The Saxon Warrior Books in Order

Battle-scarred Saxon thegn Beornoth joins Lord Byrhtnoth’s forces as Viking warlords threaten England’s uneasy peace. Defending his people requires confronting both ruthless invaders and the personal demons that have followed him from his troubled past.

As Viking armies strike England in 991, Beornoth serves beside Lord Byrhtnoth against overwhelming odds. Torn between protecting his loved ones and honoring his duty, he approaches a confrontation that will become the Battle of Maldon.

Viking leader Olaf Tryggvason exploits divisions within King Aethelred’s realm, bringing fierce raiders to the English coast. Beornoth and Lord Byrhtnoth assemble hardened fighters to defend the kingdom while facing threats from political enemies as well as the sea.

After the Saxon defeat at Maldon, King Aethelred orders Beornoth to punish those whose flight helped destroy the army. With a small loyal band, the warrior pursues the fugitives through a landscape of shifting alliances and continuing Viking danger.

King Aethelred sends Beornoth back into service on a campaign against supposed Viking enemies. Fighting alongside ruthless Norman warriors, he must reconsider his obedience when the king’s policy threatens an old friend and tests his loyalty to his countrymen.

An aging Beornoth returns to war as Viking armies threaten England and powerful courtiers tighten their hold on King Aethelred. Facing the collapse of the world he has defended, he must make one final stand amid battles for the crown.