Book Review: Stone Forged by Peter Merrigan

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Stone Forged

Subtitle: (The Ailigh Wars Saga Book 2)

Author: Peter J Merrigan

Genre: Fiction, Saga, Historical fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55375748-stone-forged

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Ronan never expected to be king. Still mourning his dead soulmate, he does what he can to lead his people working and fighting alongside them. A new threat looms and he is called to war once again. Will he and his army succeed in stopping the invaders?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed and full of suspense, love and heartbreak.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I would like what will happen next.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a saga full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like historical fiction and Irish sagas, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Two years ago, they ended an invasion. Now, they must prevent an uprising.

 

When peace is shattered by a southern king, the northern Ó Mordha tribesmen must once again join the fight.

 

As the freed invaders amass at the seat of the High King, they are intent on extending their reign to the northern tribelands to rule all of Ireland.

 

The Ó Mordha king, Keeper of the North, whose grief for his dead companion is still too raw, must set aside his mourning and strike out to stop the ruthless invaders in their tracks.

 

The stunning follow-up to STONE HEART, book 2 of the Ailigh Wars Saga will have you thirsty for blood.

 

The omens are bad. A new war approaches.

 

STONE SOUL (Book 3) is out October 2021!

About the Author:

Peter J Merrigan was born in Northern Ireland and became interested in writing from an early age. He was first published at the age of 17.

 

He went on to study a Bachelor of Arts in Writing at university in London. He has worked in advertising and marketing for almost 20 years and now freelances as a copy writer.

 

Peter returned to Ireland in 2016 where he now lives with his partner.

 

His latest novel, STONE FORGED, is his second venture into historical fiction, following on from STONE HEART, set in ancient Ireland in a time of Celtic warriors.

 

He is now working on the AILIGH WARS SAGA.