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Lords of Avalon #0
The Wager
Setting: Avalon, Medieval England
While carousing late one night with his friends, the infamous writer, Sir Thomas Malory runs afoul of Merlin the Magician, and learns the value of keeping secrets when dealing with sorcerers, knights of Arthur, and the Lords of Avalon.
It also appeared in Elemental–An anthology of new work by 20 top science fiction and fantasy writers–including Sherrilyn Kenyon writing as Kinley MacGregor, Brian Aldiss, David Drake, Jacqueline Carey, Martha Wells, Larry Niven, Joe Haldeman, Eric Nylund, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson–will help raise money for survivors of the tsunami in Southeast Asia.
While carousing late one night with his friends, the infamous writer, Sir Thomas Malory runs afoul of Merlin the Magician, and learns the value of keeping secrets when dealing with sorcerers, knights of Arthur, and the Lords of Avalon.
It also appeared in Elemental–An anthology of new work by 20 top science fiction and fantasy writers–including Sherrilyn Kenyon writing as Kinley MacGregor, Brian Aldiss, David Drake, Jacqueline Carey, Martha Wells, Larry Niven, Joe Haldeman, Eric Nylund, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson–will help raise money for survivors of the tsunami in Southeast Asia.
12 pages, Unknown Binding
First published August 1, 1992
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Sherrilyn Kenyon
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New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular at the #1 spot. With legions of fans known as Paladins (thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her series and who travel from all over the world to attend her appearances), her books are always snatched up as soon as they appear on store shelves. Since 2004, she had placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga and graphic novels. Her current series are: Dark-Hunters, Chronicles of Nick and The League, and her books are available in over 100 countries where eager fans impatiently wait for the next release. Her Chronicles of Nick and Dark-Hunter series are soon to be major motion pictures while Dark-Hunter is also being developed as a television series. Join her and her Paladins online at MySherrilyn.com and www.facebook.com/mysherrilyn
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Official Hunter Legends site
Official Witch of Endor site
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New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular at the #1 spot. With legions of fans known as Paladins (thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her series and who travel from all over the world to attend her appearances), her books are always snatched up as soon as they appear on store shelves. Since 2004, she had placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga and graphic novels. Her current series are: Dark-Hunters, Chronicles of Nick and The League, and her books are available in over 100 countries where eager fans impatiently wait for the next release. Her Chronicles of Nick and Dark-Hunter series are soon to be major motion pictures while Dark-Hunter is also being developed as a television series. Join her and her Paladins online at MySherrilyn.com and www.facebook.com/mysherrilyn
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January 28, 2018
This is a super short introduction to the Lords of Avalon. Very entertaining.
Thd tragic story of Thomas Malory who exposed the secrets of the Lords and wrote a book about them and for that he was cursed, actualy made me smile.
Thd tragic story of Thomas Malory who exposed the secrets of the Lords and wrote a book about them and for that he was cursed, actualy made me smile.
April 29, 2020
Very short book giving a little bit of insight into the history of King Arthur and his sister. It involves a beautiful Merlin and a man (Sir Thom) and what happened because he chose to write a book about what he had seen in Avalon.
It was wrote by Sherrilyn McQueen so an added plus to my collection but not necessary to read. If you are a fan of hers it calls you.
It was wrote by Sherrilyn McQueen so an added plus to my collection but not necessary to read. If you are a fan of hers it calls you.
December 30, 2024
Intriguing start to a series but not necessarily enough for me to continue the series.
February 6, 2021
I didn’t realize this was such a short story or else I would’ve bought the ebook version lol instead I ordered a paperback copy and was surprised at how short it was haha
Anyway, it was a nice look into Merlins character but it was a bit short for me, I have gotten used to more story and detail from Sherrilyn. As always the writing was superb!
On to the next!
Anyway, it was a nice look into Merlins character but it was a bit short for me, I have gotten used to more story and detail from Sherrilyn. As always the writing was superb!
On to the next!
October 17, 2021
This was an extremely short story about Sir Thomas Mallory letting out the secrets of the Lords of Avalon. It was referenced in either Sword of Darkness or Knight of Darkness (I forget which one). I definitely wanted more from this story. I think, even short, we could have gotten something from it.
April 10, 2024
Read as part of the Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance - It was intriguing to see a story from Thomas Mallory's point of view (especially as I've read his work) but the story just didn't really go anywhere and apart from him saying he was struck by love at first sight there really wasn't any romance.
June 20, 2020
Welp...I could have not read that at all and it would have been fine. While it was amusing to read Mallory's account of his dealings with Merlin you could also see he was full of shit...and you really don't feel bad for him. I think the best part of the book was the concept art included TBH.
July 26, 2025
Super short but a pretty good story. It is included in the Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology.
October 8, 2017
This is a very short story. It doesn't add much to the Lords of Avalon series but it's a quick read for the fans that want to read everything from Sherrilyn.
May 28, 2018
Didn't care for this one, originally published in Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anth May 2006
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2018
Too brief to form an opinion, but anything by Sherrilyn Kenyon is awesome.
September 21, 2019
Sorry, what?
October 3, 2019
Wished it was longer
January 25, 2020
I love the King Arthur story it is awesome to read it by Sherrilyn Kenyon
November 22, 2020
Sorprendentemente bueno para lo corto que es lol
Poor thom :(
Poor thom :(
December 17, 2020
All I can say is: poor guy 😂😂😂
August 4, 2022
2.5 ⭐️
May 4, 2018
I have never said 1 bad thing about anything written and released by Sherrilyn Kenyon but this 1 was extremely disappointing. I purchased and read THE WAGER. Positives = This little booklet type book is very smooth, I do love the feel of it, I also liked the graphic pictures included. So it will be included with my collection.
Negative = The story itself was less than 12 pages.
Also, it gives a couple of chapters of the new release Insurrection (Nevermore) but at the top of each page, it is titled Intensity. I think there was either an error on the title or an error on which story she wanted to actually put in there. I am adding this book/let to my collection but it is the most disappointing and not worth the $$$ release. She could have added this small short to the end of any of the Dragon stories as it is only 12 pages.
It doesn't really add anything to the Lords of Avalon series. This is more like a bonus you would find at the end of a book.
Negative = The story itself was less than 12 pages.
Also, it gives a couple of chapters of the new release Insurrection (Nevermore) but at the top of each page, it is titled Intensity. I think there was either an error on the title or an error on which story she wanted to actually put in there. I am adding this book/let to my collection but it is the most disappointing and not worth the $$$ release. She could have added this small short to the end of any of the Dragon stories as it is only 12 pages.
It doesn't really add anything to the Lords of Avalon series. This is more like a bonus you would find at the end of a book.
December 19, 2021
Infamous writer Sir Thomas Malory's short story.
Mmmmmmm.
Mmmmmmm.
November 16, 2025
This short story is located in The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance by Trisha Telep with other authors. The Wager is hands down a truly hilarious story. The main character is witty and very interesting. Loved this one so much.
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