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Forever Avalon
TAKE AN ADVENTURE THROUGH TIME! Stephanie Drake and her three children were glad to be alive after a sudden storm slammed their boat onto an uncharted island, but it was not where they thought. They found themselves in another world, frozen in time. For more than three thousand years, the magical island of Avalon remained hidden from the outside world. It was a place of eternal magic, where the descendants of King Arthur ruled over a land filled with magical creatures, wizards, elves, dwarves, and dragons. On Avalon, Stephanie and her children were hunted by bounty hunters, thieves, and brigands. They found themselves in a power struggle between Lord Kraven Darkholm, a powerful wizard descended from the sorceress Morgana le Fay, and Lord Bryan MoonDrake, the Gil-Gamesh of Avalon. The people of this magical isle have been protected for centuries by the Gil-Gamesh, a descendant of Sir Percival Peredyr, the last Knight of the Round Table and Knight Eternal of Avalon. But who is Lord MoonDrake, and how does he know so much about Stephanie and her children? Now, it’s a race against time as the Gil-Gamesh must protect Stephanie and her children to return them to the outside world. All the while, Kraven Darkholm continued his schemes against the people of Avalon, vying to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming ruler of this enchanted island.
210 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Mark Piggott
10 books66 followersMark Piggott, a native of Phillipsburg, N.J., enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1982, beginning a 23-year career.
He served on four aircraft carriers and various duty stations as a Navy Journalist before he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He retired from active duty in 2006.
His first novel, Forever Avalon, was published in 2009, followed by his second novel, The Dark Tides, in 2014. The Outlander War: Book Three of the Forever Avalon series from Austin Macauley Publishing was released in 2020. In 2021, he published the start of a new steampunk fantasy series with The Last Magus: A Clockwork Heart from Lulu.com. At the end of 2021, Mark signed with Curious Corvid Publishing as one of their new authors for this small, independent publisher.
His novels have won a slew of awards over the past years. The Outlander War won second place for fantasy in the 2021 Firebird Book Awards, The Last Magus won first place for steampunk, and in 2022, Forever Avalon won second place for fantasy. Additionally, The Last Magus won the Grand Prize for Fiction in the 2022 Authors Marketing Guild Indie Book Awards.
His latest fantasy novella, The River of Souls, in collaboration with poet Ashley Valitutto, was published in 2022 through Curious Corvid Publishing. Coming in 2023, get ready to dive into a steampunk historical fiction, Corsair and the Sky Pirates and the next book in The Last Magus series, Dragonfire and Steel, and the fourth book in the Forever Avalon series, The Prometheus Engine!
He has a variety of short stories published, including two through The Publishing Room and through Curious Corvid Publishing in the Magpie Messenger and their upcoming anthology.
He and his wife, Georgiene, live in Alexandria, Virginia. They have three children.
He served on four aircraft carriers and various duty stations as a Navy Journalist before he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He retired from active duty in 2006.
His first novel, Forever Avalon, was published in 2009, followed by his second novel, The Dark Tides, in 2014. The Outlander War: Book Three of the Forever Avalon series from Austin Macauley Publishing was released in 2020. In 2021, he published the start of a new steampunk fantasy series with The Last Magus: A Clockwork Heart from Lulu.com. At the end of 2021, Mark signed with Curious Corvid Publishing as one of their new authors for this small, independent publisher.
His novels have won a slew of awards over the past years. The Outlander War won second place for fantasy in the 2021 Firebird Book Awards, The Last Magus won first place for steampunk, and in 2022, Forever Avalon won second place for fantasy. Additionally, The Last Magus won the Grand Prize for Fiction in the 2022 Authors Marketing Guild Indie Book Awards.
His latest fantasy novella, The River of Souls, in collaboration with poet Ashley Valitutto, was published in 2022 through Curious Corvid Publishing. Coming in 2023, get ready to dive into a steampunk historical fiction, Corsair and the Sky Pirates and the next book in The Last Magus series, Dragonfire and Steel, and the fourth book in the Forever Avalon series, The Prometheus Engine!
He has a variety of short stories published, including two through The Publishing Room and through Curious Corvid Publishing in the Magpie Messenger and their upcoming anthology.
