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The Paradise War: Book One in The Song of Albion Trilogy Audiobook
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Experience the dazzling brilliance of a world like ours—yet infinitely bolder and brighter: a place of kings and warriors, bards and battles, feats of glory and honour. It is a place you will forever wish to be. It is Albion.
"When I opened my eyes, I was no longer in the world I knew."
Lewis Gillies is an American graduate student in Oxford who should be getting on with his life. Yet for some reason, he finds himself speeding north with his roommate Simon on a lark—half-heartedly searching for a long-extinct creature allegedly spotted in a misty glen in Scotland. Expecting little more than a weekend diversion, Lewis accidently crosses through a mystical gateway where two worlds meet: into the time-between-times, as the ancient Celts called it. And into the heart of a collision between good and evil that's been raging since long before Lewis was born.
First published more than twenty years ago, The Song of Albion Trilogy has become a modern classic that continues to attract passionate new readers.
Part of The Song of Albion trilogy:
Book One: The Paradise War
Book Two: The Silver Hand
Book Three: The Endless Knot
Epic historical fantasy
Book length: 138,000 words
Includes additional insights from the author in “Albion Forever!” and an interview
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"This book is about Celtic lore or legend. I liked this book because I knew a little of the lore and learned some. This book starts with two college students going to Oxford University. On a trip to Scotland to find a mystical creature they stumble on a relic and sucked into another world of mystery."
— 15655 (5 out of 5 stars)
The Paradise War Listener Reviews
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" Fanstic fiction, especially for those interesting in Celtic myth and legend. "
— Jared, 2/12/2014 -
" This is the first of the set of three. It is a good read, bit hard to grasp at the start, but I have always enjoyed reading it. "
— Chris, 1/21/2014 -
" Favorite trilogy right up there with Lord of the Rings. "
— Rikki, 1/13/2014 -
" This book, the entire series was awesome. I could not put it down. A true work of art-man-ship by Stephen Lawhead. He has a way of touching my very soul with his words. Love him. "
— Dawn, 1/4/2014 -
" Really enjoyed it! Now to round out the trilogy. "
— Sarah, 12/30/2013 -
" This was the first Lawhead book I ever read. I really enjoyed it, and I've enjoyed pretty much everything else of his that I've read. "
— Adrienne, 12/28/2013 -
" Just like the rating, it was ok. By the end of it I was still thinking, I just read three hundred some pages and...........for what? I would delve deeper but I don't want to ruin it for anyone. "
— Becky, 12/23/2013 -
" Glorious, Breath taking in its finest moments! On par with Tolkien. "
— Jonathan, 12/2/2013 -
" I'm not going to give a "real" review of this except to say that if you're having trouble getting into it, stick with it. It took awhile for me to REALLY get into it (like over half the book) but now I cannot wait to start on the next. If this is your type of subject, it is well worth the read. "
— Amber, 11/27/2013 -
" Just finished this again. It was as exciting as the first time. Lawheads' ability to blend the Celtic folklore with modern day is awesome. Looking forward to the other 2 books in the trilogy. "
— Paul, 11/26/2013 -
" I tried, but I've given up. Badly written and not engaging at all. "
— Simon, 11/11/2013 -
" I first read this book in the mid nineties. I loved it then. I've just re-read it and realise just how good it was. This book is a masterpiece of storytelling. It reads well on its own as well as setting things up nicely for the Book 2. "
— Adam, 10/16/2013 -
" I read this and though it was pretty good, but I never went back to the series after this first one. I might have to pick it up again some day... "
— Matt, 8/22/2013 -
" After reading all 3 books in this trilogy, I've decided that they were a waste of my time. Based on how the last book ended, it makes the second book pointless. "
— Terri, 7/16/2013 -
" This book was one my parents bought for me, it took me a while to get into it, but I was determined to read it. Halfway through the book I got to where I didn't want to put it down at all, I just sat and finished the entire book in one day, a great book that I would read again. "
— Derrick, 1/20/2013 -
" "The Paradise War" by Stephen Lawhead is one of my all time favorite books. Lawhead weaves Celtic mythology and an adventure tale into an incredible tapestry. I read it and the sequel "Silver Hand" at least once a year. "
— Collin, 1/11/2013 -
" Favorite Author, favorite series, what else is there "
— Kristen, 11/29/2012 -
" This book was amazing. I was generally not a huge fan of this writer before this. Now I can't wait to get into book two. I'm surprised that this is so old and that no one has recommended it to me before now! "
— Fred, 9/27/2012 -
" This series about a modern-day man who gets sucked into a parallel Celtic fantasy world and becomes its mythic ruler is about as Marty Stu as it gets, and yet I enjoyed it. "
— Misha, 5/19/2012 -
" I probably would never have read this if Norm hadn't read it and talked me into it. I actually enjoyed it and I am going to have to read book 2. It is a trilogy. If you like Science Fiction, you will like this book. "
— Sheryl, 12/4/2011 -
" Wonderful allegory/fantasy. My favorite series by Lawhead "
— Rick, 7/15/2011 -
" Not my cup of tea "
— Tina, 6/5/2011 -
" Very mixed feelings and no desire to read any of the following books. Glad it was free. "
— Katie, 4/20/2011 -
" This book, and this series, are one of Lawhead's absolute best! "
— Robert, 4/14/2011 -
" Dragged on a bit too long. "
— Scott, 4/12/2011 -
" Does not have the characteristics I usually look for when search for potential fantasy favorites (I like a magically powerful hero, 1 POV), but Lawhead's writing style is wonderful. "
— LaserWraith, 4/9/2011 -
" I really really liked this book. Is is more epic journey and less action adventure. The descriptive passages are gorgeous. "
— K.Lee, 4/6/2011 -
" Awesome fantasy fiction for a Christian Author. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. "
— Jared, 3/31/2011 -
" This was the first book I ever read of Stephen Lawhead's and I was hooked. I've enjoyed other series that he has written but this one remains my favorite. "
— Sherri, 3/31/2011 -
" A celtic gods story was very different from what I've been reading. It was interesting and extremely entertaining. "
— Eric, 3/27/2011 -
" The best book of the Trilogy. Books series that get into any sort of politicking and serious business after a really fantastical start lose me. This book however is great :D "
— Rachelle, 3/21/2011 -
" Okay I'm hooked......looking forward to reading the other two books in this Trilogy! "
— Anita, 3/3/2011 -
" This book was slow to start, then it picked up a bit, but then the narrator got very predictable and boring. It was a chore for me, but I kept at it because Geoff liked it so much. I don't think I'll be finishing the series. "
— Kim, 1/19/2011
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 Stuart Langton
Stuart Langton is an award-winning theater, film, and television actor. He has been an audiobook narrator for more than ten years. He lives in New York City.