Merlin's
Nightmare by Robert Treskillard
"Arthur,
now eighteen, is missing, and Merlin must find him before a shadowy pursuer
catches him first.
With the High King and his kingdom caught in a trap of sinister deceit, Merlin has to find a way out before all is lost. Having everything to fight for, and almost nothing to fight with, Merlin and Arthur must rally Britain’s warriors against three overwhelming enemies: Saxen hordes in the south, Picti raiders in the north, and a chilling new enemy that has arisen in the west. At the same time, Morgana brings Merlin’s deepest fear to life and sets a horde of werewolves loose to destroy Britain. But when the secret purpose of this nightmare is finally revealed, will Merlin and Arthur find a way to survive—without unleashing an even greater evil?"
With the High King and his kingdom caught in a trap of sinister deceit, Merlin has to find a way out before all is lost. Having everything to fight for, and almost nothing to fight with, Merlin and Arthur must rally Britain’s warriors against three overwhelming enemies: Saxen hordes in the south, Picti raiders in the north, and a chilling new enemy that has arisen in the west. At the same time, Morgana brings Merlin’s deepest fear to life and sets a horde of werewolves loose to destroy Britain. But when the secret purpose of this nightmare is finally revealed, will Merlin and Arthur find a way to survive—without unleashing an even greater evil?"
Leona's
Review:
This
is the third book of the Merlin series by Robert Treskillard. The others are
Merlin's Blade and Merlin's Shadow.
In
this book Merlin now has two children by his wife, Natalenya. The years have
passed from the first books. Any of the books can be read on their own. The
author has The Story of Book 1, Merlin's Blade and The Story of Book 2 ,
Merlin's Shadow at the beginning of Merlin's Nightmare so the reader has an
idea of what has happened in the previous books.
Robert
Treskillard has such full descriptions of what is happening especially in the
battles. This book had more war then the other two but necessary to accomplish
the mission. A werewolf is also part of this book which is interesting and
unusual in the Arthurian books but the Voice is also different.
The
reader finds many of the same characters in the first books of the Merlin
Series. Arthur, Merlin, Natalenya, Dwin, The Voice and Morgana. I liked the
addition of the children in this third book; it helped make the book more
personal.
Part
One : Fear's Glance (page 21)
Ash,
smoke, and flame: the young one looming.
Sin,
spite, and hate: the sly shade luring.
Hand,
soul, and heart: the black choice making.
Snare,
lash, and trap: the death power waking.
Orb
and fang, there at the dark demise.
Part
Two: Terror's Grasp (page 159)
Battle,
noise, and dust: the young one fighting;
Holy,
pure, and strong:
the good God calling;
Spirit,
hand, and heart: the white path choosing;
Gauntlet,
shield, and torc: the kingship taking;
Skinned
in death, there the moon will rise.
Part
Three: Nightmare's Gallows (page 283)
Faster
than crow, the bleak night coming;
Blacker
than coal, the dread oath binding;
Stronger
than steel, the great claws gripping;
Sharper
than flint, the long teeth gnashing;
Sword
and stone, there the prophet outcries.
Dedicated
to: For Samantha Adele, Leighton, and Ness. Psalm 5:1-12
God
is also a big part of the book as the characters pray often.
One
similar chant I remember when we spoke Latin in Church:
Sanctus,
Sanctus, Sanctus-Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni
sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna
in excelsis.
Benedictus
qui venit in nomine Domini.
Hosanna
in excelsis.
A
response in British:
Holy,
holy, holy is the Lord-the God of mighty warriors.
Heaven
and earth are filled with Thy glory.
Hosanna
in the highest.
Blessed
is He who cometh in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna
in the highest.
There
are maps in the beginning of the book and a glossary in the back (page 408). I
used the glossary many times because of so many names. There is also a
pronunciation guide. (page 407)
This
was a harder book for me to read than the other two books in the series. It was
good but so many names and activities. It still will get a 5 star rating.
This
is not the end of the series; it continues with the Pendragon
Series.
I
received a complimentary copy from booksneeze.com to read and review. The
opinions are my own.
Robert
Treskillard may be reached at:
Many
characters and happenings are based on legends and history but Merlin's
Nightmare is fictional. It is good reading for young people as well as
adults.
Leona
Olson
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