The Land of the Living and the Dead
$36.26
- Paperback
592 pages
- Release Date
17 November 2025
Summary
With war on the horizon in medieval Ireland, everything is at stake for mortal and magical folk alike. The third volume in the critically acclaimed GAEL SONG historical fantasy series. A LoveReading Book of the Year!
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 Fomorian…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781803282749 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1803282746 |
| Author: | Shauna Lawless |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 592 |
| Release Date: | 17 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 420g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 38mm |
| Series: | Gael Song |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Phenomenal… an intense and intricate read * Grimdark Magazine *The setting, with its blend of history, mythology and fantasy, is skilfully evoked… [with] strong echoes of Game of Thrones… an engaging and absorbing read * Historical Novel Society *Scintillating * Bookseller *Just glorious! Rings with authenticity as it seamlessly blends fantasy with history and brings Ireland to vivid life in 1011AD * LoveReading, A Star Book *A formidable piece of work… Lawless has done a terrific job of bringing an important part of Irish history to vivid life * SF Crowsnest *
About The Author
Shauna Lawless
Shauna Lawless is an avid reader of Irish mythology, folklore and history, which inspired Gael Song, her historical fantasy series set in turbulent mediaeval Ireland. Her critically acclaimed novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, was nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards. She lives in Northern Ireland with her family, where you can often find her writing or curled up with a good book.
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