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The Pendragon Cycle #1-3
Pendragon Cycle Set: Taliesin, Arthur, & Merlin
At last, the eagerly-anticipated new Pendragon novel by the premier chronicler of the Arthurian legend writing today.Plague has come to Britain, and King Arthur, awed by the miraculous healing power of the Grail, is determined to build a shrine for the holy cup. There, housed in royal splendor, its awesome powers will be freely available to Arthur's suffering people, becoming the symbol of Arthur's reborn realm. But mysteriously, the Grail disappears. Missing as well is one of Arthur's most trusted men, who has not only taken the Grail but kidnapped Arthur's queen, Guinevere. A desperate search ensues, and a diabolical plot is uncovered, masterminded by none other than the evil Morgian, Queen of Air and Darkness.-- The epic tale of the legendary King Arthur, his lady love guinevere, stalwart advisor Merlin and loyal companion Sir Galahad has entertained and delighted people around the world for generations.
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First published July 1, 1989
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Stephen R. Lawhead
101 books2,738 followersStephen R. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. His works include Byzantium, Patrick, and the series The Pendragon Cycle, The Celtic Crusades, and The Song of Albion.
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Stephen was born in 1950, in Nebraska in the USA. Most of his early life was spent in America where he earned a university degree in Fine Arts and attended theological college for two years. His first professional writing was done at Campus Life magazine in Chicago, where he was an editor and staff writer. During his five years at Campus Life he wrote hundreds of articles and several non-fiction books.
After a brief foray into the music business—as president of his own record company—he began full-time freelance writing in 1981. He moved to England in order to research Celtic legend and history. His first novel, In the Hall of the Dragon King, became the first in a series of three books (The Dragon King Trilogy) and was followed by the two-volume Empyrion saga, Dream Thief and then the Pendragon Cycle, now in five volumes: Taliesin, Merlin, Arthur, Pendragon, and Grail. This was followed by the award-winning Song of Albion series which consists of The Paradise War, The Silver Hand, and The Endless Knot.
He has written nine children's books, many of them originally offered to his two sons, Drake and Ross. He is married to Alice Slaikeu Lawhead, also a writer, with whom he has collaborated on some books and articles. They make their home in Oxford, England.
Stephen's non-fiction, fiction and children's titles have been published in twenty-one foreign languages. All of his novels have remained continuously in print in the United States and Britain since they were first published. He has won numereous industry awards for his novels and children's books, and in 2003 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Nebraska.
also write under the name Steve Lawhead
Also see his fanpage at Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/stephenlawhead...
Stephen was born in 1950, in Nebraska in the USA. Most of his early life was spent in America where he earned a university degree in Fine Arts and attended theological college for two years. His first professional writing was done at Campus Life magazine in Chicago, where he was an editor and staff writer. During his five years at Campus Life he wrote hundreds of articles and several non-fiction books.
After a brief foray into the music business—as president of his own record company—he began full-time freelance writing in 1981. He moved to England in order to research Celtic legend and history. His first novel, In the Hall of the Dragon King, became the first in a series of three books (The Dragon King Trilogy) and was followed by the two-volume Empyrion saga, Dream Thief and then the Pendragon Cycle, now in five volumes: Taliesin, Merlin, Arthur, Pendragon, and Grail. This was followed by the award-winning Song of Albion series which consists of The Paradise War, The Silver Hand, and The Endless Knot.
He has written nine children's books, many of them originally offered to his two sons, Drake and Ross. He is married to Alice Slaikeu Lawhead, also a writer, with whom he has collaborated on some books and articles. They make their home in Oxford, England.
Stephen's non-fiction, fiction and children's titles have been published in twenty-one foreign languages. All of his novels have remained continuously in print in the United States and Britain since they were first published. He has won numereous industry awards for his novels and children's books, and in 2003 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Nebraska.
also write under the name Steve Lawhead
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January 17, 2021
Uno de los mejores, si no el mejor libro de leyendas artúricas. Es una látima que el tercer libro no esté a la altura de los 2 primeros.
Lo recomiendo a todos lo que se quieran iniciar en este universo y sobretodo poder conocer a Merlin.
PD, una vez leídos los libros recomiendo encarecidamente ver la película Excalibur (1981)
Lo recomiendo a todos lo que se quieran iniciar en este universo y sobretodo poder conocer a Merlin.
PD, una vez leídos los libros recomiendo encarecidamente ver la película Excalibur (1981)
September 3, 2023
I don't think I've read such a great series of books. ❗️
Both men and women will enjoy this ReTelling of the King Arthur legend but it is set in a more realistic setting of Wales and the "Island of the Mighty" (aka. The UK), when Druid worship was clashing with Christianity. (no hokey wizards with wands and weird pointy hats)
Intense. Humorous. Clever. Thrilling. Inspiring.
Not for younger children but safe for ages PreTeen and above due to lack of excessive graphic content.
Find a quiet place and lose yourself into another place and time.
Lawhead is my FAVORITE author (bar none) and has been for almost 30 YEARS❗️
PS. Don't neglect to read books 4-5 in the Pendragon series too. Although not quite as juicy as these, definitely worth the read.
Both men and women will enjoy this ReTelling of the King Arthur legend but it is set in a more realistic setting of Wales and the "Island of the Mighty" (aka. The UK), when Druid worship was clashing with Christianity. (no hokey wizards with wands and weird pointy hats)
Intense. Humorous. Clever. Thrilling. Inspiring.
Not for younger children but safe for ages PreTeen and above due to lack of excessive graphic content.
Find a quiet place and lose yourself into another place and time.
Lawhead is my FAVORITE author (bar none) and has been for almost 30 YEARS❗️
PS. Don't neglect to read books 4-5 in the Pendragon series too. Although not quite as juicy as these, definitely worth the read.
May 4, 2017
This book started very slowly for me, but once I got beyond the first 5 chapters it really took off!
January 3, 2022
Lawhead mixes the Legend of Atlantis with the King Arthur Legend
May 25, 2007
I'm not positive that I read these after high school, but I think I did. They weren't as rivetting for me as the earlier fantasy books I'd read, not sure if it was the historical fiction genre change or what. But I definitely liked them. I don't think I read the other Pendragon books though, just these first 3.
June 24, 2007
Read these (only the first 3) when I was on my King Arthur kick several years ago. Interesting if you're looking for more stories about Arthur, but not compelling enough for me to continue reading the series, or look into other books by this author.
February 18, 2011
Another twist on the Arthurian legend.
May 28, 2012
I got lost in these beautifully written books...took me to another time and world. Have reread them a few times!
May 5, 2013
Reading these a second time!
January 21, 2016
Absolutely love these books. I've re-read them so many times and I always take away something new.
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