Retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire breaks out of her nursing home when a group of nationalists uses an ancient artifact to resurrect King Arthur. This version of the legendary monarch is a skeletal, bloodthirsty conqueror determined to purge Britain of anyone he deems unworthy. Bridgette drags her unsuspecting grandson, Duncan, into a violent conflict involving knights, forest spirits, and Grail mythology. They must navigate the physical rules of folklore and propaganda to stop the undead king from reclaiming his throne through ritual sacrifice.
Fans of revisionist mythology and dark fantasy read this for its cynical take on British national identity. It appeals to those who enjoy seeing classic legends reinterpreted as horror stories. Readers finish the volume understanding how stories change over centuries and how political groups weaponize nostalgia. The book provides a fast-paced look at the intersection of archaeological history and supernatural warfare, leaving the reader with a modernized perspective on how myths function as cultural weapons.
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
