Pathways of the Druids

by Christopher J. Pine

This exciting novel is a brilliant blend of fantasy, myth and history. In AD 60 the Roman Empire occupies Britannia, destroying its ancient culture. Under the leadership of Boudicca, the Iceni rise up against Nero's forces but it is a losing battle. Yet the Druids are masters of nature, and in a final desperate strategy to avoid slavery, the priests summon their greatest magic to open a portal into an alternative world. One last Celtic tribe, the Ordoveteii, race to cross the threshold...

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 13, 2013

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super interesting read!

[Nigel Peace · Rating 5 out of 5]

When the Romans invaded, Boudicca and the Celts rebelled but as we all know they didn't stand a chance. What we've never really known is what happened to the druids and their religion? In this book we get a beautiful description of their shamanic culture as well as a totally realistic view of what life was like on the ground for the people of Britain. Chris Pine has done a brilliant job of blending real historical facts with fantasy and magic. It's a rare skill. Not only that, this is a genuine page-turner of an adventure story that will appeal to all ages - entertaining and educational!

[Christopher J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read.

[CL]

Too bad it wasn't about a tribe of people that didn't use sacrifice as a way of prospering their magic. The druids sounded like abominations as far as I have been able to tell, so unfortunately a potentially interesting story must go unread.