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Start with Servant of the Crown and continue through all 17 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Paul J Bennett • Published 2017
Veteran soldier Gerald Matheson loses everything in a single brutal day and is cast out of the army he served. Drawn into guarding a hidden royal heir, he finds himself battling bandits, conspirators and even his own...
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Ends with Saviour of the Crown
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Book 1:Servant of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2017
Veteran soldier Gerald Matheson loses everything in a single brutal day and is cast out of the army he served. Drawn into guarding a hidden royal heir, he finds himself battling bandits, conspirators and even his own...
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Book 2:Battle at the River
Paul J Bennett • 2017
Norland raiders surge across Merceria’s border, catching Baron Fitzwilliam’s troops badly outnumbered. Sergeant Gerald Matheson must read the battlefield, outthink a ruthless enemy commander and gamble everything on o...
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Book 3:Sword of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2018
An invading army threatens Merceria, and the only hope of holding the line is an untested royal heir. Dame Beverly Fitzwilliam, newly spurred to knighthood, swears to protect him, leading desperate campaigns while nob...
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Book 4:The Call of Magic
Paul J Bennett • 2018
Albreda grows up on the edge of the Whitewood, knowing the forest is dangerous yet feeling irresistibly drawn to it. When tragedy forces her into those haunted trees, she must master wild magic or be consumed by the p...
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Book 5:Heart of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2018
Prince Alric has always imagined slaying dragons and saving princesses, not serving as escort on a diplomatic tour. Tasked with guiding Mercerian envoys through hostile lands, he is hurled into ambushes, strange creat...
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Book 7:Shadow of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2019
After a poisoned feast fells almost everyone around her, former thief Lady Nicole Arendale becomes the only one left standing. To save her friends and warn the realm, she must slip back into her old life and cross ene...
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Book 8:Fate of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2019
Now a princess with an army at her back, Anna of Merceria prepares to overthrow the tyrant king who is also her brother. As she forges alliances with ancient races and old enemies, the fate of the crown and the realm...
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Book 9:Burden of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2019
With the war won, Queen Anna turns from battlefields to council chambers, determined to reform Merceria’s laws. When an old crime resurfaces and a beloved ally is condemned, she must choose between upholding justice a...
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Book 10:The Making of a Man
Paul J Bennett • 2019
Young Richard Fitzwilliam grows up feeling unwanted in a harsh border keep, certain Bodden would be better off without him. Through duels, raids and hard lessons in honour, he slowly forges himself into the baron and...
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Book 11:Defender of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2020
A long awaited royal wedding is disrupted when a Norland delegation arrives with unsettling demands. Seeking peace, Queen Anna agrees to talks in the frozen north, only to uncover hidden agendas that could plunge both...
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Book 12:Fury of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2020
After years of raids, Merceria decides to invade Norland and end the threat for good. Marching with a fragile coalition of humans, dwarves, trolls and orcs, Anna and Gerald confront an ancient evil that could destroy...
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Book 13:Honour Thy Ancestors
Paul J Bennett • 2021
Among the Orcs of the Black Arrow tribe, young hunter Urgon is told never to enter the forbidden mud hut. When curiosity finally wins, what he discovers about his people’s past forces him to challenge tradition, risk...
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Book 14:War of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2021
War explodes on multiple fronts as Merceria pushes north, Weldwyn reels from its king’s death and the Twelve Clans seize their chance to invade. While Anna and Gerald race to hold a fragile coalition together, the Dar...
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Book 15:Triumph of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2022
With Weldwyn occupied and dragons having shattered its capital, Merceria leads a desperate campaign to free its oldest ally. As resistance cells and invaders clash, internal unrest threatens Anna’s rule, forcing her t...
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Book 17:Into the Forge
Paul J Bennett • 2022
Kasri Ironheart, heir to the dwarven hold of Ironcliff, is expected to forge a politically convenient match, not follow her heart. Journeying east with smith Herdwin Steelarms, she confronts rigid traditions, looming...
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Book 19:Mercerian Tales: The Spark of Change
Paul J Bennett • 2024
Glisnak the goblin breaks the one rule of his brutal tribe when he dares to imagine a kinder way of life. Banished into a deadly wilderness after slaying a dragon, he must win others to his vision before greed, fear a...
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Book 21:Saviour of the Crown
Paul J Bennett • 2025
War with Halvaria reaches a breaking point as dwarven allies cry for help and an enemy fleet threatens Merceria’s coast. While Gerald chooses where to commit shrinking forces, Beverly races to convince the Northern Al...
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Heir To The Crown FAQ
What is the best order to read the Heir To The Crown series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Servant of the Crown.
How many books are in the Heir To The Crown series?
There are 17 books currently listed in the Heir To The Crown series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Heir To The Crown series?
New readers should start with Servant of the Crown, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Heir To The Crown series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 2017 to 2025.