Keeper of the King

by Nigel Bennett and P.N. Elrod

Book Overview

Forces greater than even the magic of Merlin granted him his dark immortality. Over a thousand years ago he was Richard d'Orleans, undefeated champion of Normandy, then he was Lancelot du Lac,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067187862X
• ISBN13: 9780671878627
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Baen Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.1" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Neat new twist on the Vampire Lore.

My Celtic roots are showing, I loved the "LORE" of where Vampires came from, interesting tack, with the Holy Grail, Lady of the Lake, WONDERFUL. Ms Elrod at a book signing told me that Nigel wrote all the real sexy "stuff". Who ever did what, this is an outstanding pairing of writers...I certainly would read another book they did together! I found it exciting, entertaining, sexy. Great villian, wonderful love story, and interesting birth of a new vampire. I didn't see the end until it was there.

A Real Page Turner for begining to end

Move over Anne Rice, here comes Nigel. :-) I just finished reading Keeper of the King and I loved it. You feel as if you are right there taking part in the action. WOW! I have to agree with P.N. Elrod about Nigel's special talent with the love scenes, he's good. I look forward to the next book.

Just like Mary Poppins--Practically perfect in every way

It was spectacular. An interesting twist on the vampire legend, one that gives definite origins to the characters. Sensuality is in a vampire's nature, and there is no dearth of that in this book. Also, if you want some pure ear-candy, check the audiobook. Basically, the characters are well-developed, but with room for more complexities to be added on, and an air of mystery surrounding the characters that meks you wonder where all they've been and what all they've done.

A new and welcome twist to the vampire lore!

"Keeper of the King" is a refreshing change to the usual vampire story. This engaging new novel immediately draws the reader in to witness the main character's medieval vampire beginnings as Lancelot du Lac, and then swiftly moves into present day as our vampire hero begins a new quest for the grail while acting in his capacity as an anti-terrorist consultant to the Canadian government. Mr. Bennett and Ms. Elrod have fashioned vibrant vampire characters that shy away from the evil or demonic creatures usually portrayed in this genre and give us Richard Dunn and the Lady Sabra, vampires that have been created by the Goddess as protectors of light and the old ways of worship. While these vampires still have the expected supernatural traits such as fangs and the need for blood, they are unique in their mystical origins. The renowned saga of the grail is expertly interwoven through the fast-paced and riviting modern-day action drama as Richard searches for the only thing that might save Sabra, and quite possibly himself, from a tragic end. "Keeper of the King" is a satisfying addition to both vampire and Arthurian collections, and it demands a sequel!

excellent addition to vampire lore

THE KEEPER OF THE KING is an excellent addition to vampire lore, well up to the standards of its two authors. The vampire Richard Dunn is not like P.N. Elrod's previous vampires, nor is he a copy of LaCroix, Nigel Bennett's character on FOREVER KNIGHT. He is a new creation, with new strengths and new weaknesses. Richard's love for the Lady Sabra was touching, and his quest to save her exhilerating. The ending (which I will not reveal here) came as a complete surprise. I loved the blending of Arthurian myth and vampire legend. Why had it never occurred to me before that Lancelot du Lac (Lancelot of the Lake) and the Lady of the Lake might have known each other? I hope to see more about Richard Dunn from this talented pair