The Sons of Mil

The Innisfail Cycle, Book 1

By: L..M. Riviere

Narrated by: Evin Kierans

Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

On the continent of Innisfail, Old Gods reign. Following five hundred years of vicious conflict, the High King has negotiated an armistice between the immortal Sidhe in the North, and the human populations of the South—the Sons of Mil. In this land of treacherous magic and ageless blood feuds, the peace is precarious at best.

An outcast with few loyalties, Ben Maeden has no interest in the political strife brewing in the South. Convinced a man without pride has nothing left to lose, he's content to fade into drunken obscurity in the wilderness. That is, until a rare moment of conscience compels him to rescue a young noblewoman from a band of mercenaries. This auspicious encounter hurls him into the heart of a far-reaching conspiracy, for Una Moura is no ordinary girl. Branded a heretic and scourged by her own people, she harbors a secret that could spell disaster for everyone. Hunted by militant nobles, dark creatures, and ambitious zealots; Ben and Una find themselves in a desperate race to prevent a war.

Though, not every enemy lurks in the shadows. Haunted by the ghosts of a former life; Ben may discover his greatest challenge lies within. Can he reconcile his past to safeguard Innisfail's future, or is he doomed to repeat his mistakes...to the detriment of all?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 L.M. Riviere (P)2024 L.M. Riviere

An immersive, epic fantasy

I was a huge fan of The Sons of Mil and the Innisfail Cycle when the books initially released. As a mom of small kids, I got very excited to see that the author had released the audio book version so that I could listen while doing around-the-house projects. The same heart-wrenching, Celtic adventure becomes even more immersive in the performer's Irish lilt. Definitely recommend

High Fantasy at it's best

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this title but what I got was a riveting journey through a world carefully shaped by magic with touches of Celtic lore. The first part runs a little slowly as the world-building is being laid down, but picks up quickly and then I couldn't stop listening. It's got a bit of everything, political intrigue, action, espionage, and a sprinkle of slow-build romance. The characters are well-developed and intriguing, at the end I couldn't wait for the next book. There were so many unexpected bits of life and lore laid into the world, and I really can't wait for Book 2 on audio.