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5.0 out of 5 stars
Pre-Arthurian Adventure, Intrigue, Betraly & Greed, WILD!, 17 Jan 2004
I was totally unprepared for this magnificent book! This is a sweeping epic of a story that will span four books in the series of the turbulent and exciting years before King Arthur's reign. The scope of this story and the way the author keeps you guessing from moment to moment, in suspense, to read the next passage is "magically" amazing. I was not prepared for such a wild ride!This is the story of Marcus ap Iowerth, Welsh spy and "master of disguise" and Claerwen, a woman touched by the "sight" or "fire in the head," as precognition is known. Their adventures are never ending and leave the reader breathless, craving more and more! The plot centers on Macsen's Treasure, which is composed of a crown, torque, sword, spearhead, and grail. Whoever has any of all of these in their possession can claim the high kingship of Britain as they carry a sacred history. Also, in this novel we are introduced to Myrddin Emrys (Merlin), Aurelius Ambrosius, Myrddin's father and High King, and the mysterious loner warrior named "The Iron Hawk." Read this book, otherwise you'll be missing out a a major talent: the author, Kathleen Cunninham Guler! She also has a second book published in this series, which I'm currently reading, "In the Shadow of Dragons," and am happy to report is just as her first novel! The following is an answer I received to a recent email communication with her: "Thank you so much for the kind words! I am working on book #3 at this time and about halfway through the first draft. I'm hoping it will be done so it can be released in late 2005"
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