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Fianna Cycle #1
Eyes of the Goddess
The adventurous Fianna Cycle continues as the leader of the elite Fianna, Maecha Ruadh mac Art, must leave her beloved third century Celtic Ireland to rescue her father, the High King Cormac mac Art from the Picts of Scotland. Her treacherous brother, Cairpre, remains behind to take over the kingdom of Tara for Akir the Fire Lord, who desires Maecha and her sword, Imbas Skye. On her journey Maecha encounters fantastic mythological characters such as Manannan mac Lir, God of the Sea and Scathach, the Warrior Goddess. Training both body and mind, Maecha learns that you can't always control your destiny, but how you react to it defines you.
Building a new life in the Catskills, martial artist, Michaela Sommers is still deeply tied to her ancient Irish counterpart, Maecha. Now she must help ten-year-old Natalie Fischer understand what her dreams of an evil presence and a Celtic druid mean for her own future.
Two women, whose destinies are united across time, share their collective skills and strengths to protect their families.
Building a new life in the Catskills, martial artist, Michaela Sommers is still deeply tied to her ancient Irish counterpart, Maecha. Now she must help ten-year-old Natalie Fischer understand what her dreams of an evil presence and a Celtic druid mean for her own future.
Two women, whose destinies are united across time, share their collective skills and strengths to protect their families.
- GenresFantasy
352 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2010
About the author
Janine De Tillio Cammarata
8 books19 followersJanine loves the imaginary world of time travel, dragons, and medieval lore. When her children were younger, she often made up stories as she rocked them to sleep.
Along with her own writing, she teaches children and adults how to write their own adventures. When she isn't writing or teachings, he is walking her dogs, Zoey and Dakota, riding her motorcycle, and helping children battle cancer through her foundation, Nick's Fight to be Healed.
She and her family live in Clifton Park, NY.
Along with her own writing, she teaches children and adults how to write their own adventures. When she isn't writing or teachings, he is walking her dogs, Zoey and Dakota, riding her motorcycle, and helping children battle cancer through her foundation, Nick's Fight to be Healed.
She and her family live in Clifton Park, NY.
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July 6, 2011
This book takes place in two different time periods/locations, Third Century Celtic Ireland and New York City (2000 A.D.)
I was intrigued by the setting of this novel and gave it a shot. I found it to be a refreshing fast read with simple but interesting plot lines. At times outcomes of events are too predictable. Although this book is suitable for most age groups, my impression is that teenagers are the targeted audience.
Comparisons between ancient and modern day martial arts techniques is one of my favorite aspects of the story.
Overall, I found Warriors Within to be decent for a debut novel. I do plan on reading book two, Eyes of the Goddess. The last book of the planned trilogy has yet to be written.
I was intrigued by the setting of this novel and gave it a shot. I found it to be a refreshing fast read with simple but interesting plot lines. At times outcomes of events are too predictable. Although this book is suitable for most age groups, my impression is that teenagers are the targeted audience.
Comparisons between ancient and modern day martial arts techniques is one of my favorite aspects of the story.
Overall, I found Warriors Within to be decent for a debut novel. I do plan on reading book two, Eyes of the Goddess. The last book of the planned trilogy has yet to be written.
May 28, 2013
Well since I wrote the book, I do need to say that I loved it. But after writing two more books, I now know how I could have made this book better. I enjoy the interaction between the characters, how they have grown as individuals and the dynamics of time travel. I hope you enjoy it too!
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