K. M. Ashman

3 series 10 books in order

K. M. Ashman lives in South Wales with his wife and dog. Mainly concentrating on historical fiction books, especially in the Roman and Medieval eras, he found significant success with the India Summers Mysteries, a series of books about a librarian and her Special Forces partner, who delve deep into history to solve modern-day problems.

Known for
Medieval Sagas, Road to Hastings, Roman Chronicles

Series by K. M. Ashman

Medieval Sagas

4 books in order · 2014

  1. Cover of Medieval - Blood of the Cross

    Medieval - Blood of the Cross

    2014 · K. M. Ashman

    1270 AD. The Holy Land is in turmoil. As the Crusader knights desperately await the arrival of Edward Longshanks and his relieving army, Sultan…

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  2. Cover of Medieval II - In Shadows of Kings

    Medieval II - In Shadows of Kings

    2014 · K. M. Ashman

    1274 AD. War is brewing between Wales and England. Henry III is dead. His son, Edward Longshanks, is on his way back from the Crusades to claim the…

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  3. Cover of Medieval III - Sword of Liberty

    Medieval III - Sword of Liberty

    2014 · K. M. Ashman

    Rebellion is in the air once more in Wales... 1294 AD. After decades of fighting, Edward Longshanks of England has cemented his rule over Wales…

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  4. Cover of Medieval IV - Ring of Steel

    Medieval IV - Ring of Steel

    2014 · K. M. Ashman

    The Welsh rebellion spreads like wildfire... 1294 AD. Caernarfon Castle, a fortress in Edward Longshanks' chain of fortifications around Wales known…

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Road to Hastings

3 books in order · 2021–2023

  1. Cover of The Challenges of a King

    The Challenges of a King

    2021 · K. M. Ashman

    'Excellent' Stewart Binns, author of the Making of England series The fight for England began long before 1066 AD 1045. Godwin of Wessex, one of the…

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  2. Cover of The Promises of a King

    The Promises of a King

    2022 · K. M. Ashman

    Some promises should never be broken. AD 1055. With the crisis of 1051 long behind them and finally coming to terms with the death of Sweyn, the…

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  3. Cover of The Fate of a King

    The Fate of a King

    2023 · K. M. Ashman

    The king is dead. The fight to replace him begins... 1066 dawns on a fractious England. The death of Edward the Confessor has set in motion a chain…

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Roman Chronicles

3 books in order · 2014–2020

  1. Cover of Roman - The Fall of Britannia

    Roman - The Fall of Britannia

    2014 · K. M. Ashman

    It is too late for peace. Prepare for war. Britannia, 43 AD. The last unconquered stronghold of the Celts. A dangerous place of men without fear,…

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  2. Cover of Roman II - The Rise of Caratacus

    Roman II - The Rise of Caratacus

    2014 · K. M. Ashman

    Old friends will clash, armies will collide let there be blood. 50 AD. The Invasion is over and Roman legions spread throughout the land, a blood red…

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  3. Cover of Roman III - The Wrath of Boudicca

    Roman III - The Wrath of Boudicca

    2020 · K. M. Ashman

    One warrior will bring an army to its knees... Britannia, 60 AD. When her husband dies, Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, expects Rome to enter into a…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has K. M. Ashman written?

We list 10 books by K. M. Ashman across 3 series, published between 2014–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

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