to be High King of Ireland. She finds a land on the brink of war - a war she is desperate to stop. But preventing the loss of mortal lives is not easy with Ireland in turmoil and the Fomorians now on the rise... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviewers on \u003ci\u003eThe Children of Gods and Fighting Men\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSFX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'Celebrates the extraordinary history and cultural traditions of Ireland while giving voice to the women who helped shape it. Highly recommended.' \u003cb\u003eLucy Holland\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'An excellent read.' \u003cb\u003eMark Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eHighlander\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Last Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e... I was hooked from page one.' \u003cb\u003eAnthony Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic \u003ci\u003eLast Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e with wild magic and fierce heroines.' \u003cb\u003eAnna Smith Spark\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'A beguiling blend of fantasy, history, and politics.' \u003cb\u003eD.K. Fields\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'A vividly written story that makes the ancient past feel contemporary.' \u003cb\u003eJoseph O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'It swept me along and refused to be put down.' \u003cb\u003eH.M. Long\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An atmospheric journey into a thrilling historical fantasy world.' \u003cb\u003eR.J. Barker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShauna Lawless\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Shauna on @shaunaLwrites shaunalawless.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShauna Lawless\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Shauna on @shaunaLwrites shaunalawless.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Head of Zeus -- An Adastra Book","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625663467794,"sku":"9781803282640","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1190286e-0045-4f17-8cd0-23dee14de03b.jpg?v=1732635787","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-children-of-gods-and-fighting-men-9781803282640","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}