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In a time of great war, two Irish teens become the heirs to an ancient prophecy—and must fend for their lives in a battle between realms.
1924, Ireland
Dragged from Dublin to live with distant family in the countryside, fifteen-year-old Virginia is out of her depth. But when a great beast chases her into a strange world underground, she’ll need to forge new allies and bold schemes to stay alive in a kingdom of cruel fairies, warrior leprechauns, and mercurial gods.
At seventeen, Connell is reeling from the death of his soldier brother and falling for the new girl in town. When Virginia disappears, Connell is the only one who knows where she’s gone, and soon finds himself apprenticed to a legendary hero, tasked with saving a realm—and fulfilling a destiny—he barely understands.
Intricately woven with Irish mythology, this thrilling YA fantasy debut transports readers to Otherworld, where two human teens become unwitting pawns in a dangerous game between gods and men.
“An intriguing plot and some vividly described action scenes.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Gabel has brought to life a fantastic world populated with interesting and colorful characters. She weaves a wondrous tale of Ireland of old with its myths and legends clashing with a world that has forgotten its magical past. A world open to a young girl who sees the possibilities laid before her.” — Jose Antonio Ponce, Author of Killing Coyote
"Steeped in myth and mystery, Gates of Erin sweeps readers into a world of forgotten gods, hidden realms, and an ancient war between worlds. Elizabeth Gabel crafts a spellbinding adventure where destiny, courage, and old magic collide." — Kyle T. Cowan, author of Sunshine is Forever, actor in Preacher, Manhattan, and Better Call Saul
"Outstanding harmonious duet between characters Virginia and Connell. Recess other mazes of snappy, annoying mental activity existing and kill the day or night with this cathedral of a novel, Gates of Erin." — Gabrielle Mae Darling (BA Fashion Business Columbia College Chicago)
“I ended up loving it by the time I finished it. Initially, I liked the setting so much I kept reading it. Although it was written for a younger readership, I found the characters relatable, and I was wishing them well. It was fun, but somewhat unbelievable; then it got more interesting and complex, which kept me going, and then... and then... all hell broke loose, and, while I rooted for the characters, some died, and it wasn't looking good for anyone else. The danger was high. The destruction of everything was imminent as things that couldn't fail did so. In such a maelstrom of disasters, people learned quickly and fought disaster as best they could. The tension in the final chapter was riveting. I can see a sequel.” — Terry Mulcahy, actor
Elizabeth Gabel holds a degree in English Literature and Journalism from the University of New Mexico. Fascinated by the whimsical and widely documented myths of ancient Ireland, Gabel indulged her passions by scouring old bookstores for the stories lost by time. Those stories overflowed onto the blank pages of her imagination.