About the book
A fantasy “shimmering with magic, myth, and romance,”* now available in paperback
Gwen travels to Ireland to visit her cousin Findabhair, expecting a summer of backpacking, late nights, and the usual road trip adventures. But when Findabhair is kidnapped by the King of Faerie, Gwen must race to save her cousin before the rise of the Hunter’s Moon, when the fairies need a human sacrifice.
This first novel in The Chronicles of Faerie was praised for “Melling’s taut plotting, with its unexpected turns, [that] moves the story quickly to a climax and leaves readers wanting more.” (School Library Journal)
* from Booklist (starred review)
Praise for The Hunter’s Moon
*“A compelling blend of Irish mythology and geography.” – School Library Journal (starred review)
“...[This] sensation-loaded celebration of Ireland and Faerie will be a powerful draw for many readers.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About the author
O.R. Melling is the author of many, internationally acclaimed novels for young adults, including The Chronicles of Faerie series. She lives in Ireland and visits the U.S. and Canada often.