Celtic Stories (74 books)

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Celtic myths, legends, and modern re-tellings.

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1	The Sons of Thestian (The Harmatia Cycle, #1) by M.E. Vaughan (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 343 ratings score: 500, and 5 people voted	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
1	Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 72,310 ratings score: 500, and 5 people voted	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
3	Merlin (The Pendragon Cycle, #2) by Stephen R. Lawhead 4.11 avg rating — 11,388 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	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
4	Taliesin (The Pendragon Cycle #1) by Stephen R. Lawhead 4.02 avg rating — 18,863 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	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
5	Awake, King Arthur by Glen Batchelor (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	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
5	Fionn: Defence of Ráth Bládhma (Fionn mac Cumhaill, #1) by Brian O'Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 221 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	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
5	The Willow Branch (Daermad Cycle #1) by Lela Markham (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	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
8	Liath Luachra: The Grey One (Irish Woman Warrior, #1) by Brian O'Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 158 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	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
9	Lion of Ireland (Celtic World of Morgan Llywelyn, 5) by Morgan Llywelyn 4.14 avg rating — 4,422 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	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
10	Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs 3.86 avg rating — 2,187 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	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
11	Hood (King Raven, #1) by Stephen R. Lawhead 3.89 avg rating — 15,960 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	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
12	Arthur (The Pendragon Cycle, #3) by Stephen R. Lawhead 4.02 avg rating — 10,237 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	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
13	Unbound (All Good Things #1) by Georgia Bell (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 113 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Merlin's Blade (The Merlin Spiral, #1) by Robert Treskillard (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 566 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Moonlight by Ann Hunter (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 153 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Fomorian Earth (Star Borne, #1) by Lars Bergen 3.40 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Yesterday's Dreams (The Eternal Cycle, #1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Jackboot Britain by Daniel S. William Fletcher (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 113 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	La Aventura De Sir Karel De Nortumbria by Manuel Alfonseca (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	The Last Knight (Pendragon, #1) by Nicola S. Dorrington (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 298 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Atlantis: On the Shores of Forever (Atlantis: The Antediluvian Chronicles, #1) by Jennifer McKeithen (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 73 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	The Forged Prince (Chronicles of Tethera #1) by Michael Laird (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Celtic Fire: The Passionate Religious Vision of Ancient Britain and Ireland by Robert van de Weyer (Editor) 3.82 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1) by Kevin Hearne (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 93,337 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	De Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory 3.91 avg rating — 39,846 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Marked by Fire (Sons of Britain, #1) by Mia West (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 822 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Heart of the Earth: A Fantastic Mythical Adventure of Courage and Hope, Bound by a Shared Destiny by Robin Craig Clark (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
13	Cluasa Capaill ar an Rí by Bridget Bhreathnach 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
29	Celtic Myths and Legends by Peter Berresford Ellis 4.10 avg rating — 3,141 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Merlin's Shadow (The Merlin Spiral #2) by Robert Treskillard (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 217 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Tomorrow's Memories (The Eternal Cycle, #2) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Shades of Moloch (Star Borne, #2) by Lars Bergen really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	The Forever Queen (Pendragon, #2) by Nicola S. Dorrington (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 107 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Fionn: Traitor of Dún Baoiscne (Fionn mac Cumhaill, #2) by Brian O'Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 82 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Dreamer's Pool (Blackthorn & Grim, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 16,757 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Young Knights of the Round Table: The King's Ransom by Cheryl Carpinello (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 78 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	The Dark Mirror (The Bridei Chronicles, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9,854 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Een vreemdeling in Killknock: een Ierse legende uit onze tijd by Leonard Wibberley 4.33 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	Jack, the Giant Killer (Jack of Kinrowan, #1) by Charles de Lint (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 1,813 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
29	The Call (The Call, #1) by Peadar Ó Guilín (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 15,818 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
41	Today's Promise (The Eternal Cycle, #3) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
41	Merlin's Nightmare (The Merlin Spiral, #3) by Robert Treskillard (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 164 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
41	Fionn: The Stalking Silence (Fionn mac Cumhaill, #0.5) by Brian O'Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 100 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
41	Bard by Keith John Taylor 3.94 avg rating — 248 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
41	Blade Of Fortriu (The Bridei Chronicles, #2) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 6,898 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
41	Het boek van Tristan en Isolde by Jacqueline Zirkzee (Goodreads Author) 3.37 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
41	Junkyard Druid (Colin McCool, #1) by M.D. Massey (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 4,577 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
41	The Invasion (The Call, #2) by Peadar Ó Guilín (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 3,146 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
49	Kathleen: The Celtic Knot by Siobhán Parkinson 3.82 avg rating — 1,036 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	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
49	The Paradise War (The Song of Albion, #1) by Stephen R. Lawhead 4.06 avg rating — 10,743 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	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
49	Druids, Gods & Heroes from Celtic Mythology (World Mythology Series) by Anne Ross 3.78 avg rating — 88 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	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
49	The Well of Shades (The Bridei Chronicles, #3) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 6,695 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	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
49	Once & Future, Vol. 1: The King is Undead by Kieron Gillen really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4,940 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	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
54	A Celtic Witch (A Modern Witch, #6) by Debora Geary (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 4,398 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	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
54	The Silver Hand (The Song of Albion, #2) by Stephen R. Lawhead 4.25 avg rating — 7,564 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	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
54	Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 18,006 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	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
54	Summer Knight (The Dresden Files, #4) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 164,305 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	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
58	Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales by Alwyn Rees 4.08 avg rating — 612 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	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
58	The Endless Knot (The Song of Albion, #3) by Stephen R. Lawhead 4.18 avg rating — 6,750 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	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
58	Celtic Myths and Legends by Charles Squire 3.89 avg rating — 1,071 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	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
58	Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters, #3) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 25,071 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	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
58	Foxglove Summer (Rivers of London, #5) by Ben Aaronovitch (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 50,724 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	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
63	Celtic Storms (Celtic Steel, #1) by Delaney Rhodes (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 552 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	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
63	Heir to Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #4) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 16,386 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	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
63	The Hunter's Moon (The Chronicles of Faerie, #1) by O.R. Melling (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 5,918 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	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
66	King of the Celts: Arthurian Legends and Celtic Tradition by Jean Markale 3.72 avg rating — 75 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	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
66	Son of the Shadows (Sevenwaters, #2) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 34,611 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	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
66	Avalon High by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 47,683 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	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
69	The Spider's Web (Sister Fidelma, #5) by Peter Tremayne 4.14 avg rating — 1,737 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	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
69	Seer of Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #5) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 12,425 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	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
71	Celtic Skies by Delaney Rhodes (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 218 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	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
71	Flame of Sevenwaters (Sevenwaters, #6) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 9,108 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	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
73	Dark Isle (Celtic Legacy, #2) by Shannon Mayer (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 2,676 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	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
74	Pagan Celtic Britain by Anne Ross 4.01 avg rating — 294 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	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