New Releases by Stephen R. Lawhead

Recuperamos otra saga de fantasía épica imprescindible. Merlín, igual que su padre el bardo Taliesin, deberá llevar a cabo una importante misión: hacer realidad el Reino del Verano. Para ello deberá superar una serie de duras pruebas que agotarán su espíritu y que estarán a punto de destruir su cuerpo e incluso su mente. Pero a través de ellas le será revelado un objetivo aún mayor, la gloria de su destino: preparar la llegada de Pendragon, el gran monarca de Inglaterra, señor del Reino del Verano y León de Logres.

In a forgotten age of darkness, a magnificent king arises to light the land. They called him unfit to rule, a lowborn, callow boy, Uther’s bastard. But his coming had been foretold in the songs of the bard Taliesin. And he had learned powerful secrets at the knee of the mystical sage Merlin. In order to bring about the Summer Kingdom—the reign of peace and prosperity foreseen by Taliesin—Arthur must first unite the petty British kings under his banner as High King and Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty. A period of intense warfare and considerable treachery follows with Arthur narrowly prevailing, greatly aided by Merlin’s guidance and counsel. But that is only the beginning . . . Wave upon wave of barbarian troops, traitorously assisted by some of the defeated British kings, batter Arthur’s depleted forces. Once again, following an epic struggle against terrible odds, the High King prevails. Peace reigns, the Summer Kingdom flowers, but only for a season. Soon Arthur will face his greatest test—a deadly trap set by the sorceress Morgian with his beloved Queen Gwenhwyvar as the bait . . . At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Praise for Arthur: Evocate . . . intriguing . . . enthralling. — Locus

Last witness of an elder time, handmaid of the age to come. It was a time of the end of empire. The world was in turmoil. The Romans were abandoning Britain, leaving the remaining servants of empire to try to stem the tide of chaos. Aurelia was one such, the child of a Magistrate, and wife of a Legate. The entire world was changing around her. How could she raise her sons to thrive in such a world? Everywhere, it seemed, the old, well-ordered realm she had been born into was passing away to be replaced by . . . what? It was that question her sons, Aurelius and Uther—with the help of Merlin—were born to answer. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Praise for the Pendragon Cycle: “Reminiscent of C.S. Lewis . . . Highly recommended.” —Library Journal on Taliesin “Entertains and tantalizes . . . an exciting and thoughtful addition to the ranks of Arthurian fantasy.” —Locus on Merlin“Evocative . . . intriguing . . . enthralling.” —Locus on Arthur “Though Lawhead brilliantly creates an authentic and vivid Arthurian Britain, he never forsakes the sense of wonder that has graced the legend throughout the ages.” —Publishers Weekly on Pendragon “Suspenseful . . . soulful, philosophical . . . engagingly drawn . . . Arthurian Britain is invoked with robust verisimilitude.” —Publishers Weekly on Grail “A rousing postscript to Lawhead’s bardic Pendragon Cycle . . . Playing off snappy contemporary derring-do against the powerful shining glimpses of the historical Arthur he created, Lawhead pulls off a genuinely moving parable of good and evil.” —Publishers Weekly on Avalon Praise for the works of Stephen R. Lawhead: “In a style reminiscent of Tolkien, Lawhead presents a world of vivid imagery. This book is a delight.” —Bookstore Journal on The Paradise War “A fun read that will leave readers anxious for the next installment.” —Publishers Weekly on Hood “Lawhead’s . . . latest effort, the first in a series that combines historical fact with Christian legend, displays the author’s deep convictions as well as his storytelling expertise. A good choice for most fantasy collections.” —Library Journal on The Iron Lance “Lawhead displays considerable historical scholarship.” —Publishers Weekly on The Iron Lance “In the sweeping style of George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien, Lawhead has created a diverse universe and rich cast of characters.” —Library Journal on Bright Empires “Lawhead demonstrates a genuine love for and understanding of Anglo-Celtic mythology.” —Library Journal on The Paradise War “Fierce companions, mighty foes, and fae magic all intertwine with multiple points of view in an exciting tale.” —Booklist on In the Region of the Summer Stars

