The Paradise War
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
Tags: #Science Fiction, #Adventure, #Historical, #fantasy
A
CCLAIM FOR
S
TEPHEN
R. L
AWHEAD’S PAST WORKS
“[T]he narrative has the excitement of a fantasy novel, a vivid historical setting, and a lengthy, credible, and satisfying plot—just the right elements, in fact, that have made Lawhead a commercial success time and again.”
—
Publishers Weekly
review of
Byzantium
“In a style reminiscent of Tolkien, Lawhead presents a world of vivid imagery. This book is a delight.”
—
Bookstore Journal
regarding
The Paradise War
“
Patrick
is unfailingly sympathetic and believable, and his story of losing and finding his faith will resonate with a wide spectrum of readers.”
—
Publishers Weekly
“Celtic twilight shot with a brighter, fiercer light, and tinged with modern villainy . . . savagely beautiful.”
—Michael Scott Rohan, author of the Winter of the World trilogy regarding
The Endless Knot
“Though Lawhead brilliantly creates an authentic and vivid Arthurian Britain, he never forsakes the sense of wonder that has graced the Arthurian legend throughout the ages.”
—
Publishers Weekly
regarding
Pendragon
“Lawhead invests his often poetic vision of a Celtic land living ancient laws with charm and dignity.”
—
Publishers Weekly
review of
The Silver Hand
“An epic struggle between Light and Darkness . . . well paced, exciting and well researched.”
—Mick Norman, author of
Forbidden Planet
regarding
The Silver Hand
“This graceful combination of Atlantean legend, Celtic myth, and Christian message [is] reminiscent of C.S. Lewis. Highly recommended.”
—
Library Journal
review of
Taliesin
: Book One of the Pendragon Cycle
“Lawhead’s [
The Iron Lance
] displays the author’s deep convictions as well as his storytelling expertise.”
—
Library Journal
“Rich in historical detail and peopled with a wide variety of believable characters, this novel of simple faith and high adventure should appeal to fans of Christian fantasy.”
—
Library Journal
review of
The Black Rood
: The Celtic Crusades Book 2
“Lawhead pulls off a genuinely moving parable of good and evil.”
—
Publishers Weekly
regarding
Avalon
: The Return of King Arthur
THE PARADISE WAR
OTHER TITLES BY STEPHEN R. LAWHEAD
The Dragon King Trilogy:
In the Hall of the Dragon King
The Warlords of Nin
The Sword and the Flame
Dream Thief
Empyrion I: The Search for Fierra
Empyrion II: The Siege of Dome
The Pendragon Cycle:
Taliesin
Merlin
Arthur
Pendragon
Grail
Avalon
Song of Albion trilogy:
The Paradise War
The Silver Hand
The Endless Knot
Byzantium
The Celtic Crusades:
The Iron Lance
The Black Rood
The Mystic Rose
Patrick, Son of Ireland
Hood
SONG OF ALBION
BOOK I
THE PARADISE WAR
Stephen R.
LAWHEAD
To Ruby Duryea
© 1991, 2006 by Stephen Lawhead.
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Publisher’s Note: This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. All characters are fictional, and any similarity to people living or dead is purely coincidental.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Lawhead, Steve.
The paradise war / Stephen R. Lawhead.
p. cm. — (Song of Albion ; bk. 1)
ISBN 978-1-59554-219-9 (softcover)
1. Mythology, Celtic—Fiction. I. Title. II. Series: Lawhead, Steve. Song of Albion (WestBow Press) ; bk. 1.
PS3562.A865P3 2006
813'.54—dc22
2006014185
Printed in the United States of America
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