Rise of the Morrigan: The Queen of Samhuinn: An Epic in Fantasy Mythology
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Rise of the Morrigan: The Queen of Samhuinn: An Epic in Fantasy Mythology Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Theophilus Monroe (Author, Publisher), William Turbett (Narrator)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 76 ratings
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Not even the god who made her could tame her.

When the Dagda took three girls and combined them into a single goddess—that he might have for himself a divine wife—he thought she'd be an obedient sub-deity and an extension of his rule. But the Morrigan is subservient to no man, no matter how powerful a god he fashions himself to be.

If she is to rule, however, she must do more than defy the god who made her.

She must win the heart of a mortal....

Cú Chulainn didn’t want to be a warrior.

He dreamed of becoming a bard, a poet....

But when he discovers he has the ríastrad, that he transforms into a werewolf when enraged, he finds he has little choice but to serve the whims of his king and defend Ulster.

But can the beast be controlled?

A faerie touched his heart…it calmed his rage…and he longs for her still….

But there’s another who pursues him, who hopes to win his heart…a goddess….

Will the Morrigan win the heart of her beloved? Will Cú Chulainn find peace, or will he be destined to a life of battle?

Rise of the Morrigan is a stand-alone epic in fantasy mythology. It is also a prequel to Theolphilus Monroe's Gates of Eden world. Listeners of Monroe's Voodoo Legacy, Druid Legacy, or other modern Arthurian fantasies will be captivated by this epic-fantasy adventure romance: Rise of the Morrigan: The Queen of Samhuinn.

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  1. Listening Length
    6 hours and 17 minutes
  2. Author
    Theophilus Monroe
  3. Narrator
    William Turbett
  4. Audible release date
    May 6, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Theophilus Monroe
  7. ASIN
    B09ZN2Q1K6
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 6 hours and 17 minutes
Author Theophilus Monroe
Narrator William Turbett
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 06, 2022
Publisher Theophilus Monroe
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B09ZN2Q1K6
Best Sellers Rank #351,814 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#4,600 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#9,684 in Epic Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#10,397 in Horror Fiction

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
76 global ratings

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Liberrian
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Emotional
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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This book has it all. In exploring the story of the Morrigan, we feel all types of emotions. But, we feel pity above else. Pity for a poor creature who never got to realize her purpose. A creature composed of three sisters with different personalities and talents. They were transformed by a selfish god. This is an extremely soul stirring story of love/hate, war/peace and vengance/forgiveness. Fall headlong into this saga.
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Darinda Sellers
4.0 out of 5 stars It's A Wonderful Life! IT ALL MATTERS! Read on...
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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Wow! This story of how the Morigan became who she was, what motivated her actions...very thought provoking indeed. 🎶🎶The things we do for love🎶🎶 🎶🎶What is love?! Don't hurt me🎶🎶 Everybody matters. Of all the books I've read by this author, I believe that I liked this one best because it made me think instead of just escaping into a good story. Don't read this one before reading DRUIDESS and the other Gates of Eden/Druid Legacy books or you'll have spoiler alerts. I look forward to starting the next book Vampire Witch soon. If you haven't read any of Theophilus Monroe, I highly recommend you grab one if you want to expand your thinking about various religious theologies. Happy reading!
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Angie Cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book with relatable characters and interesting twists.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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This book is an incredibly insightful narrative based on what the leyend of the Morrigan tells us. The characters are so human in their reactions that,you keep reading until the last page is turned. I really hope there is a second book in which both central characters end together. I could not help but see some of my friends in these people.They are that convincing. If you like informed tales with great pacing, this book is for you.
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Bambi Dawn
3.0 out of 5 stars origin story
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
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This is the origin story/prequel to the Gates Of Eden world books. It reads like most mythologies. I want to say it's a doomed love story but not in the usual sense. It's subtle in many ways, yet still poignant. I will be reading the follow-up books for the adventure.
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Manie Kilian
4.0 out of 5 stars When legends arise
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
The Rise of the Morrigan is a book rather full of surprises as it deals with the "creation" of a goddess in a very unusual way.
The subsequent tale of a rather tragic tale of love and a pursuit of happiness is rather poignant and a caution too when obsession rears it's ugly head as well. Especially when the legend of a warrior like Cù Cuchain is in the making as well and he forms the object of your heart's desire.
The world created by author Theophilus Monroe is rich with Celtic druid lore and fascinating in scope and detail that soon immersed the reader in the immersive story of nature, goddesses and even dragons at large.
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Sheila
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome story of a fierce goddess
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
This story is a prequel story to the Gates of Eden series. The Morrigan begins life as 3 sisters who ultimately become one goddess. While many might do anything for the person that made them a goddess, the Morrigan does not just bow down that person, even with him being a god. This is the story of her journey to find happiness for herself and the things she learns along the way. I will definitely continue reading the other books by this author.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Dark Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
I enjoyed this story about the rise of the queen of Samhuinn. After having listened to the boxset of "Gates Of Eden: The Druid Legacy Boxed Set" in which the Morrigan took a pivotal role, I really appreciated the more in-depth study of her life that was provided in this story. The more I learned about her motivations the more I came to appreciate her intricacy as a character. The story moved along well with plenty of action. William Turbett's narration was awesome and added to the story's entertainment. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily posted this review.
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Crystal
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully blended Celtic Mythological figures and fiction!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
Dave: I read this book and really enjoyed the blending of The Morrigan, Cú Chullainn, and other Mythologicsk and historical figures with a fictional but believable story.
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bianca j.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great mythology inspired story
Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2022
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I didn't know the mythology beforehand-while reading that story I looked up many things mentioned as I wanted to know the basis it came from. It was engaging, interesting way of storytelling-it starts at the end then came back to the beginning where all the characters came from, how they came to be in that particular situation. It had some well crafted, beautiful quotes that I reread a couple times before continuing.
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Kirsty Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2022
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Another fab book from Theo. Did not disappoint. Im glad to now have the background knowledge about the Morrigan which impacts a good few other of Theo's books.
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Belinda
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2021
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Another great read from Thoephilus!
It is a fascinating look into the history and motivation of the Morrigan. Definitely worth the read
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