The Seeing: The Morrigan

Meet the Victorian Era residents of Ireland’s remote, most western shore, Achill Island. They hold to the old ways, keeping alive legends of powerful mythic gods and magical creatures long banished in ancient battles of swords and sorcery. Centuries later, the Catholic Church placed the final lock on the gates of pagan exile. The rest of Europe is enlightened. They believe their ancestors’ religions as childish, stupid superstitions. Except on Achill Island. The people know what moves in the night. They see them, at least they think they do, and seeing . . .is believing.

Powerful storms hide the arrival of ancient gods and the hordes of monsters they conjure to clear the island of humanity. To return to former power, they must be seen, and so they begin their deadly campaign slowly, gradually spreading fear and belief until it becomes a terrifying wave rippling outward in all directions.

But something is wrong. Someone stands in their way. A girl who is not supposed to exist. A girl who unknowingly possesses dangerous paranormal powers. The girl must be destroyed before all men can be made to kneel before them.

It begins with a strange discovery in the bogs tempting Professor Branna Butler to the most western point and last bastion of belief in Irish lore. Branna has no idea her presence on the isolated island is preordained. Innocent, oblivious, to the dark powers bent on her death, she must first face and survive a dark, terrifying crucible to learn who, and what, she is.
Inspector Michael Doyle arrives to investigate a brutal double-murder. His visceral reactions to the horror of the killings place him on high alert. He is smitten the moment he meets Branna. Protecting her from the coming nightmare is his first priority, yet keeping her away ensures the victory of The Morrigan, the resurrected unholy trinity of pagan gods, and her legions from hell.

Reviews
“A brilliant reimagining of Celtic lore brought to life in the Victorian Era. Well researched and bloody frightening.” Herbie Brennan, Irish Times
“A page-turner with vivid descriptions and engaging characters.” PW
“Is it horror? Fantasy? Thriller? I don’t care. I just know it is a good read.” Jacks Burgess, The Irish Sunday Mirror