The Words of Kings and Prophets

The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets is a powerful historical fantasy novel by Shauna Lawless, set in war-torn medieval Ireland.

Power fades but fire endures...

Ireland, 1000 AD. Clouds of war gather for mortals and immortals alike as the Irish kingdoms strive for supremacy.

Gormflaith, unhappy queen of Brian Boru, schemes to destroy the Descendants, sworn enemies of her Fomorian kind. As her plans take an unexpected turn, Gormflaith discovers her magic is more powerful than she ever realised - but at what cost?

Descendant healer Fódla dwells disguised in the mortal world, seeking to protect her young nephew - but the boy has secrets of his own. Fódla must do all in her power to keep him hidden from those who would use him for evil.

When a mysterious man comes to King Brian's court, his presence could spell disaster for both Gormflaith and Fódla - and for Ireland herself. For he is Tomas, an ambitious immortal - and he will do anything to see his plans become reality.

Review

Lawless continues to weave a tale of power, magic and ambition. brimming with tension and a real love of Ireland and its history, The Words of Kings and Prophets is a welcome return to a world of enthralling historical fantasy ― SciFi Now

Even more impressive than its predecessor...a great sense of history and perhaps best of all, the gentle presence of Celtic magic permeates the entire novel ― GeekDad

It's drawn comparisons to both Game of Thrones and The Last Kingdom, but with its own distinct flavor thanks to its Irish roots and clashing factions of magic. If you're a fan of either of those series this is one you probably want on your radar. ― Winter Is Coming

The perfect blend of magic, mythology, and history... captivating ― Grimdark Magazine

Fully showcase[s] Shauna Lawless' impressive flair for originality and her mastery of the historical action/adventure fantasy genre ― Wisconsin Bookwatch

Lawless blends the fantasy, myth, and historical elements with a masterly hand. There is a wonderfully atmospheric sense of place, I slipped into the pages and visualised my surroundings as I explored... I could feel this world balancing on an edge ready to plummet. An enthralling and entirely satisfying read. -- Liz Robinson ― LoveReading

Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic Last Kingdom with wild magic and fierce heroines. -- Anna Smith Spark on Shauna Lawless

Highlander meets The Last Kingdom... Themes of motherhood and conflicted obligation lie at the heart of Shauna Lawless's historical fantasy, explored through the eyes of two powerful women compelled to navigate a land where men hold sway, or think they do. I was hooked from page one. -- Anthony Ryan on Shauna Lawless

Shauna Lawless is an unbelievable talent - The Words of Kings and Prophets is utterly magical and completely captivating. ― Sarah Underwood

About the Author

Shauna Lawless is an avid reader of Irish mythology and folklore. As an Irish woman, she loves that Irish mythology has inspired so many stories over the years, however, she wanted to explore the history and mythology of Ireland in a more authentic way. She lives in Northern Ireland with her family. Her critically acclaimed debut novel in the Gael Song series, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, was nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards.