Antonia Senior in The Times said: 'Superb . . . authentic and terrifying . . . fans of Bernard Cornwell's Winter King trilogy will devour this and conclude that Kristian has surpassed the Master.' And readers are loving ARTHUR . . . 'By far the best Arthurian story I have had the honour to read.' ***** ' Brilliant writing, excellent characterization, and immersive storytelling.' ***** ' I've adored this trilogy. The best re-telling of Arthur's legend I've read, and I'd include Cornwell's in that.' ***** ' The ending is bloody and glorious, and very well done. One last thunder of hooves, one last trill of the trumpets. I'm just gutted it's over, I could have read on and on.' ***** ' Enough originality and sheer writing talent to make it a literary must.' ***** ' This is proper storytelling that does not let down those characters of legend.' ***** Years have passed since the clash of shield-walls echoed across the land . . . The Saxons are now the lords of Britain. And yet the bards still sing of Arthur - 'In our darkest time, when we need him most, shall he come again.'