Title: Carthy Family Secret Book 1 of 4 Part 1: The Beginning
Author: K.M.M.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 978-1532057519
Pages: 650
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Genre Fiction/Historical Fantasy/Fantasy Antholog
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Pacific Book Review
Two of literature’s most popular genres over the years have been historical fiction and fantasy. As George R.R.R Martin once said, “I have always regarded historical fiction and fantasy as sisters under the skin, two genres separated at birth.” In author K.M.M.’s novel Carthy Family Secret Book 1 of 4 Part 1: The Beginning, these two genres come together in spectacular fashion as the discovery of a memory within a dream leads to an entire civilization of fantasy and wonder.
In this book, the author tells the story of a place of magic and wonder, as told though several short stories in this historical fantasy anthology. After a dream that felt more like a memory that was impossible to have lived, the narrator experiences the secret history of the Carthy Family, taking readers into the far past as a young man fleeing a magical world begins a family tradition to protect the magic and wonder of his home land from those who would seek to exploit it. From there, the story evolves into the modern era and beyond, showcasing connections with others who had similar experiences, and a quest to reunite the entirety of the Great Green Isles.
A rich and fantastic blend of historical fiction and fantasy that brings readers into the realm of Irish history and mythology, author K.M.M. has done a superb job of creating a narrative that keeps the reader invested immediately. While a lengthy read to be sure, the author presents it as a rich discovery of magical worlds and historical family lines meant to protect that magic that creates this beautiful and lush world.
Fans of the historical fiction, historical fantasy and fantasy genres will all love this novel, as will those with a fascination with different mythologies from various cultures of the world. As a fan of the genres and mythology, it was easy to get lost in the engaging story being told and the fantastic elements being introduced.
This is a fantastic start to a large, overarching story and mythology that author K.M.M. has built. Part 1 of the first book in the Carthy Family Secret series is a major hit, grabbing the readers’ attention from the get-go and bringing a tale of magic and history to life in a unique and wonderful way. Included in the book are glossary terms for those unfamiliar with the terminology used in the novel for the Irish mythology, making this feel more like a classic fantasy series and a more engaging read. Be sure to grab your copy of this wonderful book today!
