Defiant aggressors The alien blueprint to claim Earth dates back to eons before humanity became enslaved. Fires of human rebellion have only strengthened the bid to fully secure the chains of iron rule. But the battle that spans time and space has become a proving ground. A bold, sophisticated band of insurgents has understanding of the enemy's darkest secrets, and dares to loosen the choke hold of power on the planet.... Mists of Doom Across mystical Celtic lands, a devious enemy has resurfaced, adopting the guise of Merlin, new messiah of the Druidic religion. Ushering in a new age of magic, terror and human sacrifice, the interloper once called Lord Strongbow seeks an ancient relic that will resurrect the dead. To rescue a culture from barbarism, the Cerberus warriors stand with a warrior queen in a fi nal challenge to turn the tide of ancient madness that threatens to engulf the entire world.
A thoroughly researched, thoroughly entertaining adventure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
For a series that has gone on for so many years, Mark Ellis can still surprise his loyal fans. Although earlier Outlanders novels have touched on Arthurian lore, Grailstone Gambit is the first to use it as a backdrop, but in the unique style we've come to expect in the work of Mark Ellis. Fand and Morrigan from earlier books make a return appearance, as does an old foe whom everybody--including me---thought was long dead. Grailstone Gambit had touches of a fantasy novel and might even have worked as one, but Kane, Brigid and Grant aren't very impressed magic or what appears to be magic. Grailstone Gambit is thoroughly researched about Arthur, Merlin, the Grailstone, the Tuatha De Danaan and other aspects of Celtic legend. The result is a thoroughly entertaining adventure, colorful and fast-moving. Highly recommended.
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