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Donaghan's Fate by Benjamin Neale Bayly tells the story of a young man in Celtic times who must summon the courage to face his enemies and protect his family
TROY, N.Y. (MMD Newswire) February 16, 2010 -- Donaghan's Fate, a young adult novel by Benjamin Neale Bayly, is a coming-of-age story set in the distant past of Celtic times where a teenager must protect his family and find a way to survive. When 14-year-old Donaghan set out one morning while his parents were fishing, he never expected to find Zoe, a young woman from a nearby village that was destroyed by the Northmen. Worried that the merciless warriors might be making their way to Donaghan's home, the pair run to a nearby ridge to warn the townspeople and arrive just in time to witness a brutal attack. Their parents dead or captured, the duo are forced to take shelter in a mountain cave where they can care for Donaghan's three siblings and learn to survive on their own. Now Donaghan must lead a rag-tag group of teens against the Northmen to rescue their captive loved ones and reclaim their home. "When faced with a crisis, teenagers can work together as a team to defeat an enemy," Bayly says. "They have the ability to develop their talents and make a difference in the adult world." Aimed at a young adult audience, the book intends to portray an exciting example of teens accepting responsibility and finding solutions to seemingly impossible problems. The story follows the teens as they interact and relate amongst themselves without adult supervision or guidance, a scenario intended to create suspense and engage young readers who may relate to the characters through similar fears and motivations. Donaghan's Fate is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels. About the Author MEDIA CONTACT: REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ### The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates. |