He and his wife, Georgiene, live in Alexandria, Virginia. They have three children.
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April 19, 2019
Oh my god where was this book hidden. Its a jewel. The novel is gripping from the very start and is written intelligently. The books have 15 +18 chapters and each chapter is more suspenseful and fascinating than previous one. Each character is so well crafted and relatable
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Its a story about a family who ends up on the shore of magical island. There they meet a man with blue eyes who knows all about them. The magical island (Avalon) is filled with wizards, bounty hunters and magical creatures from elves to dwarfs to trolls.
Will the family be able to survive on the island?
Who is the man with blue eyes?
Will the family ever return to the real world?
Will the dark forces succeed?
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This is the best fantasy series you gonna get your hands on
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I have read so many fantasy series but this one has become my favourite I finished both books in series in three days.
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I would definitely and undoubtedly give this book 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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I would recommend it to every fantasy lover because its a must read and without this book you are missing a lot and i mean that. I just cant recommend it enough.
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These two books are my prized possession because they are hands down best fantasy series and hey are signed .....yayyyyyyyy
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I just cant wait for it to become a tv show and its gonna be a big hit. Really need next book in series.....simply cant wait.....the book drags you in and holds you....
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Its a story about a family who ends up on the shore of magical island. There they meet a man with blue eyes who knows all about them. The magical island (Avalon) is filled with wizards, bounty hunters and magical creatures from elves to dwarfs to trolls.
Will the family be able to survive on the island?
Who is the man with blue eyes?
Will the family ever return to the real world?
Will the dark forces succeed?
..........
This is the best fantasy series you gonna get your hands on
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I have read so many fantasy series but this one has become my favourite I finished both books in series in three days.
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I would definitely and undoubtedly give this book 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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I would recommend it to every fantasy lover because its a must read and without this book you are missing a lot and i mean that. I just cant recommend it enough.
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These two books are my prized possession because they are hands down best fantasy series and hey are signed .....yayyyyyyyy
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I just cant wait for it to become a tv show and its gonna be a big hit. Really need next book in series.....simply cant wait.....the book drags you in and holds you....
July 14, 2020
Forever Avalon is the first book in the series written by the author Mark Piggott and it will take you on a journey beyond this world with magical creatures on a magical island.
The story has an amazing start, which starts with a mysteries and attention-grabbing dream and once you read it you will know that you have picked the right book that's going to be adventurous.
The story is filled with a fascinating adventure to a magical island that is shielded from the outside world for 3,000 years frozen in time and space. The book contains from Kings to knights, from magical creatures like elves to dragons, from wizards to dwarves, from adventure to mystery, from action to drama, from suspense to truth the book is a captivating and addictive storyline.
The highlight of the book is definitely the storyline, as its a series and after you have finished reading this, immediately you will find yourself eager to read the 2nd book. Also, the story is very imaginative.
The author Mark Piggott has written the story with care any minor details, a truly descriptive book. It's easy to read as the book is written in lucid language. All the characters are well portrayed and likable.
Overall a truly adventures series that will take you on a magical journey 0f mysteries island with drawfs and dragons.
The story has an amazing start, which starts with a mysteries and attention-grabbing dream and once you read it you will know that you have picked the right book that's going to be adventurous.
The story is filled with a fascinating adventure to a magical island that is shielded from the outside world for 3,000 years frozen in time and space. The book contains from Kings to knights, from magical creatures like elves to dragons, from wizards to dwarves, from adventure to mystery, from action to drama, from suspense to truth the book is a captivating and addictive storyline.
The highlight of the book is definitely the storyline, as its a series and after you have finished reading this, immediately you will find yourself eager to read the 2nd book. Also, the story is very imaginative.
The author Mark Piggott has written the story with care any minor details, a truly descriptive book. It's easy to read as the book is written in lucid language. All the characters are well portrayed and likable.
Overall a truly adventures series that will take you on a magical journey 0f mysteries island with drawfs and dragons.
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January 10, 2025Received a complimentary copy courtesy of VRO.
While I was intrigued by this book, trying something new, I'm not a fan of medieval time based stories, King Arthur/Merlin amongst the least favourites. Even if they have a twist for modern day.
From what I read (I DNF at 50%), it was well written and very intense in terms of plot and character development.
