Celtic Monsters

An ancient evil awakens on the storm-lashed coast. For the tourists flocking to Valentia Island's annual festival, the jagged rock of Skellig Michael is a picturesque landmark. For Caleb O'Rourke, it's a final, desperate sanctuary—a place so remote, he hopes the beast inside him can finally be contained. But the island is not a refuge. It is a cage. When a full moon rises over the Atlantic, a primal hunger is unleashed. The fishing trawler returning to the festival carries a passenger of pure, instinctual slaughter. What begins as a night of celebration descends into a bloodbath as a ...

Do you want to learn everything about Celtic myths and Gods? Now you can follow the origins of the Celts, explore their unique myths, and dive into a world of Gods, Monsters, and Heroes! In this all-inclusive guide to Celtic Mythology, you will be able to follow the adventures of the Celts through history and understand the true meaning behind popular myths.

This is not a collection of gentle fairy tales. The folklore of Ireland has been systematically sanitized for global consumption. The ancient Irish did not view the supernatural as a safe or romantic escape. They saw it as a tangible, high-velocity threat that shared their physical geography. The Irish Otherworld is a restoration of the dark, predatory, and profound realities of Celtic myth. In this A to Z field guide, you will dig beneath the pavement of modern tropes to understand the psychological architecture of the ancient Irish people. These stories were originally designed as a ...

With this book you will hear about heroic stories of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, fairy tales, and epic tales of love and betrayal. Misty rolling hills, lochs, rugged mountains, and mysterious creatures form the grounds for the myths and legends. This audiobook covers all this and much more, including Celtics beliefs, ways of worship, and rituals; the mysterious tombs of the Celtics and how they aligned with the stars; how nature and her sacred creatures have shaped Celtic culture; and more.

Most people have heard of the Celts - the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist.

A devastating secret has been buried off the shores of Kilkee since 1982. Now, something colossal has awakened in the dark waters. When journalist Ryan embarks on a routine expedition aboard the Cuan Mara research vessel, he expects to uncover local myths. Instead, a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse disables their ship, leaving the crew stranded in the churning Atlantic. An ancient apex predator, armed with unimaginable destructive capabilities, is hunting them from the abyss. Trapped in a life-or-death struggle against an unstoppable marine entity, Ryan and the surviving crew must ...

This audiobook collection includes five captivating books, a huge collection of the best myths and stories of gods, goddesses, monsters, and mortals.

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts. Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind...

Celtic mythology is widely considered to be among the most captivating of Europe's various mythologies due to the presence of a number of captivating aspects, including but not limited to: adventure, heroism, romance, and magic. The Celts were once a great people who dominated most of Europe, but, as a result of Roman invasions, they have since been reduced to a few minor groupings. Their mythology, on the other hand, was preserved largely as a result of the efforts of later monks from Ireland and Wales who wrote down the stories.

She’s a twenty-first-century healer with deep, dark secrets. He’s a medieval Viking dragon mystic who knows her greatest secret will bind her to him eternally. When tensions continue escalating between the kingdoms of tenth-century Norway, Quinn is prepared to travel back in time and help her friends. Especially when she realizes that the Viking dragon king mystic they think is their ally is their enemy. Little does she expect to be forced to his side against her will. Determined to keep Quinn away from him for her own good, Viking king Rafe Sigdir ensures she thinks he can’t be ...

***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** 'A gorgeous, genre-defying journey through broken worlds' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY 'A book that bites back' ALEXANDRA KENNINGTON 'Deliciously tender' SARA OMER 'Your vicious new obsession' LYRA SELENE '10/10 would trade my soul for another chapter' MIKAYLA BRIDGE 'For...

The first retelling of The Knights of Arria Basha swears a foolish oath to retrieve Tau's Cup, a holy grail for the girl he loves. He sets forth on a dangerous quest that will lead him through the country of Arria. At first accompanied by his adoptive brother Oaka, he's soon joined by Fato, a talking royal messenger falcon. Then a warrior girl named Monika, a bard named Jaquan, and Sir Pacaben become part of the group. Together they will face obstacles as they're pitted against the Followers and Servants of Doomba, who will do anything to stop the return of the Knights of Arria. (2008 ...

From the author of What Wakes the Bells comes a rich, gothic fantasy steeped in Germanic folklore about a girl who enters a dangerous, magical hunt with the goal of winning the death of her predatory overlord. Perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace, Maggie Stiefvater, and V.E. Schwab. Some monsters...

Unlock a world of dangerous fae, dark secrets and addictive romance . . . From the Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, The Courting of Bristol Keats is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series, filled with forbidden romance, deadly faerie curses and pulse-pounding action...

A collection of five bite-size myths from across the globe, Beasts and Monsters by bestselling author Anthony Horowitz tells the thrilling tales of some of the most terrifying beasts from the world of legend. Part of the Legends series of six books, Beasts and Monsters features the stories of...

WINNER KPMG Book of the Year – Children’s Books Ireland Awards Unsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined for nine to twelve-year olds There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical goddesses – their astonishing powers, bravery, and unbreakable bonds with nature – were...

Will a deal with the devil set Tara free? Tara Knightley has made a deal with Isaac O'Malley, the only one who might help her break free of her blood oath to the Fae mafia.If it backfires, her family will be in grave danger. They're on board with the risk, willing to let her try for her freedom. The problem is, there's a much larger battle brewing. When Tara finally sees the full picture, it may be too late . . . Tara Knightley Series Prequel: Oath of Blood Book 1: Edge of Magic Book 2: Echo of Bone Book 3: Trace of Fate Book 4: Thread of Destiny

Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This exceptional guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much, much more... How do you create a chimera? Can you spot a kappa from a kraken? Why do banshees scream at night? Did...

Kierse and Graves are back in The Robin on the Oak Throne by K. A. Linde, the steamy sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling The Wren in the Holly Library. Set in an alternate New York, this addictive urban romantasy is filled with monsters, magic and heart-pounding enemies-to-lovers romance...

From internationally bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, The Courting of Bristol Keats is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series, filled with forbidden romance, deadly faerie curses and pulse-pounding action. 'Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of faerie' - Stephanie Garber, bestselling...