Mary was the first of my readers to understand the originality of The Silurian; she was my first supporter; this is what she had to say upon finishing the full series (save of course for book ten...Sir Not Appearing in this Series Yet):
I have recently discovered L.A. WILSON'S visionary series, 'THE SILURIAN'. Here at last is Arthur of the Britons, King Arthur, the Silurian, Arthur, child of the Sun, emerging from the darkness of a bitter and abusive childhood to burn through these books like dragon-fire. This is the story of the last defence of Britain against the invading Saxons, and of the Old Gods against the 'misery and sin and guilt' brought by missionary Christians.
The narrator is Bedwyr, the Fox, High Prince of Gwynedd, and foster brother to Arthur; Artorius Rex, the Bear. The rhythm and intensity of Bedwyr's words takes the reader directly to the torn heart of 5th century Britain, a place where lives could be lost in the flash of a Saxon sword, and where the constant possibility of death intensifies every feeling. Bedwyr gives the truth of his life - everything: incredible courage, wild rebellion, deep suffering, sexual passion, and love. Love most of all. Love is the power of these books, the loves between Arthur and Bedwyr, love between fellow warriors on the battlefield, love between parent and child, and sexual love unrestricted by gender. 'Love those you are with while you live, and have no care for those you judge you, for the judges do not have to live your life.'
L.A. Wilson is an artist and a poet. These are my favourite books ever.
BY MARY CADE
06 JANUARY 2009
“The Silurian is art - it is in a different space from the usual publisher's requirements. For some time art in all areas has been going unrecognised. The Silurian will burst out from your computer in a blaze of fire and passion. And it will reach those, like me, who are searching desperately for nourishment - heart and soul nourishment - the real thing, not endless disappointment. The Silurian lives and will be known!” Writer/reviewer Mary Cade
