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Camelot: The second epic Arthurian tale by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot Kindle Edition

by Giles Kristian (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,677 ratings

'So beautiful, so haunting . . . bitingly real . . . Giles has given us a vital, glorious story: rich, rewarding, and utterly revealing of our times' Manda Scott

Following his acclaimed Sunday Times bestseller, Lancelot, Giles Kristian's new novel returns us to the realms of Arthurian legend . . .

The Saxons have returned and their war bands stalk the land. The lords of Britain look only to their own survival, unable or unwilling to unite as they once did under Arthur.

And in a monastery hidden in the marshlands of Avalon, a novice monk prepares to take his vows. However, two strangers - the wild-spirited, Saxon-killing Iselle and the ageing warrior Gawain - will pluck him from his sheltered existence and his world will be turned upside down.

Together they will go in search of the last druid, to find the cauldron of a god, and to raise an army to hold the darkness at bay.

And as they journey, so the novice will cast aside his training and embrace his legacy.

For he is a warrior born.

His name is Galahad. And he is the son of Lancelot . . .

Acclaim for Lancelot:

'A masterpiece.' Conn Iggulden

'Stands head and shoulders above the rest.' Manda Scott

'Glorious. Tragic. Lyrical. Totally gripping.' Ben Kane

'A gorgeous, rich retelling.' The Times

'An extraordinary writer . . . an exceptional book.' Dr Janina Ramirez

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RDVMDYT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Digital
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 443 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473543034
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Giles Kristian

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Giles Kristian's first historical novels were the acclaimed and bestselling RAVEN Viking trilogy – Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder and Odin’s Wolves. For his next series, he drew on a long-held fascination with the English Civil War to chart the fortunes of a family divided by this brutal conflict in The Bleeding Land and Brothers’ Fury. Giles also co-wrote Wilbur Smith’s No.1 bestseller, Golden Lion. In God of Vengeance (a TIMES Book of the Year), Winter’s Fire, and the Historical Writers’ Association Gold Crown shortlisted Wings of the Storm, he returned to the world of the Vikings to tell the story of Sigurd and his celebrated fictional fellowship. Lancelot was published to great acclaim and hit The Times bestseller charts at No. 3. It was also a Sunday Times bestseller. He followed Lancelot with Camelot, and his new novel, a thriller called Where Blood Runs Cold, was The Times’ Thriller of the Month. To find out more about Giles: www.gileskristian.com

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Customers find the book to be a great read, with one customer describing it as unforgettable in execution.

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"...I'm not alone in giving this book 5 stars. It was one of the best books I've read in the past several years and I really, really, really hope there..." Read more

"...The final battle is epic in scope and unforgettable in execution. Fans of Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles will find much to love here...." Read more

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"Kristian is a good writer with strong characters -- and amazingly detailed battle scenes. I liked 'Lancelot'. But this sequel was disappointing...." Read more

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"...Galahad, while Lancelot's son, is not Lancelot. His story is unique, original, and blends in well with the first book...." Read more

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  • Rick Ramunno
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Character Development
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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    It was very satisfying to see Galahad evolve from a peaceful monk to a strong-willed warrior. The chapters when the band of warriors found the Cauldron had me on the edge of my seat. Great story, great characters.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
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    If you felt like you read Lancelot and needed a follow up then this is it. Lancelot ended with Galahad watching his father die. For me that was a very hard ending. I can handle sad endings but this was heartbreaking. This book picks up right after that. The characters are the same in some cases but the new core characters are brand new and with their own identities. Galahad, while Lancelot's son, is not Lancelot. His story is unique, original, and blends in well with the first book.

    I'm not alone in giving this book 5 stars. It was one of the best books I've read in the past several years and I really, really, really hope there is another book to follow this one. This story is fantastic and I have the feeling it is just getting started.
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  • Joseph Finley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Camelot Has a New Champion
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025
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    “Camelot” is a powerful addition to Giles Kristian’s Arthurian trilogy, told through the eyes of Galahad, the son of Lancelot. Raised in a monastery, Galahad is drawn into a perilous quest that brings him face to face with Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere, and a reimagined Holy Grail—here portrayed as the Cauldron of Annwn, one of Britain’s legendary treasures. Alongside him is Iselle, a fierce, bow-wielding warrior whose connection to Britain’s old gods and her own hidden past makes her one of the trilogy’s standout characters. Kristian masterfully blends historical realism with myth, delivering gripping battles, emotional depth, and a fresh take on familiar legends. The final battle is epic in scope and unforgettable in execution. Fans of Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles will find much to love here. I know I did.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Camelot
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
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    I have been a fan of Arthur and Merlin since I was a child and saw Sword in the Stone. I had the pleasure of seeing Richard Harris as Arthur in Camelot. Giles Kristian's tale is an Arthur fanatics dream.
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  • Doglet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
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    This is a really good read. Engaging and fun. Galahad and some other famous names are re-imagined in this tale of what happened after the death of Mordred and the disappearance of Arthur and Merlin at the battle of Camlann. Fans of the movie 'The 13th Warrior' and Michael Crichton's novel 'Eaters of the Dead' will encounter a familiar scenario - all in good sword and sandal (sword and mail shirt?) fun.
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  • Timy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Twists, battles, backstabbing, drama
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
    I didn't even start reading Lancelot yet, when Camelot appeared on my radar. I knew I would love Lancelot and if that was the case, I reasoned, then I definitely will love Camelot as well. Fortunately for me, that meant I didn't have to wait too long between the two books and I had fresh memories going in. But maybe because of the current circumstances or because I had too high expectations, Camelot didn't exactly turned out to be what I hoped it would.

    If you haven't read Lancelot, this review might contain spoilers for that book, but not for Camelot.

    Events happen 10 years after the end of Lancelot. The biggest warriors of Britain, Arthur and Lancelot are dead. The kingdoms that once were united under his bear flag are divided once more. Some fight the Saxons still, others are powerless against the raids and yet some others try to struck a pact with them. The High King's seat is empty and though Lord Constantine still fights, even he has less and less options to defend the island. A small group of Arthur's warriors are still carrying his dream of Camelot and grabbing on the last strings of hope go on a journey to try to keep that dream alive.

    Galahad, after his father's death was taken to a small island, Ynys Wyrdyn to join the monks who keep the Holy Thorn - according to legend Joseph Arimathea stepped his foot on that island and from his staff the Thorn tree grew. Galahad is not fully initiated yet, but he is close to it when the past comes knocking. Gawain and his companions come to collect him to fulfill his fate. Soon, however the chance of choosing his own path is taken from him, and he finds himself joining forces with legends, taking on the journey of his life - not only to find Camelot, but to come to piece with his past and accept his role in the future.

    In Camelot, we meet some old friends such as Gawain or Lord Constantine or Merlin or even Morgana but we also have new characters: Iselle the fiery warrior from the marshes who has more courage than most of the soldiers or Yvain the monk who is not quite as devoted as his brothers. Personally I can say he was my favourite character in Camelot.

    I honestly wish I can say I enjoyed Camelot as much as I did Lancelot, but... I didn't. Don't get me wrong, it's really well written, I just failed to connect or care about any of the characters. Galahad was pretty flat and weightless as an MC here, and though he did have some character ARC, I still couldn't make myself feel anything toward him. It didn't really help that I kept thinking he is much younger than 20 or so years... I liked Iselle, but we don't really get to know her either. I think my biggest issue here is that although we spend a lot of time with them as they journey up and down through Britain with a host of other characters, we really don't get to know them somehow.

    Maybe it's because I'm really not into the journeying trope, but I wish this book was more focused on the conflicts between the Saxons and the kingdoms. We only get glimpses and of course a battle here and there, but I wanted more (not of battles, but the politics and backstabbing). I wanted to know why I should root for Galahad and company, why should I hate Morgana and her offspring beside the obvious reasons. I was bored a lot, although I also have to give credit where it's due: there were a couple of really powerful moments captured in Camelot which really made it worth reading the book. But damn that ending was... not satisfying and a bit abrupt if I'm honest. I also didn't buy the romance plot...

    I think we can say Camelot is not as character driven as Lancelot was. Which is absolutely fine. The plot might have taken different turns than I expected going in, but I definitely appreciated Kristian's way of showing us early Christianity in Britain and how it clashed with the old faith as well as the Saxons'. Probably would have gone a bit deeper into these issues as well, but oh my. Kristian undoubtedly has a way with descriptions and painting a vivid picture of the world in which his stories are set.

