The Eagle: Camulod Chronicles, Book 9

I've just re-read this series for the second time, and loved it even more the second time around. What an amazing tale! The research that went into this legend can only be called incredible, as the facts that support the fiction are so closely intertwined that it's hard to separate what is real from what is history. The story is so plausible that it becomes reality in the soul as it unravels, leaving the reader with a haunting tale that lives in the imagination for a long, long time. The characters are first rate, believable, and marvelously molded into the story. They are the story! I've been a consumer of Merlyn and Arthur stories since I was a kid, and have been part of that world of readers who call themselves 'Arthurians,' but nothing has ever achieved the level of plausibility that this carefully crafted series has, when it comes to suggesting the who and what and how of Arthur, and of Merlyn. It is a must read for all you Arthur/Merlyn advocates, and a wonderful historical legend for anyone who loves historical novels. Start at the beginning with The Skystone: The Dream of Eagles Vol. 1 (Camulod Chronicles). You won't regret it.

Thoroughly enjoyed this one as I have the previous 8 volumes. The only disappointment is in knowing this is the end. Whyte writes so well and the details are so fascinating, I could read this series for as long as he'd continue writing it.You really have to have read The Lance Thrower in order to follow the characters' relationships and reading the rest of the series wouldn't hurt either.Told from the POV of Lancelot (Clothar in Whyte's world), the story is a bit different from the versions we're used to. Mordred's not such a villain; Gwen and Lance aren't *perfect* and neither is Arthur. The characters are - blessedly - human. They try to do good but, like most of us, they make mistakes.I could wish he'd write more stories from other viewpoints - Guenivere's, the other knights, Mordred, etc and Arthur himself and if he should *happen* to see fit to write them, I'm sure he'd have plenty of readers.

A satisfying, if possibly somewhat abrupt, conclusion to one of the best series related to King Arthur ever made. I give it a strong recommendation to fans of historical fiction or the Matter of Britain.The final book in Whyte's Camulod series is once again told from the point of view of Lancelot, or Clothar the Frank, as he follows Arthur, now at least the nominal High King of all Britain, to secure his realm, threatened by forces from the north of the isle. Along the way, Clothar helps Arthur establish and refine an order of Knights Companion from the best and brightest of the various parts of the armies of Camulod. Clothar and Arthur also run into a young girl named "Maia," the tomboyish sister of a potential queenly match for Arthur, who of course is later discovered to be Gwinnifer, the Guinevere of legend. In an effort to establish both trade relations and military alliances, Arthur sends Clothar back to Gaul, where he negotiates a deal with locals to train them in the stringent and effective Camulodian style of warfare to fend off an invasion of Huns. Clothar and Arthur also become aware of Mordred, Arthur's son produced from a tryst with the woman Morag, who unbeknownst to Arthur was his half-sister.The story progresses well for the vast majority of the book, with Whyte's standard granular level of detail of life in post-Roman Britain and Gaul combined with a plot simply laden with action and adventure. I will say that after reading through nine novels in the series, I felt that the conclusion seemed a bit abrupt, leaving off a number of the side-quests and major plotlines of the later stages of Arthur's reign as depicted in the original Arthurian sources (Mabinogion, Chretien de Troyes, etc.) -- and for this reason, I took away one star from a perfect five-star review. That said, this book, and indeed the entire series, is incredibly satisfying to read, and I recommend it strongly.I did not note any major editorial issues with grammar, spelling, or syntax, so I'm pleased to note that, after a few books in the middle of the series strayed from a good final revision, this concluding entry finished with a good, clean copy.As I've noted in reviews of all the others in this series, this has rapidly become my favorite modern series dealing with the Arthurian legend, so I can't recommend it highly enough to fans of the Matter of Britain, historical fiction, or adventure stories.

The hard cover book came in perfect condition - looks new and looks great on the shelf with the rest of The Camulod Chronicles.

This has been my favorite series of all time. It is bittersweet that this story ends. Masterfully woven into the Britannia when the legions were recalled and thus interwoven into the timeless tale of King Arthur.

Having read a lot of Arthurian history over the years, one has to admit that Jack Whyte has provided a very in-depth look at the surrounding characters and also provided a viable history of the legacy of King Arthur. Add that the author has a gripping writing style and you have one of the best historical fiction series ever written.

The last of a series, covers the most interesting part of the Camelot (Camulod) story. Most concise and economical of the chronicles.

Loved, loved, loved this entire series. found book 4 in the library and was thrilled by it. Went back to book 1 and read the entire series in just weeks as the books were available. Too bad there were not more books in the series, would have bought every one of them.Whyte has another historical fiction series about the Templars in Jerusalem. That is a 3 book series that is also worth reading.

Hard to put down. Characters are real and the plot is constantly evolving. imaginative, exciting and in some cases emotional. If ever there was a King Arthur and sir Clothar Jack Whyte has effectively portrayed how one would have expected them to be!

Really entertaining read. Sounds as if it could have happened this way. My husband is not a great reader but has thoroughly enjoyed the whole series. We have been reading it at the same time, so he reads it at night, and I catch up during the day!

Excellent series... excellent book!

just like the other books in the series Jack displays his talent as a master story teller. They are well written stories meshing well together.

Reasonably seamless change to a new narrator in this 3rd of the series. A few pointers to the end of the series. The tension between Merlyn and Uther is well described but I find the character at the centre of that tension strangely underwhelming.