Crusader books in order

Reading order for the Crusader series by Kathryn Le Veque, featuring medieval knights during and after the Crusades.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Crusader 2001 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
2 Kingdom Come 2010 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
3 Spectre of the Sword 2008 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
4 Archangel 2011 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
5 While Angels Slept 2012 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
6 Rise of the Defender 2013 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
7 Unending Love 2013 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
8 Shadowmoor 2016 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
9 Silversword 2016 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
10 Steelheart 2016 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
11 A Blessed de Lohr Christmas 2020 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
12 The Earl in Winter 2020 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
13 Lion of Twilight 2023 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
14 Lion of War 2023 Kathryn Le Veque Buy
15 Lion of Hearts 2024 Kathryn Le Veque Buy

The Crusader series is one of Kathryn Le Veque’s longest-running series, with books spanning from 2001 to 2024. Set during and after the Crusades, these novels follow knights returning from the Holy Land and the women who change their lives. The series starts with The Crusader and Kingdom Come, two of her earliest published novels.

Many of the Crusader books overlap with the de Lohr Dynasty series, as the de Lohr family plays a major role in both. Later entries like Lion of Twilight and Lion of War bring the saga forward in time while keeping the same sweeping medieval tone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Crusader series?

There are fifteen books in the Crusader series, published between 2001 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Crusader series?

The first book in the Crusader series is The Crusader, published in 2001.

Do I need to read the Crusader series in order?

While each book can be read as a standalone romance, reading in publication order gives you the best sense of how the families connect. The Crusader (2001) and Kingdom Come (2010) set up the world, and later books like Archangel and Rise of the Defender build on those foundations.

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