Hound

About this book

In 50 BCE Morrigan the goddess of war has become restless as a long-lasting peace settles over Ireland. Deciding the time of peace must end she chooses Setanta the nephew of the king of the north to become her ward. After a young Setanta slays the demon-hound of Cullan he becomes known as C CullanThe Hound of Cullan. As C Cullan grows older it is apparent that an extraordinary power lies within him . . . and a great darkness. When he chooses the quiet life of a farmer over the sword Morrigan angry at the betrayal instigates an invasion of his homeland and C Cullan must challenge fate itself to keep the goddess at bay. This exciting ancient tale is retold for a contemporary audience by master storytellers Paul J. Bolger (Cool World The Land Before Time The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!) Barry Devlin (Horslips: The Tin U2: Making of Rattle & Hum A Man of No Importance) and Dee Cunniffe (The Paybacks Redneck).