22 September 2009

New Giveaway: The Killing Way by Tony Hays


Author Tony Hays has graciously offered up to the readers of Passages to the Past, an Autographed, First Edition copy of his novel, The Killing Way!

SYNOPSIS:  It is the time of Arthur, but this is not his storied epic. Arthur is a young and powerful warrior who some would say stands on the brink of legend. Britain’s leaders have come to elect a new supreme king, and Arthur is favored. But when a young woman is brutally murdered and the blame is placed at Merlin’s feet, Arthur’s reputation is at stake and his enemies are poised to strike. Arthur turns to Malgwyn ap Cuneglas, a man whose knowledge of battle and keen insight into how the human mind works has helped Arthur come to the brink of kingship. 

Malgwyn is also the man who hates Arthur most in the world.

After the death of Malgwyn's wife by Saxon hands, he became Mad Malgwyn, killer of Saxons and right-hand lieutenant to the warrior Arthur. Right hand, that is, until a Saxon cut his sword arm off and left him to die on the battlefield. Arthur rescued him. Now a one-armed scribe and a heavy drinker, Malgwyn rejects the half-life that his liege gave him. But loyalty is sometimes stronger than loathing…and Malgwyn is pulled toward a puzzle that he can’t walk away from.

Think CSI: Medieval: gritty, powerful, and with the true ring of historical perspective and a character who sees more than those around him. The Killing Way is the first in a mystery series that is sure to be a hit with both mystery readers and historical fans alike.      


Tony Hays is a journalist and novelist. He has covered topics as varied as narcotics trafficking (earning his newspaper the Tennessee Press Association award for Public Service in 2000), political corruption, Civil War history, and the war on terror. His short fiction has appeared both in the United States and Japan, and he is the author of three novels. He resides in Tennessee. 
 
Links:   Tony Hays' website | Buy at Amazon | Buy at Amazon.uk



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* Giveaway ends on October 13th. Winner will be announced on October 14th.
* Open to all domestic and international entries.
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116 lovely comments:

gaby317 said...

This sounds so fun - I love books about King Arthur. Please count me in.

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+5 I'm an old and loyal follower

Neas Nuttiness said...

I would love a chance to win.
I'm already a follower.
Thanks so much!

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Pam said...

Sounds good...

+5 already following you!

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Jen - Devourer of Books said...

I've been increasingly interested in Arthurian stuff lately, so I'd love to win this. I'm also a follower.

Robinbird said...

Oh this sounds really, really interesting! I love Arthurian stuff! Count me in!

I am a follower and I posted on my blog about this giveaway!

http://almostcrazymommy.blogspot.com/2009/09/book-giveaway-killing-way.html


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Bingo said...

Not only a great sounding book, but autographed! How nice. Thanks for the giveaway.

I am already a follower.

Sheila said...

This sounds really good. Please enter me. I am already a follower.

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WineCountryWife said...

I've always been a fan of anything medieval, and especially anything Aurthurian. I've read all I can get my hands on.

I am a follower, and I've posted on my blog about the giveaway!
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Linna said...

I'm highly interested in this book. Please do enter me for the giveaway contest. :D

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Zibilee said...

This book sounds really intriguing. Please enter me in this giveaway!

I am also a new follower.

J.T. Oldfield said...

Please enter me!

I follow w/ Google Reader!

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Veens said...

Can you believe it I have not read anything on King Arthur :(
I would love a chance to win this one!
I am a ardent follower :)

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Winning Readings said...

Sounds like a good read! And I'm already a follower

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Beth (BBRB) said...

This looks great! Please enter me!

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Beth (BBRB) said...

I'm a follower.

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Becca said...

Please enter me!
I'm a follower.
I blogged about it here:
http://completepoppycock.blogspot.com/2009/09/killing-way.html

thanks
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buddyt said...

Hmm ! Medieval CSI !

I would like to try this !

I am Follower.

Please enter me in the drawing.
Thank you.

Carol.

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xo.sorcha.ox said...

A new follower.
This book sounds fantastic!
I've not read anything Athurian in such a long time.

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~S.

Blodeuedd said...

I usually don't go for these kinds of books, mostly cos they are modern, but this one sounds so cool cos of the setting

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Mystica said...

Arthurian books are interesting.
Please count me in and thank you for opening it to overseas readers.

Mystica


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fitz12383 said...

Please include me for this giveaway -thanks!

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J'aime Livres said...

Count me in! I'm a follower through google and through my blogspot. Also, I posted about this http://lovelylivres.blogspot.com/2009/09/passages-to-past.html .

Jasmyn said...

Sounds wonderful please sign me up.

+5 I am a follower.

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Anonymous said...

I love King Arthur :)
Thanks for the contest.
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Alyce said...

I would like to be entered.

I follow your blog.

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Nicola said...

Please enter me! I'm already a follower! Email is in my profile.

tetewa said...

I'd like to be included! tWarner419@aol.com

Gwendolyn B. said...

O.K. I'm in. There's just too much appeal here not to take the chance: I love the brooding British detectives, historical fiction, Arthurian stories, and one-armed men. Alright, maybe I've never really known any one-armed men, but I'm still game. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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Gwendolyn B. said...

I like the sound of this so much, I dedicated a full post to this giveaway! Here's the link: http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/2009/09/not-my-giveaway-killing-way-by-tony.html

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Gwendolyn B. said...

Hope you know I'm a Follower!

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ibeeeg said...

Sounds like an interesting book.
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I follow your blog.

