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In the Hall of the Dragon King Audiobook
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A kingdom hangs in the balance...and a young boy answers the call. 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. Danger lurks everywhere in the brutal terrain, and particularly in the threats from merciless creatures, both human and not-so-human. While at the castle, the wicked Prince Jaspin schemes to secure the crown for himself, and an evil sorcerer concocts his own monstrous plan. A plan that Quentin and Theido could never imagine. In the youth's valiant efforts to save the kingdom and fulfill his unique destiny, he will cross strange and wondrous lands; encounter brave knights, beautiful maidens, and a mysterious hermit; and battle a giant, deadly serpent. In this first book of the Dragon King Trilogy, Stephen R. Lawhead has deftly woven a timeless epic of war, adventure, fantasy, and political intrigue.
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"This was my first taste of Lawhead. I really found his writing satisfying. I was aware of his Christian roots and found its impact weaved within the story in a way that was natural and beautiful. I think this series is well worth reading if you've not and rereading if you have."
— Chrismpadgett (4 out of 5 stars)
In the Hall of the Dragon King Listener Reviews
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" I couldn't put this book down, I enjoyed it that much and I am looking forward to the next one in the series. I liked the spiritual references and I found them to right on. "
— Karen, 2/18/2014 -
" I wanted to like this one, I really did. I thought the blurb was great. It made me want to read the book. However, once I was reading the story really just couldn't get my attention. I gave up almost half-way through, which is why I'm giving it such a low rating. "
— Rebecca, 2/7/2014 -
" I'm surprised this wasn't a young adult book really. It was simply written with a simple plot. All in all not an unpleasant read but I don't recommend it for the discerning fantasy fiction reader who favors a more complex story all around. "
— Jami, 2/5/2014 -
" If you like fantasy like Lord of the Rings or Eragon, you will enjoy. "
— Janet, 2/5/2014 -
" This was my first Lawhead to read and I was in my late teens in the late 1980's when I read it. I recently started reading it aloud to my ten year old. I provide a brief review once we finish reading it. "
— Donovan, 1/29/2014 -
" A youth rises to greatness, the evil wizard has all the fun. "
— Jonathan, 1/21/2014 -
" Decided to purchase and listen to this again for the sake of nostalgia. The Dragon King trilogy was one of the first fantasy series I read as a kid. Stephen R. Lawhead's later series are superior in every way. "
— Andrew, 1/12/2014 -
" Not Lawhead's best. It was a bit cliched in parts, but still a fun read. "
— Christopher, 12/9/2013 -
" This was a great little Fantasy book. I'm wondering why I never went on the read the others. "
— Jason, 11/28/2013 -
" Reread this month. Good little young adults/kids storyling fantasy if you can ignore the obvious tweaks towards the "One God"/Judeo-Christian bent. Fast read. "
— Kendra, 11/5/2013 -
" Its not that I disliked this book so much as I got to about page 120 and thought, "life is too short and there are too many other good books to read for me to waste my time reading something this lame." "
— Drmeow, 11/2/2013 -
" Loved this series as a kid. "
— Devon, 9/19/2013 -
" Really great book, tho i lost interest in the sequel.. "
— Hyalineaquas, 8/8/2013 -
" this is a book that I think my dad would like "
— Jessica, 8/4/2013 -
" A refreshing story. I missed reading a wonderful fantasy story. I adored the main character because he was adorable and I just wanted to hug him at many points of the story. The villain was one I did want to hate and I did. I wanted him to see get what was coming to him. "
— Ravwrin, 6/18/2013 -
" Wonderful children's fantasy series "
— Douglas, 6/14/2013 -
" A gentle read "
— Ice, 5/2/2013 -
" Stephen Lawhead's books are either a great story or a so so one. This book hit the mark. His characters have depth and the storyline is flowing. "
— Joanie, 1/27/2013 -
" Enjoyed it as a teenager. "
— Marilyn, 1/19/2013 -
" A good children's adventure. "
— Joshua, 6/6/2012 -
" I love Stephen Lawhead, and this is another great book. "
— Dave, 5/8/2012 -
" I was in junior high when I read this, so I don't know if I'd like it as much now. But at the time I loved the whole trilogy. It's an epic adventure. "
— Chloe, 2/18/2012 -
" i owned the old edition and really like the story-telling of the author. Its only after i joined here that i came to know that this was a trilogy. The book is a good read. "
— Thomas, 11/3/2011
About Stephen R. Lawhead
Stephen R. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. He is the author of such epics as the King Raven, Song of Albion, and Dragon King trilogies. Although born and raised in America, he was brought to England by his research into Celtic legend and lore and now resides in Oxford with his wife, writer Alice Slaikeu Lawhead.
About Tim Gregory
Tim Gregory has been a professional on stage, screen, and television since graduating from DePaul University, where he earned his master of fine arts degree. His portfolio includes many notable acting, directing, and writing projects, including work at the Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. He is also the founding artistic director of Provision Theater in Chicago and can be seen on HGTV’s New Spaces.