Author: frankdelaney

In the summer of 1922, Robert Shannon, a young American hero of the Great War, lands in Ireland. A Marine chaplain, he was present at the frightful Battle of Belleau Wood, and he still suffers from shell shock. His mentor hopes that a journey Robert had always wanted to make to find his family roots will restore his equilibrium and his vocation. But there is more to the story: On his return from the war, Robert Shannon witnessed startling and lethal corruption in the Archdiocese of Boston. As a consequence, he has also been sent to Ireland to secure his…

A dazzling New York Times bestseller with over 3,500 five-star Goodreads ratings! After a storyteller recounts fantastic tales of Irish folklore, young Ronan begins a journey in pursuit of myth and legend — and the mysterious man who started it all. “A sprawling, riveting read… Rich and satisfying” (Publishers Weekly).