The Children of Gods and Fighting Men

SHORTLISTED FOR BEST DEBUT AT THE BRITISH FANTASY AWARDS.<BR><BR>The first in a gripping historical fantasy series intertwining Irish mythology with medieval history, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the thrilling debut novel by Shauna Lawless.<BR><BR>They think they've killed the last of us...<BR><BR>981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions for their son - and herself - but Ireland is a dangerous place and kings tend not to stay kings for long. <BR><BR>Gormflaith also has a secret. She is one of the Fomorians, an immortal race who can do fire-magic. She keeps her powers hidden at all costs, for there are other immortals in this world - like the Descendants of the Tuatha Dé Danann, sworn enemies of all Fomorians.<BR><BR>The Descendants dwell in a fortress hidden from the mortal world. With Ireland on the brink of war, Fódla, a Descendant with the gift of healing, agrees to help her kin by entering the retinue of Brian Boru, a powerful man who aims to be High King of Ireland, as a spy. <BR><BR>Fodla is desperate to stop the coming conflict. But preventing the loss of mortal lives will not be easy with Ireland in turmoil... and the Fomorians on the rise.<BR><BR>Readers love The Children of Gods and Fighting Men<BR><BR>'Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect.' SFX <BR>'Celebrates the extraordinary history and traditions of Ireland while giving voice to the women who helped shape it.' Lucy Holland <BR>'An excellent read.' Mark Lawrence<BR> 'Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic Last Kingdom.' Anna Smith Spark<BR>'Highlander meets The Last Kingdom... I was hooked from page one.' Anthony Ryan<BR>'A beguiling blend of fantasy, history, and politics.' D.K. Fields <BR>'Vividly written... makes the ancient past feel contemporary.' Joseph O'Connor <BR>'Swept me along and refused to be put down.' H.M. Long