UNLEASH THE MAGIC: Discover this fierce witchy retelling of Irish mythology from an
unforgettable new voice in mythic fiction 'If you want an epic tale of war and femininity
rage and its triumphs and consequences this is a brilliant work of mythology fantasy and
history.' HANNAH KANER author of Godkiller 'Beautifully fierce and unapologetically
powerful . . . retells the darkly epic story of Ireland's goddess of war with unflinching
detail and fiery prose' ROSIE HEWLETT author of Medea Perfect for fans of Elodie Harper's
The Wolf Den and Costanza Casati's Clytemnestra -- RULER. MOTHER. GODDESS. WARRIOR. They
called me The Morrigan. I was magnificent. I was multitudes. They twisted my story stripped
me away. But I will tell it now in my own voice. It begins as all the best stories do in
darkness. From an ancient storm-tossed sea a tribe of gods reach the rocky shores of
Ireland. Among them a strange hungry red-haired girl. A girl who can change shape from
bird to beast to goddess. A girl who dreams of battle of blood of death and power. She does
not know yet that a woman who seeks to rule will always be in danger - or that there are far
more treacherous figures in this land than the gods who raised her. She does not know that one
day love will burn so deep in her heart that its scars will never heal. That she will know pain
so raw and pure it will almost tear her apart. She does not know that her journey will take a
thousand years. That her name will be remembered for a thousand more. She is The Morrigan and
she is waiting: a girl with rage coiled in her chest. Beautiful powerful ravenous rage. A
rage that will live forever. An electric debut retelling of Ireland's mythic goddess of war
from a bold and powerful new voice. -- AUTHORS ARE ENCHANTED BY THE MORRIGAN 'Thrilling
and bloody from first page to last this is an extraordinary portrait of a goddess a warrior
a woman. Welcome to a stunning new voice in literary fiction' Patrick Ness author of A Monster
Calls 'The Morrigan may be the most powerful book you will read this year' Lucy Holland
author of Sistersong and Song of the Huntress 'A fearless and ferocious retelling that does
great justice to the original stories effortlessly navigating an epic scale with heartbreaking
intimacy. Kim Curran is an astonishing talent' Kate Heartfield author of The Valkyrie and The
Embroidered Book 'Curran's The Morrigan will do for Irish mythology what Madeline Miller did
for Greek...An absolute triumph' Amy McCulloch 'Transported back to ancient Ireland The
Morrigan took me on a breathtaking journey brimming with fury and longing. Captivated from
start to finish I dreamed of the Morrigan and her lust for vengeance long after I read the
last page. Stunning!' Anya Bergman author of The Witches of Vardø 'Breathtaking in scope
blistering in truth The Morrigan is a beautifully dark tale of rage power and love.
Razor-sharp profound and intensely moving this is more than a retelling.I adored it!' Miranda
Dickinson 'Like Madeline Miller Curran has taken centuries of Irish legend and harnessed a
powerful retelling for modern readers. A timely feminist battle cry with pitch perfect writing'
Juno Dawson
