Matthew Harffy Reading Order
5 series · 24 books
Matthew Harffy is a prolific author known for his engaging historical fiction, particularly his popular series, The Bernicia Chronicles and A Time for Swords. With a writing career spanning from 2013 to 2026, he has published 24 books across five series, along with standalone novels and short stories. Harffy's works transport readers to rich historical landscapes, where adventure and intrigue abound.
A Time for Swords Series
Ongoing4 books (2021–2025)
Start with A Time for Swords, the first of 4 books in the A Time for Swords series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Whispering Blade 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Wolf of Wessex 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Bernicia Chronicles Series
Ongoing12 books (2015–2026)
Start with The Serpent Sword, the first of 12 books in the The Bernicia Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Serpent Sword 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Blood and Blade 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Cross and the Curse 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Killer of Kings 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Kin of Cain 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Warrior of Woden 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Storm of Steel 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Fortress of Fury 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | For Lord and Land 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Forest of Foes 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Shadows of the Slain 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Bane of Bernicia 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Forest Lord Series
Ongoing6 books (2013–2025)
Start with Wolf's Head(By: Steven A. McKay), the first of 6 books in the The Forest Lord series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf's Head(By: Steven A. McKay) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Wolf and the Raven(By: Steven A. McKay) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Rise of the Wolf(By: Steven A. McKay) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Blood of the Wolf(By: Steven A. McKay) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Return of the Wolf(By: Steven A. McKay) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Swords in the Snow(With: Steven A. McKay) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Matthew Harffy written?
- Matthew Harffy has written 24 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Matthew Harffy series?
- Here are the first books in Matthew Harffy's series: A Time for Swords: A Time for Swords; The Bernicia Chronicles: The Serpent Sword; The Forest Lord: Wolf's Head(By: Steven A. McKay).
- What order should I read Matthew Harffy's books?
- We recommend reading Matthew Harffy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Matthew Harffy still writing new books?
- Yes, Matthew Harffy has 3 ongoing series: A Time for Swords, The Bernicia Chronicles, The Forest Lord.