This is an auction for GRAIL by Stephen Lawhead.

“Suspenseful . . . soulful, philosophical . . . engagingly drawn . . . Arthurian Britain is invoked with robust verisimilitude.” – Publishers Weekly (US)

"The familiar tale is singularly reworked . . . Lawhead's interpretation is different and distinctive."

• Kirkus Reviews (US)

"Lawhead manages to give the old tale new meaning and fascination. A fine story teller, he brings the Arthurian characters to life without sacrificing any of the haunting pleasure of the legends."

• Omaha World Herald

"Highly recommended."

• Library Journal (US)

"Lawhead evokes the best of British fantasy."

• Encounters magazine (UK)

Amazon.com reviews:

"A great king faces the ultimate challenge: a dangerous quest through realms of magic and the undead toward a confrontation with his destiny. Drought, plague, and war have left the Isle of the Mighty battered and its heart, the beloved Arthur, grievously injured—until a secret relic is brought before the dying King; a Holy Grail that heals his wounds and restores his vigour. But soon evil enters the royal court in the guise of a beautiful maiden; a soulless, malevolent force capable of seducing the King’s loyal champion, confounding the sage whom some call Merlin, and carrying the sacred Grail—and Arthur’s adored Queen—off into the dark unknown."

"FIVE STARS!! WOW, what a great adventure. I enjoyed every word, feeling as if I were there during each turn of events. Getting to know the characters and hear their take was a great part of this story telling. I read the book twice and found I had missed a lot from the first reading. It was like watching a really good movie."

More very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

Hardback 1988.

318 pages.

Very good condition.

The cost of shipping is $6.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.