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A King in Time II
Arthur, Prince of Wales and future King of England, must decide if he wants to return to his own time in 2100 A.D.
Like his predecessor, the Legendary King Arthur, the passion of the young prince is to rebuild ancient Camelot. When he visits the original site, he encounters a prophetic gentleman who seems to know the future, or perhaps he speaks of the past.
Later, as Prince Arthur ponders the true identity of the man, a total solar eclipse occurs and propels him into the Fifth Century. It is only when the prince finally accepts the eclipse has directed the event, time begins to slip once more. It is then he discovers there is more to consider than space-time theories.
Like his predecessor, the Legendary King Arthur, the passion of the young prince is to rebuild ancient Camelot. When he visits the original site, he encounters a prophetic gentleman who seems to know the future, or perhaps he speaks of the past.
Later, as Prince Arthur ponders the true identity of the man, a total solar eclipse occurs and propels him into the Fifth Century. It is only when the prince finally accepts the eclipse has directed the event, time begins to slip once more. It is then he discovers there is more to consider than space-time theories.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2015
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August 25, 2018
An excellent adaptation of the Arthurian Legend!
I have always been a big fan of the Arthurian legend. I have read a great many many versions of this timeless story and have seen many film adaptations. Enough to think nobody could bring anything new to the writer's table. Oh, how wrong I was.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel approach to the King Arthur story. I do not want to include any spoilers here, but the author, Mary Enck, did an outstanding job of breathing new life into a tale that has been around for a long time and taking it in a direction that is exciting and unique.
Set a few years in the future, we first meet Prince Arthur, his mother Queen Elizabeth III, a man suffering from severe memory loss who is released from a psychiatric hospital at the request of the Queen, and a mysterious man in the shadows with a walking stick and dark flowing robes. Then there is the time travel, dragons, mystery, and adventure. I liked the fact that the chapters were relatively short, giving the reader many breaks to stop and digest what they have read. The characters are very well drawn, and you soon find yourself interested in what happens to them next.
I enjoyed this read a great deal and would recommend it to anyone, especially if you are a King Arthur fan!
I have always been a big fan of the Arthurian legend. I have read a great many many versions of this timeless story and have seen many film adaptations. Enough to think nobody could bring anything new to the writer's table. Oh, how wrong I was.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel approach to the King Arthur story. I do not want to include any spoilers here, but the author, Mary Enck, did an outstanding job of breathing new life into a tale that has been around for a long time and taking it in a direction that is exciting and unique.
Set a few years in the future, we first meet Prince Arthur, his mother Queen Elizabeth III, a man suffering from severe memory loss who is released from a psychiatric hospital at the request of the Queen, and a mysterious man in the shadows with a walking stick and dark flowing robes. Then there is the time travel, dragons, mystery, and adventure. I liked the fact that the chapters were relatively short, giving the reader many breaks to stop and digest what they have read. The characters are very well drawn, and you soon find yourself interested in what happens to them next.
I enjoyed this read a great deal and would recommend it to anyone, especially if you are a King Arthur fan!
June 25, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this story from the start. It was a delicious mix of mystery and adventure. The chapters are short, giving many places to rest and digest the characters and intriguing plot. The story takes place between the twenty-first century and the fifth century when King Arthur ruled England.
This compelling tale literally pulls the reader along. The richness of people and places are a tribute to the descriptive capabilities of the author. I’m not one to spoil the plot, so I will simply say I found this to be a most enjoyable read.
This compelling tale literally pulls the reader along. The richness of people and places are a tribute to the descriptive capabilities of the author. I’m not one to spoil the plot, so I will simply say I found this to be a most enjoyable read.
January 26, 2018
This is an imaginative reinvention of the King Arthur legend that asks "What if...". The characters are very real and complex and come to life in different ages of Arthur. The author is very adept at description and draws the reader in to worlds both modern and mediaeval. For fans of fantasy, dragons and Arthur, The Once and Future King.
February 8, 2018
Brilliant
I loved this story, very well written and not the same old time travel I would expect. I can only hope to do as well one day. I've always been very fond Merlin's story and this was a perfect twist!
I loved this story, very well written and not the same old time travel I would expect. I can only hope to do as well one day. I've always been very fond Merlin's story and this was a perfect twist!
September 29, 2016
With an intricate plot and a multitude of twists, A King in Time II is a fun way to explore Arthurian legend and its impact on future Britain. The story features renowned kings, queens, knights, a wizard (you probably can guess), dragons, and a time-traveling correspondent (you’ll vaguely recognize but probably won’t guess until you’ve read the story).
Speaking of time travel, there’s plenty of it, back and forth, and it empowers the characters, both good and bad, to see the future and influence it toward their wants and needs, or the welfare of the nation. Time travel is a theme in many fantasy and science fiction stories that is often achieved through technology, magic or other constructions; here, the author engineers it through meteorological events such as electrical storms, which helps to maintain a rapid and satisfying pace in the narrative.
A King in Time II is an entertaining read (with a prequel to follow) for teenage and adult readers who can’t get enough Knights of the Round Table lore.
Speaking of time travel, there’s plenty of it, back and forth, and it empowers the characters, both good and bad, to see the future and influence it toward their wants and needs, or the welfare of the nation. Time travel is a theme in many fantasy and science fiction stories that is often achieved through technology, magic or other constructions; here, the author engineers it through meteorological events such as electrical storms, which helps to maintain a rapid and satisfying pace in the narrative.
A King in Time II is an entertaining read (with a prequel to follow) for teenage and adult readers who can’t get enough Knights of the Round Table lore.
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