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Stacie said...

Please enter me. I am a new follower of your blog.

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DesLily said...

well this sure sounds good! Please enter me!

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I will also mention this on Twitter and Facebook!!!

Anonymous said...

Sounds wonderful...please count me in...thanks.

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Debbie F said...

Please include me! Thanks

+5 - I'm a follower!
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Belle said...

Arthur, Merlin AND a mystery? This one sounds good!

Linda said...

I'd love to read this book. I like reading about King Arthur and the neat thing is that due to the lack of historical records, every author's take on the legend is a bit different, so nothing becomes repetitive.

I follow your blog through Google Reader.

Thanks for the giveaway.

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Anonymous said...

Forgot to mention, I'm a subscriber :)

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Dessert Diva said...

Looks like a fascinating book - and I love CSI description. Ha.

New follower!

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Aarti said...

What an interesting take on King Arthur! I'd love a chance to get this book. aarti . nagaraju [at] gmail [dot] com. And I already follow :-)

throuthehaze said...

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virginiebarbeau said...

I'm a follower and I posted this giveaway under the 'giveaway' tab on my blog :)

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Katy Lin said...

oooooh! please count me in! :) sounds fantastic!

+5 - i'm already a follower!

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Anonymous said...

Sounds intriguing. Thanks for the chance.

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Katy said...

Wow! This book sounds great! :)

Giuly said...

King Arthur? Great!

thanks for the giveaway!

+5 I'm a follower!

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Giuly said...

King Arthur? thats great! i want that book! please count me in!


I'm a follower!

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Veronica said...

An era within HF that I have not yet explored. Please enter me in your draw.

I follow.

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Nina said...

Great contest.

I'm a new follower!

Plus I put the contest on my sidebar!

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mindy said...

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cqueen2 said...

Thanks would love to read this :)

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heatherzilla said...

This book sounds great! Please include me in the giveaway.

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Jennifer said...

The Killing Ways sounds like a brilliant read, please enter me. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

+5 follower

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Bethie said...

Please enter me. I just books about King Arthur. Thanks for the chance.

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Marie Burton said...

Of course I follow you.
I'd love to add this to my Arthurian Shelf =)
Thanks to the author for this opportunity!!
Reviews look good on Amazon!
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Paula said...

Love any book with King Arthur. I follow.

Thanks

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ossmcalc said...

I love books about King Arthur. Please enter me into this giveaway.

Thank you,

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ossmcalc said...

+5 I am a follower.

Thank you,

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ossmcalc said...

I tweeted http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/4434867630

Thank you,

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ossmcalc said...

I shared about this giveaway on Facebook under Christine Womack

Thank you,

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andrea said...

Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm now a follower :)

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Kimberly B. said...

I love both mysteries and books about King Arthur! I'd love to win this! Thanks for the great giveaway, and have an awesome day!

nfmgirl said...

Interesting concept. Please count me in.

I follow

Tweeted:
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nfmgirl said...

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Kathy said...

I love books on Arthur and medieval times. Please enter me! Thanks.

I'm also a new follower +5

Tweeted here about the giveaway
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Ruth said...

I'd love a chance to win this, thanks!

+5 Following the blog. :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

LittleEagle said...

Love the time period and the pretense of the author.

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okbolover said...

would love a chance to win this

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Mrs. Duff said...

Like what I've read so far...please consider me in this drawing +5 as a follower

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thetruebookaddict said...

Novels based on the Arthurian legend...my favorite!

I am already a follower.

I have posted (linked) giveaway to my blog on right sidebar:

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Thanks for the great contest!

Susie Tudor Daughter said...

Oh please sign me up for this one too! Great giveaways.
I am a follower!

Carol said...

This sounds like a book I would enjoy! Thank you for the giveaway!

I'm already a follower.
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Deedles said...

Sounds like a great read.

JoanneR said...

This book sounds awesome! Thank you!
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ylef said...

Please enter me!
I'm a new follower

kathy55439 said...

glad I found your blog great books........

Pricilla said...

Wow...wonderful!
I am a follower.
+5
thank you
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My budget has gone all to heck so I am so thrilled to have found your blog. At least I can dream, right?

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Beleth said...

I would love to read this. count me in! Im already a follower.
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Vivienne said...

Can I be included for this one too. I love to read about books set in the time period of Arthur. The cover is fabulous, very celtic.

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BlackWolf said...

please count me in.. i follow your blog
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andrea said...

thanks for the (international) giveaway! the book looks pretty interesting :)

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ddurance said...

CSI medieval. lol, sign me up.

I'm a follower. +5

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rubylovesadventure said...

pls enter me. many thanks :)

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Anita Yancey said...

I would love to win this book. It just sounds so good. Please enter me. Thanks!

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I'm a follower. Please add me to the list of eager readers.

Kristen Marie Hannum said...

This book has been on my list for some time. Thanks for doing this - what a great idea for a site!

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Alessandra said...

Thank you for another great giveaway!

+5 I'm now following your blog

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Jessica said...

I'd love to be entered please.

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I'd love to read this book - please count me in!

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~The Book Pixie said...

I would just love to win this book.

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MUM said...

I would just LOVE to win this book. It sounds really great.

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carol said...

I know my husband and I would both love to read this book.
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I'd love to read this. Thanks for sharing.

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Raspberry said...

This looks fabulous. rae_sunshine4(at)yahoo.com
I'm already a follower, and you're also on my sidebar at twoandahalfbooklovers.blogspot.com

Thanks!