What do you think?
Rate this book
Inheritance: In Their Bloodied Footsteps
Book 3 of the Inheritance Series - In Their Bloodied Footsteps
Embracing the bygone knowledge of his lineage, Josh MacMaddock must invoke ancient Celtic lore to confront a primeval menace. Josh begins a frantic trek across America searching for the lost Welsh colonies of Prince Madoc and the entrance to the Celtic otherworld.
The broadsword captivated me. “The sword,” I mumbled, “it’s beautiful.” I ran my eyes up and down it, not daring to touch, lest it fall from the mannequin’s lifeless grasp. The sword was some four-foot high; the hilt a burnished a dark copper but it was the blade that seduced me: forged from a metal I had not seen before, dull-blue in colour, smooth at the edges but with a mottled, watermarked groove running the length of the blade.
“I call it the Falls of Ohio Sword,” said the Louisville bookkeeper. “Of course, I realise it’s not from here originally, it’s Celtic, it came to these parts long before we modern Americans did.”
His hand gripped my arm. “You know what I’m saying? It predates the Pilgrim Fathers by centuries… the sword is from the Lost Colonies. It lay in a cave, undiscovered for centuries until the War of Independence.”
“The Lost Colonies?” I said.
“Yes…” he whispered.
His hooded eyes met mine and I knew he understood.
Quote
“Whoso desireth to know what will be hereafter, let him think of what is past, for the world hath ever been in a circular revolution; whatsoever is now, was heretofore; and things past or present, are no other than such as shall be again: Redit orbis in orbem.''”
Sir Walter Raleigh
Explorer, & Founder of first British colony in America.
(1552-1681)
Embracing the bygone knowledge of his lineage, Josh MacMaddock must invoke ancient Celtic lore to confront a primeval menace. Josh begins a frantic trek across America searching for the lost Welsh colonies of Prince Madoc and the entrance to the Celtic otherworld.
The broadsword captivated me. “The sword,” I mumbled, “it’s beautiful.” I ran my eyes up and down it, not daring to touch, lest it fall from the mannequin’s lifeless grasp. The sword was some four-foot high; the hilt a burnished a dark copper but it was the blade that seduced me: forged from a metal I had not seen before, dull-blue in colour, smooth at the edges but with a mottled, watermarked groove running the length of the blade.
“I call it the Falls of Ohio Sword,” said the Louisville bookkeeper. “Of course, I realise it’s not from here originally, it’s Celtic, it came to these parts long before we modern Americans did.”
His hand gripped my arm. “You know what I’m saying? It predates the Pilgrim Fathers by centuries… the sword is from the Lost Colonies. It lay in a cave, undiscovered for centuries until the War of Independence.”
“The Lost Colonies?” I said.
“Yes…” he whispered.
His hooded eyes met mine and I knew he understood.
Quote
“Whoso desireth to know what will be hereafter, let him think of what is past, for the world hath ever been in a circular revolution; whatsoever is now, was heretofore; and things past or present, are no other than such as shall be again: Redit orbis in orbem.''”
Sir Walter Raleigh
Explorer, & Founder of first British colony in America.
(1552-1681)
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2013
About the author
Philip Maxwell
3 books1 followerBorn in the UK and lived in various places including London, North Wales and the North West of England.
Spent several years in Spain living on the Costa del Sol, near Marbella.
I'm married with three grown-up kids at Uni, so now it's just me, my wife and two dogs at home! Actually, that's not true: end of term time and things can get a little hectic.
I attended Lancaster University and left with a degree in politics and a pretty bad lenin style beard. I abandoned the beard when I joined Ford Motor Company but have recently rediscovered my roots!
I have some Welsh ancestry and my interest in all things welsh was rekindled when we moved to Wales as a family. We lived an a very old barn (converted I hasten to add) built in 1639 and originally belonging to a much older manor house dating back to the 12th Century and reputedly owned by the 'Chancellor' of Owain Glyndŵr's principality back in the 1300's. The place was very atmospheric and it certainly got me thinking and provided inspiration for some of work.
Spent several years in Spain living on the Costa del Sol, near Marbella.
I'm married with three grown-up kids at Uni, so now it's just me, my wife and two dogs at home! Actually, that's not true: end of term time and things can get a little hectic.
I attended Lancaster University and left with a degree in politics and a pretty bad lenin style beard. I abandoned the beard when I joined Ford Motor Company but have recently rediscovered my roots!
I have some Welsh ancestry and my interest in all things welsh was rekindled when we moved to Wales as a family. We lived an a very old barn (converted I hasten to add) built in 1639 and originally belonging to a much older manor house dating back to the 12th Century and reputedly owned by the 'Chancellor' of Owain Glyndŵr's principality back in the 1300's. The place was very atmospheric and it certainly got me thinking and provided inspiration for some of work.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
June 7, 2013
I just finished In Their Bloodied Footsteps and completing the trilogy. I enjoyed all three books. The mystery and events that began in book one came together nicely in the final installment. The author did a good job of wrapping up the trilogy.
I had issues with some of the characters in the earlier books. Namely Helen and Bob. My main problem with them was the strength of their skepticism. By this book, the characters have become much more developed and relatable. Furthermore, it was interesting to watch the main character grow into his purpose and fulfill his legacy.
The author also did a good job of bringing in lots of lore and legend. I've always been a histories mysteries buff and this series really plays to that. It creates a world that ripe with fantastical elements that will keep you guessing throughout.
The one thing I will say about the series overall in terms of room for improvement, is that sometimes it feels like too much. I touched upon this before, but it seems like there is so much that can be done with the elements of the novel. I think the story could be expanded and more fully developed if maybe the books were longer. I think that they are broken up nicely, but it seems like some of the elements could use some expansion to make them feel more complete.
I had issues with some of the characters in the earlier books. Namely Helen and Bob. My main problem with them was the strength of their skepticism. By this book, the characters have become much more developed and relatable. Furthermore, it was interesting to watch the main character grow into his purpose and fulfill his legacy.
The author also did a good job of bringing in lots of lore and legend. I've always been a histories mysteries buff and this series really plays to that. It creates a world that ripe with fantastical elements that will keep you guessing throughout.
The one thing I will say about the series overall in terms of room for improvement, is that sometimes it feels like too much. I touched upon this before, but it seems like there is so much that can be done with the elements of the novel. I think the story could be expanded and more fully developed if maybe the books were longer. I think that they are broken up nicely, but it seems like some of the elements could use some expansion to make them feel more complete.
Displaying 1 of 1 review