Modern Arthur books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Modern Arthur series?"

"There are three books in the Modern Arthur series, published between 1987 and 2006."

Q: "What is the first book in the Modern Arthur series?"

"The first book in the Modern Arthur series is Knight Life, published in 1987."

Q: "What is the Modern Arthur series about?"

"The series reimagines King Arthur as a modern-day politician running for mayor of New York City. Starting with Knight Life in 1987, the trilogy follows Arthur as he navigates contemporary American politics with Merlin, Percival, and other Arthurian figures at his side."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Knight Life	1987	Peter David	Buy
2	One Knight Only	2003	Peter David	Buy
3	Fall of Knight	2006	Peter David	Buy

Peter David’s Modern Arthur series drops King Arthur into present-day New York City. In Knight Life (1987), Arthur wakes from centuries of slumber and decides to run for mayor of New York, with Merlin as his campaign manager and various Knights of the Round Table filling modern roles.

One Knight Only (2003) and Fall of Knight (2006) continue Arthur’s adventures in American politics and public life, blending Arthurian legend with sharp political satire.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Modern Arthur series?

There are three books in the Modern Arthur series, published between 1987 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Modern Arthur series?

The first book in the Modern Arthur series is Knight Life, published in 1987.

What is the Modern Arthur series about?

The series reimagines King Arthur as a modern-day politician running for mayor of New York City. Starting with Knight Life in 1987, the trilogy follows Arthur as he navigates contemporary American politics with Merlin, Percival, and other Arthurian figures at his side.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order