There was a richly built world, filled with a variety of details, which I'm guessing is accurate in comparison to other Arthurian legends?
Piggots work will be perfect for historical fantasy readers. I'm just sad I'm not one of them.
Giving 3* simply because I liked the concept/inclusion of the Sci-fi Air Ship names, and Air Ship battling goblins! And other fantasy type elements, goblins, magic, dragons, elves etc.
While I was intrigued by this book, trying something new, I'm not a fan of medieval time based stories, King Arthur/Merlin amongst the least favourites. Even if they have a twist for modern day.
From what I read (I DNF at 50%), it was well written and very intense in terms of plot and character development.
There was a richly built world, filled with a variety of details, which I'm guessing is accurate in comparison to other Arthurian legends?
Piggots work will be perfect for historical fantasy readers. I'm just sad I'm not one of them.
Giving 3* simply because I liked the concept/inclusion of the Sci-fi Air Ship names, and Air Ship battling goblins! And other fantasy type elements, goblins, magic, dragons, elves etc.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2021
Fantastic!
This is one of the best fantasy novels I have read in a long time. I am really looking forward to reading the next one. I couldn’t put it down.
This is one of the best fantasy novels I have read in a long time. I am really looking forward to reading the next one. I couldn’t put it down.
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May 19, 2024Forever Avalon by Mark Pickett is a sci-fi redo on King Arthur and Camelot while a woman and her three children or commemorating a year since she lost her husband a storm rushes in and the next thing she knows she is on the beach with her children looking at a fierce warrior call Gilgamesh and he is fighting 10 foot tall trolls in their owner biscotti who he just save the woman and her children from. When the fight is over she is surprised to see it is her husband and the story he tells of how he became Gilgamesh is astounding but not as astounding as the New World they learn to live in or fight to stay in rather. This is a great book that can only be written by someone with an awesome imagination and great storytelling capabilities. If you love alternate universe stories with magical realism and all the great things Syfy has to offer such as fairies wizards trolls dragons ET see then you’ll definitely love forever Avalon high certainly dead it was way better than I thought it was going to be a definite five star read. I want to thank voracious readers only for my free art copy via The author please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
March 23, 2024
Received a complimentary copy courtesy of VRO.
While I was intrigued by this book, trying something new, I'm not a fan of medieval time based stories, King Arthur/Merlin amongst the least favourites. Even if they have a twist for modern day.
From what I read (I DNF at 50%), it was well written and very intense in terms of plot and character development.
There was a richly built world, filled with a variety of details, which I'm guessing is accurate in comparison to other Arthurian legends?
Piggots work will be perfect for historical fantasy readers. I'm just sad I'm not one of them.
Giving 3* simply because I liked the concept/inclusion of the Sci-fi Air Ship names, and Air Ship battling goblins! And other fantasy type elements, goblins, magic, dragons, elves etc.
While I was intrigued by this book, trying something new, I'm not a fan of medieval time based stories, King Arthur/Merlin amongst the least favourites. Even if they have a twist for modern day.
From what I read (I DNF at 50%), it was well written and very intense in terms of plot and character development.
There was a richly built world, filled with a variety of details, which I'm guessing is accurate in comparison to other Arthurian legends?
Piggots work will be perfect for historical fantasy readers. I'm just sad I'm not one of them.
Giving 3* simply because I liked the concept/inclusion of the Sci-fi Air Ship names, and Air Ship battling goblins! And other fantasy type elements, goblins, magic, dragons, elves etc.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2025
Forever Avalon is a creative blend of fantasy, history, and adventure. The story follows Stephanie Drake and her children after a storm leaves them stranded on the mystical island of Avalon. What I really enjoyed was how the author brought Arthurian legends to life in a modern way complete with wizards, knights, elves, and dragons. The tension between Lord Kraven Darkholm and Lord Bryan MoonDrake kept me hooked, and the mystery surrounding how MoonDrake is connected to Stephanie’s family added an extra layer of intrigue.
It felt like stepping into a timeless world, rich with magic and danger. If you enjoy fantasy stories that weave myths with family survival and adventure, this book is definitely worth reading.
It felt like stepping into a timeless world, rich with magic and danger. If you enjoy fantasy stories that weave myths with family survival and adventure, this book is definitely worth reading.
