GREAT READS

The winter king : a novel of Arthur

Bernard Cornwell.

Gwenhwyfar.

Mercedes Lackey.

Historical Fiction, Fantasy

The bestselling author of the Valdemar novels pens a classic tale about King Arthur's legendary queen.

The killing way

Tony Hays.

Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy

Britain's leaders have come to elect a new supreme king, and Arthur is favored. But when a young woman is brutally murdered and the blame is placed at Merlin's feet, Arthur's reputation is at stake and his enemies are poised to strike.

The deer's cry : a book of the Keltiad

Patricia Kennealy-Morrison.

Fantasy, Historical Fiction

For the first time, Kennealy-Morrison tells how the Celts flee Ireland during the Dark Ages on great starships to settle the beautiful world they call Keltia. The voyage is led by Brendan, son of a mortal lord and a princess of the Sidhe. To escape an invader bent on ridding the land of Old Ways magic, Brendan must take a race of Danaans to the stars. Targeted print ads. Online promo. Author Web site: www.lizardqueen.com.

The broken sword

Molly Cochran and Warren Murphy.

Fantasy, Mystery, Historical Fiction

Beatrice, who is blind, has found the Holy Grail. When she touches it, her vision is restored - and she gains strange, mystical powers. Drawn to the young king by the Grail's magic, Beatrice becomes Arthur's companion as he returns from the Middle East to the United States. What should be a simple trip is instead fraught with peril. Even in the technological age, there are those who use magic - and not always for good. An evil sorcerer covets the...

The crystal cave

by Mary Stewart.

Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Mary Stewart tells the Arthurian legend in her own unique way, bringing to life one of the world's greatest legends and mysteries, shedding a fascinating new light on the turbulence and mystery of fifth-century Britain. An enthralling work, Ms. Stewart once again reveals those qualities of suspense and romantic adventure that have made her one of the world's most widely read novelists. "A master storyteller." Best Sellers

The road to Avalon

by Joan Wolf.

Historical Fiction, Fantasy

The singing sword

Jack Whyte.

The Excalibur murders : a Merlin investigation

J.M.C. Blair.

Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery