Bøger af Lizzy Shannon

Pocketbook Size (printed in American Standard English)In this updated edition, Irish born Lizzy Shannon takes us through the Gregorian calendar as well as the 13 months and single day of Druidic calendar. Includes new tidbits of Celtic and Druidic lore. Like the Native Americans, Celtic traditions were handed down through the generations. Explore legends and superstitions, find out how to make honey mead, hand-made soap, and learn about the Celtic astrological signs that are based on the Dryadic personalities of individual trees. Discover which sign you were born under, who your Celtic spirit animal guide is, and which deity rules your sign. "The spirit of Ireland shared in a delightfully personal and entertaining little book." - Gerry Anderson, Radio Foyle and Radio Ulster, author of Surviving Stroke City and Heads. "Lizzy's gone and collated the sayings and quirks she learned at her mother's knee in the Belfast of her childhood into an almanac of facts, stories, recipes and wisecracks that will keep you engaged and entertained through a sitting or two as well as throughout the year." - Jay Lake, author of A Trial of Flowers, Mainspring, and Kalimpura. "A Celtic Yearbook is chock-full of surprising recipes, odd bits of folklore, and delightful dashes of history. Where else can you find a book that contains a love potion and a way to become invisible? A perfect gift!"-- Brenda Cooper, author of Mayan December.

A powerful psychological thriller by Belfast born and bred Lizzy Shannon, that looks closely at the consequences of terrorism. In 1979 Northern Ireland, Jennifer Hamilton's life is destroyed by an IRA bomb. Vowing revenge, she is willingly recruited by her British Army lover, Mike McLeod, into an intelligence detachment to infiltrate a traditional band led by one of the men responsible, Séan Maguire. Not knowing Séan is responsible, she begins to fall for him, entering a dangerous love triangle between the two men. As she comes to understand the Celtic viewpoint of the conflict, as well as the British, she begins to go native until she uncovers a plot to assassinate the Duke of Edinburgh at the upcoming Edinburgh Festival. Recruited by one man to spy on the other: which side will she choose?

A beautiful collection of twenty-three spectacular and unusual legends from Ireland. The rich language stays true to the poetry and character of fireside storytelling, yet sizzles with vivid imagery.

A Powerful Psychological Thriller A Song of Bullets by Belfast born Lizzy Shannon is a psychological thriller set in Northern Ireland during the late 1970's. It follows Jennifer Hamilton, a musician whose life is shattered by a terrorist bombing. Driven by revenge, she becomes entangled in a dangerous mission, infiltrating a traditional Belfast band linked to the IRA. As she develops feelings for a key figure in the group, unaware of his role in her personal tragedy, Jennifer faces a love triangle and a dilemma of loyalty. The novel explores themes of betrayal, political conflict, and identity, based partly on real events from Shannon's life growing up during 'The Troubles' in Belfast. The story offers a unique point of view, blending personal and political themes in a narrative shaped by real events. Shannon creates a story that delves into the psychological impact of violence and betrayal. The Protagonist's journey - being recruited by one side to spy on the other while navigating a love triangle - provides an uncommon exploration of the conflict from both British and Irish perspectives. This personal and historical intersection, along with the emotional complexity of the characters, makes it stand out. "Entertaining and artfully done. Everything you ever wanted to know about our deeply flawed country. -- Gerry Anderson, Radio Ulster "Shannon is clearly drawing on her own personal background and experiences as a Northern Irish native...enriched by historical references...a touch of romance that should impress readers with its political acumen." -- Kirkus Reviews "A tale of rebellion, war, and love. Witty and humorous...and devastatingly realistic." -- Thomas Nichols, Los Angeles Critic "Lizzy Shannon reveals the heart of Northern Ireland's Troubles as only she can in a compelling novel that will haunt your mind--and stir your soul." -- William F. Nolan, author of Logan's Run "A powerful book that looks closely at terrorism, its reasoning, and its consequences. Life in a battle zone. The historical context allows us to look at both sides of an issue that has plagued us for centuries, and continue to plague us.-- Irene Radford, author of Merlin's Descendants