The Barrow of King Caryn: whispers from Kirk Carrion

A 150,000-Word Folk Horror and Historical Fantasy Epic

At 150,000 words, The Barrow of King Caryn is a sweeping dual-timeline narrative weaving together the Iron Age world of King Caryn — his battles for tribal unity, his love for the healer Lira, druidic rites, and the forging of sacred ley lines — with the present-day journey of archaeologist Asha Valaria. Lyrical and atmospheric, the novel draws on authentic Brigantian lore and Pennine folklore to craft a story that is part folk horror, part historical fantasy, and entirely rooted in the living power of landscape. It is a book for readers who believe the land remembers, and who want to feel the weight of ancestral duty, the pull of the otherworld, and the cost of true guardianship.