Peter Danielson

For the philosopher, see Peter A. Danielson.

Peter Danielson is the pen name used by the authors of a series of 19 books published by Bantam Books between 1980 and 1995.^[1] The series, called Children of the Lion, is loosely based on Old Testament Biblical events.

The original "Peter Danielson" and creator of the series was George Warren.^[2][3] He wrote volumes #1 through #14. #15 was by Franklin King; Hugh Zachary took over the series with the next book and wrote #16, #17, and #18. The final book #19 was written by James Reasoner.^[4] During his run as the series' author Warren communicated with Robert Heinlein, who gave him writing advice.^[5] Cover art for nine of the books were created by Sanjulián.^[6]

Series

• Children of the Lion (1980)^[7]
• The Shepherd Kings (1981)
• Vengeance of the Lion (1983)
• The Lion in Egypt (1984)
• The Golden Pharaoh (1986)
• Lord of the Nile (1986)
• The Prophecy (1987)^[8]
• Sword of Glory (1988)^[9]
• The Deliverer (1989)
• The Exodus (1989)^[10]
• The Sea Peoples (1990)
• Promised Land (1990)^[11]
• The Invaders (1991)
• The Trumpet and the Sword (1992)
• Prophets and Warriors (1993)
• Departed Glory (1993)
• The Death of Kings (1994)^[12]
• The Shining King (1995)
• Triumph of the Lion (1995)

References

1. Jacob, Merle; Apple, Hope (2000). To be Continued: An Annotated Guide to Sequels. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-57356-155-6.
2. Nordstrand, David (September 16, 1987). "Words just keep coming in 'Children' series". Journal and Courier (Newspapers.com).
3. Husband, Janet G.; Husband, Jonathan F. (2009-07-30). Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Series. American Library Association. pp. 207–208. ISBN 978-0-8389-0967-6.
4. Religion - Peter Danielson Found!!!!! Archived 2012-07-26 at archive.today
5. "Heinlein: Fans 'grok' when he stretches life's boundaries". Santa Cruz Sentinel (Newspapers.com). May 13, 1988.
6. Roach, David (2017-04-05). Masters Of Spanish Comic Book Art. Dynamite Entertainment. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-5241-0134-3.
7. "Adult fiction". The Schuyler Sun (Newspapers.com). November 14, 1985.
8. Lockwood, August (July 1, 1990). "Book Review: The Prophecy". Indian River Press Journal (Newspapers.com).
9. Lockwood, August (September 16, 1990). "Review: Sword of Glory". Indian River Press Journal (Newspapers.com).
10. Lockwood, August (December 2, 1990). "The Exodus (review)". Indian River Press Journal (Newspapers.com).
11. Lockwood, August (February 17, 1991). "Review: Promised Land". Indian River Press Journal (Newspapers.com).
12. "The Death of Kings (review)". Library Journal (BookVerdict). February 15, 1994.

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