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ⓘ About C.J. Adrien
C.J. Adrien is a published French-American author. He is known for writing historical fiction centered around Vikings and admits that he has a passion for the subject of Viking history. C.J. was born on September 18, 1987, and is a best-selling author. Fans of his books are likely now also fans of the period of time where Vikings were conquering and active on the world stage. The research that he took on to get ready for his doctoral program centered around the topic of early medieval history is what inspired him to write his series, Kindred of the Sea, and The Saga of Hasting the Avenger series as well. The novels were also influenced by writers of historical fiction that he admired, which include writers such as Ken Follett and Bernard Cornwell.
All Book Series by C.J. Adrien
Patta's Empire: Have Faith in Me
Single-title series · published 2023 Co-authored · Pattaraporn Lorwatcharasophon
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.J. Adrien?
C.J. Adrien is a published French-American author. He is known for writing historical fiction centered around Vikings and admits that he has a passion for the subject of Viking history. C.J. was born on September 18, 1987, and is a best-selling author.
Which C.J. Adrien series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Saga of Hasting the Avenger series, the earliest of C.J. Adrien's multi-book series: it opens with The Lords of the Wind (2019) and runs to 6 books across 2019–2026, ending with The Snare of Vengeance (2026).
How many books has C.J. Adrien written?
C.J. Adrien has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2013 and 2026. 8 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being The Saga of Hasting the Avenger series with 6 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should C.J. Adrien's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. C.J. Adrien's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Kindred of the Sea (2013–2015, 2 books) and The Saga of Hasting the Avenger (2019–2026, 6 books).
How are C.J. Adrien's books organised into series?
This guide splits C.J. Adrien's 10 books into 2 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Saga of Hasting the Avenger (6 books, 2019–2026); Kindred of the Sea (2 books, 2013–2015).