David Pilling Reading Order
21 series Β· 74 books
David Pilling is a British writer known for his compelling historical fiction, with 74 books spanning 21 series. Some of his most notable works include The Bloody Hand Saga, Caesar's Sword, and Folville's Law. Active from 2004 to 2026, his storytelling intricately weaves history with rich narratives that resonate with readers.
Caesar's Sword Series
Likely Complete4 books (2013β2021)
Start with Siege of Rome, the first of 4 books in the Caesar's Sword series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Siege of Rome 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Red Death 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Caesar's Sword 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Flame of the West 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Folville's Law Series
Complete2 books (2014β2016)
Start with Invasion and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Invasion 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Conquest 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Journal of Medieval Military History Series
Likely Complete2 books (2004β2021)
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 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) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume XIX 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
King's Knight Series
Complete1 book (2024β2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pendragon Rising 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Kingbreaker Series
Ongoing4 books (2024β2025)
Start with Rebel and Traitor, the first of 4 books in the Kingbreaker series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rebel and Traitor 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Star and Streams 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Kingbreaker 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Red Rose 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Leader of Battles Series
Ongoing6 books (2014β2024)
Start with Ambrosius, the first of 6 books in the Leader of Battles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambrosius 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Artorius 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Gwenhwyfar / Call to Arms 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Medraut 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Drystan / Warrior Kingdom 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Medraut / To Kill a King 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Longsword Series
Complete6 books (2017β2020)
Start with Longsword, the first of 6 books in the Longsword series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Longsword 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Holy Warrior 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Sons of Montfort 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Hooded Men 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The King's Rebels 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Broken Arrow 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing6 books (2017β2024)
Start with The Wars of Edward I, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Wars of Edward I 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Rebellion Against Henry III 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Edward I and Wales, 1254-1307 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Edward I's Neglected Conflict: The Anglo-French War of 1294-1303 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Rise & Fall of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Edward Longshanks' Forgotten Conflict 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Outlaw Knight Series
Ongoing5 books (2025β2026)
Start with Crusade, the first of 5 books in the Outlaw Knight series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crusade 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Empire 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Witch of Acre 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Romanslayer 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Warlord 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Reiver Series
Complete2 books (2016β2017)
Start with Reiver and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reiver 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Sword's Edge 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Robin Hood Series
Complete5 books (2013β2015)
Start with The First Arrow, the first of 5 books in the Robin Hood series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The First Arrow 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wrath of God 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Hooded Man 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Thief of Barnsdale 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The King's Pardon 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Soldier of Fortune Series
Complete2 books (2015β2016)
Start with The Wolf Cub and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Wolf Cub 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Heretic 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2012β2025)
Start with The Half-Hanged Man and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Half-Hanged Man 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Nowhere Was There Peace 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The King's Spy 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
The Blood of Princes Series
Complete1 book (2022β2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rise 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
The Bloody Hand Saga Series
Ongoing10 books (2022β2025)
Start with The Northman, the first of 10 books in the The Bloody Hand Saga series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Northman 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Conqueror 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Exile 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Outlaw 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Warlord 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Caesar 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Crusade 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Dragon 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Varangian 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Axe Lord 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
The Champion Series
Likely Complete6 books (2020β2023)
Start with Blood and Steel, the first of 6 books in the The Champion series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood and Steel 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Blood and Faith 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Blood and Gold 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Blood and Battle 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Sword of Aragon 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Blood and Honour 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
The Sword of Wales Series
Complete1 book (2024β2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marchlands 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
The White Hawk Series
Complete3 books (2012β2015)
Start with Revenge and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Revenge 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Loyalty / Restoration 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Survival / Sacrifice 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Tudor Spy Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022β2023)
Start with The Pretender and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Pretender 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The White Rose 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Vipers of Milan Series
Complete1 book (2021β2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Feud 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
World Apparent Tales Series
Complete2 books (2012β2015)
Start with The Best Weapon and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Best Weapon 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Path of Sorrow 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Pilling written?
- David Pilling has written 74 books across 21 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David Pilling series?
- Here are the first books in David Pilling's series: Caesar's Sword: Siege of Rome; Folville's Law: Invasion; Journal of Medieval Military History: 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); Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor; Leader of Battles: Ambrosius.
- What order should I read David Pilling's books?
- We recommend reading David Pilling's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Pilling still writing new books?
- Yes, David Pilling has 6 ongoing series: Kingbreaker, Leader of Battles, Non-Fiction, Outlaw Knight, Standalone Novels and 1 more.

