The Brotherhood of Merlin Series by Rory D. Nelson

Before Merlin attained his title and became the greatest knight in Round Table history, he was Perronius, lead knight in Gilleon, and on his way to completing three impossible missions in order to prove himself worthy of his claim. This is the last story of his last mission... moreBefore Merlin attained his title and became the greatest knight in Round Table history, he was Perronius, lead knight in Gilleon, and on his way to completing three impossible missions in order to prove himself worthy of his claim. This is the last story of his last mission. With only a handful of his most elite knights, Perronius embarks on his final mission; rescue a gifted monk and his son from the fortress of Songre Khan, a ruthless tyrant who imprisoned the monk in order to gain his knowledge of mortal combat, for no one, not even Perronius, is Gaeden Kai's equal. Perronius will stop at nothing to see Gaeden Kai freed from his bonds-even if it kills him. The fate of his country depends on it. less

Five hundred years after the death of King Arthur, a sadistic tyrant of Visi-Galia, attacks unprotected and vulnerable townships in Gilleon, igniting a deadly chain of events. Because he was unfairly denied a proper chance to compete for valuable mine rights and outbid by a Councilman from Gilleon, he reasons that he can invade Gilleon's vulnerable townships and force the Council to negotiate with him.Merlin, the lead knight in Lycenea, has foreseen just such a predicament... moreFive hundred years after the death of King Arthur, a sadistic tyrant of Visi-Galia, attacks unprotected and vulnerable townships in Gilleon, igniting a deadly chain of events. Because he was unfairly denied a proper chance to compete for valuable mine rights and outbid by a Councilman from Gilleon, he reasons that he can invade Gilleon's vulnerable townships and force the Council to negotiate with him.Merlin, the lead knight in Lycenea, has foreseen just such a predicament. With the gifts of premonition, telepathy and intelligence, he and 9 of his most formidable knights go into battle against Jason and his force of nine thousand.At stake is everything. The fate of the prisoners who are awaiting to be sold into slavery rests in the hands of the deadly knights. Specifically, two girls who were attacked in Missalia and are now orphaned, are at the mercy of the sadistic King. Will Merlin and his band of knights be able to rescue them in time?Adele, the older sister, has plans of her own for escape. Will she prove successful or will her plans be foiled? If she is caught, what will become of her and her sister, Sylvia?Dante, a boy from Coifen, is also now orphaned. He is the sole survivor of a brutal attack on his family. An unlikely heroine has come to his rescue- a mysterious white wolf. Unfortunately, the attack has left him blind. He and his guardian make their refuge in a remote cave. He clings desperately to the hope that God has spared him for a reason. Every night he goes to bed, he says a prayer to his talisman, the Merlin, a game piece that his father gave him before he was forced to abandon him. It was the last gift he received before all hell broke loose. Will he be rescued? Will he find a permanent haven? His fate also lies in the hands of the Merlin.Merlin and his troupe lead the Visi-Gauls in a high stakes game of cat and mouse. Jason, though capricious, is not stupid. He uses every means at his disposal to eliminate Merlin. Who will prove the victor? Fighting a severe war of attrition, it seems at times that Jason will inevitably win; but don't count the Merlin out. He is beyond slippery. Every time it seems that Jason has the gifted knight, he is thwarted yet again.The jaw-dropping confrontation will leave you breathless! less

Merlin returns to Lycenea a hero, victorious over the Visi-Gauls in a gruesome and exhaustive campaign that claimed the life of one of his men and saw the annihilation of the Visi-Gauls’ Southern Army.Merlin’s peaceful reprieve is cut short however, as he must now find and expose the corrupt Senator who initiated the war in the first place and plots to subvert the Empire for himself... moreMerlin returns to Lycenea a hero, victorious over the Visi-Gauls in a gruesome and exhaustive campaign that claimed the life of one of his men and saw the annihilation of the Visi-Gauls’ Southern Army.Merlin’s peaceful reprieve is cut short however, as he must now find and expose the corrupt Senator who initiated the war in the first place and plots to subvert the Empire for himself. He is aided by the powerful sorceress, Morgana and Felinius, a former disgraced and condemned knight who knows the inner workings of the Brotherhood. Merlin must also protect two of the captives he rescued during the war with the Visi-Gauls, one of whom is a boy named Dante, whose power has been prophesized to defeat Herod Antipaz, the corrupt Senator, and his deadly allies who threaten to destroy Gilleon.Herod makes plans of his own for eliminating Dante. The boy’s problems continue to mount precipitously- for not only is he being ruthlessly hunted down by Herod’s minions, but he must also face down a brutal training program in Round Table Academy, where he faces elimination on a daily basis. Should he be eliminated, he will no longer be under the protection of Merlin and his Brotherhood and his death almost a foregone conclusion. His only hope, his only salvation is Merlin- as is the country of Gilleon. less

A fabled magician. A legacy of protection. Will he be the last to serve?A four-book set brimming with guns, grenades, swords... And Arthurian legends- all for an unbelievable low price!   The Merlin wields his staff and pistol for the glory of the Round Table. So when tyrants and raiding barbarians invade, he doesn't hesitate to lead his powerful knights into a savage battle. But beyond the combat, a terrible darkness rises that could end the legendary sorcerer forever.. moreA fabled magician. A legacy of protection. Will he be the last to serve?A four-book set brimming with guns, grenades, swords... And Arthurian legends- all for an unbelievable low price!   The Merlin wields his staff and pistol for the glory of the Round Table. So when tyrants and raiding barbarians invade, he doesn't hesitate to lead his powerful knights into a savage battle. But beyond the combat, a terrible darkness rises that could end the legendary sorcerer forever...    Orphaned and blinded, Dante yearns for revenge. Entering the brutal knight school pushes his resolve to its limits. And with relentless assassins out for his blood, the aspiring champion may never fulfill his destiny.    Though Merlin keeps watch over the boy prophesied to be his successor, all his work will have been in vain if he can't expose the realm's enemies. For if Dante falls, the Round Table will soon follow...    Can The Merlin and Dante unite the power of their gallant brethren to defeat evil?The Brotherhood of Merlin Box Set contains the first three books in the action-packed Brotherhood of Merlin dark fantasy series, along with the bonus prequel of Merlin's origin story. If you like gritty heroes, gruesome battles and ruthless villains, then you'll love Rory D Nelson's epic adventure. less