The Bronze Sword Cycles Duology

Hag of the Hills is an action-packed, exciting, immersive mythological sword and sorcery novel. For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Robert E. Howard, and Michael Moorcock, it is the first novel in the Bronze Sword Cycles historical fantasy duology.

"Nothing is unconquerable; even our gods can die."

Brennus is destined from birth to become a warrior, despite his farmer's life. But when the Hillmen kill his family and annihilate his clan, he now has the opportunity to avenge those who he loved.

Brennus must survive endless hordes of invaders and magic-wielding sidhe, aided by only a band of shifty mercenaries, and an ancient bronze sword.

Failure means his family and clan go unavenged. Victory will bring glory to Brennus and his ancestors.

Hag of the Hills is a historical fantasy novel set in 200 B.C. on the Isle of Skye, steeped in Celtic mythology and culture.

Critical acclaim for Hag of the Hills:

"If you are a fan of fantasy, epics, mythology, history and archaeology and like stories set in Scotland, this is a book you absolutely have to pick up! 5 stars from me—and highly recommended!" (The Artsy Book Reader)

"... that it proves that the classic storytelling applies in every age, but only if the author possesses enough knowledge and skill to present it in the new and fresh way, and J.T.T. Ryder is certainly one of those." (Mario Carić, author)

"If you love history, you will love this story for the authenticity of its research; if you love anthropology, you will relish this portrayal of a mindset and a social order." (The Hard Hat Book)

"I heartily recommend the story to those interested in new sword-and-sorcery that expands the genre without losing its heart." (Crom's Mountain)

"Hag of the Hills is a rare achievement: a novel that makes real people with living minds out of slivers of historical evidence from a time before written records." (Isobel Blackthorn, author)