Riders of the Sidhe [Multi Pack] [Mass Market Paperback]

Kenneth C. Flint (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1984

Out of the mists the Fomor came to enslave the isle of Eire, a dread race of twisted men ruled by an inhuman lord: Balor of the Evil Eye. But a champion came from out of the sea, a youth called Lugh, seeking his destiny, sent to Eire by the seagod Manannan MacLir to fulfill an ancient prophecy.

With Gilla, a jesting rogue, and Aine, a spirited warrior-woman he came to love, Lugh challenged the Fomor to restore the True King to the throne of Tara, and summoned the Silver Warriors of the Sidhe to fight in the realms of men.

The tale of Lugh of the Long Arm is among the greatest of all Celtic myths. Now this mighty legend comes blazing to life in a new retelling filled with all the fire and magic of the ancient bards.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

THE RIDERS OF THE SIDHE is Book One of The Gods of Eire trilogy. A gifted story teller, Kenneth C. Flint's prose sweeps the reader away on an epic journey to self discovery and the salvation of a people. A masterful blend of Celtic legend and science ficiton, this epic journey acheives an otherworldly, almost surreal flavor. Extraordinary heroism, the knowledge of druids, and the magic of bards provide an interesting and varied background. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Bantam (May 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553266063
• ISBN-13: 978-0553266061
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,514,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kenneth C. Flint is the published author of fifteen fantasy, horror, and suspense novels including the best-selling Sidhe series. He has also published various other fiction and nonfiction works including Star Wars stories and a newly published history of 1820's Fort Atkinson.

His fantasy books--a combination of legend, history, and adventure--will be reissued in E Book format by Double Dragon Publications beginning in September of 2011, available for Kindle through Amazon. New novels filling out the series and covering the entire scope of ancient Irish myth will also be published.

In addition to his writing, Ken is a writing instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha Nebraska. He is also a historic interpreter at reconstructed Fort Atkinson in Nebraska with his family, including wife Judy, son Gavin, son Devin, and his wife Melissa.

Customer Reviews

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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent insight into the Celtic culture and early beliefs., October 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Riders of the Sidhe (Mass Market Paperback)

Really grasps the imagination and takes you on a wonderful journey through another time and place. Provides a down-to-earth view of the beliefs and traditions that were ancient Celtic society. Truly a much more vibrant, heroic, and "human" pantheon than that of other cultures. Really brought to life in wonderful series by a very talented author.