Bøker av Michael Gallagher

Inga Alenir is a Swordbearer. She is the latest in a long line of women to inherit a magical weapon called Deathbringer. She's also dead, murdered on her wedding day by the ruthless and covetous noblewoman Yenda Avard, who steals the sword after killing Inga and her entire family. And yet, some secrets won't stay buried. Deathbringer has a will and a consciousness of its own, and even has the power to raise Inga from the dead for a short time. It warns her that she has one week to find and retrieve the sword before death reclaims her-permanently. With each day bringing her doom and final demise ever closer, Inga will have to see just how far she's willing to go to achieve her vengeance. DEATHBRINGER is a compositional mix between the violent, grisly hunt for revenge in the film THE NIGHTINGALE and the tale of Vasher and his talking sword Nightblood in Brandon Sanderson's WARBREAKER. Fans of dark fantasy, of tragic love stories and tales about seeking revenge against long odds will enjoy this debut novel by Blake Carpenter in the world of Agareth where a scorned, young widow fights back against the powerful elites that wronged her, and begins a journey that might turn the entire world against her. What Readers Are Saying About Deathbringer- "I fell in love with these characters... If you love a good revenge story, it's so good. I had a great time with this one!"-The Nerdy Narrative (https: //www.youtube.com/TheNerdyNarrative) "I think this one is truly special... The world of Agareth is a vast and uncompromising one, being filled with dangers and factions striking out to meet their own ends, forging their way in a world which appears obsessed with progress. However, seeing our main protagonist, Inga, rise up to the challenge in spite of what's placed in front of her makes it all the more compelling to read."-The Lord Otter (https: //downstreampulp.substack.com/) "Those who like tales of revenge with protagonists who do not lose their humanity or become permanently obsessed by it will enjoy this book. Anyone who wants to see other cultures portrayed in new settings and new ways will find it entertaining as well. The novel should appeal to fantasy fans everywhere but particularly those interested in Slavic and Russian milieus, as the story has the air of Anastasia about it. Those who want a new twist on familiar tropes should find this story quite engaging."-Caroline Furlong, Upstream Reviews (https: //upstreamreviews.substack.com/) "Carpenter has a deft, confident style that pulls the reader in and keeps them there, connecting with the characters and exploring their world. He has crafted an exquisitely written, perfectly-paced, throughly gripping tale. I am definitely looking forward to the next installment. Highly recommended."-S. Kirk Pierzchala, author of Echoes Through a Distant Glass, Harshest Dawn and more M., Goodreads Review: "It's technically amazing. Snappy, quick paced, action packed, and with memorable characters who are well written and well realized that feel like actual people. Also has a cool early 1900's Russian inspired semi-Steampunk setting which is super rare to see in Fantasy. 8/10." K.D. McAllister, Amazon Review: "Blake absolutely stuck the landing with a highly satisfying conclusion to Inga's tragic mission and by books end I was fully invested in her, the supporting characters, the BLADE LORE, and teases of what is to come. You can just tell Blake has so much more he wants to tell us! Buy this so that he CAN! 4/5 stars"

On the surface, Akane's life appeared to be flush with success; born into wealth, she attended one of the most prestigious schools in the country, married a successful man and then became general manager of a famous hotel at the youthful age of twenty-one. But now, three years later, her inner turmoil has finally caught up with her. She has always hated her career. She does not love her husband. Her time at school had been difficult, and her home life had given her many deep scars. One ordinary week in September, Akane finds that she can no longer hide from these truths. Her choice; retaining the status quo (and all the pain it entails), or risking everything on the advice of an impulsive new acquaintance. Anzu to Ajisai is one woman's story of seeking her own path in a society which frowns upon it; in which she both questions her own identity, and attempts to reconcile with her traumatic past.

Run Down is the powerful new memoir by Dr. Michael Gallagher that details his shocking decline from fit triathlete and chief of surgery to bedbound patient searching for answers to a mysterious illness born out of a harrowing bike trip through North Dakota's Badlands.Gallagher's life is built on his ability to endure, but this is one race he cannot finish. He struggles to find the cause of his illness as well as the courage to survive. Misdiagnosed and misunderstood by his colleagues, Gallagher is forced to weather the worst of his illness alone, his isolation worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which will, ironically, provide clues to his health.Gallagher grapples to find meaning in a life that has been decimated by an invisible enemy. Powerful, poignant and perceptive, Run Down explores the potency of love, family and perseverance to providing meaning and joy.

Under the gun. New-found love and humanity at stake. If he doesn't trust his gut, civilization will not survive.A rogue agent bent on depopulating Iran blackmails Billy and turns him into the angel of death. A trained assassin, but an ordinary guy, becomes the biggest threat to life on earth.A pandemic is closer by the minute.With time running out, can Billy trust his handler's twisted promises, save his newfound love while thwarting a plot that threatens mankind? Billy sets a counterplot in motion. With the clock ticking, beware the old man in a young man's game.Buy The Mossad Strain: Viral Vengeance, the latest high-octane, stand-alone thriller in The Agent Kefira Mossad Future of Warfare Series today.

How Ireland Voted 2002 provides an in-depth analysis of the Irish general election. Continuing an established series of election studies, it sets out the context of the campaign, assesses the impact of the political parties' marketing strategies, and presents first-hand candidate campaign diaries.