« Arthur, revenu sur les lieux de sa guérison miraculeuse, a été réveillé au milieu de la nuit par la vision d’un temple où la Coupe du Christ brillait d’un éclat comparable à celui du soleil. Le Pendragon est convaincu que cette vision était un signe du Roi des Cieux lui demandant d’édifier une demeure pour le Graal. La construction du Temple du Graal marquera le début d’une saison de paix et d’abondance qui durera mille générations. » Mais c’était compter sans les sinistres manigances de Morgian : au moment le plus imprévisible, le Graal disparaît et tout laisse penser que le voleur n’est autre que Llenlleawg, le champion du roi, qui, de plus, a enlevé la reine Gwenhwyvar. Pour les retrouver, Arthur et ses fidèles Cymbrogi se lancent sur la piste des fugitifs à travers brouillards maléfiques et forêts ensorcelées. Le Cycle de Pendragon comprend : 1. Taliesin 2. Merlin 3. Arthur 4. Pendragon 5. Le Graal

«Le monde a-t-il jamais connu semblable époque ? Jamais ! Et c''est ce qui en fait la gloire et la terreur. Si les hommes savaient ce qui les guette, jusqu''au plus humble d''entre eux... ils défailleraient, ils se couvriraient la tête et mordraient leur manteau pour s''empêcher de crier. C''est leur bénédiction et leur malédiction de ne pas savoir. Mais moi je sais. J''ai toujours su...» Voici l''histoire de Merlin l''Immortel, roi, guerrier, druide, barde et prophète... dont la vie se confond avec l''histoire de l''Ile des Forts. Voici le récit de son enlèvement par le Petit Peuple des Collines, de ses longues années de solitude dans la forêt et de ses combats contre les barbares sanguinaires dont les invasions vont précipiter la chute de l''Empire romain d''Occident. Voici la vie de Merlin telle que nul autre que lui ne pouvait la raconter. Le Cycle de Pendragon comprend : 1. Taliesin 2. Merlin 3. Arthur 4. Pendragon 5. Le Graal

« Arthur n’est pas digne d’être roi. Pion de Merlin, il est de basse naissance. Les gens disent tout ceci, et bien pire encore, au sujet d’Arthur. Laissez-les faire. Quand tout est dit, quand tous les arguments sont épuisés, ce simple fait demeure : nous suivrions Arthur jusqu’aux portes de l’Enfer, et même au-delà, s’il le demandait. Montrez-moi un autre homme qui puisse se prévaloir d’une telle loyauté ! Nous sommes pour lui le ciel et la terre. Et Arthur est pour nous tout cela... et bien davantage. Méditez cela. Alors seulement, peut-être, commencerez-vous à comprendre l’histoire que je vais vous narrer... » La grande saga celtique d’un auteur mondialement reconnu, traduit en 21 langues et récompensé par de nombreux prix.

« Moi, Myrddin Emrys, je connais tous les récits perdus et ignorés, car j’étais auprès d’Arthur depuis le commencement. Et je me tenais à son côté en son heure la plus sombre. En un jour à nul autre semblable dans la longue histoire de notre race... un jour de duplicité, de terreur et de grande gloire. Oui ! De grande gloire. Car ce jour-là Arthur s’acquit le nom qu’il chérissait entre tous : Pendragon. » Dans ce quatrième volet du Cycle de Pendragon, Merlin en personne relate les aventures du jeune Arthur et la longue guerre qu’il dut mener, au début de son règne, contre Twrch Trwyth, le Sanglier Noir. Le Cycle de Pendragon comprend : 1. Taliesin 2. Merlin 3. Arthur 4. Pendragon 5. Le Graal

XIe siècle, Angleterre. Depuis l’arrivée des envahisseurs normands, les Celtes ont été repoussés dans les montagnes du pays de Galles. Will Écarlate a tout perdu. Archer accompli, il devient un membre éminent de la garde rapprochée du rebelle le plus célèbre : le Roi Corbeau. Mais au cours d’une tentative pour kidnapper le shérif Richard de Granville, Will est capturé et condamné à être pendu pour un crime qu’il n’a pas commis. À moins qu’il ne livre le Roi Corbeau et sa bande de hors-la-loi... Depuis des siècles, l’histoire de Robin des Bois et de sa bande de voleurs a captivé l’imagination de millions de personnes. Traduit dans vingt langues, Stephen R. Lawhead a vendu plus de trois millions de romans à travers le monde, dont le célèbre Cycle de Pendragon.

