Giles Kristian Reading Order

1 book (2026–2026)

3 books (2018–2024)

Giles Kristian's Arthurian Tales is an ongoing historical fiction series comprising three books published between 2018 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Lancelot, followed by Camelot, and then Arthur. With the most recent installment released in 2024, the series remains in active development.

Start with Lancelot and read in order.

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1	Lancelot 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Camelot 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Arthur 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2013)

Giles Kristian's Bleeding Land duology is a historical fiction series comprising two novels published between 2012 and 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bleeding Land followed by Brothers' Fury. This two-book sequence offers a contained narrative arc for readers seeking finished historical fiction without ongoing commitments.

Start with The Bleeding Land and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Bleeding Land 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Brothers' Fury 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

26 books (1964–2026)

The Courtney series spans 24 books of historical fiction published from 1964 to 2025, chronicling multiple generations of the Courtney family across African and global settings. The series began under Wilbur Smith's sole authorship and has continued with collaborative works, including recent entries co-written with other authors. These books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected family saga and historical timeline. The series remains ongoing, with new installments continuing to expand this epic multigenerational narrative.

Start with When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith), the first of 24 books in the Courtney series.

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1	When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith) 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sound of Thunder / The Roar of Thunder(By: Wilbur Smith) 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Sparrow Falls(By: Wilbur Smith) 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Burning Shore(By: Wilbur Smith) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Power of the Sword(By: Wilbur Smith) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Rage(By: Wilbur Smith) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Time to Die(By: Wilbur Smith) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Golden Fox(By: Wilbur Smith) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Triumph of the Sun(By: Wilbur Smith) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Birds of Prey(By: Wilbur Smith) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Monsoon(By: Wilbur Smith) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Blue Horizon(By: Wilbur Smith) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Assegai(By: Wilbur Smith) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Golden Lion(With: Wilbur Smith) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Tiger's Prey(By: Wilbur Smith,Tom Harper) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	War Cry(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Courtney's War(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Ghost Fire(By: Wilbur Smith,Tom Harper) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	King of Kings(By: Wilbur Smith,Imogen Robertson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Legacy of War(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Storm Tide(By: Wilbur Smith,Tom Harper) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Nemesis(By: Wilbur Smith,Tom Harper) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Warrior King(By: Wilbur Smith,Tom Harper) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Crossfire(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Flashpoint(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Vengeance(By: Wilbur Smith,Tom Harper) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2009–2011)

Giles Kristian's Raven trilogy is a complete historical fiction series consisting of three books published between 2009 and 2011. The three novels—Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder, and Odin's Wolves—should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative arc. This Viking-centered series follows a interconnected story across its three installments.

Start with Blood Eye and read in order.

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1	Blood Eye 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sons of Thunder 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Odin's Wolves 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2021)

Giles Kristian's short fiction collection comprises two works published across seven years, beginning with The Terror in 2014 and concluding with Hellmouth in 2021. These historical fiction pieces should be read in publication order to experience Kristian's storytelling progression. The series appears to be complete as of the most recent publication date.

Start with The Terror and read in order.

1 book (2007–2007)

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1	Night's Touch 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2016)

This complete historical fiction trilogy by Giles Kristian follows the saga of Sigurd across three installments published between 2014 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with God of Vengeance, followed by Wings of the Storm, and concluding with Winter's Fire. Each book builds upon the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the character's journey and the overarching story arc.

Start with God of Vengeance and read in order.

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1	God of Vengeance 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wings of the Storm 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Winter's Fire 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible