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ⓘ About Michael Arnold
Michael Arnold is a British author who writes historical fiction. Arnold is known for the ‘Civil War Chronicles’ series and the ‘Highwayman’ books. Like most authors, Michael Arnold’s journey to publishing success was not straightforward. He initially worked in the financial services industry, and there he stayed for over a decade before finally putting his mind to the task of writing. Arnold is one of the very few authors who write fiction that uses the British Civil War as a backdrop. During the holidays, Arnold would visit the castles and the battlefields, the experience piquing his interest in the Civil Wars of old and compelling his imagination to begin formulating stories.
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Who is Michael Arnold?
Michael Arnold is a British author who writes historical fiction. Arnold is known for the 'Civil War Chronicles’ series and the 'Highwayman’ books. Like most authors, Michael Arnold’s journey to publishing success was not straightforward.
Which Michael Arnold series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Civil War Chronicles series, the earliest of Michael Arnold's multi-book series: it opens with Traitor's Blood (2010) and runs to 7 books across 2010–2015, ending with Marston Moor (2015). Michael Arnold's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Michael Arnold written?
Michael Arnold has 15 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2027. 14 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Civil War Chronicles series with 7 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Michael Arnold's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Michael Arnold's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Civil War Chronicles (2010–2015, 7 books), Highwayman (2013–2020, 3 books) and Joshua Hawke (2019, 1 book), plus 1 more.
How are Michael Arnold's books organised into series?
This guide splits Michael Arnold's 15 books into 4 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Civil War Chronicles (7 books, 2010–2015); Highwayman (3 books, 2013–2020); The Savage Isle (3 books, 2025–2027); Joshua Hawke (1 book, 2019).