Archibald the Grim Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Douglas Bastard |
2022 |
Buy |
| Trust and Treason |
2022 |
Buy |
| A Time for War |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Lion of Galloway |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Warlord Earl |
2024 |
Buy |
Sir Law Kintour Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Templar’s Cross |
2015 |
N/A |
| The Wayward Alliance / The Templar’s Cross |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Winter Kill |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Intelligencer |
2016 |
Buy |
| The King’s Coroner |
2018 |
Buy |
| Murder at Saint Giles |
2021 |
Buy |
Son of Scotland Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Noble Traitor |
2019 |
Buy |
| Ravaged Lands |
2020 |
Buy |
| Fate of Kings |
2021 |
Buy |
| The Noblest Knight |
2022 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Warrior’s Duty |
2009 |
Buy |
| Talon Of The Raptor Clan |
2009 |
Buy |
| Scales of Justice |
2010 |
Buy |
| Guardians of Evil |
2011 |
Buy |
| Laying the Odds |
2011 |
Buy |
| Wings of Evil |
2011 |
N/A |
| Pendant of Power |
2011 |
N/A |
| Talon of the Unnamed Goddess |
2011 |
Buy |
| Blood Duty |
2011 |
Buy |
| Women of Power |
2012 |
Buy |
Stewart Chronicle Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A King Ensnared |
2016 |
Buy |
| A King Uncaged |
2016 |
Buy |
| A King Imperiled |
2017 |
Buy |
| A King Empowered |
2019 |
Buy |
The Douglas Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Kingdom’s Cost |
2011 |
Buy |
| Freedom’s Sword |
2011 |
Buy |
| Countenance of War |
2012 |
Buy |
| Not For Glory |
2016 |
Buy |
J.R. Tomlin writes historical fiction set in medieval Scotland. Her books follow real historical figures through the bloody politics and warfare of the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Douglas family’s long struggle for power, and the turbulent reigns of the early Stewart kings.
Tomlin has been publishing since 2009 and has built up a sizable catalog of Scottish historical novels. She also writes the Sir Law Kintour Mysteries, which bring a detective story format to the medieval Scottish setting. Her standalone novels include some fantasy work from earlier in her career, but Scottish history remains her main focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has J.R. Tomlin written?
J.R. Tomlin has written 33 books across six series.
What was J.R. Tomlin's first book?
J.R. Tomlin’s first book is Talon Of The Raptor Clan, published in 2009.
What period of history does J.R. Tomlin write about?
Tomlin focuses on medieval Scotland, particularly the 13th through 15th centuries. Her books cover the Wars of Scottish Independence, the Douglas clan’s rise to power, and the early Stewart kings. She also writes medieval mystery fiction set in the same period.