In the Land of the Everliving, Stephen R. Lawhead
In the Land of the Everliving, Stephen R. Lawhead
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In the Land of the Everliving
Eirlandia, Book Two

Author: Stephen R. Lawhead

Narrator: John Lee

Unabridged: 11 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/26/2019


Synopsis

Stephen R. Lawhead, the critically-acclaimed author of the Pendragon Cycle continues his Eirlandia Celtic fantasy series with In the Land of the Everliving.

Conor and his sword companions must leave the safety of the faéry kingdom for the barbarian Scálda threaten to overrun Eirlandia.

As he fights for his people’s survival, Conor discovers that several of the clan leaders have betrayed their nation by aiding the Scálda. The corruption is such that Conor and his men choose to become outcasts, clan-less and open to attack by friend and foe alike.

They form their own warband...and the beginning of a legend as Conor unites the common people of Eirlandia to drive the poison from their land.

About Stephen R. Lawhead

STEPHEN R. LAWHEAD is the internationally renowned author of the bestselling Pendragon Cycle, which received critical acclaim for its creative retelling of the Arthur legend and its historical credibility. In addition to that series, he is the author of more than 28 novels and numerous children's and nonfiction books of fantasy and imaginative fiction, including the award-winning Song of Albion trilogy. Lawhead makes his home in Oxford, England, with his wife, Alice.

About John Lee

John Lee has read more than 100 audiobooks.  His work has garnered multiple Earphones Awards and won AudioFile's Best Voice in Fiction & Classics in both 2008 and 2009.  Lee narrated the audiobook for A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin, volume four of A Song of Ice and Fire. He has also read for Jack London, John Banville, Charles Dickens, and Barbara Taylor Bradford.  In addition, Lee narrates video games, does voice-over work, and writes plays.  He is also an accomplished stage actor and has written and co-produced the feature films Breathing Hard and Forfeit.  He played Alydon in the 1963–64 Doctor Who serial The Daleks.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Justin on March 21, 2023

Stephen Lawhead's moving description of Tír na nÓg in this books makes it worth reading numerous times.......more

Goodreads review by Donovan on July 23, 2020

Have I mentioned that I love Stephen Lawhead's writing before? There's a few authors that I literally read everything they write and he is one of them. He's unique among these favorites, as he is the one I've been following the longest. I read his first books in the late 1980's and I still remember......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on April 17, 2019

I generally take a long time to read books because I'm a slow reader. I generally enjoy taking my time to savor a good story, especially stories with lush settings. But I couldn't help it with this book. I flew through it, tossing aside the savoring bit in an uncharacteristic manner. So much about t......more

Goodreads review by Brandi on March 02, 2019

A thrilling continuation of Conor in Eirlandia. True to Lawhead fashion, an epic saga continues as Conor seeks justice for his people and his nation. I appreciated all the creative references to the first book woven throughout, as it has been awhile since I read it and forgot some of the details. Th......more

Goodreads review by Zach on October 06, 2020

Not going to lie - this is the most disappointing book I’ve read in 2020. Lawhead has written some of my all time favorite books, and book 1 in the Eirlandia series was full of the stuff I love about his books. It had so much plot, so much movement, some unpredictable turns, and those gut-punching m......more


Quotes

“Fierce companions, mighty foes, and fae magic all intertwine with multiple points of view in an exciting tale.”—Booklist on In the Region of the Summer Stars

“Lawhead brilliantly creates an authentic and vivid Arthurian Britain, and never forsakes a sense of wonder.”—Publishers Weekly on Pendragon

“Lawhead demonstratesa genuine love for and understanding of Anglo-Celtic mythology.”—Library Journal on The Paradise War

“Lawhead treats his Celtic lore with respect.”—Kirkus on The Paradise War

“In the sweeping style of George R.R. Martin and J.R.Tolkien, Lawhead has created a diverse universe and rich cast of characters.”—Library Journal on Bright Empires