Put down Harry Potter... The Lost Years of Merlin are here. Throughout literary history, the enigmatic character of Merlin has shown his face in more places that most can count. Yet in all of these scenarios we see our beloved wizard as an aged old man regardless of the time or place, fable or tale. What was his life like before the flowing robes and long grey beard? T. A. Barron has asked himself this very same question and attempted to respectfully answer it.

"In this first book of T.A. Barron's trilogy, a young boy, washed ashore and nearly dead, embarks on a quest to solve the mysteries of his true name and where he spent his earliest years. The imagery of water and waves, the powers of nature and the past, and the strength of tradition all cycle through this gripping story. With his Second Sight, Emrys explores the mythical land of Fincayra and discovers the Lost Treasures."

Although I am sure he intended to write a trilogy, it seems that he has more story to tell than three books will hold. As of right now there are five, and possibly more. As I complete them I'll give you the scoop on their merits. This first installment was a fast, and fascinating read.