Book Review: The Camel Trail by Peter J Merrigan

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Camel Trail

Subtitle:

Author: Peter J Merrigan

Genre: Literary fiction

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55375762-the-camel-trail

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Sarah and Kevin escape a life of abuse and head for Cornwall where they strike up a friendship with their new neighbours.

Will they remain safe from her husband, or will disaster strike when he is released from prison?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed and full of suspense, love and heartbreak. And there is an unexpected hero.

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 third book I’ve read by this author and a totally different genre to the first two I read. It’s still a fabulous book that I can highly recommend.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a book full of suspense, love, courage, and heartbreak.

Recommendation:

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

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like stories about underdogs, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

The story of a family on the edge, and another not far behind...

 

Sarah Catchpole was raped and beaten by her husband one too many times. When Frankie is sent to prison, Sarah and her young son, Kevin, flee London and start over in the sleepy town of Padstow, Cornwall. They meet their new neighbours and their son, Martin, who is slowly dying from muscular dystrophy. He's almost wheelchair-bound but ever hopeful of being able to walk unaided the full length of The Camel Trail, an eleven-mile stretch of scenic path near the coast.

 

But when Frankie is released from prison and tracks them down, the hunt begins. With Kevin and Martin missing, Sarah and Martin’s parents are plunged headlong into a fight for their boys’ survival and, ultimately, for their own redemption.

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.

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.

Book Review: Stone Heart by Peter Merrigan

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Stone Heart

Subtitle: An Epic Tale of Love and War in Celtic Ireland (The Ailigh Wars Saga Book 1)

Author: Peter J Merrigan

Genre: Fiction, Saga, Historical fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54844376-stone-heart

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

War is never far away in Celtic Ireland. Soon after his father returns from the war, Áed is called to train to become a soldier while his sister starts training as a Druid. Can he and his friend survive and can they keep the enemy away from their lands?

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 first 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 for 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:

"THRILLING, MOVING, AND AN UTTERLY UNEXPECTED ENDING. PURE ENJOYMENT." - International Review of Books

 

"ENTHRALLING. IF YOU ENJOY SHOWS LIKE VIKINGS, YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE STONE HEART." - Readers' Favorite

 

Ireland, 279 BC. A nation at war.

For two boys, it will be grueling. For Ireland . . . it will be bloody.

 

When the first raiding skirmishes of a foreign army are crushed and Ireland mourns her dead, one king knows their newfound peace is destined to fail. As Overking of Ailigh, Keeper of the North, he calls for the boys of his Celtic tribes to train as formidable warriors under his command.

 

For Áed, it begins as a fantastical quest. For Rónán, it helps him escape a cruel chieftain. Together, they must train and grow in strength and might. And when the invading army returns, a nation goes to war, united under one banner.

 

Meanwhile, Áed's sister begins her training as a druid, learning the spiritual ways of the earth. And when the goddess Cáer speaks to her in her dreams, she knows that Ireland's future hangs in the balance.

 

With Áed skilled in close combat, and Rónán blessed with an archer's eye, they fight side by side, champions of the Celts. But death is close. And the tides of war are forever in flux.

 

The Irish Celts know one thing: if the warmongering foreigners aren't defeated, not even the druids can change the course of destiny.

 

STONE FORGED (Book 2) and STONE SOUL (Book 3) are out now!

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.