The Shining One — Malcolm Archibald

Fresh from the campaign against the Norse, Melcorka the Swordswoman is unsettled. She wishes revenge on Egil the Norseman for the death of her mother, yet knows that Defender, her magic sword, cannot kill without cause.

After Bradan the Wanderer, her pacific companion, arranges for her to visit the seer Fitheach to settle her mind, she receives a dire warning. They head toward the Western Isles in search of knowledge, facing many dangers on their path.

With the help of pirate leader Osprey and Hector, leader of the Ulvust, they forge on toward the Standing Stones of Callanish to face the most fearsome foe of all: The Shining One.

The Shining One is a standalone novel and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.