A.J. MacKenzie

3 series 9 books in order

A.J. Mackenzie is the pseudonym of Marilyn Livingstone and Morgen Witzel, a husband-and-wife team of writers and historians. Morgen has an MA in renaissance diplomacy, and Marilyn has a PhD in medieval economic history. They have written two books of medieval history and several novels, including the Simon Merrivale Mysteries, set in medieval Europe. Marilyn Livingstone was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and passed away in September 2023.

Known for
Hundred Years' War, Simon Merrivale Mysteries, War of 1812 Epics

Series by A.J. MacKenzie

Hundred Years' War

3 books in order · 2021–2022

  1. Cover of A Flight of Arrows

    A Flight of Arrows

    2021 · A.J. MacKenzie

    'Unputdownable ... I was blown away' Angus Donald, bestselling author of the Outlaw Chronicles Two kings. Two nations. One crown. The start of an…

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  2. Cover of A Clash of Lions

    A Clash of Lions

    2021 · A.J. MacKenzie

    A war on two fronts. A deadly threat from within. The new gripping medieval historical thriller from expert historians and authors A.J. Mackenzie…

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  3. Cover of The Fallen Sword

    The Fallen Sword

    2022 · A.J. MacKenzie

    Uncover the traitor. End what you started. Rejoining the English army laying siege to Calais, Simon Merrivale discovers that the conspiracy against…

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Simon Merrivale Mysteries

3 books in order · 2023–2025

  1. Cover of By Treason We Perish

    By Treason We Perish

    2023 · A.J. MacKenzie

    One lone detective faces down a twisted medieval web of spies and intrigue. October, 1338. A great war has begun, one that will define Europe for a…

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    City of Woe

    2024 · A.J. MacKenzie

    Enemies at every turn in this medieval mystery thriller perfect for fans of D. V. Bishop and S. J. Parris. Florence, 1342. A city on the brink of…

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    Path of Gold

    2025 · A.J. MacKenzie

    Money talks in this gripping medieval mystery thriller for fans of Andrew Taylor and S. W. Perry A dangerous assignment.It's 1343, and Simon…

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War of 1812 Epics

3 books in order · 2019

  1. Cover of The Ballad of John MacLea

    The Ballad of John MacLea

    2019 · A.J. MacKenzie

    A ring of spies, a battle of lies and the one man who can change the tide of war. Stationed with British militia in Upper Canada in late 1812,…

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  2. Cover of The Hunt for the North Star

    The Hunt for the North Star

    2019 · A.J. MacKenzie

    No one is safe. Everyone is a suspect. The thrilling new historical epic from bestsellers A.J. Mackenzie. Fresh from his success at the Battle of…

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  3. Cover of Invasion

    Invasion

    2019 · A.J. MacKenzie

    A crushing defeat, a deadly foe, an incredible feat of bravery... May 1813. Under covering fire from their navy on Lake Ontario, U.S. troops storm…

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How many books has A.J. MacKenzie written?

We list 9 books by A.J. MacKenzie across 3 series, published between 2019–2025 — each shown in full reading order.

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