Book Review The Killing Way 
by Anthony Hays
Corvus, hb, £12.99
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Anthony Hays’ take on the Camelot mythos may indeed lead us into familiar territory, but it does so in a way that still seems original, and thereby manages to escape rehashing the same old story of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
When the King of all Britannia retires, elections loom for his replacement. But in the run-up to the election, Eleonore is found murdered, her heart cut out. And the blade nearby belongs to Merlin. Naturally Merlin is accused of Druidic sacrifice, and thus one-armed anti-hero Malgwyn is tasked by Arthur with finding out who the real culprit is.
Although Merlin and Arthur are present, this is undoubtedly Malgwyn’s story. And though this is a historical fantasy, you’ll find more in common with your average murder mystery here than with Harry Potter. This isn’t some wand-waving, sword-drawing fantasy.
But there is plenty to keep the reader engaged. What Hays achieves is a rollicking courtly whodunnit, pulsing with energy and thrilling to the very last page.
Posted on Wednesday 16th November 2011
Adam Lowe
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