New Releases by Stephen R. Lawhead

Sigue esta serie de fantasía épica clásica. 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.

Sigue esta serie de fantasía épica clásica. Es una época oscura, un tiempo en que la peste y la muerte asolan el reino. Arturo se enfrenta a la más difícil de las pruebas, en una cruenta lucha para derrotar a una perversa combinación de fuerzas que conspiran para aniquilar su mundo. El Oso de Inglaterra deberá demostrar su grandeza... o contemplar la horrible muerte de su amado sueño: El Reino del Verano.

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.

''Lawhead’s 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 isn’t 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 they’re 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.

Experience the epic tale of Merlin, a trained warrior and gifted prophet, in a land torn apart by chaos and conflict. Born to a druid bard and a princess of lost Atlantis, Merlin was destined for greatness. As he navigates a world ruled by greedy chieftains and barbaric invaders, Merlin must prepare for a higher destiny and pave the way for the legendary King Arthur Pendragon. Full of action, adventure, and prophecy, this is a must-read for fans of Arthurian fantasy. Don’t miss out on the stunning saga that will leave you breathless.

“Evocate . . . intriguing . . . enthralling.” Locus In a forgotten age of darkness, a magnificent king arose 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. He was ARTHUR—Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty—who would rise to legendary greatness in a Britain torn by violence, greed, and war; who would usher in a glorious reign of peace and prosperity; and who would fall in a desperate attempt to save the one he loved more than life.

''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 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.

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.

Born to rule Although born to rule, Aidan lives as a scribe in a remote Irish monastery on the far, wild edge of Christendom. Secure in work, contemplation, and dreams of the wider world, a miracle bursts into Aidan''s quiet life. He is chosen to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the farthest eastern reaches of the known world, to the fabled city of Byzantium, where they are to present a beautiful and costly hand-illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, to the Emperor of all Christendom. Thus begins an expedition by sea and over land, as Aidan becomes, by turns, a warrior and a sailor, a slave and a spy, a Viking and a Saracen, and finally, a man. He sees more of the world than most men of his time, becoming an ambassador to kings and an intimate of Byzantium''s fabled Golden Court. And finally this valiant Irish monk faces the greatest trial that can confront any man in any age: commanding his own Destiny.

Look for the Pendragon Cycle: The Rise of the Merlin Coming Soon on Daily Wire 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 injured—until 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 King’s loyal champion, confounding the sage whom some call Merlin, and carrying the sacred Grail—and Arthur’s adored Queen—off into the dark unknown. “Suspenseful . . . soulful, philosophical . . . engagingly drawn . . . Arthurian Britain is invoked with robust verisimilitude.” –Publishers Weekly

“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 ...

Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood. For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. 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 a primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him--for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive. Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Stephen R. Lawhead conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Full-length Historical Fantasy Includes Author''s Note: "Robin Hood in Wales?" Part of the King Raven series Book One: Hood Book Two: Scarlet Book Three: Tuck

This first book of the Lawheads'' trilogy goes in depth into the early stages of Agent Hunter''s arrival in New York City and follows him as he searches for a man called Hero, whom the people see as their only hope.

Murdo Ranulfsson has survived the harrowing experience of being part of the Great Crusade in Jerusalem, and has returned to Scotland to found a powerful and devout clan. Life is also good for Murdo''s son, Duncan, until his young wife dies in childbirth.

Picture a world intricately entwined with our own yet separate, pulsing with the raw energy and vivid color of Celtic myth come to life. Picture Albion. And enter Lewis Gillies, an Oxford student whose search for a missing friend leads him through a door to another reality- and unimagined discoveries about life, good and evil, and his own identity and destiny. In an ancient cairn in the wilds of Scotland, Oxford student Simon Rawson vanishes, seemingly into thin air. Where has he gone? Unsettling signs -- a mysterious Green Man, a Celtic circle chalked on the sidewalk -- point his roommate, Lewis Gillies, to an impossible answer . . . and an incredible destiny on the other side of a doorway between worlds. There, where Celtic champions, magic, and treachery weave the beautiful and brutal land called Albion, Lewis finds Simon. And there, schooled as a warrior, he is thrust to the front of a titanic struggle between light and darkness -- a hideous, onrushing darkness that would devour not merely a kingdom, but two worlds.

Amidst ancient halls of stone, an age-old evil stirs. With a cunning more potent than sorcery, Nimrood the Necromancer has returned, bent on a monstrous vendetta that would strip Quentin of everything he holds dear. His loved ones, his faith, Zhaligkeer, the sword of his kingship, and ultimately, the kingdom itself, sway in the balance as Quentin, unguarded and alone, races toward a confrontation with his cruelest foe.

Quentin must master his fear of entrusting his life to the Most High God in order to save the kingdom of Mensandor from the terrible Nin the Destroyer.

Dr. Spencer Reston, dream-research scientist on space station Gotham, finds that he is a vital link in a plot masterminded by the Dream Thief.

Shattered by the death of a trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin''s faith is tested as he confronts his cruelest foe, Nimrood the Necromancer. the help of the Most High God, young Quentin undertakes an important mission to rescue the Dragon King Eskevar from the traitorous Prince Jaspin and the evil necromancer Nimrood.

When an aurochs, a huge prehistoric ox long thought to be extinct, falls dead in a farmer''s field in Scotland, Simon and Lewis, two graduate students, decide to investigate