Win all 4 books in Tony Hays' Arthurian mystery series!

Thanks to the generosity of author Tony Hays Passages to the Past has all four of his Arthurian mystery novels up for grabs!  The series consists of The Killing Way, The Divine Sacrifice and The Beloved Dead, which were released to fabulous reviews. The fourth novel, The Stolen Bride will be out in April 2012.

The lucky giveaway winner will win the following:

The Killing Way (hardcover)
The Divine Sacrifice (paperback)
The Beloved Dead (hardcover)
The Stolen Bride - an advance reading copy will be sent once they are available in November

About the books...


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. 


The Divine Sacrifice continues the story of King Arthur's conselor, Malgwyn ap Cuneglas, a solider who lost his arm in battle. 

Arthur and Malgwyn are called to the abbey of Glastonbury to settle a matter of great political importance—tin is being mined for export to the Empire.  While there, Malgwyn and Arthur meet St. Patrick, a legend in the Church who is there on a mission of his own, to root out the heresy of Pelagius.

When an aged monk is found cruelly murdered in his cell, Malgwyn is set with a problem that will test his skills as an investigator.  His search for the truth may uncover a conspiracy that could endanger the kingdom.

Gritty and powerful with a true ring of historical perspective, and a character who sees more than those around him, The Divine Sacrifice is a historical mystery that will hook mystery readers and historical fans alike.


Malgwyn ap Cuneglas was one of King Arthur’s earliest companions and now is his most trusted counselor.  Despite the malice of his enemies, who fear Arthur’s power, and the machinations of the still powerful druids who mightily resist him, Malgwyn knows that Arthur will stop at nothing in his efforts to lead his people to Christ and help to bring civil law and justice to a people who have known little such.

To consolidate his power, Arthur decides that it is time to take a noble wife.  But in this Malgwyn knows not only his lord’s ambition but his personal grief, because in order to take a queen Arthur must set aside his love Guinevere, because he believes that the scandal surrounding their affair has tainted her for the crown.  

Malgwyn is sent north to fetch the young woman who is to be Arthur’s bride.  The way is fraught with tension and disaster for there are forces who would not see the king wed.  When Malgwyn discovers a string of killings involving young virginal women who are slaughtered in a horrific manner—not unlike a ritual sacrifice—he is left with a question that he must answer quickly.  

Are these murders portents of the gods taking vengeance on the intrusion of a new faith? 
Or mortal men plotting to unseat the king?


A murdered king, his young and defenseless widow, and the fate of all of Britain are in the hands of a one-armed scribe Malgwyn ap Cuneglas is counselor to Arthur, High King of the Britons. When he accompanies his liege to the West to broker a deal between warring tribes, they come across a scene of utmost depravity and murder to sicken even the most battle-hardened warrior. Things don’t get any better when they finally arrive at their destination to discover that King Dogel is
fighting to keep his kingdom safe from both Saxons from abroad and younger nobles vying for power. Dogel loses that fight when shortly after Arthur and his counselor arrive, he is murdered. His young wife, defenseless and alone, appeals to Arthur to find her husband’s killer. Arthur agrees and Malgwyn is given this almost impossible task.

Why is Arthur so interested in keeping this small region stable and under the High King’s influence? Perhaps because Dogel’s people had discovered caves that might contain huge veins of gold….

The Stolen Bride is the next masterpiece in Tony Hay’s critically acclaimed Arthurian mystery series.

For more information please visit Tony Hays' WEBSITE

About Tony Hays...

As an active member of Mystery Writers of America and the Appalachian Writer's Association, Tony is the author of  seven novels, six historical mysteries and a contemporary satire, The Trouble With Patriots, set in the Middle East and released in 2002 by Bridge Works Press. It has now been optioned for film. His first novel, Murder on the Twelfth Night, was nominated for the Tennessee Volunteer Book Award.

