Merlin's Shadow
- Fiction
- Publisher: Blink (HarperCollins Focus)
- Published: 2013
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Publisher's Description
Betrayal. Fleeing from enemies on all sides, Merlin vows to protect young Arthur with his life and restore him to his rightful throne - but when Merlin's past reveals itself, he is left with few choices. After destroying the sinister Druid Stone and freeing his people from its dark control with God's might, Merlin finds himself to be a royal advisor without a king. Along with his friend Garth and Natalenya, his betrothed, Merlin treks north with the orphaned Arthur in hopes of keeping the young ruler safe from soldiers misled by their turncoat captain. Relentlessly pursued by his nemesis Vortigern, Merlin and his band make for the fortress of Dintaga. But dangers multiply when Merlin realizes that Vortigern is not his only enemy. Even his own sister appears bent on Merlin's destruction. As the threat on all their lives increases, Merlin discovers their only hope is sailing to the lands of eternal darkness and once again cleansing the world from an ancient and powerful evil. The thrilling sequel to Merlin's Blade, Merlin's Shadow includes: Christian, faith-based retelling of the Arthurian legend map, character guide, and recap of Merlin's Blade rich historical detail perfect for young fans of Stephen Lawhead Don't miss the other titles in The Merlin Spiral trilogy: Merlin's Blade (Book 1) and Merlin's Nightmare (Book 3)
Endorsements (8)
“Fans of Merlin's Blade (Zondervan, 2013) will certainly want to pick up this next book in the series, but new readers will want to start with the first title.”
“Readers who follow high-fantasy Arthurian legends (and have read Merlin’s Blade, 2013) will immediately become immersed in this sequel, but undertaking this dense tome as a stand-alone requires thoughtful concentration.”
“Merlin's Shadow marks a gigantic leap forward ... the characters are sharper, the setting broader, and scope larger ... The novel's action is precise and thrilling, and its conflicts are cosmic. But what allows [the book] to resonate is the development of the central characters...”
“...fast moving, engaging, filled with tension and intrigue. I highly recommend the book to readers, especially fantasy fans. It's a must read for those who love the Arthurian legend.”
“A fresh approach to an ancient genre ... an absolute must-read.”
“Treskillard builds a real person in Merlin ... whose belief in honor and family make him a figure to cheer for.”
“A fabulous re-imagining of the legends.”
“Turn the pages, and you can almost feel the fog rolling in off the moors, smell the low heather, and catch a glint off a blade.”
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