Shannon

Arriving in Ireland in the summer of 1922, Robert Shannon is a Marine chaplain and an American who fought in the Great War. Still haunted by shell shock, he has come with a long-held wish to trace his ancestors along the River Shannon. His mentor believes the trip may heal both his nerves and his calling to the priesthood.

Behind the trip lies a darker purpose. After returning from France, Robert uncovered serious corruption within the Archdiocese of Boston, and those responsible have arranged for him to be sent abroad where he can be kept quiet for good. Ireland itself is torn by civil war, and Robert must navigate its real dangers while the country's legends, its people, and its faith and customs open up around him.

Along the river, Robert finds a measure of peace. He takes to heart his mentor's advice that a man must seek his inner self in order to truly live.