The Girl in the Bog: A Novel BY Keith Donohue

In this darkly atmospheric and thrilling tale, ancient heroes from Irish mythology are thrust into the modern world with explosive consequences. When a farmer in Connemara discovers the body of a young woman, perfectly preserved under peat for two thousand years, he unwittingly sets off a chain reaction that merges ancient grudges with contemporary life.

The woman, revived from her boggy tomb, reawakens in a world she no longer recognizes, creating a rift through space and time. As she navigates the complexities of modern Ireland, she attracts the attention of shadowy figures from her past—each with their own claim to her. With the help of three aspiring teenage witches, she goes on the run, pursued by an American archaeologist determined to monopolize the discovery, and two puzzled farmers who find themselves ensnared in the unfolding chaos.

The chase is further complicated by a host of mischievous fairies and a backdrop of Irish folklore, weaving together a narrative that is part fantasy, part mystery, and part thriller. The story explores the clash between the ancient and the contemporary, blending genres into a unique and engaging tapestry.

A love letter to Irish literature and storytelling, this novel offers a wry, comic, and poignant take on mythology, reflecting a gift for narrative that transcends traditional boundaries. Readers of Neil Gaiman and Cassandra Khaw will find themselves enthralled by this inventive reimagining of Ireland’s oldest epic, braided into a modern-day adventure.