Last of the Romans has a new look!
The bestselling Last of the Romans series has a new look for 2026. The series is set largely in post-Roman Britain. Not read it yet? Well, you’ve still got time to catch up before the new book comes out….
Tom Hadley Action Thrillers
Under the pen name Tom Hadley, I write modern day action thrillers, through the eyes of Liv Fisher…
Rebel Sword
A brand new historical fiction series set in the twelfth century during the period known as the Anarchy – a civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda. The series follows the exploits of Thomas, bastard son of Robert, Earl of Gloucester.
Pre-order A Guide to the Wars of the Roses
So much has been written, and is still being written, about the Wars of the Roses – both in print and on the internet – that the interested student of history is in grave danger of being utterly overwhelmed.
The aim of A Guide to the Wars of the Roses is simple: to help the reader understand what happened and why during the great political upheaval of the fifteenth century.
Welcome to Derek Birks Author
You have reached the gateway to all my work. Here you can find all my books, whether you’re looking for my Derek Birks historical fiction and non-fiction, or Tom Hadley action thrillers.
You’ll also find links to all my historical podcasts, social media, as well as the latest news about what I’m doing.
Latest News
Bournemouth Writing Festival
At the Bournemouth Writing Festival, I will be appearing on Sunday, 26th April in a discussion panel: Getting to Grips with Historical Fiction. I’ll be there in the Writers’ Hive
Coming Soon: A New Last of the Romans Story
We left the story after Land of Fire, where Ambrosius Aurelianus and his comrades faced a showdown with the British tyrant, Vortigern. In this brand new story, Ambrosius encounters several
Pre-order A Guide to the Wars of the Roses
A Guide to the Wars of the Roses is now available on Amazon. So much has been written, and is still being written, about the Wars of the Roses –
History Podcasts
The Slice of Medieval Podcast, a fusion of history and historical fiction, is co-hosted with Sharon Bennett Connolly.
The Wars of the Roses Podcast series – follow the whole story of the Original ‘Game of Thrones’.