The Messenger of the Ground: Book Three of The Standing Ground Trilogy

In the sequel to The Standing Ground, a small outpost in North Wales becomes a refuge for those who refuse implants, which are threatening to dominate their lives. Alys, Luke, and Emrys must thwart the growing threats of new tech-giants while dealing with old enemies and their daughter, Iris, who has fallen out of Greek legend and into Celtic myth. The story combines near-future technologies with Arthurian legend and Greek mythology, creating a suspenseful and extraordinary conclusion to the trilogy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2023
Publisher: Cinnamon Press

Two years have passed since the events of The Standing Ground, and the small outpost of Y Tir in North Wales has become a sanctuary for those who refuse to implant permanent links to government surveillance. The technology giants, offering enhanced memories and virtual lives, pose a threat to privacy and humanity. Alys, Luke, and Emrys, along with their daughter Iris, who has fallen into Celtic mythology, must confront the growing threats to Y Tir. As new enemies emerge and old enemies sow seeds of destruction, Alys and Luke's lives are under increasing pressure. However, they also have allies, including Iris, who possesses extraordinary powers even greater than Myrddin Emrys, known as Merlin.

In this thrilling conclusion to The Standing Ground trilogy, author Matthew Wood combines near-future technologies of surveillance and immersive media with Arthurian legend and Greek mythology. The characters are well-developed and convincing, and the story is full of suspense. The ending is breathtaking, but it leaves the reader wondering if the story ever truly ends.

Overall, "The Light Will Return" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788641333