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Galahad
Once upon a time, a knight of perfect virtue rode forth from Camelot to quest for the Holy Grail. Plagued by wondrous visions and hounded by shadowy villains, the legendary Sir Galahad continues his quest, awakening in a car outside an office building where he has an appointment with his destiny…
Few legends tell of Sir Galahad’s agony and ecstasy, because the perfect knight needed to be perfect to achieve the object of his quest. In this fantastic tale, Grant Piercy explores the existential pursuit of meaning in a meaningless world through the eyes of the famed knight now forced to view his reflection in an endless hall of mirrors.
Beside Sir Galahad ride the brusque Sir Bors, a giant of a man, and the lithe Sir Percival, who hides much behind a hooded cloak. All the while, they are followed by the murderous Mordred, who has designs on the kingdom all his own.
Piercy weaves multiple forms into the legend of Camelot and the Grail, intercutting chapters with imaginative “visions” of other stories united by their reflection of the hero.
Few legends tell of Sir Galahad’s agony and ecstasy, because the perfect knight needed to be perfect to achieve the object of his quest. In this fantastic tale, Grant Piercy explores the existential pursuit of meaning in a meaningless world through the eyes of the famed knight now forced to view his reflection in an endless hall of mirrors.
Beside Sir Galahad ride the brusque Sir Bors, a giant of a man, and the lithe Sir Percival, who hides much behind a hooded cloak. All the while, they are followed by the murderous Mordred, who has designs on the kingdom all his own.
Piercy weaves multiple forms into the legend of Camelot and the Grail, intercutting chapters with imaginative “visions” of other stories united by their reflection of the hero.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2022
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Grant Piercy
20 books7 followersI'm a self-published writer, originally from Illinois. I grew up in the orbit of the strange planet Chicago -- just out of reach, but just close enough that it feels like home. Relocated to central Ohio to be with my wife about a decade ago, so I suppose Columbus is my home now. For a number of years, I've worked in the courseware development industry, creating educational materials for IT companies.
I've been writing since I was a kid on my Dad's Apple II -- sometimes tidbit stories based on dreams, sometimes raving, suicidal anecdotes from a depressed teenager, but most often about trying to find connection in a world in which I've often felt alien. It shouldn't have been any surprise that, after failing to satisfactorily follow through on a massive tome more in common with a conspiratorial transgressive fiction novel, I gravitated toward science fiction, especially after discovering the work of Philip K. Dick and Kurt Vonnegut.
The first book I've self-published -- The Erased -- contains strands from all of the above influences. You might feel that yearning to connect that you'd see in the work of Chuck Palahniuk, the brevity of chapters and manic weaving of elements similar to Cat's Cradle from Vonnegut, and of course, the android problem of PKD. Whether or not I actually continue on in science fiction is a different story. I've got other works-in-progress that will hopefully see the light of day soon.
I've been writing since I was a kid on my Dad's Apple II -- sometimes tidbit stories based on dreams, sometimes raving, suicidal anecdotes from a depressed teenager, but most often about trying to find connection in a world in which I've often felt alien. It shouldn't have been any surprise that, after failing to satisfactorily follow through on a massive tome more in common with a conspiratorial transgressive fiction novel, I gravitated toward science fiction, especially after discovering the work of Philip K. Dick and Kurt Vonnegut.
The first book I've self-published -- The Erased -- contains strands from all of the above influences. You might feel that yearning to connect that you'd see in the work of Chuck Palahniuk, the brevity of chapters and manic weaving of elements similar to Cat's Cradle from Vonnegut, and of course, the android problem of PKD. Whether or not I actually continue on in science fiction is a different story. I've got other works-in-progress that will hopefully see the light of day soon.
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December 24, 2022
Grant blends the classic story of the Quest for the Holy Grail with vivid glimpses of alternate worlds. We watch the rise and transformation of Galahad from a boy to a knight complete with glimpses of the vulnerable man beneath the helm. This is an incredible read and one I highly recommend to anyone with affinity for Arthurian Legend, epic adventures, and multiverses
February 24, 2023
Grant is the best
October 5, 2024
Alternate reality Arthurian fiction. I loved every word in it
January 24, 2025
Very fun, cool concept, no spoilers!!
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