Grailblazers

Author: Tom Holt
Publisher: Orbit
Classification: Occult

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Boamund is a knight of the old order and because he’s also incredibly stupid he managed to get himself put under a magic spell that sent him to sleep. For a very long time. In fact, by the time he wakes the world has changed somewhat. Like the introduction of cars, video games, TV and lets not forget Pizza!

Now, I guess you can tell that he hasn’t awoken simply to try out Pizza. And you’d be correct. He has a useful piece of information that should help him and the rest of the Grail Knights finally complete their quest for the Holy Grail. However, his fellow knights have made themselves very comfortable indeed and aren’t exactly overjoyed with the idea of adventure, honour and chivalry. Especially when all they have to go on is a shopping list for The Apron of Invincibility, The Personal Organiser of Wisdom and The Socks of Inevitability.

But that’s only the start of the problems. In order to achieve these tasks they have to dodge The Lyonesse Group investment/insurance sales people, go to Australia and fight off a very angry Santa (yes as in Ho Ho Ho, I’m coming down your chimney and I’ll leave a present). Oh, yes and let’s not forget, find The Lost City of Atlantis. Which turns up to be lost in the computer, well where else?

Tom Holt captures the essence of Heraldry and dumps it into modern times with a flair that few can match. All the traditional heroic conventions are there, blind stupidity, bravery and bone headed people in silly clothes! However, it’s not often you read a book about knights in Australia trying to capture a Unicorn to use as bate for a virgin. And finding themselves in a catch 22 because the only sure fire way to get a unicorn is to use a virgin as bate! All I can say is poor poor Pertelope. I’m sure the dress looked lovely!

Now for some bad news. At time of writting this book was no longer in print However, Amazon.com are selling used versions…