About This Book
Will this dangerous quest lead the outcast Orphan King toward an ancient secret—or to certain destruction?
Posing as a beggar, Thomas escapes Magnus after fifteen men, who are calling themselves the Priests of the Holy Grail, arrive and take control of the castle through wondrous acts and apparent miracles. With the help of his longtime friend Gervaise, Thomas sets out on a journey that leads him to the ancient Holy Land. Unaware that Katherine and Hawkwood are watching over him, Thomas is tested in his beliefs and comes face to face with the ancient power that the Merlins and Druids have long been searching for.
Enter the world of Merlin’s Immortals, where ancient secrets and evil conspiracies take you on a breathless adventure of discovery, intrigue, and hidden knowledge.
Posing as a beggar, Thomas escapes Magnus after fifteen men, who are calling themselves the Priests of the Holy Grail, arrive and take control of the castle through wondrous acts and apparent miracles. With the help of his longtime friend Gervaise, Thomas sets out on a journey that leads him to the ancient Holy Land. Unaware that Katherine and Hawkwood are watching over him, Thomas is tested in his beliefs and comes face to face with the ancient power that the Merlins and Druids have long been searching for.
Enter the world of Merlin’s Immortals, where ancient secrets and evil conspiracies take you on a breathless adventure of discovery, intrigue, and hidden knowledge.
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My Review:
I was so excited when this book came out and I got the opportunity to read it. I loved the first book, and had to buy the second book off of Amazon to read before I read this book, which is the third book. The author has a great storyline that drew me in right off the bat. Thomas is a orphan who finds out that he is really a king. He overthrows the present king of Magnus, who did not care about the people in his kingdom. He has the help of a few people. These people that are helping him are loyal, or at least want Thomas to think they are. In the second book Thomas tries to get allies and fails. That is until these future allies realize that Thomas is not the one sabotaging the alliance. Thomas really in an orphan in the sense that he is all alone and does not know who to trust. He does not know who wants to take his throne. As if that was not enough there are also strangers that keep telling him what to do. He does not know who he should listen to. This book is about the Priests of the Holy Grail. They overtake the church from the town priest. They also show the townsfolk some "miracles" that give them more power. Eventually thomas has to flee near to where he lived when he was young. Some of his questions get answered, and he starts to wonder who the druids are. He also wonders who the immortals are. He kidnaps an old enemy and meets old "friends" who he thought were enemies. People die trying to protect him, and others lie to him. I really liked this book. The ending only ended up to a certain point. I loved that the author brought in Robin Hood, and the knights of the round table. I was very interested in the author's take on Arthur. I do not want to give the surprises away, but I enjoyed Thomas's puppy, his leap of faith and how he was Katherine's "servant" on the ship ride. I also am really starting to like Katherine. I am giving this book a 5/5. I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review.
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About This Book
“Full of surprising twists, shocking betrays, and baffl ing mysteries. But at it’s heart it’s about courage, wisdom, and hope…”
—Robert Liparulo, author of The 13th Tribe, The Judgment Stone, and the Dreamhouse Kings series
The throne is redeemed, but the battle is just beginning.
In the dark corners of an ancient land, evil lurks in the shadows. Powerful druids haunt the spaces of their lost territory. Double-minded noblemen fight for domain and influence. Invaders from the north threaten the kingdom of Magnus. This land of promise and redemption is mired in deceit and corruption.
The Orphan King, once victorious in conquest, appears to be losing his grip on his seat of power. Thomas rules Magnus, but does not know whom he can trust. His enemies anticipate his every move, thwarting him at each turn. Something is not right.
Under attack, both in the supernatural and natural worlds, Thomas must reach back into the secret layers of his past to find the strength and wisdom to fight his battles. When the mist clears, who will stand with him?
—Robert Liparulo, author of The 13th Tribe, The Judgment Stone, and the Dreamhouse Kings series
The throne is redeemed, but the battle is just beginning.
In the dark corners of an ancient land, evil lurks in the shadows. Powerful druids haunt the spaces of their lost territory. Double-minded noblemen fight for domain and influence. Invaders from the north threaten the kingdom of Magnus. This land of promise and redemption is mired in deceit and corruption.
The Orphan King, once victorious in conquest, appears to be losing his grip on his seat of power. Thomas rules Magnus, but does not know whom he can trust. His enemies anticipate his every move, thwarting him at each turn. Something is not right.
Under attack, both in the supernatural and natural worlds, Thomas must reach back into the secret layers of his past to find the strength and wisdom to fight his battles. When the mist clears, who will stand with him?
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