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Mór and his new book, “King of the Blind”!
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King of the Blind
by Caiseal Mór
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GENRE: Fantasy / Historical Fiction
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BLURB:
In
1688 a plague of smallpox swept through Ireland. Like many others, eighteen
year old Turlough O’Carolan was struck down. He was one of the lucky ones to
survive. However, the sickness cost him his eyesight. Within two years of being
blinded he’d learned to play the harp and taken to the road as a travelling
musician. In time he’d be considered the greatest of all the Irish harpers. His
music is still played all around the world today.
To
the end of his days he always maintained that Otherworldly beings, known in
Ireland as the Shee, had granted him the gift of music and were responsible for
at least some of his compositions. This is a story from a time when the veil
between the worlds was thinner and belief in the mystical “Good People”, was
still strong.
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EXCERPT TWO:
Only
when he was certain they wouldn’t be seen Crilly ushered young Turlough out
into the night. They silently crossed the courtyard and made their way to the
path which climbed the hill where Turlough had sat on watch for the dragoons.
‘You’ll
likely witness some very strange things tonight, my lad,’ Crilly told him under
his breath as they walked swiftly up the path. ‘But no matter what you see, you
mustn’t be alarmed. Don’t ask any questions. Don’t run away.’
The
squire stopped to catch his breath, placing a hand on Turlough’s shoulder for
support. ‘Remember, if you do as I say, you’ll be safe and you may even be
granted your dearest wish. With the help of some very influential friends of
mine I’m hoping to give you a chance that’s not offered to many. Do you
understand?’
‘I
think so,’ the young man replied, completely baffled.
A
thousand questions filled his head but he didn’t dare ask any of them. He
didn’t want to offend the squire. After a short rest they set off again and in
minutes they were close to the circle of trees at the summit. Turlough caught
his breath in alarm when he noticed a large fire blazing amid the trees.
‘Who’s
up on the hill burning such a blaze at this time of night?’ he asked, shocked
at the waste of precious firewood.
‘Now
there you go,’ Crilly gently rebuked him. ‘Didn’t I warn you not to question
anything you see? Be patient, and for pity’s sake govern your tongue. The folk
you’re about to meet are kind-hearted but they’re quick to anger if their
hospitality is offended. That’s the signal fire that brings their folk in for
the game.’
‘The
game?’
‘Be
patient,’ he repeated. ‘All will be revealed. Just do as I tell you.’
As
the two of them came to the circle of oaks and whitethorns Turlough started to
feel an inexplicable fear. There was no-one standing around the blaze. That was
strange to him because a fire that large ought to be tended. And despite the
roaring flames there was a cold bite in the air which was more chilling than
any icy breeze. An unusual scent reached Turlough’s nostrils.
The
fragrance was sweet but disturbingly unfamiliar and it left the lad with a deep
sense of unease. As they reached the edge of the trees Crilly put a hand on
Turlough’s chest to stop him going any further.
‘We’ll
not step inside the sacred circle tonight,’ the squire told him in a hoarse
whisper. ‘You must never enter the sacred grove when the fire is lit not even
if you’re invited. Especially not if you’re invited.’
The
wind rose and the breeze was full of a thousand disembodied whispers. Some
beckoned to him to enter the circle, tempting him in seductive tones. Others
hissed harshly, warning him to keep away. Turlough shuddered with rising
terror.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Caiseal Mór is an
Australian sci-fi and fantasy novelist, artist and musician. Ancient Celtic
Folklore has been a major inspiration for his thirteen published Fantasy
novels. Mór also composes and records music, having produced seventeen albums
since 1995. He is well known for his self-designed book and album covers and
his intricate artworks in both traditional and digital mediums. Since 2013 he
has been developing a distinctive graphic art style and creating digital
sculptures in 3D.
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying these tours and finding all the terrific books my family is enjoying reading. Thanks for bringing them to us and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteGood morning James! Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway :)
DeleteCaiseal ~ Hi! Welcome! It is so great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the cover
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed following the tour for King of the Blind and I'm looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for sharing all of the great posts along the way :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cover and plot of the book.
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