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Gates of Erin
9781963511413
Paperback
$19.95
July 2026
In a time of great war, two Irish teens become the heirs to an ancient prophecy—and must fend for their lives in a battle between realms.
1924, Ireland
Dragged from Dublin to live with distant family in the countryside, fifteen-year-old Virginia is out of her depth. But when a great beast chases her into a strange world underground, she’ll need to forge new allies and bold schemes to stay alive in a kingdom of cruel fairies, warrior leprechauns, and mercurial gods.
At seventeen, Connell is reeling from the death of his soldier brother and falling for the new girl in town. When Virginia disappears, Connell is the only one who knows where she’s gone, and soon finds himself apprenticed to a legendary hero, tasked with saving a realm—and fulfilling a destiny—he barely understands.
Intricately woven with Irish mythology, this thrilling YA fantasy debut transports readers to Otherworld, where two human teens become unwitting pawns in a dangerous game between gods and men.

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Gates of Erin
“An intriguing plot and some vividly described action scenes.” — Kirkus
“Gates of Erin is an imaginative YA fantasy that blends Irish mythology, adventure, romance, historical setting, supernatural conflict, and an ancient prophecy into a story about two young people discovering that their lives are connected to something far greater than themselves. It is a story about entering an unfamiliar world, discovering one’s identity, confronting the abuse of power, and learning that being chosen for something does not remove the responsibility of choosing what kind of person one will become. Gates of Erin is a good choice for readers who enjoy fantasy stories rooted in mythology and readers who like watching young protagonists grow into responsibilities they never expected to carry.” — Peter Okonkwo, P. English Literature
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