"The Guns of Easter" by Stephen Hogan intricately weaves historical fiction with the tumultuous events of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. The story centers around a diverse group of characters, including rebels, soldiers, and civilians, whose lives intersect amidst the chaos of revolution. As the rising unfolds, themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the quest for freedom come to the forefront, capturing the passionate struggle of the Irish people. The narrative explores the personal and political ramifications of the uprising, delving into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the fight for independence that resonates through generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Bolinda Publishing .

Gerard Whelan was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and has lived and worked in several European countries. After some time living in Dublin, he has returned to live in his native Wexford. He is the author of many books for children and a multiple award-winner. His first novel, The Guns of Easter, won the Eilis Dillon Memorial Award for first-time writers. Dream Invader later won the Bisto Book of the Year Award. He has also been shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland awards. Gerard is also the author of A Winter of Spies and Out of Nowhere.