The Podcast
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The Author
Brad A. LaMar when he’s not fighting evil Withes and wizards is an educator who resides in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area in the US. He has taught science to middle school students for more than twenty-five-years. He is married to his wife Lori who he describes as a beautiful and supportive woman and has two grown up children Evan and Paige who are making their own way in the world.
The idea for the Celtic Mythos series came from his love of science fiction and fantasy and the underutilized and abundantly rich folklore of the Celtic people. They are so much more than leprechauns! Brad has always loved a good story, and upon reaching the mythos of the Celtic Isles he became enthralled in the type of story he could create.
Brad especially enjoys the way a story makes a reader think, laugh and react. He has worked hard to bring about those experiences in his best selling YA fantasy series, Celtic Mythos.
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The Books
The Obsidian Dagger
(Celtic Mythos Book One)
This book is aimed at 9–12-year-olds, the action- packed fantasy story is set in magical Ireland and Scotland featuring two American teenagers who happen to be brother and sister. Brendan and Lizzie O’ Neal. A mad witch with extremely powerful magical powers who possesses an Obsidian Dagger threatens to eradicate mankind and overpower the magic clans of the Celtic Isles, Brendan and Lizzie are forced to intervene. They join forces with a desperate Princess Dorian of the Leprechauns and with her two loyal companions, Rory and Biddy. The story is wonderfully foretold over twenty-one chapters of highly creative imaginary writing and is all about the journey they undertake, the dangers and wonders they face as they venture across the Celtic lands to hamper the evil witch’s plans. Combating the witch’s mutated forces will test take their physical and mental strengths to new limits and beyond. Brendan quickly realises that the lines between reality, mythology and divinity can be extremely blurring at times.
The Megalith Union
(Celtic Mythos Book Two)
This second book in the series is twenty-two chapters of high-octane drama, from chance encounters, celebrations, Druids secrets, anxieties, plans, battles, pomp and circumstance and much, much more. Brendan now a college freshman and just as life is settling down fate intervenes, and the adventures start all over again. Elathan, the golden god of Celtic lore is reborn out of the ashes of a dead king and iniquitous witch. Through Brendan and his family, Elathan steers the tendrils of destiny as he seeks to achieve ultimate power over man. Hampered by giants, alphyns and ruas Brendan, Princess Dorian. Lizzie with a new set of characters set about disentangling the mystery of the Ultimate foe. Can Brendan and his allies prevent the end of time? As the megalith union reveals itself. Looking in the past to prevent a future where Elathan reigns supreme is vital for Brendan.
The Dominion Pulse
(Celtic Mythos Book Three)
Twenty chapters of exhilarating, edge-of-the-seat chain of events are about to reveal themselves in this book. Ruthless enemies, bonds, hunts, hidden thoughts, demons, warnings and giant challenges are just some of the topical issues exposed here. After losing his father to Elathan, Brendan is forced to regroup, recuperate and come to terms with the colossal responsibility that has been imposed upon him. Faced with the golden god’s ruthless plans and powerful allies to seize control of Otherworld, Brendan and his friends must regenerate their own power and resources to stop Elathan. Time is short for the heroes as the power of the enemy intensifies. How can the goddess Bibe assist them.
The Bloodline Inheritance
(Celtic Mythos Book Four)
The fourth book in this breath-taking series. Here we have a further twenty-three chapters that are going to capture the imagination of young and not so young readers alike. The journey in this book touches upon, best laid plans, the unexpected, visions of the crown, harsh realities, trials, mind games, rallies for war, battle wounds and finally the emerald crown plus many more themes. In his quest for immortality, Elathan seeks the Emerald Crown of the world, which possesses an ancient magic whose power is menacing. As earth’s rightful protector, Brendan must stop Elathan in his tracks to save man. However, with Brendan under a poison curse of his mind, the others must step up to the plate before it’s too late.
Brad’s publishers for The Celtic Mythos series are TorchFlame Books.
www.torchflamebooks.com go to the Author’s page scroll down to Brad A. laMar and there you will find more information about the series.
Social Media Sites
www.linkedin.com/in/brad-lamar-b862937a
www.bradlamar.com (Under development)
Awards
Other Books written By Brad A LaMar but not covered in this podcast.
Angler Island
Angler Island is a highly advanced, company-owned utopia of technological innovations that could help heal the world, but mysterious forces and insidious plots are at play. After a dangerous cruise-ship crash, Evan and his family join the residents of Angler Island banding together for the greater good and for the livelihood of all island survivors. Even finds some solace in meeting an alluring young woman named Taylor, but when he learns of a murderous plot, his world is sent into chaos. Action, adventure and danger await the people of Anger Island.
Publishers are Page Publishing.inc
Angler Island: The Crystal Cavern
With all the excitement and chaos behind him, Evan and his friends are ready to embrace the days ahead. Unfortunately, Kent and his henchman have other plans. Of course, Evan has Taylor, and everything will be amazing going forward…right? How will he react when a new threat to his relationship with Taylor and his existence on the island arrives.
Publishers are Page Publishing.inc
Zorp, The Twisted Breadman
In a world filled with dangerous natural phenomena, giant creatures that love to eat people, and overcooked stadium foods, lives the legend that is Zorp, the twisted breadman! The road was rocky for this pretzel genius, but the tale is exciting, humorous, and downright weird! Journey to this alien world and see what true courage, grit and food fights are about.
Publishers are Narrative Retail.
Brad this has been a wonderful experience for me to preview your books especially The Celtic Mythos series, and I’m glad that you accepted my invitation to come on the show.