Michael Arnold (born October 1979) is a British novelist who writes historical fiction."Historical Fiction Round-Up". By Jerome de Groot in History Today Volume 62 Issue 8 August 2012
Early life and education Michael Arnold was brought up and educated in the market town of Petersfield, in Hampshire, where he still lives with his wife and four children.
Career Arnold worked in the financial services industry for 10 years before writing full-time. He started creating his series of civil war novels in 2009. The first book, Traitor's Blood, was published in 2010 to positive reviews."Arnold, Michael - 'Traitor's Blood'". Eurocrime, Terry Halligan, England January 2011 Since then Arnold has released seven more novels in this series, and started a new series called 'Highwayman'.
Books
The Civil War Chronicles
Traitor's Blood (John Murray, 2010)"Michael Arnold". Interview. History Extra, Devil's Charge (John Murray, 2011)"Review - Devil's Charge". Express, Matthew Dennison. Aug 26, 2011"Book review: Devil’s Charge by Michael Arnold". Isle of Mann Today, Pam Norfolk. 22 August 2011. Hunter's Rage (John Murray, 2012)"Book review: Hunter’s Rage by Michael Arnold". Blackpool Gazette, Pam Norfolk 30 August 2012 Assassin's Reign (Hodder & Stoughton, 2013)"Book review: Assassin’s Reign by Michael Arnold". Blackpool Gazette, Pam Norfolk 07 May 2014 Stryker & the Angels of Death (Hodder & Stoughton, 2013) Warlord's Gold (Hodder & Stoughton, 2014) Marston Moor (Hodder & Stoughton, July 2015)"Marston Moor". Historical Novel Society, issue 74 (November 2015) Reviewed by Edward James"A date with destiny: The best historical fiction". The Sunday Express, By Kate Atherton, Aug 23, 2015."Historical fiction: The Book of Aron; Watchmaker of Filigree Street; A Want of Kindness; Kit; Kingmaker: Broken Faith; Marston Moor".. The Times, Antonia Senior, July 18, 2015 Prince's Gambit (Hodder & Stoughton, May 2015)"Newark Advertiser: Michael Arnold pens story to mark opening of National Civil War centre.". Newark Advertiser. Apr 21, 2015
Highwayman
Highwayman Ironside (Endeavour Press, 2013) Winter Swarm (Endeavour Press, 2015) War's End (Sharpe Books, 2020)
The Savage Isle
The Savage Isle (Canelo, 2025) The River Warriors (Canelo, 2026) The Hemlock Throne (Canelo, 2027)
References
External links Official website Profile at Hodder & Stoughton