Autumn 1373: The grandson of the powerful Lord of the Isles vanishes on the windswept island of Colonsay, and rumors fly that he has been spirited away by the faerie. Muirteach MacPhee investigates, suspecting the boy's disappearance has more to do with the mysterious piece of gold the lad found before he vanished. Mariota Beaton arrives from Islay to aid Muirteach, but struggles with demons of her own. Muirteach's investigation brings old wounds to light, but can he save the life of the missing boy, or his burgeoning relationship with Mariota? Praise for THE FAERIE HILLSNew Mexico Book Awards Best Historical Novel 2011 Well-paced and engrossing, this blend of faerie lore and all-too-human intrigue will satisfy fans of fantasy and mystery alike. Kirkus ReviewsA solid plot and an authentic rendering of the Hebrides Islands in 1373 make this a good choice. Library Journal "THE FAERIE HILLS beautifully evokes life, death, and romance in the windswept Hebrides of 1373. Deeply rooted beliefs about the danger of stealing faerie treasure run like a golden thread through a closely woven plot as intricate as a Celtic knot.."Mary Reed, co-author of the Lord Chamberlin historical mysteries

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