Robert Low Reading Order
5 series · 15 books · Born 1948
Robert Low is a British author known for immersive historical fiction set in medieval and Viking-era settings. His works span multiple acclaimed series, including the Oathsworn saga about Norse warriors and the Border Reivers novels exploring life on the Scottish-English frontier, alongside historical non-fiction that brings past eras to vivid life. With over a dozen books published since the late 1990s, Low combines rigorous historical research with compelling storytelling that appeals to fans of gritty, character-driven adventure.
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Border Reivers Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2021)
Robert Low's Border Reivers trilogy is a historical fiction series set during the conflicts between English and Scottish border communities. The three books—A Dish of Spurs, Burning the Water, and Shake Loose the Border—were published between 2020 and 2021 and should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a finished narrative arc across its three volumes.
Start with A Dish of Spurs and read in order.
Start this series with A Dish of Spurs
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Complete3 books (2019–2020)
The Brothers of the Sands trilogy by Robert Low is a three-book historical fiction series published between 2019 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Beasts Beyond the Wall, followed by The Red Serpent, and concluding with Beasts From the Dark. Low's background in both historical fiction and non-fiction informs this finished series.
Start with Beasts Beyond the Wall and read in order.
Start this series with Beasts Beyond the Wall
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Complete3 books (2011–2013)
Robert Low's Kingdom Trilogy consists of three historical fiction novels published between 2011 and 2013. The series follows a complete arc told across The Lion Wakes, The Lion at Bay, and The Lion Rampant, and should be read in publication order. All three books are now available, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a finished historical narrative.
Start with The Lion Wakes and read in order.
Start this series with The Lion Wakes
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
Oathsworn Series
Complete5 books (2007–2012)
Robert Low's Oathsworn series spans five complete historical fiction novels published between 2007 and 2012, following the events in publication order from The Whale Road through Crowbone. Each book builds on the narrative of the previous installment, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the developing story. The series is now finished, offering readers a complete saga from beginning to end.
Start with The Whale Road, the first of 5 books in the Oathsworn series.
Start this series with The Whale Road
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert Low written?
- Robert Low has written 15 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Robert Low series?
- Here are the first books in Robert Low's series: Border Reivers: A Dish of Spurs; Brothers Of The Sands: Beasts Beyond the Wall; Kingdom Trilogy: The Lion Wakes; Oathsworn: The Whale Road.
- What order should I read Robert Low's books?
- We recommend reading Robert Low's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Robert Low's series complete?
- Robert Low has 4 completed series.