In the ancient land of Mórradún, memory is more than history-it is the oldest magic. Its forests whisper forgotten truths, its mountains brood over the ruins of old wars, and its rivers run thick with stories long buried in stone and bone. Magic here is not cast, but remembered, bound to oaths, bloodlines, and the stories a people cling to.
But something old has begun to stir. Paths twist where they once ran straight. Shadows speak names they should not know. Villages vanish overnight, and the forgotten songs-the ones that once summoned the Fianna-are rising again. The land itself seems to call out, restless and afraid.
Into this gathering darkness steps Aisling, a young woman whose life has been marked by loss, but who never imagined she carried an ancient burden. When a relic awakens in her hands, she is drawn into a destiny older than any living memory. Bound to her are three others, each carrying wounds of their own: Elara, the Questioner who trusts nothing after the ruin of her home; Calla, the fire-wielder scarred by her power and the price it once demanded; and Ronan, the soldier and hidden griever haunted by the Battle of the Shadow Bridge, where he alone survived.
Together, they must confront Sable, a shapeshifting deceiver who conquers not with armies, but with stories. His whispers twist memory, unmake truth, and reshape the world in his image. To face him is to face the fragile nature of identity itself-because if memory can be rewritten, what remains of who we are?
As oaths are tested and the fragile light of hope flickers, four wounded souls must learn what it means to rise. Their choices will echo through Mórradún, awakening forces long thought lost and revealing the cost of the legends they were taught to revere. For in a land where history is alive, destiny is carved not by perfect heroes, but by those who dare to remember.
The Fianna Chronicles: Awakening blends Celtic-inspired mythology, atmospheric worldbuilding, and deeply human characters into a sweeping tale of grief, loyalty, and the enduring power of story. This hardcover edition includes a detailed map of Mórradún and bonus lore for readers who wish to journey deeper. Perfect for fans of Patrick Rothfuss, Naomi Novik, and Katherine Arden.
