Shauna Lawless is an avid reader of Irish mythology and folklore. As an Irish woman, she loves that Irish mythology has inspired so many stories over the years, however, she wanted to explore the history and mythology of Ireland in a more authentic way. She lives in Northern Ireland with her family. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, was nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards.

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"Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect." --SFX

"Lawless's writing is absolutely luminous." --Irish Independent

"Lawless (the Gael Song Trilogy) returns to historical Ireland in this engrossing series-launching epic fantasy...Historical fantasy fans will find this world both heartbreakingly realistic and irresistibly magical." --Publishers Weekly

"[A]n incredibly readable, well-paced, believable fantasy tale, inspired by Irish mythology." --Grimdark Magazine

"The imaginative settings and iconic fire-and-flood battles are more than satisfying... Daughter of the Otherworld is an involving coming-of-age fantasy novel wrapped in the complex myths of ancient Ireland" --Foreword Reviews

"This is a novel full of conflict, both magical and mortal, romance and heartbreak. Lawless does a great job of not only balancing numerous perspectives but also balancing mythology with historical battles and figures to create an original story" --Adventures of a Tudor Nerd