Lann Dàn: Blades of Destiny

Dàn Cycle, Book 1

De: James Raquepau

Narrado por: Erica Hazelton

What if the Gaels of Ireland could change the history of the world by changing the Isle of Erin’s timeline? And Britain's, starting with Rome’s first-century invasion?

It would take a Hero and the Tuatha Gods who backed her to make that happen!

Welcome to Destiny Cycle:

Lann Dàn–Blades of Destiny: Dàn Cycle One

In the fifth century, the arrival of a brutal band of pre-Viking Norse raiders entwines the Mother Goddess of Celtic Ireland in a desperate bid to rid her island of the invaders turned settlers. Danu and her fellow Tuatha Gods draw Breanna Ban Morna, a Gaelic warrior with blood from both sides, into a quest to find the missing Tuatha-created Lann Dàn, the Blades of Destiny, one of three pieces of magic needed to remove the Norse leader and his ilk from their land.

When Breanna summons Danu to a secret grove, Ćroí Dàn, the Heart of Destiny, chooses her as Erin’s Hero. As the Mother Goddess sets the young warrior on a quest to find the Blades of Destiny, little does Breanna know that the Norse leader has invoked ancient enemies of the Tuatha to stop her. It takes an intervention by another God of the Tuatha pantheon to ensure that Erin’s Hero can pursue her goal of removing the Norsemen from their land.

Yet, when the headstrong warrior chosen by the Tuatha Gods to save the Gaels of Erin learns her Chief is in danger, she decides he must be her priority and not another quest for magic laid upon her by the Sun God, Lugh. Will her decision doom them all to a destiny that leads to the Norse ruling the Gaels of Erin?

Lann Dàn–Blades of Destiny is the first novel in a semi-historical epic Fantasy-Adventure series–Destiny Cycle.

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An Epic Adventure with a Badass Heroine

If you love historical fantasy with a strong dose of mythology, Lann Dàn: Blades of Destiny is definitely worth picking up. James Raquepau does an amazing job bringing ancient Ireland to life, weaving Celtic legends and Norse invaders into a fast-paced, gripping story.

The main character, Breanna Ban Morna, is everything I love in a protagonist—fierce, complex, and absolutely badass. Chosen by the goddess Danu, she’s thrown into a destiny bigger than herself, facing intense battles, emotional struggles, and a world steeped in myth and magic. She’s the kind of lead that keeps you hooked, rooting for her every step of the way.

If you’re a fan of strong, warrior women leading the charge, this book is for you. Highly recommend!

Epic battles, Godly forces and magical weapons

Author James Raquepau ignites this series with a pulse pounding battle. Quickly familiarizing readers with Breanna’s fierce warrior status and ability to seize the void, “Blades of Destiny” opens as Breanna assumes the Champion title. Owning the responsibility of protecting her chief, Eoin, Breanna rises to the title of Red Branch Champion. Yet, just as we’re being acquainted with Breanna’s warrior prowess, Raquepau pivots, introducing readers to Brenna’s personal side.

As her own mother stares death in the face, Breanna Ban Morna’s destiny seems determined. Through her mother’s deathbed confession, Breanna is suddenly made aware of her true heritage and the geas placed upon her before her birth, as well as the various half siblings out there, similarly sired by the vile Hakon Skadi as well.

Epic battles, Godly forces, and magic weapons at her disposal, this first in the Dàn Cycle series sets an unmatched pace, with more promising encounters sure to follow. As Breanna sets out on her quest, she soon meets the very Fáidh that cast her gea. As emotions rise, and destiny unfolds, the journey ahead of Breanna seems one of great intrigue, purpose, and hardship.

Raquepau has built an immersive world as the Dàn Cycle series quickly takes off. Hastily adapting to the forces and nature lurking beyond the periphery, “Blades of Destiny” guarantees an intriguing series yet to come. Traversing the lands, readers oscillate between the evil warriors seeking the Dreadlord’s offspring, as well as the fate of Eoin, and perilous quest of Breanna.

As the various characters, figures, and power structures pulsate throughout, readers quickly become engrained in the world captured among the pages of Raquepau’s imagination. Entwining Gaelic warriors, with fated magic, and divine manipulation, Breanna Ban Morna becomes an epic series heroine as her destiny unravels.

Concluding with an epilogue that leaves readers anxious to encounter more half siblings lurking about Eastern Erin and beyond, Raquepau has certainly set this fantastical series in motion!