In the Service of the King - Sheri Murphy - Bog

This is a time-bending tale of magic and self-exploration. Niamh finds herself unintentionally thrust into the eternal fight between light and dark. After receiving a horse for her birthday, Niamh sets off on a journey to discover more about herself and what caused the disappearance of her missing mother. Along the way, Niamh meets a wide range of magical characters including gypsies, mermaids, and the Sea King. Niamh and her band of friends must face danger and fight against evil dragons, werewolves, and the tireless plotting of Moira, discovering that she is behind all of the horrible things that have been plaguing Niamh's family. In a distant future, we meet Trini who also finds herself on a voyage from the United States to Ireland. After her mother's passing, Trini voyages alone and finds that her life and future are intricately entwined with people she has never met, yet shares a history and a future with. As Moira and her dragons threaten everything, the group must come together and learn to have faith in themselves in order to survive.