The Broken Kings (The Merlin Codex Book 3)

Name: The Broken Kings (The Merlin Codex Book 3)
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (21 reviews)
Author: Holdstock, Robert

by Holdstock, Robert

Literary Fiction Fantasy

4.7 (21)

312 pages~5.2 hr readPublished by Tor Books

$12.9935% off peak

Last checked: Apr 21, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love epic fantasy that weaves together mythology, ancient legends, and deep magic across multiple timelines.
You're drawn to stories where family power struggles matter as much as battles with otherworldly forces.
You appreciate character-driven narratives where ageing wizards feel as real and flawed as the young warriors they mentor.

Maybe not for you if...

You need books explained upfront. This is the third in a series and demands you know Merlin's history with Niiv and Urtha's world.
You prefer fast-paced plots. Holdstock builds atmosphere and meaning through slow revelation rather than action sequences.
You want clear good versus evil. The forces at work here are morally tangled and require patience to understand.

About this book

Argo, the legendary ship, lies hidden beneath Urtha's fortress in Alba, carrying Jason and the Argonauts in magical sleep. Niiv remains Merlin's lover, continuing to seek magic and mysteries while alternating between delight and torment for him. An unknown force troubles Alba, bringing frightening omens. The Sons of Llew arrive with stolen chariot and horses, bringing news of hostels—gateways between the worlds of the living and the dead. A vast gathering of Shades, the dead and unborn, are being drawn toward these hostels. Urtha's children, Kymon and Munda, are coming of age. Kymon is angry and boastful, eager to fight the Shades of Heroes and frustrated by his father's diplomatic approach. Munda possesses the Sight and is drawn to the strange new force in the land. She breaks taboo by visiting a hostel and returns speaking of the Killer of Kings, the son of Jason. As Merlin moves through time, holding to his magic and fading youth, the unfolding events will shape the destinies of kings and kingdoms.

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Currently 4.7★ from 21 reviews

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