The Michelle Newbold The Legacy of the Serpent's Pendant: A Fionn and Elspeth Medieval Mystery

When the gods awaken, the shadows must bend.Fionn wanted nothing more than to serve the temple in peace. A humble priest dedicated to the ancient, unyielding doctrines of the old gods, he has his quiet life shattered when a dormant divine power erupts within him. His skin ripples with an ethereal radiance... the long-lost mark of the inner light.But in a land fractured by a corrupt and power-hungry new priesthood, a miracle given by the old gods is a dangerous thing to possess.When a treacherous High Priest attempts to weaponise Fionn's gifts for the dark, tyrannical Reformation order, Fionn is thrust into a lethal game of survival. Flanked by Elspeth, a deadly huntress with a past shrouded in mistrust, fear and secrecy, and Garbhan, a willowy, fiercely loyal sneak thief trickster, Fionn must navigate a web of institutional greed, kidnapping plots, and bloody betrayal.To save the true faith of the old gods and protect those he loves, Fionn must look deep into his soul to master a blinding light capable of both knitting shattered flesh and striking fear into his enemies. But as ancient relics clash and shadows close in, Fionn realises a terrifying truth: The old gods have spoken. And their judgment is absolute.Perfect for fans of classic dark fantasy, rich world-building, and high-stakes adventure. Dive into a thrilling tale of loyalty, divine power, and the dangerous price of uncovering the truth.