He was born Sétanta but he died a legend.

In Hound of the Emerald Isle, D.B. Sullivan reimagines the life of Cú Chulainn by stripping away the polished folklore to reveal the gritty reality of Ireland's greatest hero. From the moment he strikes down the monstrous hound of Culann to his final stand against an invading army, Cú Chulainn’s path is paved with mud, blood, and a tragic destiny.

The story follows his transformation from a boy into an unstoppable force on the battlefield. When he is possessed by the ríastrad, or the terrifying warp spasm, he becomes the sole defender of Ulster. He stands alone against the massive invading host of Queen Medb of Connacht.

In this retelling, Sullivan explores the heavy psychological toll of legend. You will witness Sétanta's evolution into the indomitable Hound of Ulster and experience the grueling single combat of the Táin Bó Cúailnge in vivid detail. The narrative dives into the shifting prophecies of the Morrígan and the crushing weight of sacred vows. It is a story about the price of honor and the inevitable tragedy of a living weapon forced to lead a short and brutal life.

This book brings the Irish Iron Age to life without the sanitized fairy tale lens. Step into the raw ancient world of the Emerald Isle and join the legend of Cú Chulainn today.