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Sarah Woodbury Reading Order

7 series Β· 66 books

Sarah Woodbury is a prolific fantasy and historical fiction author specializing in Medieval Welsh settings across multiple interconnected series. Her work blends imaginative storytelling with historical detail, spanning over sixty books that explore alternate timelines, mystery, and adventure in a richly developed medieval landscape. Known for her After Cilmeri saga and the Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mysteries, Woodbury has built a devoted readership through her intricate world-building and character-driven narratives set in Welsh history.

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After Cilmeri Series

Ongoing

23 books (2011–2026)

The After Cilmeri series comprises 22 books published between 2011 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. This fantasy and historical fiction collection blends literary elements across its expanding timeline. Readers should begin with Daughter of Time and follow the publication order through the complete sequence, which includes titles such as Footsteps in Time, Prince of Time, Children of Time, and continuing through Champions of Time and beyond.

Start with Daughter of Time, the first of 22 books in the After Cilmeri series.

Start this series with Daughter of Time

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Lost Love Letters: An Indie Chicks Anthology

Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mysteries Series

Ongoing

18 books (2011–2025)

The Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mysteries series consists of 18 books by Sarah Woodbury, with the first published in 2011 and the most recent in 2025. This ongoing series blends fantasy, historical fiction, and literary fiction elements and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Good Knight. The series follows a consistent narrative arc across its entries, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the interconnected storylines and character development throughout the collection.

Start with The Good Knight, the first of 18 books in the Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mysteries series.

Paradisi Chronicles Series

Complete

5 books (2015–2016)

The Paradisi Chronicles is a five-book fantasy and historical fiction series written by Sarah Woodbury and completed between 2015 and 2016. Each installment features a different author alongside Woodbury, beginning with Erase Me Not and continuing through First Watch, Light the Way, Saber and Science, and God's Sandbox. The series should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the connected narrative. This complete series blends literary fiction with speculative elements across its five volumes.

Start with Erase Me Not, the first of 5 books in the Paradisi Chronicles series.

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First Watch(By: Auburn Seal)
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Light the Way(By: Roslyn McFarland)
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Saber and Science(By: Andy R. Bunch)
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God's Sandbox(By: Bill Patterson)

The Last Pendragon Saga Series

Complete

8 books (2010–2017)

The Last Pendragon Saga is a complete fantasy series by Sarah Woodbury consisting of eight books published between 2010 and 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Pendragon and continuing through The Pendragon's Quest, Rise of the Pendragon, Song of the Pendragon, The Pendragon's Blade, The Pendragon's Challenge, The Pendragon's Champions, and concluding with Legend of the Pendragon. This series blends fantasy with historical fiction elements across its interconnected narrative.

Start with The Last Pendragon, the first of 8 books in the The Last Pendragon Saga series.

Start this series with The Last Pendragon

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The Pendragon's Quest
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Rise of the Pendragon
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Song of the Pendragon
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The Pendragon's Blade
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The Pendragon's Challenge
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The Pendragon's Champions
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Legend of the Pendragon

The Lion of Wales Series

Complete

5 books (2011–2016)

The Lion of Wales is a complete historical fantasy series by Sarah Woodbury comprising five books published between 2011 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold My Heart and continuing through A Long Cloud, Of Men and Dragons, The Oaken Door, and concluding with Frost Against the Hilt. This series blends historical fiction with fantasy elements across its narrative arc.

Start with Cold My Heart, the first of 5 books in the The Lion of Wales series.

The Welsh Guard Mysteries Series

Ongoing

6 books (2019–2026)

The Welsh Guard Mysteries series by Sarah Woodbury comprises six fantasy historical fiction novels published between 2019 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Crouchback and continuing through Chevalier, Paladin, Herald, Bardd, and Outlaw. The series blends literary fiction with historical elements across its interconnected stories.

Start with Crouchback, the first of 6 books in the The Welsh Guard Mysteries series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sarah Woodbury written?
Sarah Woodbury has written 66 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Sarah Woodbury series?
Here are the first books in Sarah Woodbury's series: After Cilmeri: Daughter of Time; Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mysteries: The Good Knight; Paradisi Chronicles: Erase Me Not; The Last Pendragon Saga: The Last Pendragon; The Lion of Wales: Cold My Heart.
What order should I read Sarah Woodbury's books?
We recommend reading Sarah Woodbury's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sarah Woodbury still writing new books?
Yes, Sarah Woodbury has 3 ongoing series: After Cilmeri, Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mysteries, The Welsh Guard Mysteries.

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