See more ideas about books, fantasy books and my books. 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. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. On his journey aidan will become a slave, an ambassador, a spy, a heathen, a viking and a saracen before being granted the gift of choosing his own destiny. Byzantium by lawhead, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Too many series that ive read have had unsatisfactory endings or ones that were too neat, like a glued jigsaw puzzle. 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.
This is the first stephen lawhead book ive read, but it wont be my last. Lawhead is available at in several formats for your ereader. Some found this novel to be the finest example of writing by lawhead. Stephen lawhead s byzantium tells the story of a young monk, aidan, who is captured by vikings while traveling to byzantium with a beautiful manuscript. 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. Lawhead is a christian author and he has won awards in the christian publishing community. Later he learned to play electric guitar and played in notbad bands through university and beyond. He is the author of such epics as the king raven, song of albion, and dragon king trilogies. When i meet someone new, i like to ask them for book recommendations.
He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and non fiction books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read byzantium. Lawhead, the criticallyacclaimed author of the pendragon cycle, concludes his eirlandia celtic fantasy series with in the kingdom of all tomorrows. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The first edition of the novel was published in august 8th 2006, and was written by stephen r. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Some found that it was hard to put down when they got into reading the book. 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. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at. In the region of the summer stars is the 30th novel by stephen lawhead and although it is in the same genre as much of his other books, there is a lot of new material to excite if you are a lawhead reader to start with, this is the most high fantasy lawhead book since the song of albion, and i would argue that it is even more fantastical than that. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 870 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. His first novel, in the hall of the dragon king, followed soon after.
His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and nonfiction books. 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. Lawhead writes of a fictional irish monk, aiden mac cainnech, and his life adventures as he undertakes pilgrimage to byzantium in company with his fellow monks, to deliver the tribute of a fabulously illuminated bible, the book of kells, to the holy emperor. Song of albion, again stephan lawhead has brought amazing adventure in a well written book about the time between times and different realities.
Unfortunately i cant go into any more details about the plot because i dropped the book a little less than halfway through. Myrddin tells of his upbringing, both with the priests and druids, and his training among the hill folk. A new venture from the author of the pendragon cycle the endless knot, 1993, etc. A standalone epic, this was lawheads first straight historical fiction novel. Free download or read online byzantium pdf epub book. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. Mar 25, 2009 listen to byzantium audiobook by stephen r. Born to rule although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christe. In the 1990s, he published byzantium, a work of pure historical fiction. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. This is how i came across byzantium by stephen lawhead. Therefore, if you do not like getting sucked into a series, where you need to read 4 or 5 books to get the whole story, this book is a great starting point in lawhead s works. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The bestselling author of the pendragon cycle now tells the story of aidan, a 10thcentury irish monk sent to take the book of kells to the byzantine emperor in constantinople.
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. Written by stephen r lawhead, audiobook narrated by adam verner. You will not be frightened by lethal aliens, or dazzled by futuristic technology. Lawhead is a bestselling author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. Well if science fiction relied solely on its aliens and futuristic speculation, it would be boring. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 490 pages and is available in hardcover format. Buy byzantium by lawhead, stephen r from amazons fiction books store. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Lawheads place as one of the leading historical novelists of our timemore mass market paperback, 870 pages published july 4th 1997 by harper voyager first published 1996. I have it in a dilapidated softcover but found a cheap hardcover version of it on amazon for 5 bucks and decided to get it. Buy byzantium by stephen r lawhead online at alibris. It had action, adventure and the thing i loved most was that this book was impossible to predict what was going to happen. He is chosen to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the fabled city of byzantium, where they are to present the beautiful and costly handilluminated book of kells to the emperor of all christendom.
Born in kearney, nebraska in 1950, he entertained his younger brother and sisters with amazing tales and sleightofhand magic tricks. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. In the tenth century, the irish monks of kells have prepared a magnificent illuminated manuscript, its cover splendid with silver and jewels. 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. Lawhead became a published author in 1982 with in the hall of the dragon king. This book was a departure for lawhead, in that it was written from the beginning as a standalone. Read byzantium by stephen r lawhead available from rakuten kobo.
A standalone epic, this was lawhead s first straight historical fiction novel. Tuck did not let me down, and it left me wanting to visit more of stephen r. Lawhead is an american author of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and childrens books. He also has a romance with a princess name ganieda. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman. The main characters of this fantasy, historical story are bran ap brychan, iwan.
Faith, doubt, suffering, and true calling are depicted in. He has several miniseries, including the dragon king trilogy, the empyrion saga, pendragon cycle, song of albion, celtic crusades, king raven trilogy and more. A magnificent epic of sweep, grandeur, and heroism, byzantium is certain to secure stephen r. Although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monaste. The first edition of the novel was published in 1996, and was written by stephen r. 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. Merlin is the second book in the pendragon cycle series. Starting in london, and ending in the amazing world of albion,the island of the blessed. 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. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
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. A fan of fantasy, johnson sought out stephen lawhead after reading his books and asked if he was open to music albums inspired by his books. Byzantium by stephen lawhead let me begin by saying i have read this book at least 4 times. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Byzantium by stephen r lawhead 1st edition 1996 from. That being said, however, tuck was an extraordinary conclusion to lawhead s reimagined robin hood series. The bestselling author of the pendragon cycle now tells the story of aidan, a 10thcentury irish monk sent to take the book of kells to the byzantine emperor in. Stephen was more than agreeable and the two became fast friends, occasionally collaborating on projects and giving joint readingsconcerts. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. After a brief and unsuccessful foray into the music business, he launched his freelance career in 1981.