J.R. Tomlin books

J.R. Tomlin is a historical fiction author who specializes in medieval Scottish history. Her novels cover the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Douglas clan.

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.

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