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Giles Kristian Reading Order

7 series · 40 books

Historical Fiction

Giles Kristian is an English novelist and musician whose historical fiction specializes in visceral action and immersive world-building across multiple time periods and settings. He gained widespread recognition with his Raven series, which follows a young protagonist's journey of survival and maturation within a fierce Viking warrior band. Across seven series and nearly forty novels, Kristian has explored everything from Arthurian legend to English Civil War conflicts, establishing himself as a prolific voice in historical adventure fiction.

Arthurian Tales Series

Ongoing

3 books (2018–2024)

Start with Lancelot and read in order.

Start this series with Lancelot

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2
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3

Bleeding Land Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with The Bleeding Land and read in order.

Start this series with The Bleeding Land

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

Courtney Series

Ongoing

26 books (1964–2026)

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

Start this series with When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith)

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

Raven Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2011)

Start with Blood Eye and read in order.

Start this series with Blood Eye

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

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2014–2021)

Start with The Terror and read in order.

Start this series with The Terror

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1
2

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

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1
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Night's Touch
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Rise of Sigurd Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with God of Vengeance and read in order.

Start this series with God of Vengeance

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Giles Kristian written?
Giles Kristian has written 40 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Giles Kristian series?
Here are the first books in Giles Kristian's series: Arthurian Tales: Lancelot; Bleeding Land: The Bleeding Land; Courtney: When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith); Raven: Blood Eye; Short Stories/Novellas: The Terror.
What order should I read Giles Kristian's books?
We recommend reading Giles Kristian's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Giles Kristian still writing new books?
Yes, Giles Kristian has 2 ongoing series: Arthurian Tales, Courtney.

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