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Knight of the Cross

by Steven A. McKay

2014

After Hospitaller knights vanish on Rhodes, Sir Richard-at-Lee and his sergeant investigate a frightened village. Rumors of a hidden cult and terrifying visions lead them toward a threat that challenges both their fighting skills and their faith.

Strange thefts, hoofprints and a burning house spoil Christmas in the village of Brandesburton. Friar Tuck investigates the apparent demonic presence, relying on practical experience, religious conviction and his quarterstaff to confront whatever is frightening the villagers.

The Abbey of Death

by Steven A. McKay

2017

Seeking peace after loss and estrangement, former outlaw Will Scaflock enters a Benedictine abbey. A faction of violent, unruly monks forces him to defend the community and reconsider whether he can truly abandon his old life as Will Scarlet.

The Rescue and Other Tales

by Steven A. McKay

2017

Three Forest Lord stories follow John Little, Robin Hood and their companions through dangerous encounters. A tavern escape, an arrest that raises troubling questions and a search for a missing friend test the former outlaws’ courage and sense of justice.

The Druid

by Steven A. McKay

2018

After raiders destroy a northern British village and abduct a princess, warrior-druid Bellicus sets out to recover her. His pursuit crosses a fractured post-Roman landscape where Saxon ambitions and religious change threaten the people he hopes to protect.

Faces of Darkness

by Steven A. McKay

2019

A young noblewoman suffers increasingly disturbing attacks inside her own manor, including an assault in a locked room. John Little and Friar Tuck investigate the elusive intruder before the threats against Lady Isabella become fatal.

Song of the Centurion

by Steven A. McKay

2019

Returning from a dangerous rescue, Bellicus finds his king increasingly unstable and his homeland threatened by war. Given the choice of exile or another perilous mission, he and former centurion Duro journey into enemy territory as winter closes in.

Lucia

by Steven A. McKay

2020

Enslaved after Romans destroy her village and kill her parents, Lucia grows up in a household in Britannia. Friendship and moments of happiness cannot extinguish her determination to take revenge on the people who control her life.

Over The Wall

by Steven A. McKay

2020

During Beltane celebrations at Dun Breatann, a small band of specially chosen warriors scales the supposedly impregnable fortress. The night’s defenders face an unexpected attack that tests the strength of their walls and the readiness of Bellicus and his companions.

Sworn to God

by Steven A. McKay

2020

Suspicious deaths follow the arrival of a religious group in a Yorkshire village. John Little, Friar Tuck and Will Scaflock investigate its charismatic leader and militant followers, trying to distinguish genuine devotion from a concealed and deadly purpose.

The Northern Throne

by Steven A. McKay

2020

With Saxon expansion threatening Britain, Bellicus urges the divided northern tribes to unite under a common ruler. An attempt to reach an agreement with a former enemy takes a disastrous turn, changing both his plans and his closest relationships.

The Bear of Britain

by Steven A. McKay

2021

Bellicus and his companions join Arthur’s growing army as Hengist prepares a major Saxon advance. The campaign offers a chance to protect Britain, but betrayal and hostility among their own countrymen threaten the alliance from within.

The House in the Marsh

by Steven A. McKay

2021

Stories of a haunted house trouble Wakefield as reports spread of murderous rogue bailiffs. John Little and his friends investigate the marshland ruin, where local legends and threats from living enemies become increasingly difficult to separate.

The Pedlar's Promise

by Steven A. McKay

2022

John Little and Will Scaflock set out across snowy Yorkshire to find a drunken pedlar carrying their mysterious Christmas gift. Their simple errand becomes a succession of mishaps and dangerous encounters before they can discover what their friend sent.

Wrath of the Picts

by Steven A. McKay

2022

Princess Catia disappears, sending Bellicus and his companions toward a distant Pictish fortress. Their search also draws them onto the trail of the missing Lancelot, while uncertain loyalties at home threaten the stability of Dun Breatann.

Have You Seen This?

by Steven A. McKay

2023

A Glasgow forklift driver’s quiet break changes when a friend shows him an inflammatory item online. Social media outrage quickly builds into a mob, carrying Jack toward a violent confrontation with consequences none of its participants can easily control.

The Heathen Horde

by Steven A. McKay

2023

As the Great Heathen Army advances through Britain, young Alfred of Wessex gains his first experience of battle and leadership. Viking invasion threatens whole kingdoms, forcing an inexperienced warrior toward the responsibilities that will define his future.

Sword of the Saxons

by Steven A. McKay

2024

Driven into the marshes by Danish victories, King Alfred gathers allies and prepares a counterattack against Guthrum. The fate of Wessex and its people depends on whether he can rebuild his strength and overcome the seemingly dominant invaders.