XIe siècle, Angleterre. Depuis l’arrivée des envahisseurs normands, les Celtes ont été repoussés dans les montagnes du pays de Galles. Traqué comme un animal, Bran ap Brychan, héritier du trône d’Elfael, a été contraint d’abandonner le royaume de son père pour se réfugier dans la forêt des Marches, des bois primitifs où le danger rôde... Depuis des siècles, l’histoire de Robin des Bois et de sa bande de voleurs a captivé l’imagination de millions de personnes. Traduit dans vingt langues, Stephen R. Lawhead a vendu plus de trois millions de romans à travers le monde, dont le célèbre Cycle de Pendragon.

XIe siècle, Angleterre. Chassés de la terre de leurs ancêtres, Robin et sa bande de hors-la-loi ont élu domicile dans la forêt des Marches. Mais ils ne peuvent se cacher indéfi niment ; ils doivent agir et être prêts à mourir pour libérer le peuple de l’Elfael. Robin et frère Tuck imaginent alors un plan désespéré pour se débarrasser des barbares normands... Depuis des siècles, l’histoire de Robin des Bois et de sa bande de voleurs a captivé l’imagination de millions de personnes. Traduit dans vingt langues, Stephen R. Lawhead a vendu plus de trois millions de romans à travers le monde, dont le célèbre Cycle de Pendragon.

"What they saw, streaking through the atmosphere, was a turquoise world--blue-green with vegetation, water, and cloud-laced sky: a world never seen before. Here was a virginal world, rich and ripe, free and unspoiled. A perfect world--or so it seemed in those first dizzying moments of discovery. . ." How could they know what lay ahead? Vagabond, bon vivant, debt-dodger, and writer of history books nobody buys, Orion Treet is astounded to be invited to accompany a top-secret mission. Sprawling mega-corporation Cynetics offers him 8 million dollars and the chance of a lifetime: observe and document an extra-terrestrial colony on a newly discovered planet: Empyrion. In hardback for the first time, this Enhanced Edition also includes: A six page author interview on the writing and themes of the book. Material from the author''s archives: the original, deleted epigram and prologue. The author''s hand-drawn reference map. A newly approved text and redesigned interior. Stephen R. Lawhead is a multi-award winning author of mythic history and imaginative bestsellers. In over thirty years of professional writing he has established an international reputation and is known for such works as the King Raven trilogy, a re-telling of the Robin Hood legend, and the Pendragon Cycle, an historic retelling of the King Arthur legend. Other notable works include the fantasy series The SONG of ALBION, and the DRAGON KING trilogies-- as well as the historical works Byzantium, Patrick, Avalon, and the works of science-fiction Dream Thief and EMPYRION, as well as the five-book series BRIGHT EMPIRES. Lawhead makes his home in Oxford, England, with his wife.

After being wrongly cast out of his tribe, Conor, the first-born son of the Celtic king, embarks on a quest to prove his innocence, but what he discovers could change Eirlandia forever.

