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Sword of Darkness (Lords of Avalon, Book 1) Mass Market Paperback – March 28, 2006

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The new king of Camelot wears no shining armor: Arthur and his knights have fallen and a new king rules.

In the darkest forest...

A scared, forsaken youth has become the most powerful—and feared—man in the world. Ruthless and unrestrained, Kerrigan has long ceased to be human.

In the heart of London...

A spirited peasant mired in drudgery, Seren dreams of becoming her own woman, but never expects that by fleeing her fate, she will meet her destiny.

Their worlds are forever changed...

Kerrigan's goal is simple: barter or kill Seren to claim Arthur's Round Table. Yet she is the one person who holds no fear of him. More than that, her nobility sparks something foreign inside him. In his nether realm, kindness is weakness and a king who harbors any sort of compassion loses his throne.

For countless centuries, Kerrigan has lived alone in the shadows. Now Seren's courage has forced him into the light that will bring either salvation to both of them...or death.

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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Lords of Avalon
  2. Print length
    375 pages
  3. Language
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    Avon
  5. Publication date
    March 28, 2006
  6. Dimensions
    6.7 x 4.2 x 1 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0060565446
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0060565442
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#1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor. Since her first book debuted in 1993 while she was still in college, she has placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats and genres, including manga and graphic novels, and has more than 70 million books in print worldwide. Her current series include: Dark-Hunters®, Chronicles of Nick®, Deadman’s Cross™, Black Hat Society™, Nevermore™, Silent Swans™, Lords of Avalon® and The League®. Over the years, her Lords of Avalon® novels have been adapted by Marvel, and her Dark-Hunters® and Chronicles of Nick® are New York Times bestselling manga and comics, and are #1 bestselling adult coloring books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon; Reprint edition (March 28, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 375 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060565446
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060565442
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.7 x 4.2 x 1 inches
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    Kinley MacGregor is the New York Times bestselling pseudonym for #1 international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon.

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    Defying all odds is what #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn McQueen writing as Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. Rising from extreme poverty as a child that culminated in being a homeless mother with an infant, she has become one of the most popular and influential authors in the world (in both adult and YA fiction), with dedicated legions of fans known as Paladins–thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her numerous genre-defying series.

    Since her first book debuted while she was still in college, she has placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats and genres, including manga and graphic novels, and has more than 70 million books in print worldwide. Her current series include: Dark-Hunters®, Chronicles of Nick®, Deadman’s Cross™, Eve of Destruction™, Nevermore™, Lords of Avalon® and The League®.

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Sassafras
5.0 out of 5 stars Camelot as you’ve never read it before!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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An Arthurian tale with no Arthur...A Sword in a stone that isn’t Excalibur....the Knights of the Roundtable have become the Lords of Avalon after the fall of Camelot and a new king has been crowned. A demon lord without compassion or kindness, sacrifices his ‘kingdom’ for a weaver of scarlet cloth.

In this fantastical tale, not only do you meet Kerrigan, the demon lord, but also the blind mandrake Blaise and a gargoyle named Garafan.

I hope there are more books in this series as I truly enjoyed the new spin on the legend of Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and Merlin. Blaise and Garafan are the best supporting characters of the story.
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Tamie
5.0 out of 5 stars HOT HOT HOT!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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If your into paranormal romance then this is a good book for you. This author had me blushing on the subway :) I am a huge fan of Kinley MacGregor's Dark Hunter series that is better known to me as being written by Sherrilyn Kenyon and her League series. I pretty much have loved everything I've ever read by this author. She just seems to be able to bring her stories to life in a way not many people can do. I want sure about starting this series, the first two books were written so long ago that I just didn't think it was going to be as good as the other stories I've read from Sherrilyn but not was I wrong I am so happy I have it a chance.

