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The Shining One (The Swordswoman Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Malcolm Archibald (Author), Lorna Read (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 133 ratings

After the campaign against the Norse, Melcorka the Swordswoman is unsettled.

She wishes revenge on Egil the Norseman, yet knows that Defender - her magic sword - cannot kill without cause.

After a visit to the seer Fitheach, Melcorka receives a dire warning. They head toward the Western Isles in search of knowledge, facing many dangers on their path.

With the help of pirate leader Osprey and Hector, leader of the Ulvust, they forge on toward the Standing Stones of Callanish to face the most fearsome foe of all: The Shining One.

This is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.

Praise from readers:

★★★★★ - "An awesome trip into Scottish lore and fantasy, with a young maiden who becomes a master swordswoman. You will not be disappointed."

★★★★★ - "Absolutely fantastic. The story drew me in and held me fast until the very last page. I look forward to the next adventures of Melcorka and Bradan."

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  1. Book 2 of 5
    The Swordswoman
  2. Print length
    489 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    January 29, 2017
  6. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
    10 - 12
  8. File size
    3.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MYDG4PT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creativia
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 489 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Swordswoman
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 133 ratings

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Malcolm Archibald

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Born in Edinburgh, Scotland and educated at the University of Dundee, I write in a variety of genres, from academic history to folklore, historical fiction to fantasy. I won the Dundee International Book Prize with my novel 'Whales for the Wizard' in 2005 and was a winner in the People's Book Prize with 'The Darkest Walk' in 2011. In 2021 my 18th century military novel, 'Blood Oath' won the military fiction prize awarded by the Society for Army Historical Research.

Happily married for 41 years, I have three grown children and live just outside Dundee in eastern Scotland.

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful Fantasy Adventure Tale
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
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    Based on an old Scottish legend that incorporates the stone circle temples of long ago, The Shinning one sends Melcorka, the Swordswoman and her companion, Brandon, on a torturous search for an ancient Wise Man or Sage. She isn’t sure how Brandon intends to find him as the man is long dead, but the man is said to be found in his ancient temple. The search leads them to embattled islands, but are the embattled because of man or because of enchantment? They encounter foe after foe, but Melcorka’s sword gives her special powers and protection. Brandon, the Wanderer’s, cane seems to do the same for him, but will these special resources protect them in the final battle as they try to rescue their island friends? Will the ancient wise man or the Shinning be found? Could the wise man and the Shinning One of legend be connected with the remote temple? I cannot spoil the page turning ending by answering those questions for this author does a masterful job building suspense.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Medieval Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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    An awesome trip into Scottish lore and fantasy with a young maiden who becomes a master swordswoman with her magical sword. You will not be disappointed.
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  • Lady Lightning
    5.0 out of 5 stars It gets better and better
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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    Again I was caught from page one and could not stop reading. This story had it all mermaids who were evil, seal who were really silkies and the Morigan spreading wickedness where ever she could. I highly recommend this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017
    Format: Kindle
    I read the first two of the Melcorka and Braden series this weekend and spent a good portion of time on my couch, enthralled instead of doing what I should have. What fun!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018
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    Different but good
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  • The_Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent follow-up
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017
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    Excellent follow-up!!! Not only do Mel and Braden have more quests their relationship is becoming more defined. Because I've never really read about Celtic mythology I do find myself having to stop and look up some of the gods.
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  • Dennis Helm
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great. Story covered in the first two books.. I am looking forward to the next in the series. The story borders on Christianity.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2017
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    A great story covered in the first two books. I am looking forward to the next in the series. The story borders on Christianity
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  • Hans L Erdman
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Couldn't Put It Down
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017
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    Absolutely fantastic. The story drew me in and held me fast until the very last page. Really excellent storytelling. I look forward to the further adventures of Melcorka and Bradan.
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  • Sashadoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars A whirlwind of action from start to finish.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2018
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    Wow! It's not often you start a book where the action begins on the first page and then carries you like a whirlwind all the way through to the end, but that's just what I got with the latest episode in the saga of Melcorka the Swordswoman and Bradan the Wanderer. This book really does stretch the reader's imagination, as our heroes encounter selkies (mythological part seal, part human beasties), a woman who isn't a woman, (don't ask, just read), and all manner of warmongering tribesmen. At times, it's hard to keep up with the action which is fast and furious throughout. I loved this book which again shows the author's uoerb knowledge of the myths and legends of Scotland and his descriptive writing of the lives and times of those people from the far mists of time is superb. 5 stars hardly does it justice!
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