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SKULL’S VENGEANCE AUDIOBOOK COMING SOON!

I’m excited to announce that the audiobook of Book 4, Skull’s Vengeance, in the historical fantasy series, Curse of Clansmen and Kings, will be released on May 9th, 2024. The following two narrators were selected to capture the scope of the epic Celtic tale: Scott Ellis and Heidi Housh. Since more than half of the audiobook is told from the perspectives of various male characters from Britannia and Rome, I selected Scott Ellis to capture these voices. Heidi Housh narrates chapters from the point of view of the primary protagonist, Queen Catrin.

Below are highlights of Skull’s Vengeance, a summary of primary characters, and snippets from the audiobook to give you a flavor of the narration.

HIGHLIGHTS: SKULL’S VENGEANCE

Skull’s Vengeance
(Book 4 Curse of Clansmen and Kings)
by Linnea Tanner
Narrated by Scott Ellis and Heidi Housh

Blurb:

A Celtic warrior queen must do the impossible—defeat her half-brother, a sorcerer, and claim the throne. But to do so, she must learn how to strike vengeance from her father’s skull.

AS FORETOLD BY HER FATHER in a vision, Catrin has become a battle-hardened warrior after her trials in the Roman legion and gladiatorial games. She must return to Britannia and pull the cursed dagger out of the serpent’s stone to fulfill her destiny. Only then can she unleash the vengeance from the ancient druids to destroy her evil half-brother, the powerful sorcerer, King Marrock. Always two steps ahead and seemingly unstoppable, Marrock can summon destructive natural forces to crush any rival trying to stop him and has charged his deadliest assassin to bring back Catrin’s head.

To have the slightest chance of beating Marrock, Catrin must forge alliances with former enemies, but she needs someone she can trust. Her only option is to seek military aid from Marcellus—her secret Roman husband. They rekindle their burning passion, but he is playing a deadly game in the political firestorm of the Julio-Claudian dynasty to support Catrin’s cause.

Ultimately, to defeat Marrock, Catrin must align herself with a dark druidess and learn how to summon forces from skulls to exact vengeance. But can she and Marcellus outmaneuver political enemies from Rome and Britannia in their quest to vanquish Marrock?

“Written with a lot of verve, Skull’s Vengeance should appeal to fans of historical fantasy, as well as to those who enjoy old-fashioned ripping yarns.” India Edghill for Historical Novel Society.

Pre-order / Buy Links:

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Skulls-Vengeance-Audiobook/B0D1894HTR

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Skulls-Vengeance-Curse-Clansmen-Kings/dp/B0D185C7RD/

Skull’s Vengeance Prologue (Marrock’s Point of View)

Skull’s Vengeance Chapter 1 (Catrin’s Point of View)

MAIN CHARACTERS: SKULL’S VENGEANCE

Catrin—Cantiaci queen, druidess, warrior, and gladiator; daughter of  King Amren and Queen Rhiannon; Celtic wife of Marcellus Antonius (marriage not recognized by Rome)

Marcellus Antonius—Roman military commander (ranks include tribune and praetor) and nobleman; Roman husband of Catrin; great-grandson of Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony); grandson of Iullus Antonius; youngest son of Lucius Antonius and Drusilla

Marrock—King of the Cantiaci, known as Blood Wolf; druid, wolf and dragon shape-shifter; half-brother of Catrin; son of Queen Rhan and King Amren; son-in-law of King Cunobelin through his marriage to Ariene

Brutius Antonius—Half- brother of Marcellus Antonius; oldest son of Lucius Antonius

Ferrex—Cantiaci warrior and gladiator known as the Red Lion; former mentor and loyal friend of Catrin; auxiliary cavalryman serving under Marcellus Antonius