The Sheriff's Catch by James Vella-Bardon

The Sheriff's Catch by James Vella-Bardon

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The Sheriff's Catch by James Vella-Bardon

Winner of the 'best novel' and 'best historical fiction' categories at the international Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2019.


Abel de Santiago is a man on the run. Once a famous sniper, Abel finds himself a survivor of the Spanish Armada shipwrecks in 16th C Ireland. Following his capture by a brutal sheriff, Abel flees torture and death with a priceless emerald ring. Dozens of English troopers hunt the Spaniard across the Irish wilds, beating every last bush in a desperate attempt to find him.


Muireann is a revered Irish poetess enjoying the hospitality of a neighbouring tribe. Tragedy strikes when the sheriff's men kill her husband during a violent night raid, with her life barely saved by the fugitive Abel. Newly widowed and shocked by her loss, Muireann must somehow reach the distant lands of her tribe, where she can be reunited with her only son.


Both runaways form an unlikely bond as they flee across a strange and stunning land, pushed to the edge of their wits and endurance. Yet unknown to Muireann, the ring Abel carries bears far-reaching consequences beyond Irish shores. Can the unlikely, desperate pair escape a ruthless sheriff who will never give up the chase?


a feverishly-paced historical adventure populated with memorable characters. A finalist and highly recommended - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2019




Accolades for 'The Sheriff's Catch'


Winner in the 'Best Novel' category - The Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, 2019


Winner in the 'Best Historical Fiction' category - The Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, 2019


Winner in the 'Best Cover Design' category - The Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, 2019


Finalist in the 'Book Trailer' category - The Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2019


Finalist - The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards, 2019


Finalist - The Eric Hoffer Awards, 2019


Finalist in the 'Outstanding Historical' category - The Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards, 2019


Winner in the 'Best Cover Design' category - The e-book Cover Design Awards, November 2018


Nominee in the 'Best Trailer for a Book or Novel' category - Golden Trailer Awards, 2018

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780645123012
ISBN 10 0645123013
Title The Sheriff's Catch
Author James Vella-Bardon
Series The Sassana Stone Pentalogy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher James Vella Bardon
Year published 2021-07-11
Number of pages 434
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.