    Overall, I have mixed feelings about Camelot. There were aspects I enjoyed but I also felt underwhelmed at the end. Lancelot definitely put the bar high and I don't think Camelot was able to live up to it. Even so, if you enjoyed Lancelot, I don't see why you shouldn't also read Camelot. It has some nice - if a bit predictable - twists, battles, backstabbing, drama. Underneath it all, Camelot is the story about dreams, about unyielding loyalty and the notion that you never should give up.
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  • Mishka Zakharin
    2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
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    Kristian is a good writer with strong characters -- and amazingly detailed battle scenes. I liked 'Lancelot'. But this sequel was disappointing. I won't get into spoilers other than to say that I didn't like Kristian's treatment of Arthur here any more than I liked what the 3rd Star Wars trilogy did to Luke Skywalker; to reduce a hero of legend to a quitter, just a big loser. Maybe it's to make them seem more human, more relatable? Personally, I want my heroes to be larger than life... There is certainly a lot that is worthwhile in this novel, 'Camelot', but the ill use of Arthur (and a few lesser inconsistencies or improbabilities), really sort of ruined it for me. (Though this has not turned me off from reading Kristian in the future.)
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars gripping realistic prose !
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020
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    Very believable characters,
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  • P.Bremer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page-turner
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 7, 2020
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    The book is definitely a page Turner! Plot twists and many other ingredients that make a good read.
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  • Merlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
    Reviewed in Australia on June 27, 2020
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    It took a little while to buy into this story but once I had I could not put it down. A fantastic idea of what could have happened. The last battle was incredible.
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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book that stands on its own two feet on a fresh and exciting path.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2024
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    How do you follow a masterpiece?

    Giles Kristian’s first book in his Arthurian Tales, Lancelot was always going to be a tough act to follow but I’m really impressed with how Camelot forges its own path and brings a fresh direction to the series.

    I started Camelot the same day as I finished Lancelot and it took me a short while to adjust to a new voice and a new protagonist. It was like a period of mourning!

    The new main character is Lancelot’s son, Galahad. The trick to getting the most out of this novel is not to come in expecting Lancelot II; despite some great character development, this is not a coming of age story and epic of Galahad’s life; it starts and ends with him being a young man. While focusing on his journey and the struggle of living in your father’s shadow, this is also much more about the other characters too and spending more time with a group. Kristian has a knack for writing great personalities that you enjoy reading and this is especially prevalent here in Camelot.

    Aswell as this, he really captures the atmosphere of a post-Arthur Britain with the Saxons dominating and Arthur’s men scattered and defeated. Atmosphere is probably the word I’d choose to describe this if I only had one descriptor because there are so many goosebumps moments, whether these moments are emotional (be ready to FEEL again!) exhilarating, satisfying or scary.

    There is a part in the second half of the book where our warriors travel to the Isle of the dead, and it’s genuinely spine chilling. Anyone who has read Hellmouth won’t be surprised at the author’s ability for writing horror but it worked so well and was such a welcome addition to this book. In fact, the isle of the dead chapters were some of the most memorable I’ve read in fiction.

    There is a melancholy running through the book and it’s not a fairy tale where the heroes always win the day, leaving you able to relax knowing everything is always going to work out in the end. It gives everything higher stakes and it makes the characters more human. There are returning characters and there are new ones such as Iselle, who plays a big part in this story.

    Whatever an author’s interpretation of Arthurian myth, for me it has to feel magical and shrouded in a sort of otherworldly mist. This is one of the main things I adore about this and Lancelot. Camelot feels like an old saga and has the mythical quality it absolutely needs. It’s poetic and lyrical, there is a beauty to the writing that helps achieve this and a larger than life appeal to the characters. The stakes are so high and the symbolism striking. It may be gritty, but Giles Kristian’s Arthurian Britain is beautifully imagined and your heart is always doing something.

    This is a love story in the best possible way; romantic love, brotherly love, the love of an ideal, of a way of life. And the way we react to the possibility of losing what we love. And what love can do to us.

    This book is climatic, tragic, glorious, epic, exhilarating, atmospheric and imaginative. So much thought has gone into making this book feel important on every page. There are no wasted pages that mean nothing.

    I savoured every word.
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  • Archibald S Milloy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb writing in the best Bernard Cornwell tradtion
    Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2020
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    There are many versions of the Arthurian legend and this one is as good as it gets. Strong characters epic battle scenes, a story that kept me going right to the end. I hope Galahad and Iselle march together again.
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  • PhilGP
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just terrific!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2021
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    I am a bit of an addict as far as historical fiction is concerned and have read so many. But this, and Lancelot, are different. They have battles aplenty but the often grim and sometimes violent aspects are tempered with a style that is, for want of a better word, elegant. (I am not a writer.)

    I really thoroughly enjoyed both books and will certainly read more by Giles Kristian. I give 4 stars rather than 5 more as a result of having a creative background myself, albeit in a different area. I always believe there is room for improvement even if that improvement is marginal - something that was drummed into me by one of my tutors at art college and a notion that has never left me. But I still recommend these books and this author wholeheartedly. Great work and if any are ever made into movies or TV series can I have a small part please?
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