December 3, 2023
The most amazing book ever.
Where have you been all my
life.
Mark Piggott imagination is boundless, this book is truly amazing only that it’s under science fiction but really it’s a fantasy, not that it matters much because it’s greatness.
And I was searching for a Science Fiction book, luckily for me this absolutely wonderful Fantasy book mistakenly came under Science Fiction and none are more happy for that mistake than myself.
Beautiful narration by Traci Odom for each of the characters in this creation.
I’m spellbound,
Without a doubt
got my absolute
Recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
Where have you been all my
life.
Mark Piggott imagination is boundless, this book is truly amazing only that it’s under science fiction but really it’s a fantasy, not that it matters much because it’s greatness.
And I was searching for a Science Fiction book, luckily for me this absolutely wonderful Fantasy book mistakenly came under Science Fiction and none are more happy for that mistake than myself.
Beautiful narration by Traci Odom for each of the characters in this creation.
I’m spellbound,
Without a doubt
got my absolute
Recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
March 20, 2025
A fun and exciting fantasy adventure!
It’s a fast-paced and fun fantasy story with a great mix of action, magic, and mystery. The setting is magical, the characters are interesting, and the adventure keeps you turning the pages.
If you love stories about knights, wizards, and magical lands, this book is a great choice!
It’s a fast-paced and fun fantasy story with a great mix of action, magic, and mystery. The setting is magical, the characters are interesting, and the adventure keeps you turning the pages.
If you love stories about knights, wizards, and magical lands, this book is a great choice!
April 30, 2025
An absolutely phenomenal read that perfectly marries the genres of Steampunk and High Fantasy in a way that feels new and comfortably familiar at the same time. Never a dull moment through the entire book, even during scenes of calm. Can't recommend enough for fans of Steampunk and Fantasy alike, and can't wait to get my hands on the 2nd book.
October 5, 2024
Who Knew?!
So much has been written on the topic, who knew a great novel like this could expound on the original story so well?! I really enjoyed this new story. I recommend this book to any of the fans of the story.
So much has been written on the topic, who knew a great novel like this could expound on the original story so well?! I really enjoyed this new story. I recommend this book to any of the fans of the story.
October 25, 2025
Entrancing
I love mythical books and this one tops them all! It was so good! The plot was unique and the characters were relateable. I had a hard time putting it down!
I love mythical books and this one tops them all! It was so good! The plot was unique and the characters were relateable. I had a hard time putting it down!
October 25, 2015
Twelve months after her husband disappeared at sea, Stephanie and their three children set of on a chartered boat trip off the coast of Bermuda to pay their respects at the spot he was last located. After a terrible storm they are left shipwrecked on an island and things go from bad to worse when they soon find out they are now in another world… On a mythical island called Avalon. A medieval time, which is ruled by the descendants of King Arthur.
Considered outlanders that can be punished by death, Stephanie and her children, Ashley, Rose and Hunter soon find themselves pursued by bounty hunters, but when the Gil-Gamesh steps in to rescue them the adventure as just begun.
I found myself lost in this novel and before I knew it I was almost at the end. A fantasy story that the author's imagination goes into full overdrive, that makes this book enchanting and addictive. A very intriguing story, that references every mythical and magical being you can think of and any missing I hope to find in book two. I was swept along into the adventure and colourful characters. I enjoyed the whole magical experience of the book.
Considered outlanders that can be punished by death, Stephanie and her children, Ashley, Rose and Hunter soon find themselves pursued by bounty hunters, but when the Gil-Gamesh steps in to rescue them the adventure as just begun.
I found myself lost in this novel and before I knew it I was almost at the end. A fantasy story that the author's imagination goes into full overdrive, that makes this book enchanting and addictive. A very intriguing story, that references every mythical and magical being you can think of and any missing I hope to find in book two. I was swept along into the adventure and colourful characters. I enjoyed the whole magical experience of the book.
March 13, 2016
Awesome
Excellent... Great story and adventure. My son wants to read it next. Will definitely tell others to read it. Can't wait to read more.
Excellent... Great story and adventure. My son wants to read it next. Will definitely tell others to read it. Can't wait to read more.
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