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)