Strength to the Strong Hand — Neil Martin

In 994 A.D. sixteen-year-old Conla OFeargal is captured by Viking marauders and sold into slavery to a landholder in Iceland.

Five years later OFeargal escapes and makes his way across the sea to Dublin. He is soon befriended by the Black Cloaks, a rebel band opposed to the Danes. OFeargal proves to be a fierce warrior.

When the Black Cloaks become allied with the army of Brian Boru - the strong hand of Ireland - OFeargal follows the great leader to Glen Mama, and takes part in a bloody battle that will change his life - and alter the course of Irish history - forever.