The Hounds of the Morrigan
The Hounds of the Morrigan is a 1985 mythic fiction novel by Pat O'Shea. Key subjects include wishes, magic, dogs and Irish Mythology.
21 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 14 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 478 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Hounds of the Morrigan
When a ten-year-old boy finds an old book of magic in a bookshop in Ireland, the forces of good and evil gather to do battle over it.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1987 — Best First Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Hounds of the Morrigan?
The Hounds of the Morrigan was written by Pat O'Shea and first published in 1985.
What genre is The Hounds of the Morrigan?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The Hounds of the Morrigan?
The median edition has 478 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Hounds of the Morrigan?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Sword of Summer, The Throne of Fire and Children of Blood and Bone.
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