David Pilling Reading Order

1 book (2020–2020)

4 books (2013–2021)

Caesar's Sword is a four-book historical fiction mystery series by David Pilling published between 2013 and 2021, appearing to be complete. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Siege of Rome, followed by The Red Death, Caesar's Sword, and Flame of the West. The series blends historical settings with thriller elements and adventure storytelling across its installments.

Start with Siege of Rome, the first of 4 books in the Caesar's Sword series.

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1	Siege of Rome 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Red Death 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Caesar's Sword 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Flame of the West 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2016)

David Pilling's Folville's Law is a complete two-book mystery and historical thriller series that should be read in publication order, beginning with Invasion (2014) and concluding with Conquest (2016). The series blends historical fiction with thriller elements, offering readers a chronological narrative arc across both standalone yet connected installments.

Start with Invasion and read in order.

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1	Invasion 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Conquest 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2004–2021)

This academic journal series focuses on medieval military history and spans two volumes published between 2004 and 2021. Each volume features contributions from multiple scholars and experts in the field, including Kelly DeVries, Clifford J. Rogers, and Bernard S. Bachrach. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume II.

Start with Journal 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) and read in order.

1 book (2024–2024)

4 books (2024–2025)

The Kingbreaker series by David Pilling is a four-book historical thriller sequence that began in 2024 and remains ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Rebel and Traitor, followed by A Star and Streams, Kingbreaker, and The Red Rose. This action-driven mystery series blends historical fiction elements across its installments.

Start with Rebel and Traitor, the first of 4 books in the Kingbreaker series.

6 books (2014–2024)

The Leader of Battles series comprises six books published between 2014 and 2024, blending historical fiction with mystery and adventure elements. Begin with Ambrosius and follow the publication order through Artorius, Gwenhwyfar/Call to Arms, Medraut, Drystan/Warrior Kingdom, and Medraut/To Kill a King. The series is ongoing, with new installments potentially forthcoming from author David Pilling.

Start with Ambrosius, the first of 6 books in the Leader of Battles series.

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1	Ambrosius 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Artorius 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gwenhwyfar / Call to Arms 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Medraut 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Drystan / Warrior Kingdom 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Medraut / To Kill a King 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2017–2020)

The Longsword series comprises six complete historical fiction thrillers by David Pilling, published between 2017 and 2020. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Longsword and concluding with The Broken Arrow. The series blends mystery, action, and adventure elements within a historical setting, offering readers a fully concluded narrative arc across all six installments.

Start with Longsword, the first of 6 books in the Longsword series.

7 books (2017–2027)

David Pilling's non-fiction series examines medieval English history across six books published between 2017 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Wars of Edward I, and cover topics including Edward I's military campaigns, his conflict with Wales, Anglo-French warfare, and figures like Dafydd ap Gruffudd. This collection combines historical narrative with detailed accounts of England's medieval conflicts and key historical figures from the period.

Start with The Wars of Edward I, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	The Wars of Edward I 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rebellion Against Henry III 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Edward I and Wales, 1254-1307 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Edward I's Neglected Conflict: The Anglo-French War of 1294-1303 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Rise & Fall of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Edward Longshanks' Forgotten Conflict 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Lions of Nicaea 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2025–2027)

The Outlaw Knight series by David Pilling comprises five historical fiction and action-adventure novels published between 2025 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Crusade, followed by Empire, The Witch of Acre, Romanslayer, and Warlord. This series blends mystery, thriller elements, and historical settings to create an interconnected narrative across its installments.

Start with Crusade, the first of 5 books in the Outlaw Knight series.

2 books (2016–2017)

The Reiver series is a two-book historical mystery and thriller sequence by David Pilling, complete with its inaugural volume released in 2016 and The Sword's Edge following in 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Reiver. With its focus on mystery, historical fiction, and action-adventure elements, this finished series offers a contained narrative arc across its two installments.

Start with Reiver and read in order.

5 books (2013–2015)

David Pilling's Robin Hood series comprises five completed historical fiction novels published between 2013 and 2015, blending mystery and action elements throughout. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The First Arrow and continuing through The Wrath of God, The Hooded Man, Thief of Barnsdale, and concluding with The King's Pardon.

Start with The First Arrow, the first of 5 books in the Robin Hood series.

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1	The First Arrow 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Wrath of God 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Hooded Man 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thief of Barnsdale 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The King's Pardon 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2016)

David Pilling's Soldier of Fortune duology comprises two historical action-thrillers published between 2015 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Wolf Cub followed by The Heretic. This finished two-book sequence blends mystery, historical fiction, and adventure elements.

Start with The Wolf Cub and read in order.

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1	The Wolf Cub 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Heretic 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2025)

David Pilling has written three standalone novels published between 2012 and 2025, with more works forthcoming. These mystery and historical fiction titles should be read in publication order, beginning with The Half-Hanged Man, followed by Nowhere Was There Peace, and The King's Spy. Each novel functions independently while reflecting Pilling's range across thriller, historical, and adventure narratives.

Start with The Half-Hanged Man and read in order.

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1	The Half-Hanged Man 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nowhere Was There Peace 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The King's Spy 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2022–2022)

10 books (2022–2025)

The Bloody Hand Saga is an ongoing historical fiction and adventure series by David Pilling spanning ten books published between 2022 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Northman and continuing through The Conqueror, The Exile, The Outlaw, The Warlord, The Caesar, The Crusade, The Dragon, The Varangian, and concluding with Axe Lord. With new installments still being released, this series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and action-adventure storytelling set within historical contexts.

Start with The Northman, the first of 10 books in the The Bloody Hand Saga series.

6 books (2020–2023)

The Champion is a six-book historical fiction and mystery thriller series by David Pilling, published between 2020 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood and Steel and continuing through Blood and Faith, Blood and Gold, Blood and Battle, Sword of Aragon, and concluding with Blood and Honour. With its blend of action, adventure, and historical elements, the series offers readers an extended narrative across all six installments.

Start with Blood and Steel, the first of 6 books in the The Champion series.

1 book (2024–2024)

3 books (2012–2015)

The White Hawk is a complete three-book historical mystery and thriller series by David Pilling, published between 2012 and 2015. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Revenge, followed by Loyalty and Restoration, and concluding with Survival and Sacrifice. This series blends historical fiction with action and adventure elements across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Revenge and read in order.

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1	Revenge 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Loyalty / Restoration 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Survival / Sacrifice 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2023)

The Tudor Spy series is a two-book historical thriller sequence by David Pilling, following publication order from The Pretender through The White Rose. Both novels were released between 2022 and 2023 and the series appears to be complete. These books blend mystery, historical fiction, and action as they explore the intricate world of espionage during the Tudor era.

Start with The Pretender and read in order.

1 book (2021–2021)

2 books (2012–2015)

The World Apparent Tales is a complete two-book series by David Pilling, published between 2012 and 2015. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Best Weapon followed by The Path of Sorrow. The series blends mystery, historical fiction, and action elements across its entries.

Start with The Best Weapon and read in order.

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1	The Best Weapon 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Path of Sorrow 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible