Under the Mountain

Authors Introduce New Epic Trilogy for Readers of All Ages

Sykesville, Md. – Prepare for an adventure of a lifetime; one of two friends and good versus evil. Maryland authors Dave and Rose Cox take readers deep within a mountain for a new epic fantasy, The Sons of Maeve Trilogy (now available through AuthorHouse).

            The authors transport readers to a magical new world where two young men, Thann and Gimble, live in a small rural community in the shadow of a menacing mountain. Both orphans, the two boys were raised by Thann’s grandfather and are like bothers. Although the mountain is forbidden because legend says it contains horrible, violent beasts, the boys regularly explore its terrain. After one excursion they meet an old hermit who hints that Thann’s missing father may still be alive somewhere inside the mountain. Thann and Gimble discover a cavern and decide to enter the mountain to find Thann’s father.

            Once inside, they realize a whole different world exists. They find a land divided between two rival brothers, Darmid and Dagda. Accused of killing his parents, Dagda is driven to the manipulative counsel of Pallig, a dark shaman whose origins have been concealed by time. Feeling he is the rightful ruler of the land, he is bent on using his influence and malice to crush the underground nation in his grip. Thann and Gimble realize they must overcome the maniacal ambition of Pallig and free this new land. With the help of their newfound friends – Darmid, ruler of the land; Rhianna, a healer and slave girl in the house of Dagda; and Fenris, a young monk, warrior and student of the ancient texts – they must rally against the ultimate evil in order to bring peace to the mountain and locate Thann’s father.

            An intense adventure, The Sons of Maeve Trilogy follows the exploits of two unlikely heroes through three books filled with excitement and grand battles for control of the known world.

            The Sons of Maeve Trilogy is the first book by the Coxes.  Influenced by the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs and J.R.R. Tolkien, they began this trilogy more than 27 years ago when they were college sweethearts. A mutual love of Celtic history and mythology led to a move to Great Britain in the 1990s where they immersed themselves in the rich, ancient culture, which helped them expertly construct their trilogy.