The Exiles series follows Eunan Maguire, a boy marked for death who rises through the brutal world of warring clans, shifting allegiances, and the advancing power of the English crown.
Hated by his own family and forged in violence, Eunan fights first to survive—then to belong. But as rebellion spreads across Ireland, survival is no longer enough. Every choice draws him deeper into a conflict where truth is obscured, trust is a weapon, and power comes at a cost few can endure.
As the war intensifies, Eunan begins to uncover a darker reality: his path has not been his own. Shaped by forces he barely understands, he must decide whether to break free—or embrace the role he has been driven toward.
Because in a land where blood defines loyalty…
a man can rise from nothing—only to become something far more dangerous.
Perfect for readers of gritty historical fiction, the Exiles series delivers brutal action, clan politics, and a character-driven journey from survival to power, where every victory leaves a scar—and every truth comes too late.
This is the full six-book collection of the Exiles series.
C R Dempsey is the author of Viking Dawn and Viking Oathbreaker, both set in the Viking age and the Exiles book series, set in Elizabethan Ireland. History has always been his fascination, and historical fiction was an obvious outlet for his accumulated knowledge. C R spends lots of time working on his books, mainly in the twilight hours of the morning. C R wishes he spent more time writing and less time jumping down the rabbit hole of excessive research.
C R Dempsey lives in London with his wife and cat. He was born in Dublin but has lived most of his adult life in London.