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David Pilling

British author David Pilling is best known for his historical fiction series, including the *Reconquest of Constantinople* and *The Lord of the Isles*. His meticulously researched novels have earned critical acclaim for bringing medieval history to life. This page provides the David Pilling books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

All books · chronological

2004Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume II(By: Kelly DeVries,Clifford J. Rogers,Bernard S. Bachrach,David S. Bachrach,Bernard F Reilly,Donald J. Kagay,J.F. Verbruggen,John B. Gillingham,John D. Hosler,Theresa M. Vann)POoJoMMHB · 1Buy ↗

2012The Half-Hanged ManPOoSN · 1Buy ↗

2012RevengePOoTWHB · 1Buy ↗

2012The Best WeaponPOoWATB · 1Buy ↗

2013The Red DeathPOoCSB · 1Buy ↗

2013The First ArrowPOoRHB · 1Buy ↗

2013Nowhere Was There PeacePOoSN · 2Buy ↗

2013Loyalty / RestorationPOoTWHB · 2Buy ↗

2013The Wrath of GodPOoRHB · 2Buy ↗

2013Siege of RomePOoCSB · 2Buy ↗

2014InvasionPOoFLB · 1Buy ↗

2014AmbrosiusPOoLoBB · 1Buy ↗

2014ArtoriusPOoLoBB · 2Buy ↗

2014The Hooded ManPOoRHB · 3Buy ↗

2014Caesar's SwordPOoCSB · 3Buy ↗

2014Thief of BarnsdalePOoRHB · 4Buy ↗

2015The Wolf CubPOoSoFB · 1Buy ↗

2015The Path of SorrowPOoWATB · 2Buy ↗

2015Gwenhwyfar / Call to ArmsPOoLoBB · 3Buy ↗

2015Survival / SacrificePOoTWHB · 3Buy ↗

2015The King's PardonPOoRHB · 5Buy ↗

2016ReiverPOoRB · 1Buy ↗

2016The HereticPOoSoFB · 2Buy ↗

2016ConquestPOoFLB · 2Buy ↗

2017LongswordPOoLB · 1Buy ↗

2017The Wars of Edward IPOoNB · 1Buy ↗

2017The Sword's EdgePOoRB · 2Buy ↗

2017MedrautPOoLoBB · 4Buy ↗

2018The Sons of MontfortPOoLB · 2Buy ↗

2018Holy WarriorPOoLB · 3Buy ↗

2019The Hooded MenPOoLB · 4Buy ↗

2019The King's RebelsPOoLB · 5Buy ↗

2020Blood and SteelPOoTCB · 1Buy ↗

2020Rebellion Against Henry IIIPOoNB · 2Buy ↗

2020The Broken ArrowPOoLB · 6Buy ↗

2021Blood FeudPOoVoMB · 1Buy ↗

2021Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume XIXPOoJoMMHB · 2Buy ↗

2021Blood and GoldPOoTCB · 2Buy ↗

2021Edward I and Wales, 1254-1307POoNB · 3Buy ↗

2021Blood and FaithPOoTCB · 3Buy ↗

2021Edward I's Neglected Conflict: The Anglo-French War of 1294-1303POoNB · 4Buy ↗

2021Flame of the WestPOoCSB · 4Buy ↗

2022The NorthmanPOoTBHSB · 1Buy ↗

2022The PretenderPOoTSB · 1Buy ↗

2022RisePOoTBoPB · 1Buy ↗

2022Sword of AragonPOoTCB · 4Buy ↗

2022Blood and BattlePOoTCB · 5Buy ↗

2022The Rise & Fall of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, Prince of WalesPOoNB · 5Buy ↗

