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The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories

by Bernard Cornwell

14 books Started 2004 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Bernard Cornwell, made up of 14 books published between 2004 and 2023. It begins with The Last Kingdom (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Uhtred’s Feast (2023), spanning 19 years of storytelling.

14books
19years active
3decades
~1.5yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Last Kingdom ★ NYT 3w · peaked #8 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Pale Horseman ★ NYT 1w · peaked #15 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Lords of the North ★ NYT 1w · peaked #15 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Sword Song ★ NYT 2w · peaked #8 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Burning Land ★ NYT 2w · peaked #4 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
6 Death of Kings ★ NYT 3w · peaked #2 Goodreads Choice Award 2012Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Pagan Lord ★ NYT 1w · peaked #7 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Empty Throne ★ NYT 2w · peaked #5 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Warriors of the Storm ★ NYT 2w · peaked #8 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Flame Bearer ★ NYT 1w · peaked #13 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 War of the Wolf ★ NYT 1w · peaked #10 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Sword of Kings 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
13 War Lord ★ NYT 1w · peaked #14 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Uhtred’s FeastLatest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series?

Start with The Last Kingdom (2004), the first book in the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series?

There are 14 books in the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell, published between 2004 and 2023.

What is the first book in the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series?

The first book in the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series is The Last Kingdom, published in 2004 by Bernard Cornwell.

What is the latest book in the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series?

The most recent book in the The Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series is Uhtred’s Feast (2023) by Bernard Cornwell.

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About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell (born February 23, 1944) is an English author of historical novels, known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in London, England, to a Canadian airman father and a mother in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, he was adopted by a family in Essex belonging to the Peculiar People sect. Cornwell attended London University and worked as a teacher before joining the BBC, where he spent a decade, eventually becoming Head of Current Affairs in Northern Ireland.

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About the Warrior Chronicles / Saxon Stories series

Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Stories (The Last Kingdom) is a magnificent saga of the making of England, adapted into the hit Netflix series. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, born a Saxon but raised by Danes, is caught between two worlds as Alfred the Great fights to unite the English kingdoms against the Viking invaders.

Cornwell fuses meticulous historical research with breathless action and one of his great narrators: the proud, pagan, gloriously irreverent Uhtred. The series captures the brutality and faith of the ninth and tenth centuries while telling a deeply personal story of loyalty and lost inheritance.

Read in order from "The Last Kingdom" — Uhtred's life and England's formation unfold as one continuous, sweeping arc.