Arthur: A Dark Age Adventure of War and Betrayal

The thrilling conclusion to The Chronicles of Arthur historical action-adventure series from bestselling author Peter Gibbons! This paperback edition plunges readers back into Dark Age Britain where the fate of the nation rests on Arthur Pendragon's shoulders. After years of fragile peace, Arthur is forced back into the bloody crucible of war against Saxon invaders. However, his greatest battle is internal, a fight for his soul when deep-seated betrayals shatter his world. He must choose between remaining a mercenary in exile or confronting a Britain ruled by vengeful enemies and torn apart by savage armies.

• The grand finale of the compelling, fast-paced The Chronicles of Arthur series.
• Arthur is forced to abandon his throne to confront betrayal and war.
• Explores whether Arthur's courage, Excalibur’s might, and Merlin’s cunning can save Britain from the Saxon hordes.
• Set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain, focusing on grounded and brutal action.

• "Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain." - Richard Cullen
• "A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age." - Adam Lofthouse
• "Epic, brutal action" - Matthew Harffy
• "Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore."

• Author: Peter Gibbons
• Series: The Chronicles of Arthur (Book 4 of 4)
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Publication Date: 4 July 2026
• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• ISBN-10: 183518281X
• ISBN-13: 978-1835182819
• Dimensions: 129 x 20 x 198mm (Weight: 308g)

Fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, or Conn Iggulden will find this riveting, page-turning conclusion unmissable as Arthur fights to reclaim his legend.