The Apocalypse has come – and it has left the World in ruins…. ‘A smashing writer who really knows how to weave a tale…’ Booksellers’ Choice. Following the terror of the Apocalypse, life in the community of Tugaim, Ireland is simple – but controlled. Families eek out their meagre livings from the blasted earth, carefully avoiding the forbidden patches of land that still shine with eerie light…... moreThe Apocalypse has come – and it has left the World in ruins…. ‘A smashing writer who really knows how to weave a tale…’ Booksellers’ Choice. Following the terror of the Apocalypse, life in the community of Tugaim, Ireland is simple – but controlled. Families eek out their meagre livings from the blasted earth, carefully avoiding the forbidden patches of land that still shine with eerie light…. Joanna Grady is happy in this community, and has even met Flynn, whom she loves and hopes to be matched to. They dream of Ancient Ireland, a land of magic, royalty and terrible foes. But bloodlines are carefully examined, and matches between families are only made to promote healthy breeding – preventing Mutant spawn. Suddenly, Joanna’s father breaks the news that she has been matched to Muldooney, a pig farmer. She is devastated, but can’t fight what is happening. She cannot bear it. She flees – into the forbidden place, the Glowing Lands. But little does she know that the Forbidden Lands contain a rip in the Time Curtain, a portal to the past – to Ancient Ireland. Now Joanna finds herself swept up in the life and myth of Cormac mac Airt, the Wolfking, as he fights to regain his throne and justice to ancient Tara. Will Flynn pursue her through the Time Curtain? Can they fight to restore right to Tara? Wolfking. is an epic fantasy adventure and the first of a gripping quartet of novels that invoke Celtic tones of Ancient Ireland. Join with Joanna as she learns of her ancient heritage to fight against evil and tyranny and bring balance and honor back to Ancient Ireland. It was originally published under the pen name Bridget Wood. Praise for Sarah Rayne’s works:. ‘Totally hypnotic… Grabs you from the start and builds to a gripping end…’ The Bookseller. ‘Rayne writes with impressive authority, moving seamlessly through multiple perspectives, her expertly balanced prose creating sustained suspense…’ Kirkus. ‘A smashing writer who really knows how to weave a tale…’ Booksellers’ Choice. ‘Unputdownable…’ Western Daily Press. ‘A positive feast of fast-moving action with unpredictable twists… An intelligent, gripping and enjoyable read…’ Mid Sussex Times. ‘Rayne possesses superb story-telling skills…’ US Mystery Guild. Sarah Rayne is the daughter of an Irish actor. She began writing in her teens, and after a convent education, which included writing plays for the Lower Third to perform, embarked on a variety of jobs. She is also the author of a number of acclaimed psychological thrillers and contemporary horror books, as well as a haunted house series. Venture Press is a science fiction and fantasy imprint of Endeavour Press, the UK’s leading independent digital publisher. We are committed to the discovery and rediscovery of immensely talented authors in the SFF genre, and continue to push boundaries in search of great literature. Join us as we venture across universes and unknown landscapes – past, present and future. Sign up to our newsletter: http://bit. less
