Books with author C M Gray

Where did King Arthur come from?Britain lies in the shadows, deserted by its Roman masters. When the Saxons invade at the invitation of Vortigern — traitorous leader of the Britons — the tribes must unite to reclaim the land they see as their birthright.And in the turmoil of a country torn apart by war, one man must rise to lead them, and become the one true king.Praise:★★★★★ - "Gray has a real gem starting with his subject, and carries it through with an excellent delivery."★★★★★ - "Flawlessly weaves history, legend and imagination."★★★★★ - "Magical and moving, I couldn't put it down."

King Uther Pendragon, High King of the Celtic Tribes, braves the winter seas and sets sail for the Isle of Erin.It is his fifteenth year of rule. His mission: to take a war party and return with a prize that will lay to rest the ghosts of the past, allowing the Celts to reclaim their lands.But none of those who set sail realize that this quest will change their lives forever, and set in motion things they never thought possible.This is a standalone fantasy adventure, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read the first book in the series.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "Fantastic introduction to anyone interested in Arthurian legends. Highly recommended."★★★★★ - "A wonderful telling of a time in the life of Uther Pendragon, High King of Britain and father of the famous King Arthur. History comes to life in this story, full of rich characters and settings. Loved it."

The crystal skulls have been united in Sterling Temple to complete the great spell.The flow of the seasons has returned, bringing back a life of peace and plenty. This doesn't sit well with Matheus Hawk, who is busy plotting the Realm's destruction, fanning the burning coals of his hatred for the crew of The Griffin.An approaching storm threatens the Realm. In the north, the warrior Queen Morgasta prepares her barbarians for invasion, and across The Great Expanse marches an even greater threat: the Soul Eaters.And with them, the Chaos Storm.

The Kingdom of Freya has fallen deep into the clutches of dark forces.After young Pardigan breaks into the home of one of Freya's richest merchants, an unexpected chain of events is set in motion. Sent on a quest to complete an ancient spell and restore order to the world, Pardigan and his friends set sail aboard The Griffin.But danger lies at every turn, and they are soon pursued by The Hawk: a bounty hunter who will stop at nothing to end their quest.LONDON TIMES - BEST CHILDREN'S FICTION FINALISTPraise for The Flight of the Griffin:"A lovely, well-written fantasy adventure." - Times"I loved this book for the rich style in which it is told... full of exciting adventures, magical places and creatures." - Adriana H, Amazon Review

Where did King Arthur come from?Britain lies in the shadows, deserted by its Roman masters. When the Saxons invade at the invitation of Vortigern — traitorous leader of the Britons — the tribes must unite to reclaim the land they see as their birthright.And in the turmoil of a country torn apart by war, one man must rise to lead them, and become the one true king.Praise:★★★★★ - "Gray has a real gem starting with his subject, and carries it through with an excellent delivery."★★★★★ - "Flawlessly weaves history, legend and imagination."★★★★★ - "Magical and moving, I couldn't put it down."

The Kingdom of Freya has fallen deep into the clutches of dark forces.After young Pardigan breaks into the home of one of Freya's richest merchants, an unexpected chain of events is set in motion. Sent on a quest to complete an ancient spell and restore order to the world, Pardigan and his friends set sail aboard The Griffin.But danger lies at every turn, and they are soon pursued by The Hawk: a bounty hunter who will stop at nothing to end their quest.LONDON TIMES - BEST CHILDREN'S FICTION FINALISTPraise for The Flight of the Griffin:"A lovely, well-written fantasy adventure." - Times"I loved this book for the rich style in which it is told... full of exciting adventures, magical places and creatures." - Adriana H, Amazon Review

Do you believe in angels? What about angels with attitude?Abigail Benson’s life could have ended when a car crash on a wet, deserted Southern California road leaves her injured, and barely conscious. Instead, a mysterious stranger keeps her awake until help arrives, before vanishing without a trace, leaving Abbie to wonder if she has a Guardian Angel watching over her. When she meets the intriguing Beck, she quickly learns that not only are angels real, but so are demons, and her life is balanced precariously between the two; her Guardian Angel and soulmate, and the terrifying Silas whose demonic power can send her to an eternal hell of pain and torture.As the age-old war between good and evil manifests in a battle for her life, nobody is safe until Abbie realizes her purpose, and the young lovers find themselves racing against time and fate in an ethereal love story that challenges the very meaning of life and death.

King Uther Pendragon, High King of the Celtic Tribes, braves the winter seas and sets sail for the Isle of Erin.It is his fifteenth year of rule. His mission: to take a war party and return with a prize that will lay to rest the ghosts of the past, allowing the Celts to reclaim their lands.But none of those who set sail realize that this quest will change their lives forever, and set in motion things they never thought possible.This is a standalone fantasy adventure, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read the first book in the series.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "Fantastic introduction to anyone interested in Arthurian legends. Highly recommended."★★★★★ - "A wonderful telling of a time in the life of Uther Pendragon, High King of Britain and father of the famous King Arthur. History comes to life in this story, full of rich characters and settings. Loved it."

The crystal skulls have been united in Sterling Temple to complete the great spell.The flow of the seasons has returned, bringing back a life of peace and plenty. This doesn't sit well with Matheus Hawk, who is busy plotting the Realm's destruction, fanning the burning coals of his hatred for the crew of The Griffin.An approaching storm threatens the Realm. In the north, the warrior Queen Morgasta prepares her barbarians for invasion, and across The Great Expanse marches an even greater threat: the Soul Eaters.And with them, the Chaos Storm.

The second book in this hilariously spooky and spookily hilarious new middle-grade series Benjamin Roy is now a zombie ... well, a half-zombie to be exact.The trouble is he can't tell anyone about his new infrared vision and super-speed. Not even his best friend, Sophie. 'Cause he's pretty sure the government or the police or, even worse, his parents will lock him up if they find out.But then someone starts watching him. And following him.Somebody knows his secret. And unless Ben can figure out who it is, he'll have to start running. Or lurching really fast.Ages: 8-12

"Angels are assigned to new life, they don't create it!"Abbie has always been somewhat of an anomaly, but this time she's gone far beyond what both the earthly and celestial worlds could have imagined, but instead of removing the danger to her life, reaching her purpose has not only enhanced it, but put the lives of everyone she loves at risk.As the higher powers try to understand the implication of an angel hybrid, the demonic world is opened to attack both Abbie's sanity and her life, and the Guardians must prepare for the ultimate battle in this fast-paced final installment of the Reborn Trilogy, with an ending no-one will see coming.

The fourth and final book in this hilariously spooky and spookily hilarious middle-grade series! Trick or treat?!It's Benjamin Roy's first Halloween as a zombie and he's keen to see if being a real ghoul gets him more candy. But it doesn't take long before the tricks become dangerous and the treats turn deadly. Then when the only bridge out of town is destroyed, and corpses start creeping from their caskets, he realises there's something rotten in his town, and it's not just the zombies...But how will Ben save anyone else, when he's barely alive himself?Ages 8+