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Award-winning author, Linnea Tanner, weaves Celtic tales of love, magical adventure, and political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. Since childhood, she has passionately read about ancient civilizations and mythology. Of particular interest are the enigmatic Celts, who were reputed as fierce warriors and mystical Druids.

Linnea has extensively researched ancient and medieval history, mythology, and archaeology and has traveled to sites described within each of her books in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series. Books released in her series include Apollo’s Raven (Book 1), Dagger’s Destiny (Book 2), Amulet’s Rapture (Book 3), and Skull’s Vengeance (Book 4). She has also released the historical fiction short story Two Faces of Janus.

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	Apollo's Raven (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #1) 3.79 avg rating — 287 ratings — published 2018 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dagger's Destiny (Curse of Clansmen and Kings, #2) 4.23 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Amulet's Rapture (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #3) 4.43 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Faces of Janus: A Short Story of Ancient Rome 4.57 avg rating — 32 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Skull's Vengeance (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #4) 4.61 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	MEMORIES OF MOM: Rave Soup For The Writer's Soul Anthology, 2022 by Nonnie Jules (Goodreads Author), Pat Garcia (Goodreads Author), Wanda Fischer it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WATCH RWISA WRITE Anthology 2022 : "Life Is But A Rose Garden" by Nonnie Jules (Goodreads Author), Yvette Calleiro, Pat Garcia (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raven's Sacrifice (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #5) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Linnea Tanner wrote a new blog post Book Review A King Under Siege Mercedes Rochelle Yarde Books Promotions Blog Tour @authorrochelle @maryanneyarde FEATURED AUTHOR: MERCEDES ROCHELLEI’m pleased to host Mercedes Rochelle again as the featured author in the Yarde Book Promotions Blog Tour being held Read more of this blog post »
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Crowned as a boy, Richard II fearlessly faces his first challenge as a fourteen-year-old king when he confronts a "throng of murderous rebels," terrorizing London. He offers reforms and pardons to rebellious commoners to mitigate the revolt but ultim ...more
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A Viking raid on an Irish fishing village demolishes the Christian world of thirteen-year-old Brigit, captured by a young Viking warrior, Reidar, on his first expedition. Smitten by the frightened Irish girl, he impulsively feeds her a strawberry and ...more
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The Irish Queen (Book 8 of The Norsewomen) continues the epic saga of Queen Ragnhild from Gausel, Norway and Queen Gormlaith from Aileach, Ireland in AD 825 but can be read as a standalone. After she discovers Gormlaith, a powerful sorceress, has gif ...more
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When the Stones Held captures the legacy of William Edwards, a self-taught Welsh mason who rises from poverty to build a monumental stone bridge over the River Taff at Pontypridd in Eighteen Century. The book spans the period from his early childhood ...more
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“The writer's silent mind is a period of intermission before orchestrating a symphony of words.”
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“Kind words dispel clouds of fear like the moonlight's smile on water.”
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“Writing is the light of imagination playing over shadow of thoughts.”
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“To defeat evil, I must become a greater evil”
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message 7: by Linnea

Dec 13, 2021 12:58PM

Lorraine wrote: "Hi aunt Linnea,
I really enjoyed your books I can’t wait for the next one.
Lorraine"

OMG! What a pleasant surprise to chat with you on Goodreads. I remember you as a little girl but have since lost contact with your family. Thank you for your lovely comment. Feel free to email me at linnea@linneatanner.com

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message 6: by Lorraine

Dec 13, 2021 09:36AM

Hi aunt Linnea,
I really enjoyed your books I can’t wait for the next one.
Lorraine

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message 5: by Marie

Jul 03, 2021 10:01AM

Thank you for being my friend on goodreads! RUNNER, Marie Ann Phillip

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message 4: by Brigitte

Aug 15, 2015 10:09AM

Thank you for the friendvite Linea. Enjoy your weekend :))

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message 3: by Carole

Oct 19, 2014 05:45PM

Hi Linnea. thanks for adding me. :)

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message 2: by Rusty

May 07, 2014 03:13PM

Hello,

Hopefully, we will become great buddies. I am an 42 year old southern gentleman author. I am working on my third novel. It's an paranormal, horror, adventure, magical, romantic, urban, dark fantasy book series, named Moonwarriors: In An Blackened Dawn. Take a look at my second novel Moonwarriors: Guardians of the Night. Come by and we'll chat, leave a comment.

Until Next Time . . .

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message 1: by Louise

May 08, 2013 02:00AM

Thanks for your friendship. We have a Celtic connection!

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