Die Zeitwanderer. Ley-Linien. Uralte Pfade, die sich schnurgerade von einem mystischen Ort zum anderen ziehen. Nur eine verrückte Theorie? Oder sind es tatsächlich Tore zu anderen Zeiten und Welten? Als der junge Kit Livingstone eines Tages seinem vermeintlich toten Urgroßvater begegnet, schenkt er dessen Erklärungen keinen Glauben. Doch dann verschlägt es Kits Freundin Wilhelmina auf einem dieser Pfade ins Unbekannte, und Kit macht sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche durch Raum und Zeit. Das Knochenhaus. Es gibt sie wirklich: die Ley-Linien. Pfade, auf denen man durch die Zeit reisen kann und die nur die wenigsten kennen. Kit Livingston kennt sie, denn er hat sie bereits benutzt. Mit seiner Freundin Mina ist er auf der Suche nach der Karte der möglichen Universen. Diese wurde zerteilt und in alle Welten zerstreut. Aber Kit ist nicht der einzige, der sie haben will... Die abenteurliche Schatzsuche führt Kit zu einem der seltsamsten Bauwerke des Universums: einem Haus aus Knochen, errichtet in der Steinzeit. Wer einmal dort gewesen ist, wird nie mehr sein, wie er vorher war. Und kehrt vielleicht nie mehr zurück ...

In the sweeping style of George R. R. Martin and J. R. Tolkien, Lawhead has created a diverse universe and rich cast of characters. Multiple story lines weave to form a satisfying ending to this mythological speculative series.'' Library Journal Kit stared at his fellow questors. "Is this it?" It started with small, seemingly insignificant wrinkles in time: A busy bridge suddenly disappears, spilling cars into the sea. A beast from another realm roams modern streets. Napoleon''s army appears in 1930s Damascus ready for battle. But that''s only the beginning as entire realities collide and collapse. The questors are spread throughout the universe. Mina is stuck on a plain of solid ice, her only companion an angry cave lion named Baby. Tony and Gianni are monitoring the cataclysmic reversal of the cosmic expansion-but coming up short on answers. And Burleigh is languishing in a dreary underground dungeon-his only hope of survival the very man he tried to kill. Kit and Cass are back in the Stone Age trying to reach the Spirit Well. But an enormous yew tree has grown over the portal, effectively cutting off any chance of return. Unless someone can find a solution-and fast-all Creation will be destroyed in the universal apocalypse known as The End of Everything. In the final volume of the fantastic Bright Empires series, Stephen R. Lawhead brings the multi-stranded tale to a stunning and immensely satisfying conclusion.

The quest for answers-and ultimate survival-hinges on finding the cosmic link between the Skin Map, the Shadow Lamp, and the Spirit Well. The search for the map of blue symbols began in a rainy alley in London but has since expanded through space and time and includes more seekers. Kit, Mina, Gianni, Cass, Haven, and Giles have gathered in Minaâu0080u0099s 16th-century coffee house and are united in their determination to find a path back to the Spirit Well. Yet, with their shadow lamps destroyed and key pieces of the map still missing, the journey will be far more difficult than they imagine. And when one of their own disappears with Sir Henry''s cryptic Green Book, they no longer know who to trust. At the same time, the Zetetic Society has uncovered a terrifying secret which, if proven, will rock the very foundations of Creation. The quest for answers is no longer limited to recovering an unknown treasure. The fate of the universe depends on unraveling the riddle of the Skin Map.

"The balance is not restored. The knot--the endless knot--is still unraveling." Fires rage in Albion: strange, hidden fires, dark-flamed, invisible to the eye. Having ascended the throne as Albion''s High King, Llew Silver Hand takes the beautiful Goewyn for his queen. But in the midst of their joyous union, treachery is in the making, forcing Llew to choose between the honor of his kingship and the desire of his heart. The Brazen Man has defied Llew''s sovereignty, and Llew must journey to the Foul Land to redeem his greatest treasure. There, as the fabric of two worlds unravels, Llew hurtles headlong toward a final conflict with the Brazen Man. In the balance hangs not only the fate of Goewyn but also the very life-song of Albion, contained within the mystical Singing Stones. The ancient Celts admitted no separation between this world and the Otherworld: the two were delicately interwoven, each dependent on the other. The Endless Knot crosses the thin places between this world and that, as Lewis Gillies begins his ultimate quest, striking the final resounding chord in the Song of Albion.

