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ⓘ About Phil Rickman
About Phil Rickman Phil Rickman, who sometimes wrote as Will Kingdom and Thom Madley, was a British writer known for supernatural and mystery stories. His books pulled readers in with clever plots and unexpected twists. He had a knack for creating characters who felt real, with personalities that stuck in the mind long after the story ended. People enjoyed his work because it mixed suspense with just the right amount of strangeness. Rickman’s protagonists often stood out as ordinary people facing unusual or eerie situations. This made his stories easy to connect with, even when the events were far from everyday life. His writing kept things moving at a good pace, never letting the tension drop too low. Readers found themselves turning pages quickly, curious about what would happen next.
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Marco and the Blade of Night
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2007
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Who is Phil Rickman?
About Phil Rickman Phil Rickman, who sometimes wrote as Will Kingdom and Thom Madley, was a British writer known for supernatural and mystery stories. His books pulled readers in with clever plots and unexpected twists. He had a knack for creating characters who felt real, with personalities that stuck in the mind long after the story ended.
Which Phil Rickman series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Merrily Watkins series, the earliest of Phil Rickman's multi-book series: it opens with The Wine of Angels (1998) and runs to 17 books across 1998–2026, ending with The Echo of Crows (2026).
How many books has Phil Rickman written?
Phil Rickman has 31 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1991 and 2026. 24 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Merrily Watkins series with 17 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Phil Rickman's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Phil Rickman's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Grayle Underhill & Bobby Maiden (1996–2001, 2 books), Merrily Watkins (1998–2026, 17 books) and Marco (2006–2007, 2 books), plus 2 more.
How are Phil Rickman's books organised into series?
This guide splits Phil Rickman's 31 books into 5 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Merrily Watkins (17 books, 1998–2026); Grayle Underhill & Bobby Maiden (2 books, 1996–2001); John Dee Papers (2 books, 2010–2012); Marco (2 books, 2006–2007); Merrily Watkins Companion (1 book, 2009).