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A modern fantasy novel inspired by the King Arthur legend… For hundreds of years, the Witch King’s sword has been buried in stone awaiting the next hand to draw it. Many have tried. None have succeeded. Gwen is the last in a long line of De Montfort witches whose duty it is to protect the sword of all power. But when she returns to King Island to perform the blessing, a mysterious pulse of blue light tells her that someone has attempted to draw the sword. Before she can investigate any further, demons attack. She only survives with the help of a mysterious stranger who disappears as quickly as he appears. Gwen and her grandmother, Moscelyne, soon discover that minor gateways into Darkside—the traditional home of both demons and dark elves—are being forced open by magic. Even worse, someone is now sending demons after the Witch King’s heirs. As vital artifacts are stolen by Darkside and the deaths draw altogether too close to home, Gwen and Mo—with the help of old gods and an ancient order of knights once thought dead—scramble to unravel the clues and stop the murderous would-be king from claiming the crown. If they fail and the wrong hand draws the sword of power, he can unlock the main gateway into Darkside and unleash utter hell onto an unsuspecting and unprepared England…. What people are saying about Keri Arthur’s Novels: Blackbird Rising was an intense and richly detailed novel. One that I still haven’t been able to get out of my head, and it’s been almost a week. I loved this novel and Arthur’s take on Arthurian legend, and the long term impact that lore would have. Quirky Cats Fat Stacks (of Books) OMG. This was one hell of a final showdown that had me on the edge of my seat!!! I love this series, it is absolutely amazing and the characters are so addictive! Rhonda, Goodreads, for Deadly Vows. BLACK
Gwen, the last of a line of witches tasked with guarding the legendary sword of power, must prevent its misuse when demons begin to attack and send heirs to their deaths. For centuries, the Witch King's sword has remained embedded in stone, awaiting a worthy hand. Gwen's duty as a De Montfort witch is to protect it, but a recent attempt to draw the sword, signaled by a mysterious blue light, alerts her to a grave danger. Immediately following this, she is attacked by demons and only saved by a fleeting encounter with a mysterious stranger. With her grandmother Moscelyne, Gwen discovers that Darkside, the realm of demons and dark elves, is breaching into their world through newly opened magical gateways. The threat escalates as demons are sent specifically after the Witch King's heirs, and vital artifacts are stolen. Gwen and Mo, aided by ancient gods and a forgotten order of knights, must race against time to decipher the clues and stop a murderous claimant from seizing the throne and unleashing hell upon England.
Menrva reader comments suggest that 'Blackbird Rising' is an intense and richly detailed novel that leaves a lasting impression. Reviewers highlight Arthur's unique take on the Arthurian legend and its long-term impact as a particularly compelling aspect of the story. The novel is described as having an 'amazing' series, with 'addictive' characters that keep readers on the edge of their seats, particularly during the climactic showdowns. The overall sentiment indicates a strong positive reception for the book and the series it belongs to.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2020-02-03
Publisher:
KA Publishing PTY LTD
ISBN-10:
064849733X
ISBN-13:
9780648497332
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