''Lawheadâu0080u0099s intricately plotted, compelling tale continues to demonstrate his mastery of world building.'' Library Journal The Search for the Map-and the secret behind its cryptic code-intensifies in a quest across time, space, and multiple realities. But what if the true treasure isnâu0080u0099t the map at all . . . what if the map marks something far greater? Something one world cannot contain? Those who desire to unlock that mystery are in a race to possess the secret-for good or evil. Kit Livingstone is mastering the ability to travel across realities using ley lines and has forged a link from the Bone House, a sacred lodge made of animal bones, to the fabled Spirit Well, a place of profound power. His friend Mina is undercover in a Spanish monastery high in the Pyrenees, learning all she can from a monk named Brother Lazarus. Still determined to find Kit, she is beginning to experience a greater destiny than she can fathom. Cassandra Clarke is overseeing an archaeological dig in Arizona when a chance encounter transports her to 1950s Damascus. There, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to the Seekers-the last living remnants of the Zetetic Society who need her help to track down the missing Cosimo Livingstone and his grandson Kit. But there are darker forces at work in the universe whose agents always seem to be one step ahead of the rest-and theyâu0080u0099re all desperate to gain the ultimate prize in this treasure hunt where the stakes increase at every turn. At the heart of the mystery lies the Spirit Well.

âu0080u009cSuspenseful . . . soulful, philosophical . . . engagingly drawn . . . Arthurian Britain is invoked with robust verisimilitude.âu0080u009d âu0080u0093Publishers Weekly A great king faces the ultimate challenge: a dangerous quest through realms of magic and the undead toward a confrontation with his destiny Drought, plague, and war have left the Isle of the Mighty battered and its heart, the beloved Arthur, grievously injuredâu0080u0094until a secret relic is brought before the dying King; a Holy Grail that heals his wounds and restores his vigor. But soon evil enters the royal court in the guise of a beautiful maiden; a soulless, malevolent force capable of seducing the Kingâu0080u0099s loyal champion, confounding the sage whom some call Merlin, and carrying the sacred Grailâu0080u0094and Arthurâu0080u0099s adored Queenâu0080u0094off into the dark unknown.

A rousing postscript to Lawhead''s bardic Pendragon Cycle . . . Playing off snappy contemporary derring-do against the powerful shining glimpses of the historical Arthur he created, Lawhead pulls off a genuinely moving parable of good and evil.''Â Publishers Weekly It has been foretold: In the hour of Britain''s greatest need, King Arthur will return to rescue his people. In Portugal, the reprobate King Edward the Ninth has died by his own hand. In England, the British monarchy teeters on the edge of total destruction. And in the Scottish Highlands, a mystical emissary named Mr. Embries-better known as "Merlin"-informs a young captain that he is next in line to the throne. For James Arthur Stuart is not the commoner he has always believed himself to be-he is Arthur, the legendary King of Summer, reborn. But the road to England''s salvation is dangerous, with powerful enemies waiting in ambush. For Arthur is not the only one who has returned from the mists of legend. And Merlin''s magic is not the only sorcery that has survived the centuries.

Kit Livingstone is on the run, hunted by the Burley Men, as he tries to piece together a map that reveals the hidden dimensions of the multiverse. Kit, however, is not the only one traveling through time and space to influence the future of the future.

A completely re-imagined epic of the man known as Robin Hood--available in one volume for the first time. For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life as it boldly relocates the setting to the Welsh countryside and its dark forests. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father''s kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him--for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets. Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive and become King Raven. From deep in the forest, Bran, Will Scarlet, and Friar Tuck form a daring plan for deliverance, knowing that failure means death for them all--and the dreams of the oppressed people of Wales. This acclaimed trilogy (Hood, Scarlet, Tuck) conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.

Ley-Linien. Uralte Pfade, die sich schnurgerade von einem mystischen Ort zum anderen ziehen. Nur eine verrückte Theorie? Oder sind es tatsächlich Tore zu anderen Zeiten und Welten? Als der junge Kit Livingstone eines Tages seinem Urgrossvater begegnet, der sich bester Gesundheit erfreut, schenkt er dessen Erklärungen keinen Glauben. Doch dann verschlägt es Kits Freundin Wilhelmina auf einem dieser Pfade ins Unbekannte, und Kit macht sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche durch Raum und Zeit. Erster Band der fünfteiligen Saga Die schimmernden Reiche.

