Order of David Pilling Books
David Pilling is a British author of historical fiction and non-fiction books. He writes the Bloody Hand Saga, The Champion, Leader of Battles, and the John Swale Chronicles series. David grew up in Wales, where he fell in love with the local countryside and history. He became particularly interested in medieval history.
David Pilling made his debut as a novelist in 2012 with The Best Weapon, which he wrote alongside Martin Bolton. Below is a list of David Pilling’s books in order of when they were originally published:
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Publication Order of The Bloody Hand Saga Books
| The Northman | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Outlaw | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Exile | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Warlord | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Conqueror | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Varangian | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Dragon | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Crusade | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Caesar | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Axe Lord | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Blood of Princes Books
| Rise | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Caesar's Sword Books
| The Red Death | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Siege of Rome | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Caesar's Sword | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Flame of the West | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Champion Books
| Blood and Steel | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood and Gold | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood and Faith | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Sword of Aragon | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood and Battle | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood and Honour | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Sword of Aragon is a prequel. | ||
Publication Order of Folville's Law Books
| Invasion | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Conquest | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Kingbreaker Books
| Rebel and Traitor | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Star and Streams | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Red Rose | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Kingbreaker | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of King's Knight Books
| Pendragon Rising | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Leader of Battles Books
| Ambrosius | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Artorius | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Gwenhwyfar / Call to Arms | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Medraut | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Drystan / Warrior Kingdom | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Medraut / To Kill a King | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Longsword Books
| Longsword | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Sons of Montfort | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Holy Warrior | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Hooded Men | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The King's Rebels | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Broken Arrow | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Outlaw Knight Books
| Crusade | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Witch of Acre | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Empire | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Witch of Acre is a prequel. | ||
Publication Order of Reiver Books
| Reiver | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Sword's Edge | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Robin Hood Books
| The First Arrow | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Wrath of God | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Hooded Man | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Thief of Barnsdale | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The King's Pardon | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Soldier of Fortune Books
| The Wolf Cub | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Heretic | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Sword of Wales Books
| Marchlands | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Tudor Spy Books
| The Pretender | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The White Rose | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Vipers of Milan Books
| Blood Feud | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The White Hawk Books
| Revenge | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Loyalty / Restoration | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Survival / Sacrifice | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of World Apparent Tales Books
| The Best Weapon | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Path of Sorrow | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The Half-Hanged Man | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Nowhere Was There Peace | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The King's Spy | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| The Wars of Edward I | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Rebellion Against Henry III | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Edward I and Wales, 1254-1307 | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Edward I's Neglected Conflict: The Anglo-French War of 1294-1303 | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Rise & Fall of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Edward Longshanks' Forgotten Conflict | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Journal of Medieval Military History Books
| Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume II | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume XIX | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
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Publication Order of Anthologies
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David Pilling Synopses: The Half-Hanged Man is a standalone novel by David Pilling. In 1395, the renowned French chronicler Jean Froissart travels to England in search of stories of valor and warfare to complete his life’s work, The Great Chronicle of England, France, Spain, and Adjoining Countries. But what he finds is a kingdom in decline under Richard II, its glories fading.
One night in an Eastcheap tavern, Froissart encounters a ragged beggar who claims to be none other than Thomas Page – the infamous soldier of fortune thought long dead. Known to some as the Half-Hanged Man and to others as the Wolf of Burgundy, Page’s name still echoes through the bloody battlefields of Europe. Skeptical, Froissart challenges the man: tell a tale worthy of your legend, and you’ll earn food, coin, and belief.
So begins an extraordinary recounting – of the Hundred Years War, of mercenary bands that ravaged Christendom, and of the ruthless captains who carved their names in blood. Through Page’s words, Froissart must decide: is this beggar truly the infamous Wolf, or just another liar spinning tales in a darkened tavern?
Nowhere Was There Peace by David Pilling is a standalone novel. England, 1266 AD. Simon de Montfort is dead, butchered at the Battle of Evesham, and the kingdom lies in ruins after years of civil war. Seeking vengeance, King Henry III disinherits de Montfort’s surviving followers, leaving thousands of men with nothing but their swords and a desperate resolve to reclaim their stolen lands.
Hugh Franklin, the son of a humble mason from Southwark, is thrust into the heart of this turmoil when Prince Edward, the king’s son and heir, recruits him as a government agent. With his family’s safety hanging in the balance, Hugh is drawn into a world of intrigue and danger – facing rebel knights, ruthless outlaws, and a mysterious, captivating Jewess.
As England smolders with rebellion and flame, Hugh must navigate shifting loyalties and brutal conflict to survive a war that threatens to consume the kingdom – and his soul.
The Wars of Edward I is a non-fiction book by David Pilling. Prideful, fierce, and accused of treachery – the Song of Lewes branded Edward I of England a leopard, and history has debated his character ever since.
This first volume in a three-part study follows Edward’s transformation from reckless youth to hardened warrior-king. From his early campaigns in Gascony and Wales to his capture at Lewes and triumph at Evesham, Edward’s path was marked by both humiliation and glory.
Concluding with his leadership during the doomed Ninth Crusade, this book reveals how Edward’s early trials forged the formidable general who would one day become the conqueror of Wales and Hammer of the Scots.