The Snowmelt River: The Three Powers Book 1: An Epic Fantasy of Irish Mythology by the Bestselling Author of Twins of Moon

Enthralling. Not many books have this cosmic ability - Los Angeles TimesRyan's grand epic style . . . Passionate and dedicated fantasy fans will find a rich, immersive world and carefully handled characters - BooklistStrong points include ambitious world-building and a sweeping scope, steeped in Celtic atmosphere and drawing from Irish myth and legend - Publishers WeeklyUndoubtedly the best fantasy novel I've ever read. From the front cover through to the back, Frank P. Ryan has created an epic adventure that just does not stop! This book is a powerful, outstanding book, a must-read for Fantasy Lovers - Glenda A. Bixler, AuthorsdenSprawling and imaginative . . . even before the gateway to the magical world opens, the green hills and dense forests and meadows with brightly coloured wildflowers feel lush and enchanting. When Alan, Kate, Mark, and Mo travel to Tir, the magical land beyond the gateway, the scenery becomes much more fantastical, and never fails to astound. It succeeds in its magnificent portrayal of Ireland's verdant landscape and the various strange wonders and horrors that await the young adventurers in Tir - Kidsread'Ryan is inventive, the races he peoples his strange world with are not the run-of-the-mill elves and orcs and the magic is more of a spiritual nature than the magic of other fantasy novels I've read. A fast-paced, action-packed and truly fantastical journey along the Snowmelt River. I would be willing to suspend my disbelief longer to continue the journey as there is more of this tale to be told' 4 /5 - Fantasy Book ReviewThe depiction of rural Ireland is full of striking imagery and nostalgia and the fantasy world is given the same treatment, so both places feel realistic . . . This is a book that's very black and white in its morality, and tonally has similarities to the work of Tolkien, even though it has a very different atmosphere. A magical adventure and will appeal to fans of traditional fantasy, and those who fancy some well-crafted escapism - British Fantasy SocietyWriting as crisp as cold water, to skip out on Mr Ryan's great instalment of his series would be criminal - popculturecoup.wordpress.com