* The Autobiography of William Faulkner: A major work of literary biography, published in 1990, which won the National Book Award.
* "A Dream of Kings: The Rise and Fall of Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition": A political biography that chronicles the rise of Jesse Jackson and his Rainbow Coalition.
* "The Successor: The Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy": A biography of Robert F. Kennedy, published in 1983.
* "The American Experiment: A History of the United States": A comprehensive history of the United States.
* "The Iron River": A novel about the American West.
He has also written several other books and articles on a variety of subjects, including politics, history, and literature.
It's worth noting that there are multiple authors named Peter Lyon, so it's important to specify the specific one you're interested in if you are looking for a specific book.