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Merlin November 5, 2009
Merlin is poisoned by the sorceress Nimueh and Arthur seeks the only antidote that can save him - but the prince is walking into a trap...

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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Books (November 5, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553821156
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553821154
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #871,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Born in Penzance in 1967. From the age of about three I was probably dreaming of writing for Doctor Who. Certainly it wasn't a case of just watching it: I'd go to bed with all sorts of adventures and story possibilities buzzing around in my head. From the age of eleven, I knew, whenever any aunts and uncles asked the "What do you want to do when you grow up?" question, the stock replies of jet pilot, train driver, astronaut were never going to be good enough for me. "I want to be a writer", I always said. And, what do you know, I am.

So far, that's amounted to works of licensed fiction, including novels and audio dramas for Doctor Who, plus more recently three novelisations for BBC's Merlin series. Meanwhile, of course, my main goal is to establish a name for myself with my own original works, in a variety of genres, including Young Adult and children's fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and - with Evil UnLtd - my own blend of SF Comedy.

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not much to add, April 19, 2011
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I fell in love with the BBC Merlin television series and when I found out there were books to go along with the series -- I was thrilled! I loved The Poisoned Chalice episode and The Last Dragonlord episode, so those were the two books I purchased.

They were good, I suppose, but I was disappointed that there was very little additional information and the books read basically exactly as the episodes had aired. I had been hoping for a few spectacular additional scenes, better depth to the characters, something to make the read different from the show. I don't feel I got that with the book. I felt like it was simply rehash of the episode with a little of the characters' thoughts thrown in for good measure. I mean, how else could they lump more than one episode into a book like they did for some of them?

I would have enjoyed these books SO much more if there had been real depth, insight, description, additional nuggets of BBC Merlin-esque scenes. Just something to make reading the books worth it. Granted, since I'm a huge fan, I suppose I'll keep reading them anyway, but I'd like them so much more with more to them. I've read fanfiction stories that are far more enjoyable than the book was and those aren't professional writers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Merlin on the go :), August 14, 2011
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This review is from: Merlin (Hardcover)
the picture on the front is a beautiful shot of guinevere... the book is a perfect size to slip into your purse :).

there's little insights into each characters thoughts during certain parts that you don't get to see in the episode... which adds a little more to the story :).

i agree with one part of the previous review of i wish they'd added more to the book adaptation of the episode but this is wonderful for those who want to buy their fave merlin eps and revisit them when their not near a dvd player or tv.


all in all, I'd say this is a pretty good tv-tie in... can't go wrong with purchasing it :) (i wish though that two-ep books were a little thicker though).

definitely worth your money... hopefully BBC will commission more of these *hint hint haha*
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