Paul J. Bennett

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  • Bibliography:
    44 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 2015
  • Latest Book:
    March 2025
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Full Series List in Order

The Chronicles of Cyric

1 - Into the Maelstrom (Dec-2019)
2 - A Midwinter Murder (Jan-2020)
2.5 - The Beast of Brunhausen (Mar-2021)
3 - A Plague in Zeiderbruch (Dec-2021)

The Frozen Flame

0.5 - The Awakening - Into the Fire (Sep-2019)
1 - Ashes (Sep-2019)
2 - Embers (Feb-2020)
3 - Flames (Nov-2020)
4 - Inferno (May-2021)
5 - Maelstrom (Jan-2022)
6 - Vortex (Aug-2022)
7 - Torrent (May-2023)
8 - Cataclysm (Mar-2024)

Heir to the Crown

1 - Servant of the Crown (Oct-2017)
1.5 - Battle at the River (Dec-2017)
2 - Sword of the Crown (Apr-2018)
2.5 - Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past (May-2018)
3 - Heart of the Crown (Oct-2018)
4 - Shadow of the Crown (Jan-2019)
5 - Fate of the Crown (May-2019)
5.5 - The Call of Magic (Jul-2019)
6 - Burden of the Crown (Oct-2019)
6.5 - Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man (Dec-2019)
7 - Defender of the Crown (Apr-2020)
8 - Fury of the Crown (Dec-2020)
8.5 - Honour Thy Ancestors (Jul-2021)
9 - War of the Crown (Aug-2021)
10 - Triumph of the Crown (Feb-2022)
10.5 - Into the Forge (Oct-2022)
11 - Guardian of the Crown (Oct-2022)
12 - Enemy of the Crown (Jul-2023)
13 - Peril of the Crown (Jul-2024)
14 - Saviour of the Crown (Mar-2025)

Power Ascending

1 - Temple Knight (Aug-2020)
1.5 - Tempered Steel (Sep-2020)
2 - Warrior Knight (Mar-2021)
3 - Temple Captain (Nov-2021)
4 - Warrior Lord (Jun-2022)
5 - Temple Commander (Feb-2023)
6 - Warrior Prince (Dec-2023)
7 - Temple General (Nov-2024)

Book List in Order: 44 titles

  • A Fall of Sparrows

    Will Seymour is a Confederate sharpshooter who remains steadfast in his devotion to protect his home, but has found his humanity among the casualties of war. After becoming separated from his unit during battle, Will discovers Evaline, an escaped sla...

  • Servant of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 1

    An old warrior, too stubborn to die.A royal heir, hidden at birth.Can they save a realm on the brink of war? Tragedy tears Gerald's world apart and only his unwavering loyalty to the Baron of Bodden saves him. After serving as a soldier for years, a...

  • Battle at the River

    Heir to the Crown - 1.5

    An enemy commander. A skilled tactician. Only one can be victorious.The Norland raiders are at it again. When the Baron of Bodden splits their defensive forces, Sergeant Gerald Matheson thinks that today is a day like any other, but then something is...

  • Sword of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 2

    When an invading army crosses the border... only hope stands between victory and defeat!

    Enter Dame Beverly Fitzwilliam, who has trained for this moment since she first held a sword. From her relentless pursuit of knighthood to the day s...

  • Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past

    Heir to the Crown - 2.5

    In a land where true heroism is more likely to be rewarded with accusations of treason, comes a recounting of past adventures by the unsung heroes of the realm.

    It all begins innocently enough; a cool night, a warm fire, and finally, a momen...

  • Heart of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 3

    For as long as he can remember, Alric dreamed of being a hero; of defeating a dragon and saving the princess, but his royal position would never allow it, until…

    The arrival of the Mercerian Emissaries demands a princely escort, and bein...

  • Shadow of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 4

    Treachery! Treason! Trolls?

    Fooled into thinking they are returning heroes, the entourage's royal welcome is cut short when they mysteriously collapse; all but Nikki, the one nobody trusted.

    Lady Nicole Arendale's past is shrouded in...

  • Fate of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 5

    From lonely little girl… to the people's princess.

    She is the last hope of a kingdom crushed under the heel of tyranny.

    At first alone in the world, everything changed the day she met Gerald; once a forgotten old warrior, now the G...

  • The Call of Magic

    Heir to the Crown - 5.5

    For so long she tried to resist... but the woods call, beckoning her with their secrets.Never one to shy away from adversity, Albreda grew up the day her mother died.Now, her courage is put to the test when she finds herself lost in the mysterious an...



