{"product_id":"the-children-of-gods-and-fighting-men-volume-1-9781803282640","title":"The Children of Gods and Fighting Men: Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Shauna Lawless\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Head of Zeus -- An Adastra Book\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Head of Zeus -- An Adastra Book\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fantasy - Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 Dé Danann, another magical race, who are the sworn enemies of all Fomorians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFódla is one of the Tuatha Dé Danann with the gift of healing. Her kind dwell in a fortress hidden from the mortal world. Fódla 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","brand":"Head of Zeus -- An Adastra Book","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45036168151191,"sku":"9781803282640","price":892.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781803282640.webp?v=1769212847","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-children-of-gods-and-fighting-men-volume-1-9781803282640","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}