During the religious turmoil in sixth-century Ireland, Brendan, a charismatic warrior priest and his Druidic novice, Thomas begin a quest that will take them far beyond their goal of a Promised Land in the New World. They travel first as slaves and then heroes of the City of Cahokia to Mexico. Brendan is declared a reincarnation of the god Quetzalcoatl and falls prey to the lure of coca leaves.

Thomas, rebelling against Brendan’s mad schemes to rule the southern lands, uses his Druidic Filid powers and the dark forces of the Sky Priests of Machu Piccu to defeat his evil minions in a great battle of sky ships over the Nazca Plains.
Brendan faces his addictions on an ocean voyage with Chin traders to their Chin homeland. Conscripted into an army crossing the mysterious Silk Road on the Syrian plateau, Brendan overcomes Thomas’ restraints and seeks new power in the warm bed of Theodora, wife of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian.

Thomas has learned the hard way that Brendan's loyalties were for sale to the highest bidders. He is determined history would not repeat itself. He has never regretted letting Brendan live. But now, his Filid-Spirit ancestors encouraged him to move swiftly against both Brendan and the evil Roman Cardinal Barozia. Witness his use of his shrewd talents in his final blow for freedom from the coming intellectual darkness.

RACE THE DARKNESS

“This novel is far more enjoyable than a book so steeped in Roman Catholic history has any right to be, thanks to its fully developed characters, immersive action and scenes of political intrigue that crackle with energy. . .the action, intricate, engaging plot and impressive historical detail make for a winning combination.

Exhilarating and fun, with a thrilling climax.”

– Kirkus Discoveries Review