The Dùn Cael Mysteries
Bohemia 225 BC. A young warrior defied his father to follow his dream. Now, he faces a grim reality when he discovers a dead body on his workbench…
Betrayal on Beltane
Born into the warrior elite, Jannon showed great promise as a fighter. But that life was not for him. Despite his father's intentions, he fostered with the Master Bronzesmith. When a dead man is found in the smithy, his father demands he return home.
In desperation, Jannon and his friend, Leuca, embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the stranger's death. Amidst a web of motives and treachery, they unearth a series of events leading to a shocking betrayal that threatens their tribe.
What happens when a warrior's path collides with a craftsman's heart? Will they expose the culprit in time, or is the village's fate sealed?
Before they were in Ireland and Scotland, Celtic tribes dominated Europe. Grab your copy of Betrayal on Beltane and discover these enigmatic warriors and ingenious artisans lost in the mists of a distant past—book 1 of the Dùn Cael Mysteries.
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A Grave in the Grove
A dead body. The chieftain and the High Druid are at odds. Can two friends solve a murder and restore harmony to the village?
The ancient village of Dùn Cael has always prospered, but since Beltane, everything has gone awry. Crops failed, and a recent storm wreaked havoc on the town. The villagers blame the Druids for misreading the omens, while the Druids point fingers at the chieftain. When a young bard discovers a dead body in the Grove following a storm, tensions escalate to a breaking point.
Leno, a bard trainee with limited time outside the Druid Grove, teams up with Leuca, a weaver, to unravel the mystery of the man's death. As they delve deeper, long-buried secrets come to light. Can they uncover the truth and restore peace to their troubled village?
Travel back through the mists of time to ancient Bohemia, the home of the Celtic tribes of Gaul in what is now modern-day Europe—book 2 in the Dùn Cael Mysteries.
A Villain in the Village
A mysterious brooch. A web of deceit and betrayal. Is the village of Dùn Cael doomed?
A shepherd's discovery of a valuable brooch ignites a chain of events exposing a conspiracy as the close-knit community finds itself threatened by mysterious raiders.
As a bronzesmith, Jannon is called upon to identify the mysterious find. His search for truth takes him far afield and exposes a deceitful warrior, a vengeful former queen, and hidden family secrets. As tensions rise, loyalties are tested, and the village must confront its past to protect its future.
Can Jannon reveal the brooch's secrets and solve the murder in time to save his village?
A Villain in the Village weaves an intricate tale of intrigue and betrayal set against the backdrop of ancient Celtic warrior culture and tribal tradition. Its unforgettable cast of characters navigates loyalty, loss, and community. The vivid historical details and captivating twists and turns make A Villain in the Village an immersive journey through the triumphs and tribulations of an ancient village determined to survive.