An outlaw emerges from self-imposed exile to face a treacherous ragtag of murderous zealots, ambitious warlords, dangerous women—and rogues of every stripe.
The Innisfail Cycle is for fans of The Lord of the Rings, Mistborn, Sevenwaters, and A Game of Thrones: epic stakes, old gods, political conflict … and a dash of romance.
Welcome to Innisfail
The Innisfail Cycle trilogy, is perfect for fans of true fantasy epics full of antiheroes, strong female characters, political schemes, and big battles.
And deep at its heart, a slow-burn romance for the ages!
*Individual titles, listed below
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Book One
Old Gods Reign
By: L.M. Riviere
Description:
An outlaw emerges from self-imposed exile to face a treacherous ragtag of murderous zealots, ambitious warlords, dangerous women, and rogues of every stripe.
Ben Maeden is certainly no hero. He'd rather drink himself to sleep at the gaming tables every night than involve himself in endless, tiresome political squabbles. That is, until he stumbles across a young noblewoman in desperate need of his help. This one act of conscience propels them both into the heart of a dangerous, far-reaching plot with disastrous implications for them both.
ISBN: 9781914152016
Book Two
Old Gods Reign … For Now
By: L.M. Riviere
Description:
As the light of the Southernmost Star wanes, Una must decide where her loyalties lie—with her estranged family, or the memory of a fallen prince in a nightmare wood.
A tyrant rises in the ashes of mighty Tairngare. Bloodthirsty raiders slaughter unwitting villagers in the Midlands. Norther nobles, stripped of their titles, wealth, and livelihood invite retribution through vendetta. Rebellious Southers, seek to oust the absentee High King through war. Crises of faith and cultural identity ravage the Milesian poor… and behind all, an unseen threat prepares the board…
ISBN: 9781914152122
Book Three
Old Gods Must Die
By: L.M. Riviere
Description:
From the darkest dreams of an Otherworld dawn through the bitter flames of a wartorn world, destiny has come for Kaer Yin, and it's all or nothing.
Reunited and on the run, Kaer Yin and Una find themselves desperate to liberate the North from Damek Bishop and those who would crown him King of Eire.
Although Damek isn't the only one with an ambition to tear the High King down. In the South, Henry of Bethany rides to purge the Sidhe from Innish shores, trailing devastation in his wake. In Aes Sidhe, ancient animosities bear poisoned fruit for Dannan loyalists—and in the midlands, against impossible odds Rosweal stands alone.
ISBN: 978-1-914152-17-7
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Meet the Cast
Ben Maeden
Ben would rather have a drink than stick his neck out for someone else… but all of that is about to change. Una Moura
The Path she chooses could decide the fate of a continent. Rian Guinness
A young girl who is dragged into this stirring conflict against her better judgment. 
Damek Bishop
An ambitious nobleman from the South. A priestess of the Eternal Flame tasked with hunting Una down… no matter the cost. Aoife Sona
for fans of epic fantasy, celtic myth, and old gods
Political fantasy: rival factions, shifting loyalties
Multiple POV conflict across a continent
Religion and cultural identity under pressure
Battle, betrayal, and long-game consequences
Romantic subplot
If you loved The Lord of the Rings → you may want The Innisfail Cycle (old gods, epic stakes)
If you loved Mistborn → you may want The Innisfail Cycle (magic + rebellion-scale conflict)
If you loved Sevenwaters → you may want The Innisfail Cycle (Celtic myth mood, family + fate)
If you loved A Game of Thrones → you may want The Innisfail Cycle (politics, war, shifting loyalties)
*Comparisons are for reader reference only; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Readers who want folklore-rooted fantasy with Celtic and Irish myth influence, historical texture, and emotionally grounded stakes may find a similar reading mood in The Innisfail Cycle.
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Readers who want atmospheric, emotion-forward epic fantasy with character-driven arcs and escalating stakes may enjoy The Innisfail Cycle for its mythic scope and legacy-centered tension.
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The Innisfail Cycle is an epic fantasy trilogy with mythic, folklore-rooted storytelling and historical texture.
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Themes include legacy and belonging, oath and consequence, power and sacrifice, loyalty under pressure, and choices that ripple across families and kingdoms.
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The Innisfail Cycle is a plot-forward, traditional epic fantasy with a romantic subplot; readers who prefer romance-first or erotic fantasy as the primary focus may not find it as closely aligned.
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The series is plot-forward and character-driven; relationships matter, but epic stakes and consequence drive the narrative.
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Irish myth is a major influence, but the series also draws on broader Celtic and European mythic sensibilities and folklore logic.
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The Innisfail Cycle is written for adult readers and is not recommended for audiences under 14; parental discretion is advised.
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Yes. The Innisfail Cycle includes mature themes and scenes that may be intense for some readers; content notes are provided on the series page for reader discretion.
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Every copy of The Innisfail Cycle includes a full glossary and cast list—as well as a well-appointed fantasy map of the world of Innisfail.
Comparisons are for reader reference only; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.