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From the moment I saw the strikingly impressive front cover of: Sons of Avalon, Merlin's Prophecy, the exhilaration of this enchanting tale began.

Dee Marie's solid grasp of the wondrous medieval time period; Arthurian, is highly evident as she takes us (readers) on a non-stop exciting tale. From the mystifying birth of Merlin, I was drawn into the magic. Dee Marie is successful in combining both early British history and mythical characters, masterfully weaved and brought to life.

Merlin is no ordinary child, and throughout the tale he uncovers his life's purpose, while coming to terms with his special powers. I experienced the bloodiness of the battlefields, love, and humor infused in this captivating story.

Sons of Avalon is not just a thrilling page turner, it is, a journey which is guaranteed to leave you anxiously awaiting the second book in the series - Absolutely Outstanding!

If ever a book is worthy of a six star review, Sons of Avalon: Merlin's Prophecy is the book! Highly recommended.


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Sons of Avalon Merlin Prophecy Dee Marie 9780615150529 Books Reviews

We all THINK we know the Arthur myth, but Dee Marie's retelling of this classic tale provides a new vantage point from which to meet Arthur, Genevieve, and Lancelot later on. Merlin's (a prequel sort of) tale has it all...love lost... and found, warfare and murder, on the battlefield, or...not!, and a somewhat dry humor between characters.

For those who know the Camelot story backward and forward, this is a visit with old friends, occasionally with a side we've never seen before! If you are new to the myth (and I find I don't know as much as I thought, so I am one of these), with the glossary of characters and places in the back of the book, I found that I am interested in reading more, learning more about characters I have only heard about before. I am eagerly anticipating the romance that makes the Arthur myth SO classic, and is only hinted at in this prophetic novel.

THANKfully, Dee Marie plans this title as a trilogy. I will find out what happens to the 'surviving' characters (and as in life, some of our favorites make it, and some of them must live only memories, or as the major influences on our lives).

I CAN'T wait! Does it get any better than that, wanting more?
Gold Star Award Winner!

I have always been enamored with the Arthurian legends.

I have read many of the books that have been published on the subject. The one thing that I have a problem with is that the legend changes according to each historian/author, and I have problems keeping the characters straight. There are lots of characters and the names are sometimes very much alike. Those are the problems - but the greatest thing is that the stories are fascinating and a lot of fun.

This rendition of the story of Merlin is great. It has a lot of charm and is written in a way most of us can understand.

Merlin is a fairy child. His mother is the Lady of the Lake. She left him as a babe in the woods and he was adopted by an elderly couple. At the age of six, he is violently taken from this couple and is sent by his mother to be the advisor to the current King and the future King of Britain.

Britain is being invaded by the Saxons and it is a brutal period in history. Merlin is gifted with many powers - he can heal, see visions, and predict the future. He advises King Ambrosious and his brother, Uther.

MERLIN'S PROPHECY is filled with intrigue, battles, romance, and fun. I can't wait to read the next installment in the SONS OF AVALON series.

Reviewed by Marta Morrison
After witnessing a tree shattering lightening strike, Arden and Enid hear the cries of a newborn child emerging from the tree's scorched remains. The elderly couple take the helpless child to raise him as their own. Guarded by the ever watchful eye from a high above hawk, the boy receives the fitting name of Merlin. As the boy grows, it becomes clear through demonstration of both his remarkable intelligence and mysterious abilities that Merlin is no ordinary child. This results in his being sought after by the most powerful king of the time putting both himself and his family at risk.

Driven by forces beyond himself, Merlin uncovers his parentage and life's purpose on the beautiful shores of fabled Avalon. As he grows, Merlin learns natures mystical properties from the Druids while continuing to enhance his innate fantastical gifts. As advisory to Britain's powerful kings, Merlin crafts the cascade of events necessary to protect her shores at all costs leading to the conception of the great King Arthur.

In Sons of Avalon, Merlin's Prophecy, Dee Marie creates the beginnings of an epic series. Marie's writing is reminiscent in voice and style to Ken Follett's World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club). Her description of the period and locals are a testament to her substantial research and travels. Her imagery was such that not only was I mentally transported to Arthurian Britain but I could almost feel the stinging bite of the ice cold rain as it pelted the characters in their journeys betraying the areas frequent inhospitable weather. My favorite passage takes place at Stonehenge where Merlin calls forth the powers of Earth through a sacred ceremony honoring the slain royals of the time.

Marie's writing is extremely refined not only in style but plot. She introduces various story arcs wetting the reader's appetite nesting them just right so as not to resolve them too quickly. There were a few elements I wanted oh so much more of but did not get. Merlin's time with the Druids for example, what happened? How did he learn their magic? Nimue, Merlin's love interest, makes occasional appearances but is off on the periphery. Finally, the rationale for Merlin's singular focused motivations at times wasn't always clear for me. These elements, however, may likely be additional story arcs ripe for closure and exploit in the series next offering.

For those interesting in Arthurian legend and historical fiction, Sons of Avalon is a must read!
I wholly enjoyed the tale. A new concept but still in the Arthurian vein. It is one of my keepers
From the moment I saw the strikingly impressive front cover of Sons of Avalon, Merlin's Prophecy, the exhilaration of this enchanting tale began.

Dee Marie's solid grasp of the wondrous medieval time period; Arthurian, is highly evident as she takes us (readers) on a non-stop exciting tale. From the mystifying birth of Merlin, I was drawn into the magic. Dee Marie is successful in combining both early British history and mythical characters, masterfully weaved and brought to life.

Merlin is no ordinary child, and throughout the tale he uncovers his life's purpose, while coming to terms with his special powers. I experienced the bloodiness of the battlefields, love, and humor infused in this captivating story.

Sons of Avalon is not just a thrilling page turner, it is, a journey which is guaranteed to leave you anxiously awaiting the second book in the series - Absolutely Outstanding!

If ever a book is worthy of a six star review, Sons of Avalon Merlin's Prophecy is the book! Highly recommended.