A Dream of Eagles is a historical novel series written by the Canadian author Jack Whyte. It was published in the United States as the Camulod Chronicles.
The novels are a rendition of the Arthurian legend that attempts to propose a possible explanation for the foundation of Camulod (an alternate spelling of Camelot), Arthur's heritage, and the political situation surrounding his existence. The setting of the series begins during the Roman departure from Britain and continues for 150 years, ending during the settlement of Britain by the Germanic Angles, Saxons, and Jutes.
Whyte later wrote a prequel, titled The Burning Stone, which was published in 2019.The Burning Stone by Jack Whyte. Penguin Random House Canada. 2019. Accessed May 22, 2026. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/532505/the-burning-stone-by-jack-whyte/9780143196976
Books in the series #Title1st EditionNotesISBN1.The Skystone1992Publius Varrus, Roman-occupied Britain 2.The Singing Sword1993Publius Varrus, Roman withdrawal complete3.The Eagles' Brood1994Uther and Merlyn control Camulod4.The Saxon Shore1995Merlyn raises Arthur5.The Fort at River's Bend (The Sorcerer, Volume 1)1999Arthur grows to manhood6.Metamorphosis (The Sorcerer, Volume 2) 1999Merlyn becomes a sorcerer, Arthur becomes king7.Uther2001Stand-alone novel about Uther (covers same time period as Eagle's Brood)8.Clothar the Frank2004Lancelot arrives in Arthur's court9.The Eagle2005Concluding novel, Arthur's reign ends
Reviews Publishers Weekly, reviewing the final book in the series, called it a welcoming conclusion, which would be especially appreciated by its fans, describing it as "an imaginative if rambling account of the end of the Arthurian era." They felt that the plot was "overburdened with a stew of subplots and backstories," using Clothar's affair with a betrothed woman and the account of paternity of Arthur's son, Mordred as examples.The Eagle: The Concluding Volume of the Camulod Chronicles. Publishers Weekly. 2006;253(36):32. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=22352090&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site A Library Journal reviewer commended its "inventive uses of traditional parts of the Arthurian legend," making it "a welcome addition to the many retellings of a classic tale."Cassada J. The Eagle. Library Journal. 2006;131(20):115. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=23455030&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
References
External links Official website for Jack Whyte. Includes biography, bibliography, book excerpts, radio interview transcripts, and an active fan forum. Archived version of Jack Whyte's now defunct blog at the penguin.ca website. Includes questions by readers and his answers to those questions, as well as general observations by Whyte. Flanagan M. The Eagle: The Concluding Volume of the Camulod Chronicles. Booklist. 2006;103(8):24. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=23557538&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site