Thread of a Spider by D.L. Gardner - Book Tour + Giveaway
Thread of a Spider
by D.L. Gardner
Genre: YA Historical Fantasy
TEENS ENLIST THE FAE TO WIN A WAR IN IRELAND
When all attempts to save her fiance fail, Ailis must rely on the magic of the forest folk.
Following an ambush at the Upton Rail Station in 1921 Ireland, British troops
burn Ailis' home to the ground and arrest her fiancé, Liam, for
murder. She and her younger brother Paddy flee to an enchanted glen.
Lured by a haunting song, Paddy is abducted by forest folk. Perilous
obstacles, and a questionable stranger, hinder Ailis' attempts to
find her brother or free her fiance, until her only hope for survival
rests on the magic of the Fae.
burn Ailis' home to the ground and arrest her fiancé, Liam, for
murder. She and her younger brother Paddy flee to an enchanted glen.
Lured by a haunting song, Paddy is abducted by forest folk. Perilous
obstacles, and a questionable stranger, hinder Ailis' attempts to
find her brother or free her fiance, until her only hope for survival
rests on the magic of the Fae.
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A bitter uprising in Ireland is taking place and two siblings are
tossed in the battle, facing death, believing in love, and hoping in magic.
A bitter uprising in Ireland is taking place and two siblings are
tossed in the battle, facing death, believing in love, and hoping in magic.
1920 found Ireland at the peak of tensions that had been building for
centuries. Famine, tyranny and strife robbed the Irish of their
homes, their lives and their country. Four years after the Easter
Rising, pressure became so great, that the southern Irish took up
arms against the British and fought for a free nation. Thread of a
Spider, a historical fantasy, weaves history and Irish myth together
to tell a story about two teenage siblings caught in the war and
swathed in the legends of Erie.˃˃˃ A fantasy based on history
woven with rich Irish lore.
centuries. Famine, tyranny and strife robbed the Irish of their
homes, their lives and their country. Four years after the Easter
Rising, pressure became so great, that the southern Irish took up
arms against the British and fought for a free nation. Thread of a
Spider, a historical fantasy, weaves history and Irish myth together
to tell a story about two teenage siblings caught in the war and
swathed in the legends of Erie.˃˃˃ A fantasy based on history
woven with rich Irish lore.
Who is your favorite character in Thread of a Spider
My favorite character in my book is
Paddy. Whereas the story is mostly about his sister Ailis and her struggles to
free her fiancé, Paddy’s the one that befriends the Fae, and convinces them to
help the Irish win the war. He’s a feisty 15-year-old wanting to fight, yet
hating himself for killing a man. He loves his family, his country and he
learns to love the forest folk as well. There’s something to be said about
passion, and Paddy is passionate!
“Magic,” he snarled.
“Fae!” He crumpled the cloth with his fist, and shoved the fabric into his
pocket. “I’ll find you Tommy, I swear. By the sword of Saint Michael, I’ll find
you and bring you back home.”
A tease to his sister.
He interrupted her thoughts. “You’ve heard the tale of the
Black Boar? The dark swine is evil, Ailis.”
She glanced at him. His eyes were still closed. “What are
your blathering ‘bout?”
“The spirit of the Black Boar. Chased from Northern Ireland
to West Cork.”
“Sure, and that’s but a tall story!” she said.
“Thought they had killed him, but he came alive again, and
lives to this day.”
“Craic!”
Paddy opened one eye and stared at her intensely. “In the
form of a Brit.”
Passionate for his country
and his countrymen.
There was fury in Paddy’s voice, and his face burned red
with passion. “He’s a snitch. He’s going to have everyone we know either shot
or hanged. Ailis, he shot you and left you for the buzzards! No one does that
to my family. No one! He needs to die!”
With a passion for a good wholesome story, Gardner dives into the adult
and young adult fantasy genres. She is both a best selling author and
an award winning illustrator who lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.
Dabbling in screenwriting, she's won screenings and a trophy for some of her film projects.
and young adult fantasy genres. She is both a best selling author and
an award winning illustrator who lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.
Dabbling in screenwriting, she's won screenings and a trophy for some of her film projects.
She loves a tale that ignites imaginations, strengthens friendships,
spurs courage and applauds honor. Though she targets her stories for
young adults, her books are enjoyed by all ages.
spurs courage and applauds honor. Though she targets her stories for
young adults, her books are enjoyed by all ages.
D.L. Gardner is a columnist for the science fiction and fantasy
publication Amazing Stories Magazine
publication Amazing Stories Magazine
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