The Shards of Excalibur Series by Edward Willett

What if it’s all true, and not a fairy tale at all?Everyone knows the legends of King Arthur, the Round Table, and the powerful and noble wizard Merlin. But what if those so-called legends are real historical facts, only someone has carefully rearranged that history?Ariane’s life is already pretty difficult when she starts to hear the singing. Her mother disappeared, she’s trying to get used to living with her aunt after several foster homes, and she’s taking grief from the “in” girls at school... moreWhat if it’s all true, and not a fairy tale at all?Everyone knows the legends of King Arthur, the Round Table, and the powerful and noble wizard Merlin. But what if those so-called legends are real historical facts, only someone has carefully rearranged that history?Ariane’s life is already pretty difficult when she starts to hear the singing. Her mother disappeared, she’s trying to get used to living with her aunt after several foster homes, and she’s taking grief from the “in” girls at school. She’s been having strange dreams involving swords and knights and battles, and lately things get really weird whenever she touches water. And NOW, an invisible someone, somewhere, is singing to her.Before long, Ariane’s met the famed Lady of the Lake, down a staircase in the middle of Wascana Lake, and learned that she’s related. And she’s been set, with her new best friend Wally Knight, on a dangerous mission that pits her against otherworldly forces. Can she figure out what it all means, much less survive the challenge? less

Ariane is on her own and on the run. Rex Major has swayed her erstwhile best friend Wally to his side. And when she finally hears the faint call of the third Shard of Excalibur, it's on the other side of the world, in New Zealand! Wally, meanwhile, is discovering that life as Major's "guest" isn't all it promised, especially when he finds out Major's plans for Ariane's aunt... moreAriane is on her own and on the run. Rex Major has swayed her erstwhile best friend Wally to his side. And when she finally hears the faint call of the third Shard of Excalibur, it's on the other side of the world, in New Zealand! Wally, meanwhile, is discovering that life as Major's "guest" isn't all it promised, especially when he finds out Major's plans for Ariane's aunt. With Aunt Phyllis under threat, Ariane has no choice but to walk directly into Rex's trap--and hope she can find a way to protect both the Shard "and" those she loves. less

In the final book of The Shards of Excalibur series, Ariane, Wally and Rex Major (Merlin in disguise) are converging on the final piece of the sword Excalibur: the hilt. When Wally uncovers its location, Ariane and Wally must figure out how to reforge the magical sword in order to defeat Merlin forever. With the pieces reunited, the door into Faerie opens, and what emerges from it may destroy everything Wally and Ariane have fought to save.