A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

In the third installment of Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed “The Wicked Years” saga, “A Lion Among Men” revisits the land of Oz through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion — no longer a mere sidekick, but a conflicted hero shaped by war, loss, and destiny. As he confesses his story to the mysterious oracle Yackle, the truth behind his courage and cowardice unfolds. Maguire crafts a darkly lyrical tale of morality, survival, and redemption that deepens the mythology of Oz with intelligence and heart.