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Stephen R. Lawhead Books in Order
Stephen 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. Born in 1950 in Nebraska, USA, he earned a Fine Arts degree and attended theological college before beginning his writing career as an editor and staff writer at Campus Life magazine in Chicago. After transitioning to full-time freelance writing in 1981, he moved to England to research Celtic legend and history. His first novel, In the Hall of the Dragon King, launched The Dragon King Trilogy, followed by the Empyrion saga and The Pendragon Cycle, a five-volume epic. He also penned the award-winning Song of Albion series, consisting of The Paradise War, The Silver Hand, and The Endless Knot. Additionally, Lawhead has written nine children's books, many of which showcase his versatility and storytelling prowess.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Stephen R. Lawhead's book series? Stephen R. Lawhead has written 14 book series. The most notable is the Bright Empires series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Stephen R. Lawhead
- #1
The Skin Map(2010) - #2The Bone House(2011)
- #3
The Spirit Well(2012) - #4The Shadow Lamp(2013)
- #5
The Fatal Tree(2014)
- #1
Brown Ears(1988) - #2
Brown Ears at Sea(1990)
- #1
In the Region of the Summer Stars(2018) - #2
In the Land of the Everliving(2019) - #3
In the Kingdom of All Tomorrows(2020)
- #1
The Search for Fierra(1985) - #2
The Siege of Dome(1986)
- #1
City of Dreams(2003) - #2
World Without End (With: Ross Lawhead,Mark Gilroy)(2017)
- #1Hero(2003)
- #2
Rogue Nation(2004)
- #1
Howard Had a Spaceship(1986) - #2
Howard Had a Submarine(1987) - #3
Howard Had a Hot Air Balloon(1988) - #4
Howard Had A Shrinking Machine(1988)
- #1
Hood(2006) - #2
Scarlet(2007) - #3
Tuck(2009)
- #1
The Tale of Jeremy Vole(1990) - #2
The Tale of Timothy Mallard(1990) - #3The Tale of Anabelle Hedgehog(1990)
- #1Byzantium(1996)
- #2Dream Thief(1996)
- #3Patrick: Son of Ireland(2003)
- #1The Iron Lance(1985)
- #2The Black Rood(2000)
- #3
The Mystic Rose(2001)
- #1
In the Hall of the Dragon King(1982) - #2The Warlords of Nin(1983)
- #3The Sword and the Flame(1983)
- #1Taliesin(1987)
- #2Merlin(1987)
- #3Arthur(1989)
- #4Pendragon(1994)
- #5Grail(1997)
- #6
Avalon(1999) - #7
Aurelia(2025)
- #1
The Paradise War(1991) - #2The Silver Hand(1991)
- #3The Endless Knot(1991)
About Stephen R. Lawhead
Stephen 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. Born in 1950 in Nebraska, USA, he earned a Fine Arts degree and attended theological college before beginning his writing career as an editor and staff writer at Campus Life magazine in Chicago. After transitioning to full-time freelance writing in 1981, he moved to England to research Celtic legend and history. His first novel, In the Hall of the Dragon King, launched The Dragon King Trilogy, followed by the Empyrion saga and The Pendragon Cycle, a five-volume epic. He also penned the award-winning Song of Albion series, consisting of The Paradise War, The Silver Hand, and The Endless Knot. Additionally, Lawhead has written nine children's books, many of which showcase his versatility and storytelling prowess.
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