{"product_id":"the-albean-chronicles-the-staff-of-the-dagda","title":"The Albean Chronicles: The Staff of the Dagda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe old gods are at war—and Liam O’Kean is about to be drafted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-one-year-old underground fighter Liam O’Kean wants nothing to do with gods, magic, or someone else’s ancient war. But when creatures from Celtic mythology begin hunting him, Liam discovers that he possesses powers of his own—and that running may no longer be an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn into the hidden realm of Annwyn, Liam joins a desperate search for the legendary Staff of the Dagda, a weapon powerful enough to turn the tide against the monstrous Fomorians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut in a war between gods, nothing is as simple as choosing a side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFile will be provided in ePUB format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF YOU LIKE…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeltic mythology brought into the modern world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinary people thrown into extraordinary supernatural conflicts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient gods, monsters, and legendary artifacts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-paced fantasy adventure with darker edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden worlds existing alongside our own\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendship, betrayal, and impossible choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnter The Albean Chronicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Staff of the Dagda\u003c\/em\u003e is Book One of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Albean Chronicles\u003c\/strong\u003e, a contemporary Celtic fantasy series where ancient gods, legendary artifacts, and forgotten conflicts collide with the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story continues in \u003cem\u003eThe Spear of Lugh\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBETA READER TESTIMONIALS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I’m thoroughly impressed overall. Forming an entire unique magical world with accuracy and continuity is no small feat, but Mike did it.” — Dan D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I loved the Irish cultural background and the magical action.” — Tim O.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The writing itself was polished… I liked the idea of bringing Celtic mythology into everyday life.” — Brianne G.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mike built a rich world and it's fascinating learning about it (especially since it's based on real mythology).” — Patrick I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENT NOTES FOR PARENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolence:\u003c\/strong\u003e At its heart, The Staff of the Dagda is a story about war and what prolonged conflict does to good people. The novel contains frequent fantasy violence, including hand-to-hand fighting, battles with supernatural creatures, weapons, magical combat, injuries, blood, and characters being placed in mortal danger. There are also references to torture. While some scenes can be intense, the violence is not described in prolonged, gory, or gratuitously graphic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspense and frightening imagery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The story features monsters and other creatures inspired by Celtic mythology, including shapeshifters and occasionally grotesque creatures. Scenes include pursuit, disappearances, supernatural threats, characters being hunted or captured, and frightening dream or vision sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfanity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel contains very occasional mild profanity. Strong or pervasive profanity is not present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult characters consume alcohol, particularly mead, in social settings. Some mythological creatures are also depicted drinking alcohol. Alcohol use is not a major focus of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomance\/sexual content:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is mild romantic attraction between characters, but no sexual activity or explicit sexual content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents should expect fantasy violence and peril comparable to an action-oriented urban fantasy adventure. The book contains some potentially frightening or intense scenes and rare instances of mild profanity, but no explicit sexual content or graphic gore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Straus, Author","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47207342080172,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4345\/6428\/files\/TheStaffoftheDagda-2.jpg?v=1789416643","url":"https:\/\/mikestrausauthor.com\/products\/the-albean-chronicles-the-staff-of-the-dagda","provider":"Mike Straus, Author","version":"1.0","type":"link"}