Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtika | 2001 | Robert Holdstock | Buy |
| 2 | Rautagraali | 2002 | Robert Holdstock | N/A |
| 3 | The Iron Grail | 2002 | Robert Holdstock | Buy |
| 4 | The Broken Kings | 2006 | Robert Holdstock | Buy |
The Merlin Codex by Robert Holdstock is a four-book fantasy series published between 2001 and 2006. Starting with Celtika, the series follows a version of Merlin who has lived since the age of Jason and the Argonauts. The Iron Grail and The Broken Kings continue his story through Celtic Britain and Arthurian legend, blending multiple mythological traditions into a single narrative.
Holdstock brings the same scholarly approach to myth that characterized Mythago Wood, but applies it to a broader canvas spanning Mediterranean and Celtic cultures across millennia. The series is less well known than his Mythago Wood books but is admired by readers who enjoy mythological fiction grounded in genuine folklore.