2023The White RosePOoTSB · 2Buy ↗

2023The OutlawPOoTBHSB · 2Buy ↗

2023The ExilePOoTBHSB · 3Buy ↗

2023The WarlordPOoTBHSB · 4Buy ↗

2023The ConquerorPOoTBHSB · 5Buy ↗

2023Drystan / Warrior KingdomPOoLoBB · 5Buy ↗

2023Blood and HonourPOoTCB · 6Buy ↗

2024Pendragon RisingPOoKKB · 1Buy ↗

2024Rebel and TraitorPOoKB · 1Buy ↗

2024MarchlandsPOoTSoWB · 1Buy ↗

2024Edward Longshanks' Forgotten ConflictPOoNB · 6Buy ↗

2024The VarangianPOoTBHSB · 6Buy ↗

2024Medraut / To Kill a KingPOoLoBB · 6Buy ↗

2024The DragonPOoTBHSB · 7Buy ↗

2024The CrusadePOoTBHSB · 8Buy ↗

2024The CaesarPOoTBHSB · 9Buy ↗

2025CrusadePOoOKB · 1Buy ↗

2025A Star and StreamsPOoKB · 2Buy ↗

2025The Witch of AcrePOoOKB · 2Buy ↗

2025EmpirePOoOKB · 3Buy ↗

2025The Red RosePOoKB · 3Buy ↗

2025The King's SpyPOoSN · 3Buy ↗

2025KingbreakerPOoKB · 4Buy ↗

2025Axe LordPOoTBHSB · 10Buy ↗

2026RomanslayerPOoOKB · 4Buy ↗

2026WarlordPOoOKB · 5Buy ↗

Book series · browse all →

Publication Order of Reiver Books2 books · 2016–2017

01Reiver2016Buy ↗

02The Sword's Edge2017Buy ↗

Publication Order of Robin Hood Books5 books · 2013–2015

01The First Arrow2013Buy ↗

02The Wrath of God2013Buy ↗

03The Hooded Man2014Buy ↗

04Thief of Barnsdale2014Buy ↗

05The King's Pardon2015Buy ↗

Publication Order of Leader of Battles Books6 books · 2014–2024

01Ambrosius2014Buy ↗

02Artorius2014Buy ↗

03Gwenhwyfar / Call to Arms2015Buy ↗

04Medraut2017Buy ↗

05Drystan / Warrior Kingdom2023Buy ↗

06Medraut / To Kill a King2024Buy ↗

Publication Order of Caesar's Sword Books4 books · 2013–2021

01The Red Death2013Buy ↗

02Siege of Rome2013Buy ↗

03Caesar's Sword2014Buy ↗

04Flame of the West2021Buy ↗

Publication Order of The Blood of Princes Books1 book · 2022

01Rise2022Buy ↗

Publication Order of World Apparent Tales Books2 books · 2012–2015

01The Best Weapon2012Buy ↗

02The Path of Sorrow2015Buy ↗

Publication Order of King's Knight Books1 book · 2024

01Pendragon Rising2024Buy ↗

Publication Order of Standalone Novels3 books · 2012–2025

01The Half-Hanged Man2012Buy ↗

02Nowhere Was There Peace2013Buy ↗

03The King's Spy2025Buy ↗

Publication Order of Vipers of Milan Books1 book · 2021

01Blood Feud2021Buy ↗

Publication Order of Journal of Medieval Military History Books2 books · 2004–2021

01Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume II(By: Kelly DeVries,Clifford J. Rogers,Bernard S. Bachrach,David S. Bachrach,Bernard F Reilly,Donald J. Kagay,J.F. Verbruggen,John B. Gillingham,John D. Hosler,Theresa M. Vann)2004Buy ↗

02Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume XIX2021Buy ↗

Publication Order of The White Hawk Books3 books · 2012–2015

01Revenge2012Buy ↗

02Loyalty / Restoration2013Buy ↗

03Survival / Sacrifice2015Buy ↗

Publication Order of Tudor Spy Books2 books · 2022–2023

01The Pretender2022Buy ↗

02The White Rose2023Buy ↗

Publication Order of Kingbreaker Books4 books · 2024–2025

01Rebel and Traitor2024Buy ↗

02A Star and Streams2025Buy ↗

03The Red Rose2025Buy ↗

04Kingbreaker2025Buy ↗

Publication Order of The Sword of Wales Books1 book · 2024

01Marchlands2024Buy ↗

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books6 books · 2017–2024

01The Wars of Edward I2017Buy ↗

02Rebellion Against Henry III2020Buy ↗

03Edward I and Wales, 1254-13072021Buy ↗

04Edward I's Neglected Conflict: The Anglo-French War of 1294-13032021Buy ↗

05The Rise & Fall of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales2022Buy ↗

06Edward Longshanks' Forgotten Conflict2024Buy ↗

Publication Order of Outlaw Knight Books5 books · 2025–2026

01Crusade2025Buy ↗

02The Witch of Acre2025Buy ↗

03Empire2025Buy ↗

04Romanslayer2026Buy ↗

05Warlord2026Buy ↗

Publication Order of The Champion Books6 books · 2020–2023

01Blood and Steel2020Buy ↗

02Blood and Gold2021Buy ↗

03Blood and Faith2021Buy ↗

04Sword of Aragon2022Buy ↗

05Blood and Battle2022Buy ↗

06Blood and Honour2023Buy ↗

Publication Order of The Bloody Hand Saga Books10 books · 2022–2025

01The Northman2022Buy ↗

02The Outlaw2023Buy ↗

03The Exile2023Buy ↗

04The Warlord2023Buy ↗

05The Conqueror2023Buy ↗

06The Varangian2024Buy ↗

07The Dragon2024Buy ↗

08The Crusade2024Buy ↗

09The Caesar2024Buy ↗

10Axe Lord2025Buy ↗

Publication Order of Longsword Books6 books · 2017–2020

01Longsword2017Buy ↗

02The Sons of Montfort2018Buy ↗

03Holy Warrior2018Buy ↗

04The Hooded Men2019Buy ↗

05The King's Rebels2019Buy ↗

06The Broken Arrow2020Buy ↗

Publication Order of Folville's Law Books2 books · 2014–2016

01Invasion2014Buy ↗

02Conquest2016Buy ↗

Publication Order of Soldier of Fortune Books2 books · 2015–2016

01The Wolf Cub2015Buy ↗

02The Heretic2016Buy ↗

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