This story is based on the legend of King Arthur and Camelot but it's centuries after the king was defeated and Camelot fell into the king's evil sister Morgen's hands. This book is about The Kerrigan who is Morgen's evil right hand but as soon as he meets Seren, the innocent peasant who's supposed to be the mother of the next Merlin he's not so evil anymore. Now he has to protect Seren from Morgen. This is a great love story with lots of action to keep you interested. I would definitely recommend this book!!!
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Anna Hope
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Pleasing
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2006
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Wow, how many times have we seen the Camelot story retold? Huh? But surprisingly, McGregor/a.k.a. Kenyon was able to spin a completely fresh tale with new creatures that I actually want ro read more about. I need more info on the Knights of the Round Table and I found the gargoyles impishly pleasing...in a stony faced kind of way.

Even though this newest series is set mostly in midevil times it had the bad boy flair of her Dark-Hunter series. ( Anyone catch the cheekieness of the quote on the cover of the book? Sherrilyn Kenyon wrote that Kinley McGregor writes like she would...not very hard when they are the same person!)

While some parts seemed a bit contradictory - why wouldn't our heroine look out the windows of the RV? Our hero, Kerrigan, says that she can't see out because they are tinted, but he's the one outside and she's inside, hello?- the book is still very entertaining. Plus I like that our bad boy never goes completely good. Nonconformity keeps things fresh and realistic. Bring on the next book in the series!
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Keeva Cogburn
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing read
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016
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This was different for me. I love how the book was written and in my opinion it was much darker than that of Mrs. Kenyon. I don't know how long ago she wrote this but I must say it was refreshing and very new. I love all of her books but the last book I read which was dragonbane felt rushed which I have never experienced that with a kenyon book before. This book was well thought out. the world building is extraordinary. The character connection was amazing I lve the chemistry between kerrigan and seren. I loved ever minute of Sword of Darkness and I can't wiat to get started on Knight of Darkness. Reading this book has opened up a whole new light with what kenyon will do with dragon marked. I love love this book. The dark can't exist without the light, and the light cannot shine without darkness.
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gail sanchez
5.0 out of 5 stars Arthurian legend flipped
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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Finished this book in one sitting.
I bought this book thinking it was a dark fantasy romance, which in a way it definitely is.
However, it's a lot more.
It's a wonderful story of how love can change you and make you grow. How sharing yourself can enrich your life.
It's a story full of action, angst, horror, fantasy, humor and heart stopping love.
If this is how Kinley MacGregor writes I'm a fan
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Crystallillian
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2021
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Absolutely loved this book and the characters. Showed the struggle between good and evil. Though not changing the personalities of the characters. I don't usually like books set in the past. But love Sherrilyn Kenyon books so have it a go. Well worth it.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2015
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Great book, I love the series.
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Dolomiti
5.0 out of 5 stars Bello come tutti i libri di Sherrilyn kenion
Reviewed in Italy on May 6, 2013
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Che dire, ho da poco scoperto che Kenley mac Gregor e Sherrilyn Kenion sono la stessa persona:una bellissima sorpresa. I suoi libri sono scritti in un bell'inglese, facile da leggere. Lo consiglio sia per il tipo di scrittura che per la trama che e' sempre molto piacevole.
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4.0 out of 5 stars ヒストリカル？パラノ−マルロマンス
Reviewed in Japan on December 26, 2006
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アーサー王伝説を下地にしたパラノーマルロマンスです。次の後継者を産むと予言された娘Serenは、呪いの剣を持ったキャメロットの王Kerriganに誘拐されます。本来のお話と違い、魔女モルガンによって悪の国になってしまった王国キャメロットと、良き騎士達が守るアバロン国の間の戦いに、Serenは巻き込まれていきます。Sherrilyn　Kenyonが別名で書く作品だけあり、悪の王とは言っても、Kerriganはハンサムでセクシーで、DARK　HUNTERシリーズのハンター達のように暗い悲しい過去を持っています。アーサー王伝説場版DARK　HUNTERといった感じです。Kenyonがお好きな方はぜひどうぞ。とても面白いですが、少々書き込みが浅いような感じがしたので、残念星４にしました。
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Kya
5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another great start to what looks like a brilliant new series ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2015
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Yet another great start to what looks like a brilliant new series can't wait for the next. It wasn't just another historical fantasy it is a great take on the Arther Legend and the characters had you engrossed and you really felt for them. great page Turner.
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