Here Lies Arthur is yet another take on the Arthur legend. But this one is good. The settings, emotions and characters are portrayed beautifully, by on of my favourite authors. Philip has written the amazing Mortal Engines quartet, and other astounding novels. This book, though, is very much an interesting remake of the classic tale. The Lady of the lake for example, is not a fair magical maiden, but Gwyn, a lonely girl taken in by the story-teller Myrddin. And those who love the traditional Arthur will be in for a shock. This story's Gwenivere, Gwenhwyfar, falls in love with not Arthur, but Bedwyr, a handsome knight. Arthur finds out, and like his nickname, the Bear, depicts, he kills him in a frenzied mass of sword strokes. He is not the handsome loyal king the stories make out, but a frightened man, with a heavy sword and tales at his side. Myrddin wants Arthur to be great, and so goes around telling others of his great deeds and battles. These are the stories we read of today, not the truth... Excellent writing, this book compels you to read on, a real page-turner. The characters are written well, though the names can be a bit confusing, (though a pronunciation not is added at the back), and the descriptive passages are some of the best. The cover is a black and white image that wasn't that inviting, but don't let that put you off. I would recommend this to mature, capable teens. Though only 290 pages long, the size of them makes up for it. A good read to get stuck into. Thanks for amazing books, Philip!