Wolfking Series Series by Sarah Rayne

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... 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

‘A smashing writer who really knows how to weave a tale…’ Booksellers’ Choice Their darkest hour has come… Corrupt sorcerer Medoc has spread doom throughout the Dark Ireland and taken over Tara, the bright shining beacon of Ancient Ireland. The time has come to fight back. High Queen Grainne, descendant of Cormac and Joanna the Time Traveller, calls together her court to create a plan to vanquish Medoc and regain her throne in Tara... more‘A smashing writer who really knows how to weave a tale…’ Booksellers’ Choice Their darkest hour has come… Corrupt sorcerer Medoc has spread doom throughout the Dark Ireland and taken over Tara, the bright shining beacon of Ancient Ireland. The time has come to fight back. High Queen Grainne, descendant of Cormac and Joanna the Time Traveller, calls together her court to create a plan to vanquish Medoc and regain her throne in Tara. Fergus, head of the Fiana, proposes a mission – to the future. The Time Travellers brought word of the dreadful Apocalypse, ruiner of the future world. Why not chain it and use it? It may be the only power strong enough to defeat the necromancer Medoc. While Fergus pursues a path to the future, Grainne sets out to find the lost Cruithin and discover ancient magics that have slowly died out since the days of Cormac the Wolfking. All the while, the legend of the Lost Prince, the heir to the Wolfline and prophesied High King of Ireland holds sway over their heads. Where is this fabled heir? How shall he come to pass out of a dying bloodline and in a time of war? Join Grainne and Fergus and their loyal companions as they race against time to defeat Medoc and all the evil he brings to the world from the Dark Ireland. Can they survive the perils in their journey and restore light to the now darkened Tara? The Lost Prince is an enthralling return to Ancient Ireland and the shining Tara is a triumphal journey for the descendants of beloved characters. Featuring the same vivid storytelling and heroic characters, The Lost Prince is a grand sequel to Wolfking , it was previously published under the pseudonym 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

To save their land, or be its doom… The time when the wolfkings ruled Ireland was over.And so it seemed for the banished, bastard wolf-prince, Nuadu Airgetlam. He certainly did not want to reclaim his Irish throne from the tyrannical Giants of Gruagach, or to win back his beloved, Tara.Tara has fallen into the clutches of the brutish Giants... moreTo save their land, or be its doom… The time when the wolfkings ruled Ireland was over.And so it seemed for the banished, bastard wolf-prince, Nuadu Airgetlam. He certainly did not want to reclaim his Irish throne from the tyrannical Giants of Gruagach, or to win back his beloved, Tara.Tara has fallen into the clutches of the brutish Giants. She is their prey, soon to meet her doom…Admist the turmoil of the realm, two outlandish humans Floy and Fenella are brought together to the timeless lair of Fael-Inis, the Rebel Angel. Now, with Nuadu and Fael-Inis’s daughter, Flame, they must work tirelessly to free Tara from the giants and the evil Robemaker, who threatens all with his necromancy, and to save ancient Ireland from its indomitable foes…This alliance, however, may prove too powerful for even this task.Ireland awaits: will they be its saviour, or its killing blow? Rebel Angel is the third instalment, following Bridget Wood’s previous novels in the Wolfking series. It was originally published under the pseudonym Bridget Wood. 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. less

Dark Ireland once again threatens Tara.The Amaranths hold the sorcery and the legacy of the Wolfkings, but as Nechtan, the old ruler, lies on his deathbed, evil things begin to stir in the Chamber of Looms.Young Theo is the only person fit to inherit Nechtan’s mantle, but evil threatens.The cursed creature Gristlen stalks the land, its corrupted form hiding a man-monster more evil and more threatening than even the Lord of Chaos, ruler of Dark Ireland, himself.Theo is in grave danger... moreDark Ireland once again threatens Tara.The Amaranths hold the sorcery and the legacy of the Wolfkings, but as Nechtan, the old ruler, lies on his deathbed, evil things begin to stir in the Chamber of Looms.Young Theo is the only person fit to inherit Nechtan’s mantle, but evil threatens.The cursed creature Gristlen stalks the land, its corrupted form hiding a man-monster more evil and more threatening than even the Lord of Chaos, ruler of Dark Ireland, himself.Theo is in grave danger. It’s now up to her companions and cousin, Rumour, to risk all in an attempt to save her from this horrific foe.With this challenge, they will face all the dark and twisted creatures who rule and live in the dark – all in an effort to save the heir to Tara’s legacy.Sorceress is a masterful return to Rayne’s Ancient Ireland, a land where magic and evil are the order of the day, and the heroes fight insurmountable odds to protect magical Ireland’s rule. It is the fourth instalment, following Sarah Rayne’s previous novels in the Wolfking series. It was originally published under the pseudonym Bridget Wood.‘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‘Delicately wrought … worth taking the plunge’ The Times‘Steeped in Celtic legend’ Daily Telegraph‘Vivid and enthralling […], [Rayne] is indeed a force to be reckoned with’ Northern Echo‘A smashing writer who really knows how to weave a tale…’ Booksellers’ Choice‘Perhaps the best fantasy on this Celtic legend that I’ve ever read’ Lester Del Rey‘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 GuildSarah 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. less