Galloglass Book Two:: Defender of the Realm

by Seamus O'Griffin, Robin Ball (Editor)

The adventure continues as Ronan MacAlasdair is drawn deeper into the political intrigues and rivalries of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem and Acre. New dangers arise as the Mamluk Sultan of Egypt moves closer to a war whose ultimate goal is to drive the last remaining Crusaders in the Holy Land into the sea.

Genres: Historical Fiction

181 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2014

About the author

Seamus O'Griffin - Born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, a 3 time graduate of The University of Alabama. He currently resides in Northport Alabama with his wife of thirty-four years and their three dogs. A long time educator, coach and competitive weightlifter, he is currently teaching and coaching both football and wrestling. Along with writing and a deep interest in all things Irish and medieval, he enjoys hunting and flyfishing. For those of you that have Irish: Cead mile failte, siud go leir a bhfuil leamh mo beathaisneis. Ta suil agam go leanann tu a leamh agus taitneamh a bhaint as mo leabhair. Adh mor a thabhairt duit!

Reviews

[Macdara O · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thar cionn! Thaitin se go mor liom! Suil agam go mbeidh an triu leabhar amuigh go gairid!

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ronan MacAlasdair's adventures continue as this young, fighting man is drawn deeper into the political intrigues and rivalries of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem and Acre. New dangers arise as the Mamluk Sultan of Egypt moves closer to a war whose ultimate goal is to drive the last remaining Crusaders in the Holy Land into the sea.

Can his cool thinking and resourcefulness save the day?

This is another riveting read by Seamus O'Griffin who I find comparable to Bernard Cornwell. Both writers make it difficult to down their novels. As you finish one, you are looking for the next in the series.

[Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

What gems these books are.
Very good Templar historical fiction. Loving the main protagonist and his sidekicks. Well written.

[Reden C Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where's book 3

Very insightful into the politics and intrigue of the Templars and other orders of the later crusades. An earthy time told in a manager that is an easy and entertaining read.

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story gets better.

Part 2 of the Templars series and it actually gets better. Brother Ronan certainly knows how to attract trouble and how to get himself out of it. I am now hanging out for part 3.

[Jerry Mercer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story

Well written sequel to his first book. Authentic and very descriptive. Shows a deep understanding of the crusades and the religious warriors. Waiting for #3 !

[Jean-luc · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good follow up to book 1 although once again my main concern from book 1 returns.

One more thing, the fake accents in the dialog are more annoying than helping.

[Barry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable sequel to first book and I look forward to the next.