The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory

by Steven A. McKay

2024

Disturbing events at Haltemprice Priory draw Friar Tuck, Will Scaflock and John Little into a winter investigation. A second tale follows the friends’ search for a missing companion through a blizzard, where an unexpected discovery awaits them.

The Vengeance of Merlin

by Steven A. McKay

2024

After a terrible crime against Britain’s druids, Bellicus learns that Saxon and Pictish forces are marching on his homeland. He races back with his companions to defend Dun Breatann against raiders whose cruelty threatens the entire community.

Co-written with Steven A. McKay, this practical guide walks through the path from first idea to publication and promotion. It is a clear, useful overview for new writers and seasoned ones looking to sharpen their process.

King of Wessex

by Steven A. McKay

2025

An aging Alfred seeks to secure Wessex and the future of his descendants after years of war. The arrival of the ambitious Viking Haesten threatens that hard-won stability and puts the king’s hopes for a united people at risk.

The Druid's Prey

by Steven A. McKay

2025

An attack on Dun Breatann sends Bellicus after the Saxon responsible, intent on vengeance. While Arthur pursues peace and Hengist prepares further violence, the druid’s personal hunt draws him into a struggle that could determine Britain’s future.

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A Kingdom For The Taking

by Steven A. McKay

2026

Fleeing pursuit, Wulfnoth and his companions divide to investigate a magical gemstone and rescue his imprisoned parents. A sorcerously enhanced hunter tracks them while political unrest, dangerous creatures and hidden technology threaten both branches of their mission.

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Singers of the Sword Song

by Steven A. McKay

2026

Young soldier Wulfnoth deserts after attacking his brutal sergeant and finds new companions beyond the army. Hunted across a land scarred by decades of war, he discovers music, friendship and revelations that give his escape an unexpected purpose.

Alfred the Great books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Heathen Horde"

    The Heathen Horde

    by Steven A. McKay

    2023
  2. Book cover for "Sword of the Saxons"

    Sword of the Saxons

    by Steven A. McKay

    2024
  3. Book cover for "King of Wessex"

    King of Wessex

    by Steven A. McKay

    2025

The Sword Song Chronicles books in order

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  1. Book cover for "A Kingdom For The Taking"

    A Kingdom For The Taking

    by Steven A. McKay

    2026
  2. Book cover for "Singers of the Sword Song"

    Singers of the Sword Song

    by Steven A. McKay

    2026

Warrior Druid of Britain books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "The Druid"

    The Druid

    by Steven A. McKay

    2018
  2. Book cover for "Song of the Centurion"

    Song of the Centurion

    by Steven A. McKay

    2019
  3. Book cover for "Over The Wall"

    Over The Wall

    by Steven A. McKay

    2020
  4. Book cover for "The Northern Throne"

    The Northern Throne

    by Steven A. McKay

    2020
  5. Book cover for "The Bear of Britain"

    The Bear of Britain

    by Steven A. McKay

    2021
  6. Book cover for "Wrath of the Picts"

    Wrath of the Picts

    by Steven A. McKay

    2022
  7. Book cover for "The Vengeance of Merlin"

    The Vengeance of Merlin

    by Steven A. McKay

    2024
  8. Book cover for "The Druid's Prey"

    The Druid's Prey

    by Steven A. McKay

    2025

Standalone Steven A. McKay books

  1. Book cover for "Knight of the Cross"

    Knight of the Cross

    by Steven A. McKay

    2014
  2. Book cover for "Friar Tuck and the Christmas Devil"
  3. Book cover for "The Abbey of Death"

    The Abbey of Death

    by Steven A. McKay

    2017
  4. Book cover for "The Rescue and Other Tales"

    The Rescue and Other Tales

    by Steven A. McKay

    2017
  5. Book cover for "Faces of Darkness"

    Faces of Darkness

    by Steven A. McKay

    2019
  6. Book cover for "Lucia"

    Lucia

    by Steven A. McKay

    2020
  7. Book cover for "Sworn to God"

    Sworn to God

    by Steven A. McKay

    2020
  8. Book cover for "The House in the Marsh"

    The House in the Marsh

    by Steven A. McKay

    2021
  9. Book cover for "The Pedlar's Promise"

    The Pedlar's Promise

    by Steven A. McKay

    2022
  10. Book cover for "Have You Seen This?"

    Have You Seen This?

    by Steven A. McKay

    2023
  11. Book cover for "The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory"

    The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory

    by Steven A. McKay

    2024
  12. Book cover for "Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel"

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