Immortal Merlin Series by Emma Shelford

Magic at my fingertips, immortality on my side, and I’m still out of time.Until a volcano awoke near the modern city I call home, I hid my secrets well. I am Merlin the magician, but my friendship with the long-dead King Arthur was an eternity ago. My immortality is the unending mystery of my life.But when threads of magic lead me to a smoking mountain, it’s clear the threatening eruption isn’t natural... moreMagic at my fingertips, immortality on my side, and I’m still out of time.Until a volcano awoke near the modern city I call home, I hid my secrets well. I am Merlin the magician, but my friendship with the long-dead King Arthur was an eternity ago. My immortality is the unending mystery of my life.But when threads of magic lead me to a smoking mountain, it’s clear the threatening eruption isn’t natural. At first, I didn’t care about the looming disaster—after living through the Black Plague, other death tolls seem insignificant—but I’m the only one who can sense magic behind the chaos.Someone with abilities like mine is creating this catastrophe. If I can find the culprit before destruction rains burning death on innocent townsfolk and my modern-day friend sniffs out my true identity, perhaps I can finally discover why I’m still alive without losing everything I have.I am Merlin, after all—one of a kind. less

Suave. Good-looking. Flair for languages. Magic powers.Immortal.Merry Lytton, or Merlin as he was once known, has been waiting for the return of his friend King Arthur for centuries. It's an eventful wait: only weeks ago, he stopped a wicked plot to magically erupt a nearby volcano. Merry's latest worry is the revelation of his immortality--his modern-day friends are a little too curious. They do not need to know he has a history that could fill a library... moreSuave. Good-looking. Flair for languages. Magic powers.Immortal.Merry Lytton, or Merlin as he was once known, has been waiting for the return of his friend King Arthur for centuries. It's an eventful wait: only weeks ago, he stopped a wicked plot to magically erupt a nearby volcano. Merry's latest worry is the revelation of his immortality--his modern-day friends are a little too curious. They do not need to know he has a history that could fill a library.Unknown to Merlin, the organization Potestas is furious at his geologic meddling, and an enraged member of the group is determined to wreak vengeance. For the first time in Merlin's ancient life, he must confront an enemy that is vastly more powerful than himself. Battling high in the skies and over mountain peaks, will Merlin's foe leave him breathless—​forever? less

An immortal who might finally have met his match. ​ Merry Lytton, known as Merlin in ages past, is now a spy in the organization Potestas. Their mission is to gain unimaginable powers, and their charismatic leader has welcomed Merry but keeps a close eye on him. Merry discovers that Potestas must recover King Arthur's lost grail to complete their nefarious plans. Unfortunately, it's connected to the seafloor by magical means... moreAn immortal who might finally have met his match. ​ Merry Lytton, known as Merlin in ages past, is now a spy in the organization Potestas. Their mission is to gain unimaginable powers, and their charismatic leader has welcomed Merry but keeps a close eye on him. Merry discovers that Potestas must recover King Arthur's lost grail to complete their nefarious plans. Unfortunately, it's connected to the seafloor by magical means. He fears for his sanity when bodiless voices start taking over his mind. Against voices in his head and hostile spirits in the sea, can Merry stop Potestas before they unwittingly trigger a tsunami of epic proportions? less

What are centuries-old secrets worth? Immortal Merlin, known as Merry Lytton to his twenty-first century friends, is in a battle of wits with the powerful Potestas organization. Potestas is determined to gain unimaginable powers for its members, and Merry holds the key to unlocking this ambition. In exchange, Potestas promises to reveal crucial information on Merry’s heritage and answer questions he’s had for centuries... moreWhat are centuries-old secrets worth? Immortal Merlin, known as Merry Lytton to his twenty-first century friends, is in a battle of wits with the powerful Potestas organization. Potestas is determined to gain unimaginable powers for its members, and Merry holds the key to unlocking this ambition. In exchange, Potestas promises to reveal crucial information on Merry’s heritage and answer questions he’s had for centuries. But when Merry learns that Potestas plans a human sacrifice, he is in a race against evil. Can he save an innocent life before a destructive new reality is thrust upon an unsuspecting world? This is the fourth book of the Musings of Merlin series. less

