#1 – The Serpent Sword
In 633, the young outsider Beobrand joins the household of King Edwin as war divides the Northumbrian kingdoms. Forced to learn the disciplines of the shield wall, he discovers that his brother's death may have been murder. His search for the killer draws him through changing…
#2 – The Cross and the Curse
In 634, Beobrand returns to Bernicia after victory and receives land, status and a bride, but his success creates powerful enemies. Ordered away from his new home, he is pulled into renewed warfare as rival rulers contest Northumbria and the influence of Christianity grows. A quest…
#3 – Blood and Blade
In 635, King Oswald prepares an alliance through marriage, but news of unrest among the Picts disrupts his plans. Beobrand is charged with escorting the new queen north through dangerous country while enemies pursue him and concealed loyalties threaten the royal party. The journey forces him…
#4 – Killer of Kings
In 636, Beobrand is sent south to escort churchmen carrying sacred relics, delaying the blood feud he is determined to settle. When Penda of Mercia leads an army into the southern kingdoms, the mission becomes entangled in war. Amid battle and political betrayal, Beobrand must decide…
#5 – Warrior of Woden
In 642, Beobrand has become a wealthy warlord and trusted commander of King Oswald. Penda of Mercia invades Northumbria, bringing the pagan Mercian king into direct conflict with Oswald's Christian rule. Beobrand and his black-shielded warriors face the decisive Battle of Maserfield, where the future of…
#6 – Storm of Steel
In 643, Beobrand travels south and becomes involved in the search for a kidnapped girl. The pursuit takes him onto the sea and into a network of piracy and slavery, far from the armies and courts that usually define his service. Storm, betrayal and violence test…
#7 – Fortress of Fury
In 647, Penda of Mercia invades Bernicia and catches the northern kingdom unprepared. Beobrand is tasked with defending the fortress of Bebbanburg while enemies inside and outside the walls pursue their own vengeance. Conflicting oaths and a dangerous attachment divide his loyalties as the siege places…
#8 – For Lord and Land
In 651, rivalry between Oswiu of Bernicia and Oswine of Deira threatens to divide Northumbria. Beobrand's mission to rescue a friend in East Anglia alters the political balance, while Cynan rides into Rheged on a separate quest connected to his past. Both men face betrayal and…
#9 – Forest of Foes (the Bernicia Chronicles)
In 652, Beobrand escorts pilgrims through Frankia on their way to Rome. The route brings him into the factional politics of the Merovingian court, where a plot against the royal house surrounds the young churchman Wilfrid. Unable to distinguish ally from conspirator, Beobrand must protect his…
#10 – Shadows of the Slain (the Bernicia Chronicles)
In 652, Beobrand continues his mission to escort pilgrims from Frankia to Rome. The party includes ambitious churchmen, a mysterious envoy and travellers who repeatedly draw them into danger. Reaching a city of ruins, relics and competing authorities does not end the threat; Rome brings new…
#11 – Bane of Bernicia
Returning from Rome, Beobrand uncovers evidence that Pictish and Mercian enemies may be coordinating against Bernicia. King Oswiu, however, is pursuing peace through a marriage alliance with Penda's family and blames Beobrand for endangering the truce. When Oswiu's young son is taken as a hostage, Queen…