Irish mythology meets medieval power struggles in The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless, the first book in the Gael Song series.

In 981 AD, the death of Dublin's Viking king gives his widow, Gormflaith, a chance to pursue her ambitions. She also guards a dangerous secret: she belongs to an immortal people gifted with fire magic. Meanwhile, Fódla, a healer from an opposing immortal lineage, enters Brian Boru's household as a spy. As human rulers compete for power, an older conflict threatens to shape Ireland's future.

Tropes and themes: • Political intrigue and court alliances • Hidden magic and immortal rivals • Irish mythology and historical fantasy • Powerful women navigating a world on the brink of war

Gael Song, book one. Trade paperback. A rich pick for readers who enjoy layered politics, myth, and competing loyalties.