Kit Livingstone''s great-grandfather has reappeared with an unbelievable story--one explorer knew the pathways to other worlds and tattooed his map onto his skin. Rival factions are in desperate competition to recover it and regain Paradise.

“LAWHEAD KNOWS HOW TO SPIN A TALE.” —Booklist A story rich in history and imagination, here is the final volume in Stephen R. Lawhead’s magnificent saga of a Scottish noble family and its divine quest during the age of the Great Crusades. A thousand years after its disappearance, the Mystic Rose—the fabled Chalice of the Last Supper—has been found, and the warrior monks of the Knights Templar, led by the ruthless and corrupt Renaud de Bracineaux, will stop at nothing to possess it. One brave, dauntless, noblewoman stands in their way . . . Born among the hills of Scotland, and raised on the Crusader tales of her grandfather, Murdo, and her father, Duncan, young Cait is determined to claim the Holy Cup for her own. Guided by a handful of clues gleaned from a stolen letter, Cait and a small band of knights follow a treacherous trail that leads from the shadowed halls of Saint Sophia into the heart of Moorish Spain and a world long unseen by Christian eyes. A journey whose end means victory . . . or death. “THOSE LUSTING FOR THE TRUE PATH WILL EAT IT UP.” —Kirkus Reviews

As King Raven, Bran is Lord of the Forest. But his true crown seems out of reach. Bran is still fighting to bring his people justice from the shadows of the green wood. But Abbot Hugo is used to playing the long game and has been watching - and learning. Abbot Hugo plans to bring the invading Norman marchogi to the forest in force, heralding the start of a campaign to wipe out King Raven and his band once and for all. Their merciless attack, the first of many, marks a dark day for the realm. And the dream of seeing a true king take the throne of Elfael seems increasingly remote. Bran and his few stalwarts desperately need encouragement and reinforcement if they are to survive. But Friar Tuck, a most unconventional priest, may just have a solution to their dilemma ...

La maldad ha penetrado en la corte bajo la apariencia de una hermosa doncella. Sin que lo sepa Arturo ni sus leales guerreros ni su adorada Gwenhwyvar..., y sin que ni siquiera el bardo Merlín lo haya percibido, unos poderes malignos, desprovistos de alma y muy astutos, han seducido al más fiel de los paladines del monarca. Y en un inconcebible momento de descuido, desaparece el Grial, perdiéndose en el desconocido mundo de las tinieblas.

Britannien Ende des 11. Jahrhunderts. Als Prinz des kleinen walisischen Königreiches Elfael lebt der junge Bran ap Brychan in den Tag hinein. Bis die Idylle von einem Tag auf den anderen zerbricht. Graf Falkes de Braose, Vasall von König William Rufus, dringt mit einer Truppe normannischer Krieger in Elfael ein, und Brans Vater wird in einem kurzen, brutalen Kampf getötet.Plötzlich ist Prinz Bran, der rechtmäßige Erbe, ein Gejagter. Doch darauf hat ihn nichts in seinem Leben vorbereitet. Er ist bereits entschlossen, sein Land und sein Volk zu verlassen, als er von den Verfolgern eingeholt wird. Lebensgefährlich verwundet flieht er in die Tiefen der Wälder.Dort findet ihn Angharad, eine geheimnisvolle Heilerin und Geschichtenerzählerin. Sie weckt in Bran eine verborgene Kraft und inspiriert ihn, mit einer kleinen Gruppe eingeschworener Gefährten den Kampf gegen die Unterdrücker aufzunehmen. Doch gibt es Gerechtigkeit in einer Welt des Krieges?Wie in der Legende von Robin Hood erzählt Stephen Lawhead die Geschichte eines Mannes, der in einer Zeit der Unterdrückung und Gewalt über sich selbst hinauswächst und zu einem Symbol für die Freiheit seines Volkes wird.

Bran ap Brychan must take over the throne of Elfael from his murdered father, and his own life is now at risk.