Steven A. McKay Books in Order
Explore Steven A. McKay books in order, with short summaries and a guide to the series and standalone titles to help you choose where to start reading.
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Steven A. McKay books in publication order
25 books
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.
Friar Tuck and the Christmas Devil
by Steven A. McKay
2015
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.
Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel
by Matthew Harffy
2024
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.
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.
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.
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