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'Author Shauna Lawless blends the fantasy, myth, and historical elements with a masterly hand... There is a wonderfully atmospheric sense of place, I slipped into the pages and visualised my surroundings as I explored. Violence follows both humans and immortals, relationships flounder and flourish, and I could feel this world balancing on an edge ready to plummet. Highly recommended, The Words of Kings and Prophets is an enthralling and entirely satisfying read.' -- Liz Robinson * LoveReading * PRAISE FOR THE CHILDREN OF GODS AND FIGHTING MEN: 'A beguiling blend of fantasy, history, and politics... Every turn of the page ratchets up the tension. To read this novel is to fall into a richly imagined web of lives. A gripping start to this series' D.K. Fields. 'Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic Last Kingdom with wild magic and fierce heroines' Anna Smith Spark. 'Highlander meets The Last Kingdom as feuding clans of magical undying vie for control of tenth-century Ireland in this assured and captivating debut. Themes of motherhood and conflicted obligation lie at the heart of Shauna Lawless's historical fantasy, explored through the eyes of two powerful women compelled to navigate a land where men hold sway, or think they do. I was hooked from page one' Anthony Ryan

Lawless continues to weave a tale of power, magic and ambition… brimming with tension and a real love of Ireland and its history, The Words of Kings and Prophets is a welcome return to a world of enthralling historical fantasy * SciFi Now * Even more impressive than its predecessor...a great sense of history and perhaps best of all, the gentle presence of Celtic magic permeates the entire novel * GeekDad * Lawless blends the fantasy, myth, and historical elements with a masterly hand. There is a wonderfully atmospheric sense of place, I slipped into the pages and visualised my surroundings as I explored... I could feel this world balancing on an edge ready to plummet. An enthralling and entirely satisfying read. -- Liz Robinson * LoveReading * Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic Last Kingdom with wild magic and fierce heroines. -- Anna Smith Spark on Shauna Lawless It’s drawn comparisons to both Game of Thrones and The Last Kingdom, but with its own distinct flavor thanks to its Irish roots and clashing factions of magic. If you’re a fan of either of those series this is one you probably want on your radar. * Winter Is Coming * Highlander meets The Last Kingdom... Themes of motherhood and conflicted obligation lie at the heart of Shauna Lawless's historical fantasy, explored through the eyes of two powerful women compelled to navigate a land where men hold sway, or think they do. I was hooked from page one. -- Anthony Ryan on Shauna Lawless

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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. Her debut novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, has been critically acclaimed. The Words of Kings and Prophets is the second volume in the Gael Song trilogy. Follow Shauna on @shaunaLwrites shaunalawless.com

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