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This Samhain, awaken the legend.

Confront the darkness.

Labyrinth of Shadows

The Witch’s Rebirth Part I

by Michaela Riley

Genre: Dark Epic Historical Fantasy

The Empire Falls. A Witch Rises. Humanity's Last Hope.

What if the world’s salvation depended on the rebirth of its most feared woman?

Award-winning author Michaela Riley delivers a groundbreaking saga with The Witch's Rebirth Series, beginning with the electrifying Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch’s Rebirth Part I.

Born on Samhain, under the ominous shroud of an eclipse, Merona's destiny is a spell woven through centuries. As the mighty Western Roman Empire crumbles into dust and a new king rises amidst the ashes, an ancient prophecy demands her awakening. This is no mere historical reimagining; it is a cosmic tension, an eerie beauty where history and myth conspire to ignite a forgotten power.

Forget the villains of myth. In this epic tale, the world's salvation rests on the shoulders of its most feared woman. Merona’s rebirth isn't just a beginning; it's the genesis of humanity's last hope. Journey with her through a labyrinth of shadows, where destiny, reclamation, and the profound cost of becoming who you were always meant to be collide.

Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch’s Rebirth Part I doesn’t just sound epic—it feels like a spell cast across time. Prepare for a story that flips archetypes, raises the stakes to unimaginable heights, and will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about fate and fear.

The Witch’s Rebirth Series by Award-Winning Author Michaela Riley. Her rebirth begins. The world will never be the same.

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Cauldron of Dagda

The Witch’s Rebirth Part II

This Samhain, the veil thins, and a legend awakens.

Michaela Riley, the award-winning storyteller whose words have captivated readers, invites you on a journey back to a time when magic thrummed in the very soil and darkness lurked at the edges of the known world. Step into The Witch's Rebirth Series, a saga that begins not with a whisper, but with a shattering revelation on the most sacred night of the year.

The year is 540 A.D. The air in Gaul is thick with an unspoken dread, a chilling premonition spreading like wildfire from the East. For nearly three decades, a name whispered with fear, a figure known only as The Witch, has remained a phantom, a recluse safeguarding truths too powerful to be spoken. Merona, the woman behind the myth, has lived a life of quiet vigilance, her existence a shield against a nameless terror.

But the shadows are lengthening. An ancient, lurking darkness, a force older than empires and more insidious than plague, has begun to stir. This is not a foe that wields steel; it is a corruption that feasts on despair, a creeping night threatening to extinguish the last embers of humanity. And Merona, the reclusive witch, is no longer hidden. She is drawn from her sanctuary, her slumbering power ignited by an imperative she cannot ignore.

Her mission is immense, her burden profound. Merona is the solitary guardian of the Cauldron of Dagda, an artifact of immense power, a beacon of hope in a world teetering on the precipice of eternal night. Humanity's fate rests not on armies, but on the whispered incantations and fierce determination of one woman.

Beside her, though the odds are stacked against them, stand those who have pledged their unwavering loyalty. Murdach, Morrigan, and Mairead. Their faces, etched with the weariness of countless battles against the encroaching darkness, mirror the grim resolve in Merona's own eyes. Her voice, though carrying the weight of prophecy and the echo of a fragile world, is not one of despair, but of a fierce, unwavering commitment.

The Witch's Rebirth Series is more than a story; it is an immersion into a visceral world where pagan lore collides with cataclysmic threats. It is a testament to the power of resilience, the strength of chosen family, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to stand against the tide of oblivion.

Prepare to be spellbound. Prepare to witness the impossible. Prepare for The Witch's Rebirth Series by Michaela Riley.

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Spear of Lugh

The Witch’s Rebirth Part III

Prepare for the Rebirth. Prepare for War.

She was reborn on Samhain. And that was only the beginning.

From the award-winning imagination of Michaela Riley comes a sweeping saga where ancient myth bleeds into brutal history, and humanity's fate rests on the shoulders of one formidable woman. Welcome to THE WITCH'S REBIRTH SERIES.