  • Ashes

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 1

    Magic is the key... but will it save them, or consume them?For Natalia, there is no choice.Trained as a battle mage, she has the potential to be the most powerful spell caster the family has ever produced.Yet their price is too high! While Athgar's l...

  • The Awakening - Into the Fire

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 0.5

    The path to one's destiny is never easy!Athgar and Natalia are destined to become great mages, yet everyone has to start somewhere. In this prequel to Ashes, the first book in The Frozen Flame series, discover who they were before magic chose them.Th...

  • Awakening

  • Burden of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 6

    Not all wars are won on the battlefield!

    Even as a young child, Anna fought against injustice.

    Now, with the crown firmly in her grasp, she need only win over the Nobles Council to usher in an age of enlightenment.

    However, in a ...

  • Into the Maelstrom

    The Chronicles of Cyric - 1

    How can one man succeed where an entire army has failed?Amarantis, a powerful Fire Mage, searches the battlefield, seeking his next victim.Giselle refuses to give in to defeat. Instead, she demands the surrender of her enemy, even in the face of immi...

  • Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man

    Heir to the Crown - 6.5

    Was Bodden cursed the day he was born?Life on the frontier is harsh, leaving little room for mercy, but Richard believes there has to be a better way. Even from an early age, he struggles to find his place in a world where he is neither needed nor w...

  • A Midwinter Murder

    The Chronicles of Cyric - 2

    Where there's murder, there's a mystery to be solved!When Brother Cyric, Temple Knight of Saint Mathew, finds himself travelling to the countryside to bless a Duke's Midwinter Feast, the arrival of a mysterious guest piques his interest.But he's bare...

  • Embers

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 2

    There is no sanctuary for those who are hunted!Natalia and Athgar are safely ensconced in the sleepy town of Ostermund when a chance encounter leads them on a trail of deceit that implicates an old ally.After discovering who is behind the plot, they ...

  • Defender of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 7

    The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy!As peace settles across the land, two great kingdoms prepare for a royal wedding. With all eyes focused on the celebrations, the unexpected arrival of a Norland delegation throws everything into chaos.For gener...

  • Temple Knight

    Power Ascending - 1

    Life took a twist she never expected.All Charlaine ever wanted was to follow in her father's footsteps until the moment she was forced to leave her old life behind to save her family. Now, as a Temple Knight, she finds herself alone in a distant real...



  • Tempered Steel

    Power Ascending - 1.5

    What drives a warrior to fight?Some take up arms to protect their homeland, while others seek glory and riches. For Charlaine and Ludwig, it's the result of a love that can never be!Charlaine deShandria has never questioned what her future holds. Fo...

  • Flames

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 3

    Old friends. New Allies. Their fates forever entwined.Guided by the Ancestors, Natalia and Athgar journey to an inhospitable land where danger lurks behind the guise of friendship. With a dire need to find shelter, they have no choice but to settle i...

  • Fury of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 8

    There can be no peace while any possibility of invasion remainsAfter beating back the Norlanders, the Mercerians decide on retribution through force of arms. Provoked by all that has happened, they are determined to do something that has never been d...

  • The Beast of Brunhausen

    The Chronicles of Cyric - 2.5

    On the eve of a full moon, no one is safe in the sleepy village of BrunhausenWhen Brother Cyric finds himself travelling to the city, a chance encounter with a stranger leads him to discover a series of mysterious deaths.Duty-bound to investigate, he...

  • Warrior Knight

    Power Ascending - 2

    Win a tournament, find a wealthy patron, and be set for life—how hard can it be?Desperate to escape the unending duty and responsibility of being a baron's son, Ludwig Altenburg seeks glory on the field of honour. He soon learns there's more t...

  • Inferno

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 4

    Is nowhere safe?Athgar and Natalia have everything they have ever dreamed of—family, friends, and a place to call home. When Athgar's long-lost sister unexpectedly walks into the village, he feels as if life is complete, but not everyone trust...

  • Honour Thy Ancestors

    Heir to the Crown - 8.5

    Driven from their ancestral home by the Humans, the Orcs are forced to eke out an existence until one hunter dares to defy tradition.They had one sacred rule. Never, under any circumstances, go into the mud hut!Unlike other young Orcs, Urgon sees it ...

  • War of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 9

    The secret to their future lies in the past.War rages on, stretching the Army of Merceria to the breaking point. Even with Norland armies marching in the north, their capital proves the tougher challenge, leaving Gerald no choice but to split his arm...

  • Temple Captain

    Power Ascending - 3

    A rot creeps through the Continent, threatening to destroy its very foundation.After her victory in the south, Charlaine is summoned to the Antonine, where the Church rules supreme. Before she even arrives, an outcast confronts her with a mysterious ...

