It’s
1846 in Ireland. When her family’s small farm is struck by famine, Clare Hanley
and her younger brother, Seamus, set out across the ocean to the Promised Land
of America.Five years prior,
Clare’s older sister Margaret and her Uncle Tomas emigrated in similar fashion
and were not to be heard from again. But Clare must face her fears as she lands
in the coming-of-age city of New York. There she discovers love, adventure,
tragedy, and a terrible secret which threatens to destroy her family and all she
believes.Flight of the
Earls is the first book in a historical novel trilogy based on Irish
immigration in the 1840s.
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Michael K. Reynolds is the author of a series of Irish historical novels being
published by B&H Publishing Group. His debut Irish historical novel, Flight
of the Earls, releases January, 2013.
Heirs of Ireland Historical
Saga An epic and sweeping Irish 19th century historical series written with a
cinematographic eye. It features gripping suspense, memorable characters and
breathtaking settings.
Book Release Dates: Book One: Flight of the Earls, January 2013 Book Two:
In Golden Splendor, July 2013 Book Three: Songs of the Shenandoah, January
2014
Michael is a writer with more than two decades of experience in
crafting fiction, non-fiction, journalism, copywriting and documentary
production. He is represented by Janet Kobobel Grant of Books & Such
Literary Agency.
Producer of Emmy Award Winning Documentaries Michael is also the writer and
producer of an Emmy and Telly award-winning series of documentaries titled,
Crystal Darkness. These thirty minute anti-meth films have been heavily promoted
and broadcast in cities and states throughout the United States and Mexico. They
have been viewed collectedly by more than 10 million people and the message has
reached more than 30 million to date.
His most recent documentary is
titled, Bullying, and tackles a rising epidemic which is causing our children to
drop out of school and is the cause of depression, suicide and campus
violence.
The films were produced by Global Studio, a social marketing agency Michael
founded in 1998. Since that time he has served hundreds of clients throughout
the nation in developing powerful and innovative marketing campaigns using a
variety of mediums including: print, film, television, radio and Internet. He
has extensive experience in all levels of branding, web development, social
media, public relations and advertising.
He also has wide experience as a
speaker and on-air personality and has been interviewed on a variety of
newspapers, radio stations and televisions networks throughout the
nation.
Michael earned his B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California,
San Diego and lives in Reno with his wife and three children.
He is
active in marketplace, marriage, small group and men's ministries as a leader
and speaker. He has served as elder at his church and is an area leader for the
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International, a member of Sparks Rotary and
served as chairperson for the local advisory board of the Salvation Army.
Do you enjoy a good, deep, historical? Then you will not want to
miss this one!
This is an author to watch out for, Micheal writes with
heart.
His book grips you from page one. I could not put it down. I loved
reading about the Irish immigration, this was a first for me.
When you open this book up you will not put it down until you have
read the very last page.
I was honored to read and review this book.
Pick up this 5 star book.
I was given a copy of this book by the
author.
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This is n author that I have learned a lot about over the last 6 months. Michael is an extremely kind hearted and knowledgable man and author. I have been waiting for this series to come out as I plan to pass it down to grandsons.
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Cathy Weber
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Cathy, you are the WINNER! Congrats! I will get your book in the mail to you right away!
DeleteThis book sounds very intresting..I'd love to read it!
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Would love to win ! I like historical fiction!
ReplyDeleteI too like historical fiction. If you say it is good...it has to be good! Thanks for your review Mary.
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Judy
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I would really like to win this one of Michael's. Loved the review. Thanks for the chance to win Mary.
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joeym11@frontier.com
Now this is the book I have been waiting for, this sounds like it is going to be great. I can not wait to read it. Thank you for your review of this one.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this author, but I want to read his book. Thank you for telling us about him and his book.
ReplyDeleteMary, I've been hearing a lot about this author, and this book sounds like great reading. I love Civil War based historical fiction, but also have an interest in Irish historical fiction. I'll have to add this book to my ever-growing list! Thanks for another wonderful recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI don't know this author, I have to go pick up a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteAnother new author to me. I would love to read this book. I can't imagine how scary it must been moving to a new country! Would love to win this book. MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this! Thanks! rhonda_nash_hall@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteGreat review as always, Mary. Always finding new authors is great .
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