''The Sons of Avalon Saga'' is a series of Arthurian Legend novels, by American novelist, Dee Marie. The first book in the series, ''Sons of Avalon, Merlin’s Prophecy'', begins with the birth of

Merlin Merlin ( cy, Myrddin, kw, Marzhin, br, Merzhin) is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a mage, with several other main roles. His usual depiction, based on an amalgamation of historic and le ...

, and ends with the conception of

King Arthur King Arthur ( cy, Brenin Arthur, kw, Arthur Gernow, br, Roue Arzhur) is a legendary king of Britain, and a central figure in the medieval literary tradition known as the Matter of Britain. In the earliest traditions, Arthur appears as a ...

. Future books in the series explore the birth and life of

and his court.

Plot summary

Chaos ensues as Rome abandons Britain, leaving native Britons alone to defend their shores from the growing Saxon invasion. Set in 5th Century Britain, this retelling of the traditional legends of Merlin, King Arthur, and Avalon, blends a mixture of historical fact with Arthurian fantasy. The tale spans the mysterious birth of Merlin, climaxing with the conception of Arthur, the legendary future king of Britain. A young Merlin advises three High Kings: to fight through the bedlam, fight for the right to rule, fight to save the future treasure of Britain! Interlacing love, revenge, mystery and murder, with a dash of humor, this coming of age adventure is a guide through the shrouded tales that embrace the ''Sons of Avalon!''

Major characters

*Merlin: Son of the Lady of the Lake (his father unknown). He was fostered by Sir Arden and Lady Enid in a small village in Wales. As a boy prophet, he advised four High Kings: Vortigern, Ambrosius, Uther, and later Arthur. He was the sworn protector of Britain and manipulated the birth of Arthur, and became infatuated with the nymph, Nimue. *Sir Lot: Prince, and later king, of the Isles of Orkney. He was the leader of the Young Royal Guard. Sir Lot was an ally to Uther, and adversary to Merlin. He served three High Kings: Vortigern, Ambrosius, and Uther. *Ambrosius: Son of High King Constantine, and middle brother of Constans and Uther. At the age of five, Ambrosius and his younger brother, Uther, were raised, in Brittany, by their cousin, King Budic I. When the brothers reached their early twenties, they regained their rightful place on the throne of Britain. Ambrosius became High King of Britain after Vortigern’s reign. Merlin was Ambrosius’ prophet, advisor, and protégé. *Uther: Son of High King Constantine, and youngest brother of Constans and Ambrosius. At the age of four, he and his brother, Ambrosius, were raised, in Brittany by their cousin, King Budic I, until they reached their early twenties. He followed his younger brother Ambrosius, as Britain’s High King. Merlin was Uther’s prophet of war, and rival for his brother’s attentions. Uther was infatuated with Igraine, the wife of Duke Gorlois, and later father a child, Arthur, with Igraine.

Literary Reviews

*“I greatly enjoyed Sons of Avalon, Merlin's Prophecy, by Dee Marie, an Arthurian novel concerning the early days of Merlin,”

Martin Millar Martin Millar is a Scottish writer from Glasgow, now resident in London. He also writes the '' Thraxas'' series of fantasy novels under the pseudonym Martin Scott. The novels he writes as Martin Millar dwell on urban decay and British sub-cult ...

, (author of “The Good Fairies of New York” and “The Werewolf Girl”) Oct. 2008. *“Dee Marie knows her history and her legends well. Her novel, Sons of Avalon, Merlin's Prophecy, is a fresh, new interruption of the Arthurian Story.” Michael J. Sullivan, (author of "The Riyria Revelations") March, 2009 *“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

Pillars of the Earth ''The Pillars of the Earth'' is a historical novel by British author Ken Follett published in 1989 about the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England. Set in the 12th century, the novel covers the time between the ...

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Todd A. Fonseca Todd A Fonseca (born October 3, 1966, in Mishawaka, IN) is a contemporary American author of Juvenile Fiction. He lives in Andover, Minnesota and is Vice President of Clinical Research and Technical Communications at Medtronic. History Fonsec ...

(author of “The Time Cavern”) May, 2009 *“Stunningly beautiful prose, breathtaking descriptions and investable heroes. It doesn't get much better than this. I couldn't put it down.” Cari Hawks Foulk (Literary Agent, Tribe Literary Agency), May, 2010

Awards and recognition

*2008 ForeWord (magazine)

Book of the Year A book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images, typically composed of many pages (made of papyrus, parchment, vellum, or paper) bound together and protected by a cover. The technical term for this physical arra ...

, Young Adult Fiction Category, Finalist for ''Sons of Avalon, Merlin's Prophecy'' *2009 Teens Read Too, Good Star Award of Excellence for ''Sons of Avalon, Merlin's Prophecy''

References

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