THE DIVINE SACRIFICE (named by Deadly Pleasures as one of the best new mysteries for 2010) (No.2 on the Tennessean.com bestseller list)

“Hays's brilliant second mystery set in fifth-century Britain delivers on the promise of its predecessor, The Killing Way (2009).  Already, this series rivals the work of such proven masters of the subgenre as Steven Saylor and Laura Joh Rowland.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Medieval mystery fans and readers who enjoy Peter Tremayne, Cora Harrison, and Bernard Cornwell will love this.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Another edgy performance in the second installment of this superb Arthurian-inspired mystery series...This heady concoction of suspense and legend will appeal to a broad cross-section of historical-fiction and whodunit fans.”—Booklist

“Sure to appeal to fans of medieval intrigues and stirring battles.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Fans of the Peter Tremayne great Sister Fidelma mysteries will want to read Tony Hays The Divine Sacrifice as the author adds a freshness to the Arthurian legend with a terrific historical thriller.”—Gumshoe Review

“Tony Hays' gripping tale of murder, faith, and political intrigue in the age of King Arthur sweeps the reader into a world most of us know little about. Amid a wealth of meticulously researched historical and social detail, Malgwyn makes a compelling sleuth."—Beverle Graves Myers, author of the Tito Amato Mysteries

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