Isle of Destiny

by Kenneth C. Flint

In ancient Ireland, Conaire Mor, the bastard son of Ireland's king, and Meave, the outcast queen of Ulster, battle evil forces to bring peace to the land

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Science Fiction Fantasy, Historical

438 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 1, 1988

About the author

Kenneth C. Flint, who has also written under the pseudonym Casey Flynn, is an American fantasy novelist. A resident of Omaha, Nebraska, Flint has now published 18 books, in both print and eBook format. A majority of his works are either based on Irish myths and legends, or else are original stories involving concepts, and sometimes characters, from Irish mythology. His best known works center around three of the most important characters of Irish legend: Lugh, Cúchulainn, and Finn MacCumhal. He has also published short fiction, including a pair of Star Wars stories, a historical fiction novel, On Earth's Remotest Bounds: Year One: Blood and Water, the first of a planned series, and a historical book about Fort Atkinson, Nebraska. Flints books, including both his previous novels and new works, are now being published as eBooks available for all eReader formats like Kindle and Nook.

Reviews

[Kathi · Rating 4 out of 5]

An engaging story of some of the characters of Irish mythology during their young adulthood. We meet Setanta (destined to be the great Cú Chulainn of the Táin Bó Cúailnge, the Cattle Raid of Cooley), the Druid Cathbad, and Queen Maeve, and see the seeds of discord sown between Maeve and Conchobar, King of Ulster. But this tale revises some of the stories of Setanta's early years at Conchobar's dun at Emain Macha and focuses much of the story on the fate of young Conaire Mor, the first high king to truly unite the provinces and being peace to Ireland.

The story is well-told; the elements of betrayal and tragedy woven in with scenes of love, loyalty, and honor. Being familiar with many of the settings of the story added to my enjoyment.

[Emily Cahill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very satisfying as a fantasy novel. As an added bonus, it really helped outline my mental map of ancient Ireland, and helped me put it in perspective with European tribes of the 1st Century AD. Looking for more by this writer.

[Maggies Daisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful adventure into the land of Irelands High King Conaire Mor. Can peace become a reality in a country of warriors? I mostly enjoyed the underlying theme of peace and love with a smattering of magic intertwined through out the book.

[Tona · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the sort of book that I read at night before bed. It has an easy to follow story, but wasn't deep enough that I had an issue keeping up while sleepy. The ending was not what I expected, but I like it when I am surprised. It is the story of a young man thrust into being king, and goes through the adventures of his life. Magic, and castles, and Ireland. It is very long too, which as a super fast reader, I appreciate.