The first three volumes in his Dark Ages mysteries, The Killing Way, The Divine Sacrifice and The Beloved Dead, have met with wide acclaim, each receiving starred reviews from both Library Journal and Publisher’s Weekly and glowing praise from Booklist, Kirkus, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, the Historical Novel Society Book Review, and many more.  

Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine named The Divine Sacrifice one of the best new mysteries of 2010.  Publisher’s Weekly has called Tony one of the best authors in the medieval field today.

Giveaway Information...

- To enter, please leave a comment below and include your email address (only comments with email addresses will be entered in the giveaway).
- Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!
- For +5 additional entries become a follower of Passages to the Past. If you are already a follower you will automatically receive the bonus entries. 
- For +3 additional entries join the Passages to the Past FB Page.
- For +1 additional entry each, please help spread the word by blogging, posting on sidebar, tweeting or posting this giveaway on Facebook.  You can use the SHARE buttons below.
- Giveaway ends on August 5th.

Good luck to all!

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84 comments:

  1. I am a long time follower on FB and your blog. I shared on FB, Twittered, and posted on two of my blogs for giveaway!!

    Thanks Amy!

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  2. Its been far too long since I've read a great Mystery! Count me in please!
    oakislandgirl@msn.com

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  3. Great give away!
    blogged :http://marshalslion.blogspot.com/2011/07/passages-to-past.html

    already on FB and follower. :D
    marshallslionatgmaildotcom

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  4. Oh, I'd love to win these! Please enter me: JDQ1175@aol.com!

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  5. I have read the first book in this series and would love the chance to be entered in your great giveaway. Thanks for hosting it!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

    I also follow your blog through google reader.

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  6. These sounds very good! I'm a follower! Thanks!

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

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  7. Hey Amy, I'd love to enter for these! As you know I follow you everywhere -- blog, reader, FB - LOL. Thanks!

    darreads (at) gmail (dot) com

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  8. I love Arthurian novels, would be fun to compare with Cornwell's series! This is Emma @ Words And Peace. ehc16e at yahoo dot com.
    as you know I follow you, I am part of the FB page, I retweeted this, shared it on FB, and also pinned the picture of the 1st book on Pinterest, with the link to your post. Thanks for all your fantastic giveaways. Emma

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  9. My favorite period -- can't believe I never even knew these books were out there! This is Pam at pamela_berkman@yahoo.com. Have followed on FB for some time, will now go follow on Twitter, and I'll be sure to share. Thanks, Amy! Can't wait.

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  10. I am a follower and I would love this, so sign me up right now!
    :)

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  11. I want them, I need them, OMG I gotta have them

    Don fallhiker@comcast.net

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  12. Yes please! An international giveaway, so I'm eligible. They look like great books, gorgeous covers too!
    authordeborahswift@gmail.com

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  13. a fantastic addition to the family library. would love to win

    grams of 20

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  14. sorry i hit enter before i put in address. see how excied I was about the giveway
    grams of 20
    rosepedal60@gmail.com

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  15. Wonderful and exciting giveaway. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. These books are the ultimate. Thanks for this giveaway. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  17. Oh, I so want to win this! I love these books!

    janine@landailyn.com

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  18. I'd love to have all of Tony H's books!

    I'm already a follower!

    harvee44 (at) yahoo.com

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  19. I'd love to read these!

    I'm old facebook and GFC follower

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Elysianfield/status/95594255740968961

    crimson_haze(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  20. Wow, fantastic giveaway! And thank you for making it international.

    I follow you through Google Reader, on Facebook, on Twitter, have shared on Twitter and Facebook.

    Thanks

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  21. I'm up for that!

    histfict@gmail.com

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  22. Follower here! :)

    joanapatriciadias AT gmail DOT com

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  23. Awesome giveaway! I've been wanting to read these and I love anything Arthurian. Thanks for the chance!

