The Guardians of Glendalough

Some promises last longer than a lifetime.When Aoife and her classmates set out on a school trip to the ancient monastic valley of Glendalough she expects little more than ruined towers quiet lakes and perhaps a chance to escape the noise of the city. Instead Aoife and her three closest friends stumble upon something far more dangerous-an ancient vow a missing pilgrim and the restless shadow of a monk whose secret was never meant to be uncovered.As bells toll in the night and whispers stir the mists of the valley the friends find themselves pulled into a mystery that stretches back centuries. A locked reliquary a name that cannot be spoken and a vow that demands to be kept all draw them deeper into a story that was left unfinished long ago. The boundaries between past and present begin to blur and Aoife must decide whether to turn away-or step fully into a legacy that has been waiting for her all along.Blending Irish folklore atmospheric mystery and supernatural suspense The Guardians of Glendalough brings one of Ireland's most iconic landscapes to life in a tale about courage loyalty and the weight of promises that outlive those who made them.Perfect for readers who love YA fantasy adventures with real-world history this chilling yet heart-filled story is about friendship sacrifice and finding the strength to carry a light into the darkest of places.