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Boru: Forging a King
BRIAN BORU, IRELAND, 10th CENTURY.
Fractured by blood feuds and rival kings, the island bleeds under the Viking axe. Along the River Shannon, Norse longships bring fire and slavery to the south. In the shattered kingdom of Munster, one man refuses to break.
Brian Boru wants vengeance, not a crown. Outnumbered and hunted, he wages a brutal guerrilla war from the dense forests of Thomond. But a bloodied sword cannot heal a broken land. To crush the Northmen, Brian must conquer his own countrymen first.
Witness the rise of Ireland’s greatest king through the eyes of the allies who bled for him—and the tyrants who tried to break him. The chronicle begins here.
Fractured by blood feuds and rival kings, the island bleeds under the Viking axe. Along the River Shannon, Norse longships bring fire and slavery to the south. In the shattered kingdom of Munster, one man refuses to break.
Brian Boru wants vengeance, not a crown. Outnumbered and hunted, he wages a brutal guerrilla war from the dense forests of Thomond. But a bloodied sword cannot heal a broken land. To crush the Northmen, Brian must conquer his own countrymen first.
Witness the rise of Ireland’s greatest king through the eyes of the allies who bled for him—and the tyrants who tried to break him. The chronicle begins here.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2026
About the author
Barra Ó Murchú
1 book3 followersBarra Ó Murchú was born and raised in Wexford, Ireland. He has spent
years exploring the island on foot, combining a passion for hiking with a deep
interest in its history. Ruined monastic settlements, ancient hillforts, and the
landscapes where these events actually happened have shaped everything in this book.
Boru: Forging a King is his debut novel and the first in a two-part
series. Gritty historical fiction that does not flinch. The world is dangerous,
the politics are brutal, and the history is real.
The research was as much a journey as the writing. He doesn't just read about
the past — he walks it. He is already at work on Book 2.
He continues to live and work in the southeast of Ireland, surrounded by the
very history that inspires his stories.
years exploring the island on foot, combining a passion for hiking with a deep
interest in its history. Ruined monastic settlements, ancient hillforts, and the
landscapes where these events actually happened have shaped everything in this book.
Boru: Forging a King is his debut novel and the first in a two-part
series. Gritty historical fiction that does not flinch. The world is dangerous,
the politics are brutal, and the history is real.
The research was as much a journey as the writing. He doesn't just read about
the past — he walks it. He is already at work on Book 2.
He continues to live and work in the southeast of Ireland, surrounded by the
very history that inspires his stories.
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August 12, 2026
Fun book, enjoyed, looking forward to next!
This was a new author for me to read, I believe this was the debut novel. It was an enjoyable experience. Book was well formatted, nicely done in cream paper, well laid out, and the world-building was interesting and unique. From the author's note helping to frame the work, to the maps, and the historical information throughout, it was a fun and enjoyable read. Looking forward to part II!
This was a new author for me to read, I believe this was the debut novel. It was an enjoyable experience. Book was well formatted, nicely done in cream paper, well laid out, and the world-building was interesting and unique. From the author's note helping to frame the work, to the maps, and the historical information throughout, it was a fun and enjoyable read. Looking forward to part II!
August 4, 2026
I was looking forward to the story of Brian Ború but the lack of editing did my head in. “There” instead of “their” and switching from third to first person repeatedly within paragraphs. This needs to be rewritten. Disappointing!
August 10, 2026
engaging and captivating story, very well written, love the history of this time in ancient Ireland
August 10, 2026
Very good book! Very interesting story and very well written. Enjoyed the whole book!
September 7, 2026
worth the read !
Unexpectedly good . Good latter half as the story developed - looking forward to Book 2 - I’m pretty sure it will just keep improving as the timeline passes .
Unexpectedly good . Good latter half as the story developed - looking forward to Book 2 - I’m pretty sure it will just keep improving as the timeline passes .
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews