Into Shadow: The Tallan Chronicles

After killing the dragon that killed her family, Muireann discovers that it was guarding a devastating weapon that must be found and destroyed before it falls into the wrong hands. She embarks on a quest with a group of unlikely allies to find out more about the weapon and its magic, while being pursued by a dragon-worshipping cult and a hidden enemy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2023
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Six months of meticulous planning went into Muireann's quest to avenge her family's murder by the dragon that had taken them from her. The dragon lay defeated at her feet, its fiery breath extinguished, but Muireann soon discovered that the real threat lay not in the beast itself, but in the devastating weapon it had guarded. If this weapon fell into the wrong hands, it could unleash a war and destruction that would ravage her world. Muireann knew that she couldn't simply leave it where it was, hide it, or trust it to anyone in power or who sought power. She was forced to embark on a reluctant quest, accompanied by an elf she had rescued from the dragon, a would-be knight, a selkie, and an elven mage. Together, they set out to uncover as much as they could about the weapon and its mysterious magic.

Pursued by a dragon-worshipping cult bent on revenge and a hidden enemy that would stop at nothing to remake the world, Muireann and her companions knew that they had to act fast. They were relentlessly pursued by the cult, who saw their mission as a threat to their beliefs and way of life. At the same time, they were also dealing with a hidden enemy that was even more dangerous, one that would do anything to prevent them from achieving their goals.

As they journeyed through treacherous lands and faced countless challenges, Muireann and her friends discovered that the weapon they were seeking was not just a simple weapon, but a powerful artifact that had been created by ancient magic. The more they learned about it, the more they realized that the magic that had created it was beyond their understanding and control. They knew that they had to find a way to harness its power for good, but they also knew that it was a dangerous and unpredictable force that could easily turn against them.

In the end, Muireann and her companions were able to use the weapon to defeat the dragon-worshipping cult and the hidden enemy. They were able to save their world from destruction and bring peace to their people. However, the journey was not without its cost, as Muireann and her friends paid a heavy price for their success. They lost friends and loved ones along the way, and Muireann herself was left with a deep sense of guilt and regret for the actions she had taken.

Despite the hardships they faced, Muireann and her companions were able to emerge victorious. They had proven that even the greatest challenges could be overcome with determination, courage, and the willingness to sacrifice for the greater good. As they looked back on their journey, they knew that they had made a difference in the world and that their legacy would live on for generations to come.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803412184