Starting in london, and ending in the amazing world of albion,the island of the blessed. His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. Now if it was a book by stephen hawking or asimov i would understand 5 people found this helpful. He has several miniseries, including the dragon king trilogy, the empyrion saga, pendragon cycle, song of albion, celtic crusades, king raven trilogy and more. Lawhead was born in july 2, 1950 in kearney, nebraska. A new venture from the author of the pendragon cycle the endless knot, 1993, etc. Lawhead is the internationally renowned author of the bestselling pendragon cycle, which received critical acclaim for its creative retelling of the arthur legend and its historical credibility. Lawhead is a christian writer, and here the christian themes are integral and well developed. This is the first stephen lawhead book ive read, but it wont be my last.
Being robbed of shuteye, however, pays me back with more vacuum capacity for sucking the marrow out of life. Born to rule although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christe. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and non fiction books. I became immersed in the journey of aidan, an irish monk, who encounters every manner of trial as he sets out from his homeland with a group of priests to deliver the book of kells to the emperor in byzantium. These series include the king raven trilogy, dragon king trilogy, song of albion series, the. In the 1990s, he published byzantium, a work of pure historical fiction. The bestselling author of the pendragon cycle now tells the story of aidan, a 10th century irish monk sent to take the book of kells to the byzantine emperor in. I met stephen in the home he shares with his wife, alice, where evidence of his creative work, paintings and books, can be spotted everywhere. When i meet someone new, i like to ask them for book recommendations. Lawhead 1996, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
A grave disappointment for a reader of a lawhead book. Born in kearney, nebraska in 1950, he entertained his younger brother and sisters with amazing tales and sleightofhand magic tricks. The cycle was originally planned as a fourbook series, but the original publisher opted to stop after the first three books, resulting in arthurs rather abrupt ending and the existence of many unexplored stories and plotlines lawhead moved to a new publisher a few years. Stephen r lawhead lawhead, stephen r used books, rare books and new books. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of fantasy and imaginative fiction. Lawhead fantasy books from the largest online selection at. Song of albion, again stephan lawhead has brought amazing adventure in a well written book about the time between times and different realities. The first edition of the novel was published in 1996, and was written by stephen r. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. Lawhead is a bestselling author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read byzantium. Off brittany, however, the monks boat is sunk by vikings, and aidan is carried off to be a slave to.
In the tenth century, the irish monks of kells have prepared a magnificent illuminated manuscript, its cover splendid with silver and jewels. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at. The pendragon cycle is a series of historical fantasy books based on the arthurian legend, written by stephen r. Well if science fiction relied solely on its aliens and futuristic speculation, it would be boring. Aidan is sent to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the city of byzantium to present the holy roman emperor with the book of kells. Although born and raised in america, he was brought to england by his research into celtic legend and lore and now resides in oxford with his wife, writer alice slaikeu lawhead. You will not be frightened by lethal aliens, or dazzled by futuristic technology. This article originally appeared as stephen lawhead and the conundrum of celtic catholicism, st.
One of the monks chosen to accompany the gift is pious young aidan mac cainnech, who dreams of the emperors fabled city and foresees his death there. Free download or read online byzantium pdf epub book. A master storyteller weaves a tale of adventure and the coming of age of a young soul in this epic novel of the early centuries of the first millennium. Buy byzantium by stephen r lawhead online at alibris. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new. New shipment delay notice click here for more details. Author stephen lawhead blends history, science fiction and fantasy into his popular novels. He tells jo duckles about his faith journey and his path to becoming a professional novelist based in oxford. I love to read fiction, but when i do, good plots tend to dominate my free time and steal some hours when i should be sleeping. Buy byzantium by lawhead, stephen r from amazons fiction books store. He lives in oxford, england, with his wife and sons. Juli 1950 in kearney, nebraska ist ein us amerikanischer. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and nonfict ion book s.
This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at byzantium. Lawhead is the author of many different fantasy, science fiction novels, both for kids and for adults, and has written many book series. After a brief and unsuccessful foray into the music business, he launched his freelance career in 1981. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 870 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Read byzantium by stephen r lawhead available from rakuten kobo. Lawhead is a christian author and he has won awards in the christian publishing community. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. First, you read that much in such a short time, for once you have picked it up you will find yourself unable to put it down. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. His works include the first two books of the celtic crusades, the iron lance and the black rood, byzantium the pendragon cycle, the song of albion, and dragon king trilogies, as well as the science fiction novels, empyrion i and ii and dream thief. This is how i came across byzantium by stephen lawhead. Lawhead born 2 july 1950 is a ukbased american writer known for his works of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction, particularly celtic historical fiction. He is the author of such epics as the king raven, song of albion, and dragon king trilogies. Lawhead, the criticallyacclaimed author of the pendragon cycle.
However, ive heard varying reports on lawheads other works, especially his arthurian saga. Later he learned to play electric guitar and played in notbad bands through university and beyond. The imaginative conservative applies the principle of appreciation to the discussion of culture and politicswe approach dialogue with magnanimity rather than with mere civility. A standalone epic, this was lawheads first straight historical fiction novel. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Lawhead is an american author of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and childrens books. An historical novel, it relies much on the factual history of the early church in ireland and the rise of the vikings in scandinavia, neither of. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. But far from being a dry, academic study, this edgeoftheseat rollercoaster ride starts in twelfth century ireland, rockets through vikingage scandinavia, and reaches a climax in byzantium. His first novel, in the hall of the dragon king, followed soon after.