The Deer's Cry

Kennealy-Morrison shows us the convictions of a honest race of people. I found her book to be compelling, lyrical, and truly difficult to put down. Her handling of Christianity and it's pitfalls, was treated most fairly...I think this is a MUST READ......

While I earnestly wished the book would have continued for another hundred pages, Patricia Kennealy-Morrison's latest novel in her Keltiad series is a joy to read. Told with passion, insight, and humor, "The Deer's Cry" paints a wonderfully detailed picture of the first Great Immram of the Kelts, when they leave Earth and seek out their new home.While the portrayal of Patrick as a villain may be a shock to some, Kennealy-Morrison makes an effort to separate those Gaels who follow the teachings of Christ with an honest heart from those who are merely religious fanatics.Buy this book and enjoy!

Ms. Kennealy-Morrison tackles the Pagan side of the 'bloodless conversion' of Old Ireland. Speculative fiction at its best, planting the seed of thought that this scenario might not be entirely out of the realm of possibility, as all good historical fiction should do. St. Brendan the Astrogator rescues the followers of the Old Ways from conversion at the point of the sword, taking them entirely out of reach. Vibrant, singing prose that never talks down to the reader, only up, a delicious read for word and history lovers.

Ms. Kennealy-Morrison returns to the first cause of her star-empire of Keltia with this full-speed-ahead tale of the conflict between the old religion and Christianity in ancient Ireland. Her description of the depredations and the manipulations of the old ways of the Gael by the former slave Patraic in order to subvert the loyalties of the Celts makes one wish for the old days, indeed. Characters are rich and powerful, and the pace is near breakneck speed, leaving one wishing for more.

The Keltiad is my most favorite series, and it keeps getting better with each new addition. The latest, The Deer's Cry, is no exception. Beautifully written, filled with masterful imagery, and packed with Celtic/Gaelic lore and information, this edition is proof that everything improves with age. I reccomend this book to anyone who likes well-written fantasy, but I reccomend even more the rest of the series. I'm anxiously awaiting the next!!