The Lost Years of Merlin

by Barron, T. A.

• ISBN13: 9780441006687
• ISBN10: 044100668X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Ace

Summary

So begins the tale of the strange young boy, who, having washed up on the shores of ancient Wales, is determined to find his real home and his true name. One day he will become the greatest wizard of all time, but he knows nothing of this now.

Combining all the passion, power, and spiritual depth that are T. A. Barron's hallmarks, this book adds a thrilling new dimension to the legend of Merlin.

This is the first book in The Lost Years of Merlin epic. The fifth and final book, The Wings of Merlin is available in September from Penguin Putnam.

Author Biography

T. A. Barron grew up in the mountains of Colorado. He wrote his first novel at Oxford University, between trips to the Highlands of Scotland. Now he writes in the attic of his Colorado home, assisted by his wife, Currie, and their five young children. Visit his website at www.tabarron.com.

Table of Contents

Author's Note	xi
Prologue	1	(10)
PART ONE
A Living Eye	11	(7)
An Owl Is Coming	18	(4)
Riding the Storm	22	(6)
The Rag Pile	28	(6)
Sacred Time	34	(9)
Flames	43	(3)
Hidden	46	(3)
The Gift	49	(6)
The Young Bird	55	(6)
The Old Oak	61	(6)
Sailing	67	(8)
PART TWO
Fallen Warrior	75	(6)
A Bundle of Leaves	81	(3)
Rhia	84	(8)
Trouble	92	(11)
Arbassa's Door	103	(6)
The Alleah Bird	109	(9)
The Name of the King	118	(5)
Honey	123	(6)
Shim	129	(4)
The Grand Elusa	133	(9)
Encounter in the Mist	142	(6)
Great Losses	148	(5)
The Switch	153	(6)
PART THREE
A Staff and a Shovel	159	(9)
The Town of the Bards	168	(5)
Cairpre	173	(6)
A Simple Question	179	(7)
Lost Wings	186	(10)
T'eilean and Garlatha	196	(10)
Then Came a Scream	206	(7)
Dark Fate	213	(8)
The Wager	221	(7)
Flight	228	(5)
The Shrouded Castle	233	(7)
The Last Treasure	240	(6)
Deepercut	246	(10)
Ancient Words	256	(7)
Home	263