Meet Merlin long after Camelot in this Arthurian legend with a modern twist. Read the first four Musings of Merlin books here! "A marvelous modern take on the legendary Merlin... A definite must-read!" - Readers' Favorite "Ignition is... a unique take on [Merlin's] life without Arthur." - Bibliophilic Book Blog "Highly recommended for lovers of fantasy and the Merlin legends." - Amazon Reviewer Ignition, Book 1: Merlin, the legendary King Arthur’s mysterious magician, is immortal... moreMeet Merlin long after Camelot in this Arthurian legend with a modern twist. Read the first four Musings of Merlin books here! "A marvelous modern take on the legendary Merlin... A definite must-read!" - Readers' Favorite "Ignition is... a unique take on [Merlin's] life without Arthur." - Bibliophilic Book Blog "Highly recommended for lovers of fantasy and the Merlin legends." - Amazon Reviewer Ignition, Book 1: Merlin, the legendary King Arthur’s mysterious magician, is immortal. As Arthur lay dying he promised to return. Merlin is holding him to his word. Forever young, forever waiting, Merlin lives an unassuming life in the city, keeping his identity and abilities secret from his friends. It's a long and lonely road, but Merlin is a patient man. It's now the 21st century and when the earth begins to groan with earthquakes, Merlin knows the situation is anything but natural. An eruption is imminent, but something—or someone—is forcing this volcano to erupt. Merlin must use his concealed talents and practiced charisma to save a town of innocent people before disaster strikes. He has the power to thwart a catastrophe—if time doesn’t run out first. Winded, Book 2: Merry Lytton, or Merlin as he was once known, has been waiting for the return of his friend King Arthur for centuries. It's an eventful wait: only weeks ago, he stopped a wicked plot to magically erupt a nearby volcano. Merry's latest worry is the revelation of his immortality—his modern-day friends are a little too curious. They do not need to know he has a history that could fill a library. Unknown to Merlin, the organization Potestas is furious at his geologic meddling, and an enraged member of the group is determined to wreak vengeance. For the first time in Merlin's ancient life, he must confront an enemy vastly more powerful than himself. Battling high in the skies and over mountain peaks, will Merlin's foe leave him breathless—forever? Floodgates, Book 3: Merlin the magician from centuries past now lives in Vancouver as an unremarkable young professor known as Merry Lytton. Merry keeps his secrets from friends and foes alike while infiltrating the nefarious organization known as Potestas, whose goal is to gain unimaginable power. Potestas' charismatic leader has welcomed Merry into the group, but for what purpose? Merry soon discovers that Potestas must recover King Arthur's holy grail to complete its plans, but the grail is firmly fused to the seafloor by magical means. As Merry is threatened by hostile spirits and hallucinations, will he succeed in stopping Potestas before they unleash the full fury of the ocean's power? Buried, Book 4: Immortal Merlin, known as Merry Lytton to his twenty-first century friends, is in a battle of wits with the powerful Potestas organization. Potestas is determined to gain unimaginable powers for its members, and Merry holds the key to unlocking this ambition. In exchange, Potestas promises to reveal crucial information on Merry’s heritage and answer questions he’s had for centuries. But when Merry learns that Potestas plans a human sacrifice, he is in a race against evil. Can he save an innocent life before a destructive new reality is thrust upon an unsuspecting world? less

I have everything I want—what am I waiting for now?For centuries, an immortal Merlin has waited patiently for King Arthur to return, currently disguised in the modern day as the university instructor Merry Lytton. Finally, by a twist of time and space, Merry is reunited with past friends and his long-lost love. But when a powerful elemental spirit tears through the forbidden barrier between worlds, Merry must decide what his new purpose is and where his loyalties lie... moreI have everything I want—what am I waiting for now?For centuries, an immortal Merlin has waited patiently for King Arthur to return, currently disguised in the modern day as the university instructor Merry Lytton. Finally, by a twist of time and space, Merry is reunited with past friends and his long-lost love. But when a powerful elemental spirit tears through the forbidden barrier between worlds, Merry must decide what his new purpose is and where his loyalties lie. When the enemy can hide in plain sight, Merry doesn’t know how to protect those he loves. Will he honor his deep-seated humanity, or should he unite with the elemental world of his heritage that he had abandoned hope of ever finding? less

How can my magic defeat a goddess?I’m an immortal magician who only wants a peaceful life with his fiancée. My elemental nemesis was soundly beaten—so I thought—but now she’s back and plans to reign over all humans in the guise of a resurrected Aztec deity.She will do anything to sway her followers.Every day, more people are drawn to her earth-worshiping cult at the cost of their lives... moreHow can my magic defeat a goddess?I’m an immortal magician who only wants a peaceful life with his fiancée. My elemental nemesis was soundly beaten—so I thought—but now she’s back and plans to reign over all humans in the guise of a resurrected Aztec deity.She will do anything to sway her followers.Every day, more people are drawn to her earth-worshiping cult at the cost of their lives. Can I stop this self-proclaimed goddess before the entire city is under her dominion?I am Merlin—but I need to be more. less