    Long time GFC follower
    Facebook page member (Michelle Stockard Miller)

    tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/truebookaddict/status/95632186530729984

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/michellestockardmiller/posts/185920424805800

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  24. I think I've entered every single contest I've ever seen for books in this series- it is really right up my alley and I really hope to read them soon! I'm already a follower :-)

    booklustblogger AT gmail DOT com

    PS - Why is the design of the first book so different than the rest?

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  25. Long time follower here. Sign me up!

    knochd@gmail.com

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  26. This is an intriguing series. I had our local library add them to their collection. They should appeal to both mystery lovers and those interested in Arthurian lore.

    +5 I am already a GFC Follower of this blog (librarypat).

    +3 I 'like' your facebook page (Patricia Barraclough).

    +1 I tweeted this as pbbearclaw.
    http://twitter.com/pbbearclaw/status/95674724079771649

    +1 I shared this on Facebook as Patricia Barraclough.
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=133077293446984&id=1505535916

    librarypat AT comcast DOT net

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  27. Fabulous giveaway. Thanks for making it international - much appreciated.

    GFC follower

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  28. Sounds great! Please enter me.

    +5 old follower on gfc

    mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

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  29. Wow, what an awesome giveaway!

    Please enter me, I am a google reader follower.

    givingreadingachance AT gmail.com

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  30. I have read The Divine Sacrifice (and it is still on my bookshelf) and enjoyed the setting and way the murder was investigated.

    Unfortunately I have not been able to get and read the others in the series so I am very interested in this giveaway.

    Thanks to you and the author for opening it to worldwide entries.
    Much appreciated.

    Please enter me.

    I follow via GFC - buddyt

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  31. I follow!
    And I'm totally into the Arthurian legend right now; Hays' work is on the top of my wish-list!
    ~S.

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  32. In my excitement, I forgot to mention my email address (duh):

    sorcha[dot]sidhe[at]gmail[dot]com

    Cheers!
    ~S.

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  33. ooooooo!!! These look fantastic! Please count me in! :)

    katylinvw at yahoo dot com

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  34. I'm a follower, too!

    katylinvw at yahoo dot com

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  35. Yes please!! I would walk across hot coals for these books.

    follow Passages to the Past already +5
    Like on FB already +3

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  36. These sound really interesting. I'm a great fan of books centred around myths and legends, so I'd love to give these a go.

    neeuqfonafamai(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. This wonderful grouping of novels sounds like a really great read and I would love to be able to win and devour them. Yes, I am a follower of Passages to the Past both online and at the website. Thank you for a very intriguing synopsis of each of these books.

    Connie Fischer
    conniecape@aol.com

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  38. The first book has been on my wish list ever since hearing about it. To win the whole series would be wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.

    I am a GFC follower

    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. I am a follower and email subscriber. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read these books. They sound very good. Tore923@aol.com

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  40. Count me in, please!

    carlos_durao [at] hotmail.com

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  41. I cannot wait to pick up these books to read. Am about to jump out of my skin! WOOHOO!!!

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  42. +1 Awesome giveaway, thanks!
    +5 I follow via gfc (mamabunny13)
    +3 I follow on fb-mamabunny shelor
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  43. I've read The Killing Way and
    the Divine Sacrifice, loved them! Can't wait to read the last two.

    deniseincoralsprings@gmail.com

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  44. Wow, this series sounds great! I haven't read too much regarding Arthur and would love to see how the author shares the lore!

    I am a fan of the Passages To The Past Face book page (Colleen Turner). I am also a GFC follower(Colleen Turner)and email subscriber.

    Thanks Amy!

    candc320@gmail.com

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  45. Thanks for the chance!

    +5 old GFC follower (Dovile)

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  46. I have so wanted to read this series!
    You know I follow :)
    I am a member of the facebook page
    I shared on:
    facebook
    twitter
    google buzz

    It is on my sidebar at:
    brokenteepee.com
    pricillaspeaks.blogspot.com

    hooves crossed!!!!
    kaiminani at gmail dot com

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  47. I love everything Arthur! and what a wonderful blog-i just discovered it! thanks, amy.