In the shadowed year of 544 AD, the ancient Gaul town of Septimania lies scarred, but not broken. A devastating plague had gripped its very soul, until the Witch, through powerful, arcane deeds, began to loosen its deadly hold. Now, as the sacred eve of Samhain approaches, the air hums with the promise of roaring bonfires, desperate festivity, and a fragile new dawn.

But beneath the surface of celebration, an unsettling truth stirs: an ancient darkness, long thought defeated, is awakening once more. This menacing, primeval force threatens to extinguish the fragile light of renewal, to plunge Septimania, and indeed all humanity, into an eternal night.

With the raven's call echoing through the labyrinth's core, the Witch emerges, reborn and wielding the legendary Cauldron of Dagda and the mighty Spear of Lugh. She is poised for one final, desperate battle. To preserve humanity, she must summon the enigmatic, divine strength of the Gods – the awe-inspiring might of the Tuatha De Danann. For in this coming conflict, so cataclysmic are the stakes, there will be no victor left standing unless the ancient powers heed her plea.

Will the Witch's rebirth be humanity's salvation, or its final, desperate gasp?

Dive into THE WITCH'S REBIRTH SERIES by Award-Winning Author Michaela Riley and witness the epic struggle for survival where myth is made, and legends are forged in fire and blood.

Your journey into ancient magic and desperate heroism begins on Samhain.

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Michaela Riley: Where Virginia Trails Meet Ancestral Magic

From the front lines of critical care to the enchanting worlds of fiction, Michaela Riley, a retired Army Critical Care Nurse with a Masters in Nursing Education, is the award-winning author behind "The Witch's Rebirth" series.

Nestled in Virginia, Michaela shares her life with her husband and a distinctive duo of canine muses: Morrigan, a majestic red German Shepherd, and Carlos, a spirited Chihuahua-terrier. Her inspiration roots deep in the local mountains and forests, where each hike is a pilgrimage that connects her to ancestral whispers. These profound journeys directly fuel her captivating stories, weaving together magic, history, and the transformative power of self-discovery.

Through evocative prose, Michaela invites readers to explore their own heritage and embrace the extraordinary magic found in uncovering one's deepest truths.

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GUEST POST

What is something unique/quirky about you?

Once I start writing a book I have to keep writing until it is finished. At least the first draft. This helps keep the story flowing in my mind. Otherwise it’s like watching a movie and stopping it in the middle to watch some other day.

I listen to sad music and have a glass of wine before writing the sad scenes. It helps me get into the heart wrenching place where magic happens.

What are some of your pet peeves?

When people don’t finish something they start and procrastinators.

Where were you born/grew up at? I was born In Pascagoula Mississippi. Grew up in the panhandle of West Virginia.

If you knew you'd die tomorrow, how would you spend your last day?

With my family and pets probably in the mountains watching a sunset.

Who is your hero and why?

My hero would be my Mother. She sacrificed a lot to have us when times were rough. She married at an early age and always found a way to take care of us.

What kind of world ruler would you be?

Passionate, demanding but fair to all.

What are you passionate about these days? Living Life and trying to be stress free. Love traveling to as many places that I can. I have a long bucket list! My passion is trying to manage all the books I want to write and try to do the best job at it. Obviously I would love to be a best-selling author, honestly that would be a dream come true.

What do you do to unwind and relax?

I hike to relax and unwind. Taking the time to unplug and be inspired by nature is my happy place.

How to find time to write as a parent?

I am a grandparent now. I am blessed to spend 2 days a week with my grandchild while his parents’ work.

Describe yourself in 5 words or less!

Quirky, passionate, demanding, loving and adventurous

When did you first consider yourself a writer?

January 2025

Do you have a favorite movie?

Under The Tuscan Sun, Jungle Book, Fifty Shades of Gray

Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?

Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch’s Rebirth Part I