Stephen R. Lawhead

3 series 14 books in order 3 standalone books

Stephen R. Lawhead is an American writer known for his works of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction, particularly Celtic historical fiction. He has written over 28 novels and numerous children's and non-fiction books. Born in 1950, he is based in the UK. His work spans multiple genres and includes a variety of literary forms.

Born
1950
Known for
Pendragon, Song of Albion, The Pendragon Cycle

Series by Stephen R. Lawhead

Pendragon

14 books in order · 1987–2009

  1. Cover of Taliesin

    Taliesin

    1987 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Taliesin is the adventure of Charis, an Atlantean princess who escaped the destruction of her homeland, and Taliesin, a fabled seer and druid prince.…

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    Merlín

    1988 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Merlin was born to greatness as the son of a druid bard and a princess of lost Atlantis, a trained warrior blessed with prophecy and song. Growing to…

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    Pendragon

    1994 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Pendragon is a novel by Stephen Lawhead. Arthur is king, but darkest evil has descended upon Britain in many guises, and his counselor Myrddin, whom…

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  4. The Merchant of Death

    2002 · D. J. MacHale

    The Merchant of Death is the first book in the Pendragon series by D. J. MacHale. The story follows Bobby Pendragon as he journeys to a fictional…

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    The Lost City of Faar (Pendragon)

    2003 · D. J. MacHale

    The Lost City of Faar is a 2003 novel by D.J. MacHale, part of the Pendragon series. Fourteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon, whose uncle Press is a…

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    The Never War

    2003 · D. J. MacHale

    The Never War is a 2003 novel by D.J. MacHale and the third book in the Pendragon series. The story follows the main character, Robert "Bobby"…

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    The Reality Bug

    2003 · D. J. MacHale

    In his ongoing battle to save Earth and its parallel worlds from the demon Saint Dane, fifteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon travels to Veelox, a world…

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    Black Water

    2004 · D. J. MacHale

    Bobby Pendragon, a fifteen-year-old Traveler, believes he understands his role in protecting the territories of Halla from the villain Saint Dane.…

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    The Never War / The Reality Bug (Pendragon #3-4)

    2005 · D. J. MacHale

    In this episode of D. J. MacHale's fantasy adventure series, Bobby Pendragon travels to Ibarra, a remote tropical island paradise whose inhabitants…

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    The Rivers of Zadaa

    2005 · D. J. MacHale

    Bobby Pendragon follows Saint Dane into the territory of Zadaa, where Saint Dane's influence has caused conflict between the Rokador and Batu tribes.…

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Song of Albion

3 books in order · 1991–1992

  1. Cover of The Paradise War

    The Paradise War

    1991 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Lewis Gillies travels from Oxford to a misty glen in Scotland in search of a mythical creature. He expects a simple adventure but instead enters a…

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    The Silver Hand

    1992 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    The Silver Hand is the second novel in Stephen R. Lawhead's Song of Albion trilogy, following the journey of Lewis, a graduate student in Celtic…

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  3. The Endless Knot

    Year unknown · Stephen R. Lawhead

    The Endless Knot is the third novel in the Song of Albion trilogy by Stephen R. Lawhead, following The Paradise War and The Silver Hand. The series,…

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The Pendragon Cycle

5 books in order · 1987–1997

  1. Cover of Taliesin

    Taliesin

    1987 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Taliesin is the adventure of Charis, an Atlantean princess who escaped the destruction of her homeland, and Taliesin, a fabled seer and druid prince.…

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  2. Merlin

    1987 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Merlin is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur, best known as a prophet and magician. The character's familiar…

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    Arthur

    1989 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    "Arthur" is a 1989 novel by Stephen R. Lawhead that tells the story of Arthur, known as Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty. He is portrayed as an…

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  4. Cover of Pendragon

    Pendragon

    1994 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    Pendragon is a novel by Stephen Lawhead. Arthur is king, but darkest evil has descended upon Britain in many guises, and his counselor Myrddin, whom…

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  5. Cover of Grail

    Grail

    1997 · Stephen R. Lawhead

    A great king faces a dangerous quest through realms of magic and the undead as he confronts his destiny. Drought, plague, and war have left the Isle…

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Standalone books

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Stephen R. Lawhead written?

We list 14 books by Stephen R. Lawhead across 3 series, published between 1985–2009 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Stephen R. Lawhead's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Taliesin.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Stephen R. Lawhead's books?

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