Tales of Darkisle: Conn of the Dead
By Dave Rudden
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What is Tales of Darkisle: Conn of the Dead about?
After being sent home from school for misbehaviour, 11-year-old Conn accompanies his aunt to the National Folklore Collection. There, he unwittingly releases the Abhartach, an ancient undead sorcerer, from its sealed skull. Now, Conn must navigate a perilous chase through the university, pursued by the bodiless sorcerer who manipulates technology to hunt him. Can Conn outsmart the Abhartach before it regains its full power?
About the author
Dave Rudden is an Irish author best known for his exciting fantasy series, 'Knights of the Borrowed Dark'. His stories are full of adventure, brave heroes, and magical creatures. Dave loves inspiring young readers to be creative and believes that everyone has a story to tell. He enjoys visiting schools and talking about books and writing.
Pages
160 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Edition published
2025
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