The Broken Kings: The Merlin Codex — Robert Holdstock

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The Broken Kings by Robert Holdstock is the mesmerising conclusion to The Merlin Codex, a richly imagined mythic fantasy trilogy that reinterprets ancient legends with vivid originality. This final volume continues the journey of Merlin — here portrayed not as the traditional court wizard, but as an immortal wanderer whose path crosses with gods, ancient heroes, and restless spirits. Holdstock’s intricate worldbuilding masterfully blends Celtic, Greek, and prehistoric mythologies, delivering a narrative that feels both timeless and fresh.

In The Broken Kings, the fragile boundaries between myth and reality begin to unravel. An ancient menace threatens to consume Albion, and Merlin must face both his past mistakes and powerful enemies as ancient kings rise from their tombs. The story weaves together themes of destiny, memory, and the burden of immortality as Merlin, alongside old allies and new, races to prevent the destruction of the world he has long roamed.

Praised for its lyrical prose and mythic resonance, this trilogy finale is a triumph of imaginative fantasy. The Broken Kings is a must-read for fans of mythic retellings, character-driven fantasy, and anyone drawn to tales of ancient magic and forgotten legends.