  • A Plague in Zeiderbruch

    The Chronicles of Cyric - 3

    Death lurks in the shadows, but nobody knows who's next!Brother Cyric, called upon to investigate a deadly malady, begins to question where it began after too many are afflicted so quickly.With the unexpected arrival of a Ragnarite who's tasked with ...



  • Maelstrom

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
    • Buy Buy
    The Frozen Flame - 5

    Natalia returns to where it all beganForced to pursue those who threaten their daughter's very existence, Athgar and Natalia must say goodbye to all they know. Barely surviving the journey, they finally arrive in Karslev, where nothing goes according...

  • Triumph of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 10

    Weldwyn has fallen, and with it, any hope of peace.The army of Merceria, bruised and beaten, returns only to learn of the invasion of its closest ally, Weldwyn.With the Palace destroyed by dragons, and the royal family presumed dead, Summersgate surr...

  • Warrior Lord

    Power Ascending - 4

    From warrior to diplomat, his destiny awaits.Heralded as the Hero of the North, Ludwig returns home, expecting to reconcile with his father, only to learn a mysterious illness has taken him.Thrust into the role of baron, he quickly discovers his step...

  • Vortex

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 6

    A land on the brink of destruction!On the run from the family, Athgar and Natalia take refuge in a far distant port, hoping to escape discovery. When outside interference causes the uneasy balance of power to crumble, the entire region is plunged int...

  • Guardian of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 11

    Victory is theirs, but are they safe?With the dark host defeated, peace finally descends upon the war-weary land. Even as the fragile truce keeps conflict at bay, each kingdom must deal with rising tensions within its own borders.An arranged marriage...

  • Into the Forge

    Heir to the Crown - 10.5

    What does it take to rule?Kasri Ironheart's future as the Vard of Ironcliff looms over her every waking moment. Her father wants her to forge with a Dwarf of the highest standing, but her heart has other plans.Herdwin Steelarms' future was sealed the...

  • Temple Commander

    Power Ascending - 5

    With a new rank comes great responsibilityNewly promoted, Charlaine deShandria is sent to the very borders of the mighty Halvarian Empire. There, she finds a beleaguered kingdom, weakened by intrigue, facing possible annihilation.Surprised to discove...

  • Torrent

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 7

    A kingdom in turmoil, a family seeking revenge!Carlingen is a beacon of hope, promising fame and fortune but delivering neither. Athgar and Natalia, hoping to make their stay in the city short, arrive to find a nation on the brink of chaos. The king'...

  • Enemy of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 12

    What hope have so few against so many?Halvaria. The very name conjures images of a vast empire, determined to rule the world of Eiddenwerthe.For over a thousand years, their mighty armies have crushed all who opposed them. Now, it's poised to complet...

  • Warrior Prince

    Power Ascending - 6

    A new king promises peace, but old hatreds returnAfter defeating the insurrection, Ludwig returns home to his family, only to be ordered back to the capital. Thrust into the responsibility of being the realm's new prince, he struggles to balance his ...



  • Cataclysm

    • / Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery
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    The Frozen Flame - 8

    Peace is impossible while the family survivesAs the Northern Alliance threatens the Stormwind's power, the family retaliates, forcing the rulers of the Petty Kingdoms to bend to their will. Hoping to finally end the family's influence, Athgar and Nat...

  • The Spark of Change

    He killed the dragon only to discover it was not his real enemy.Goblins, the forgotten race of Eiddenwerthe, eke out an existence in a harsh, forbidding landscape where the sick are left to wither and die while the injured are abandoned to the elemen...

  • Peril of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 13

    Halvaria is everywhere, their armies poised to strike.Desperately searching for a way home, Beverly discovers a duchy on the brink of war with the very same enemy on Merceria's borders. Willing to do anything to pull Halvaria's resources away from th...

  • Temple General

    Power Ascending - 7

    The Church is crumbling!Two years ago, the Temple Knights' unexpected victory staved off a Halvarian invasion. Now, the two knights who spearheaded the resistance are ordered to the seat of the Church under a cloud of mystery.Charlaine and Danica tra...

  • Saviour of the Crown

    Heir to the Crown - 14

    Merceria is barely hanging on.The Marshal of Merceria faces an impossible decision. While one of his Dwarven allies is freed from invasion, the other remains under siege, and a massive enemy fleet still lies off the southern coast. Who does he help f...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Paul J. Bennett has published 44 books.

The next book by Paul J. Bennett, Saviour of the Crown, will be published in March 2025.

The first book by Paul J. Bennett, A Fall of Sparrows, was published in March 2015.

Yes. Paul J. Bennett has 4 series.
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