Celtic Ireland historical fiction

The Ailigh Wars Saga

A sweeping tale of Celtic tribes, bitter rivalries, sacred loyalties, and the lives remade in the shadow of war.

Peter J Merrigan

About the author

Peter J Merrigan writes character-driven stories set in ancient Ireland.

Born in Co. Derry, Northern Ireland, Peter J Merrigan was first published at the age of 17 in the Simon & Schuster anthology Children of the Troubles, edited by Laurel Holliday. His first novel was The Camel Trail before he turned his hand to historical fiction.

Following a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and English from London, Peter spent nineteen years in England as a marketing and advertising professional before returning to his native town. He now lives with his husband in Co. Tyrone.

The series

The Ailigh Wars Saga

Stone Heart book cover

Stone Heart

Book one of The Ailigh Wars Saga.

Stone Forged book cover

Stone Forged

Book two of The Ailigh Wars Saga.

Stone Soul book cover

Stone Soul

Book three of The Ailigh Wars Saga.

Free prequel story

Hearts of Stone

Begin before the wars with a free downloadable prequel story. No sign-up, no gate, just the story.

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