The Dragon in Lyonesse

Name: The Dragon in Lyonesse
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Gordon R. Dickson
ISBN: 9798331982041

Author: Gordon R. Dickson

Series: Dragon Knight

Narrator: Eric Burgher

Unabridged: 15 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/07/2026

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

In this latest of Gordon R. Dickson's immensely popular adventures of Jim Eckert, the twentieth-century mathematician who has come to live in a medieval age where magic works and Jim himself can become a dragon at will, Gordon R. Dickson draws on the richness of the greatest medieval legend of all, the tale of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.In the legends, after their final battle, Arthur and his knights went to Lyonesse, the land under the sea. Now Lyonesse is threatened by a resurgence of the Dark Powers, those mindlessly malevolent forces that struggle to stop the course of History. And Jim Eckert and his friends are called upon to stop them.Arthur and his court live on in Lyonesse because, even though centuries have elapsed, there are still those who believe in them. But Arthur and his knights are proud, too proud to easily accept help from Jim Eckert and his allies. But they will have help, from Jim in his dragon form, from knight-in-armor Sir Brian Neville-Smyth, from the brilliant archer Dafydd ap Hywel, and from one small hobgoblin. The result is a wild ride, an Arthurian fantasy adventure as only Gordon R. Dickson could tell it.

About Gordon R. Dickson

Gordon R. Dickson (1923-2001) was one of the most prolific and popular science fiction writers of the twentieth century, frequently nominated for the Hugo and Nebula Awards and winner of three Hugos and one Nebula. He also received the Jupiter, August Derleth, and Skylark Awards, and was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. He published nearly fifty solo novels, as well as several collaborations with such SF masters as Poul Anderson, Ben Bova, Keith Laumer, and Harry Harrison, and over 150 short stories, novelettes, and novellas. His most popular works were the novels and shorter pieces in the Childe cycle (which included the Dorsai stories). Also very popular was his Dragon series of fantasy novels, which began with the award-winning The Dragon and the George, and continued for a total of nine novels, and the humorous Hoka stories, coauthored with Poul Anderson.

Reviews

Goodreads review by John F. Gragowski on October 26, 2018

Dragon The only problem with this series is that I know it will eventually end and that is sad. Anyone reading these books will be well rewarded.......more

Goodreads review by John on April 08, 2015

The Dragon in Lyonesse (1999) 505 pages by Gordon R. Dickson This is the eighth book in the Dargon Knight series. Jim Eckert and his wife Angie have been transported to an alternate magic filled 14th century. Jim has progressed through the series in his magical abilities, and has picked up new friend......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on February 24, 2009

I do really like the Dragon Knight series, but must admit a few things bother me. One is the amount of recap for previous novels that is included, its more than I would like, but not really a big failing. The other thing that I get annoyed with is not always fully understanding what is happening whe......more

Goodreads review by Darya on September 06, 2009

I enjoyed this book and its delving into the legend of King Authur and the Knights of the Round Table. From reading this series I've become more knowledgeable about Knights, Honour, and Battle. I think I'd like to try my hand at jousting but would need to have an extremely excellent horse like Blanc......more

Goodreads review by Nisha on October 10, 2007

A fantastic mix of Arthurian legend with the unique alternate medieval world the author has previously created. It's a great read.......more