The Dragon King Collection: In the Hall of the Dragon King, The Warlords of Nin, and The Sword and the Flame

Stephen Lawhead

Jul 2014 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

Bestselling author Stephen R. Lawhead's Dragon King Trilogy--now available in one volume.

In the Hall of the Dragon King

Carrying a sealed message from the war-hero Dragon King to the queen, Quentin and his outlaw companion, Theido, plunge headlong into a fantastic odyssey and mystic quest. In his valiant efforts to save the kingdom and fulfill his unique destiny, he will cross strange and wondrous lands filled withbrave knights, beautiful maidens, a mysterious hermit, and a deadly, giant serpent.

The Warlords of Nin

It has been ten years since Quentin helped the Dragon King battle the monstrous sorcerer Nimrood. Since then, there has been peace in the land of Mensandor. But everything changes when an urgent message summons Quentin to the dying king. The brightening Wolf Star is an omen of impending evil that might just herald the beginning of the end of mankind.

The Sword and the Flame

The Dragon King who now rules the land of Mensandor is none other than Quentin, whose courage and heroism have slowly transformed him from an orphaned servant into a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce man of faith. Shattered by the death of a dear and trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin finds his faith tested like never before.

Ratings and reviews

Not great - he has better books. The storyline is very straightforward and too simplistic. In books 1 and 2 the main protagonists and antagonists are too stereotypical archetypes and not developed. In book 3 the main protagonists show a little more, but still the depth I would expect from high school writing. The language is dramatic and contributed to the other issues in the series. He does do some nature landscapes and broad vista descriptions well.

Enjoyed these book from my early years. On picking it up again I was disappointed in the villains. A well developped villain is often the best part of a story. Still a good read.

An early work, I think; one can see elements that were polished in the Pendragon and Albion books. Classic Lawhead.

About the author

Novelist Stephen R. Lawhead was born in July 2, 1950 in Kearney, Nebraska. He graduated from Kearney State College. He wrote his first novel, In the Hall of the Dragon King (1982) to try to support his family. This launched his literary career. Many of Lawhead's works are based on Celtic history and Arthurian legend. He has also written children's books, adapting many of them from stories he told his children. Lawhead's various series include Bright Empires, The Pendragon Cycle, and the King Raven Trilogy. The second book in the King Raven Trilogy, Scarlet, won a Christy Award in the category of Visionary Fiction.