Heroes of Sherwood
A Robin Hood Retelling
Book 1: The Red Fletch
You thought you knew the legend of Robin Hood...
When Alys’ older brother Hob leaves England—and her—to follow Robin of Locksley to Jerusalem for a Holy War, she expects Robin to do all he can to bring her brother home safe. Robin returns and causes havoc in Nottinghamshire, threatening everything Alys holds dear. Hob is still at war. Her family has lost their home. Alys blames Robin for everything.
The Sheriff of Nottingham promises Alys that, with Prince John’s favor, he has the power to bring Hob home and restore their family to their village farm. All Alys has to do is infiltrate Robin’s band of merry thieves to help bring the outlaws to justice.
Alys is confident she’ll have Hob back within a year…until she discovers everything she thought she knew about the outlaws was wrong.
Editorial Reviews of The Red Fletch
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"This artful retelling of the Robin Hood mythos from a new perspective breathes fresh life into a beloved classic."
~ BookLife, Editor’s Pick
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"The Red Fletch is a compelling tale told through the eyes of a female archer as she grapples with choices that affect the lives around her. It’s also simply a fun adventure!"
~ The Historical Novel Society
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"An entertaining twist on a legend from the point of view of an unusual young woman."
~ Kirkus
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"The Red Fletch is a solid debut, likely to capture younger audiences and adults alike... Highly recommended to historical fiction fans and lovers of feminist retellings of beloved legends.
~ Reedsy Discovery
Book 2: Outlawed
Can Alys restore the Lion's Heart to England's throne?
Alys Fletcher Hood is leaving Nottinghamshire and England for the first time in her life, on a quest to save King Richard the Lionhearted from captivity following the end of his crusade. But she’s not the only one racing to find the king, and when her journey over the waters ends abruptly, she faces new challenges and meets new friends on her journey.
Charged with leading warriors in greater numbers than ever before, Alys’s attempt to win the king’s freedom takes an unexpected turn, and the king himself orders Alys to return to England and protect her people until he can return.
Back in Nottingham, can Alys rally the Merry Many to restore justice when it means standing against not only family but also the prince and legal regent of the land? Alys must choose between protecting those whom she loves and fighting for what’s right.
Editorial Reviews of Outlawed
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"The pacing is slower than it was in Book 1, The Red Fletch, but the meticulously crafted setting, which readers get to explore and feel immersed within, will captivate."
~ The Historical Novel Society
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"Outlawed follows in the footsteps of the previous book to continue building on a beloved legend, expertly blending action and introspection. A solid second book in the series, setting up the stage for the next chapter, perfect for readers looking for a queer feminist retelling who don't mind an occasionally slower pace."
~ Reedsy Discovery
More books in the series on the way:
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Book 3
Liberty of the Realm
All of England is at stake in the early 13th century. Can Alys protect her people from civil war and a foreign threat?
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Book 4
The Thieves’ Passage
Alys must mend bridges with those she thought never to have as allies again in an effort to bring Robin of Locksley home from the Holy Land… but first they must save their fellow Englishmen and Englishwomen from the dangers their own people brought to the Levant.
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Book 5
Shield of Oak and Iron
In the last of the Heroes of Sherwood series, Alys and the Merry Many must find a way to protect the young King Henry III to keep England safe and whole.