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  48. This is such a generous offer! I posted this on Facebook and on twitter, I follow your blog and your facebook page. dragonflame720 at yahoo dot com.

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  49. sign me up (I follow your blog and on facebook)!

    cmdaphne(at)tds(dot)net

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  50. I actually only learned about this series yesterday, and would love to enter for it.

    I am a follower and have joined the FB page.

    I tweeted the giveaway - http://twitter.com/#!/dolleygurl/status/96030335321653248

    thanks Amy!

    dolleygurl[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  51. Can't miss this opportunity - been a fan of Arthurian stories for many years - also love watching the television series Merlin, which is just about to finish for the season here in Oz. on Sunday.

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  52. These sound fascinating. I am a follower.

    mchapman (at) windstream (dot) net

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  53. What a wonderful give away. Count me in.
    jtwebster.books@gmail.com

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  54. Oh, lovely!
    Here's my email:

    jafantunes AT sapo DOT pt

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  55. I'm in and thanks for the giveaway. I'm a follower and on fb as well.

    Thanks! summergal05(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. Wonderful selection! aitmama {{at}} gmail {{tod}} com I also follow you and asked to join the FB group. Thank you!

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  57. I would love to read these books. Lynda716@hotmail.com

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  58. Do you need a blog to be a follower? I just open your blog everyday .... will sign up if I can though... so would love to be in draw
    Beaglehappyhound@yahoo.com.au

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  59. Awesome contest!
    GFC follower- Lisa Richards
    FB- Lisa Ann Richards
    twitter @alterlisa
    Tweeted
    Posted to FB
    (\___/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_(")

    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/

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  60. Thanks for giving us international followers a chance!!! These books look fascinating :)

    dmsires@activ8.net.au

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  61. These sound so great! Please throw my name in the hat! I'm also a follower already.

    afewmorepages(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. Thanks for the giveaway! I'm at avroradavidovna at gmail dot com

    I follow you on GFC (+5) and also asked to join the facebook group (+1)

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  63. Oh, I would love this!
    Great giveaway!

    educhico AT gmail.com

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  64. Thanks for the giveaway!
    jlmorcom at msn dot com

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  65. I follow you on GFC - Jesse Miles
    #1

    jlmorcom at msn dot com

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  66. I follow you on GFC - Jesse Miles
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  67. I follow you on GFC - Jesse Miles
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  68. I follow you on GFC - Jesse Miles
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  69. I follow you on GFC - Jesse Miles
    #5

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  70. It makes a pleasant change for giveaways to have international entry (I'm in the UK), and for it to be for such a wonderful prize, too! Wow! I've only just discovered your site through another member here/friend of mine posting on Facebook, and your site is right up my street so I had already subscribed to both the site and Facebook before I discovered the giveaway! lol! I will post to my Facebook wall to see if we can find some more recruits! hehe! bastet@fmgirl.com

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  71. P.S. I should've mentioned that my FB email address is not the same as the one I've subscribed to your site with, which is dianebfryer@gmail.com, and my FB address is bastet@fmgirl.com

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  72. These sound good! I'd love to read them!

    I follow on GFC.

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/CarolAnnM/status/98117229085863936

    Thank you!
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

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  73. I've always loved the Arthur legend and this is so interesting! Thanks!

    Amanda
    libraryofmyown at gmail dot com

    I follow you and your Facebook page, thanks!!

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  74. I really enjoy historical fiction but have not read many from the Arthurian period. It sounds exciting.

    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  75. I forgot to add I am also a GFC follower!

    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  76. Oh wow...how did I miss this post...guess being out of town messed me all up with my blog reading! Wonderful giveaway and all of these books sound so intriguing. Count me in please ;)
    Thanks, Roberta
    rlphilbr13@aol.com

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  77. I love historical fictions and would love to read these!
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