Author

Gideon Mercer

Historical Fiction

Gideon Mercer writes sweeping historical fiction filled with danger, faith, hidden history, and the clash between empires, kingdoms, and the people caught between them. His novels are known for their cinematic tension, richly drawn settings, and deep spiritual undertones, bringing ancient and medieval worlds to life with realism, mystery, and emotional weight. Drawn to the turning points of history where belief, power, sacrifice, and destiny collide, Gideon Mercer explores stories shaped by biblical history, the early church, sacred relics, lost knowledge, crusader orders, and the enduring struggle between truth and corruption. His fiction blends immersive research with page-turning storytelling, creating novels that feel both epic in scope and intimate in human cost. Whether writing of Jerusalem, ancient kingdoms, or forgotten brotherhoods, Gideon Mercer is fascinated by the people who stand at the edge of history and choose courage when the world around them is falling apart. He writes for readers who love historical fiction with high stakes, atmospheric depth, and a strong sense of purpose.

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Books by Gideon Mercer

Cover of As in the Days of Noah

As in the Days of Noah

Cover of SEVEN LETTERS FOR A DEAD SOLDIER

SEVEN LETTERS FOR A DEAD SOLDIER

Cover of The Abomination Hour

The Abomination Hour

Cover of The Antioch Relic

The Antioch Relic

Cover of The Blood of Stephen

The Blood of Stephen

Cover of The Blue Star Covenant

The Blue Star Covenant

Cover of THE BONES OF BLENNERHASSETT ISLAND

THE BONES OF BLENNERHASSETT ISLAND

Cover of The Broken Bride

The Broken Bride

Cover of THE CITY OF ONE TONGUE

THE CITY OF ONE TONGUE

Cover of The Crown of David

The Crown of David

Cover of The Eighth Fire

The Eighth Fire

Cover of The Empty Garden

The Empty Garden

Cover of The Fire at Jerusalem

The Fire at Jerusalem

Cover of The Fortress of Senir

The Fortress of Senir

Cover of The Gates of Antioch

The Gates of Antioch

Cover of The Girl With Stamps on Her Coat

The Girl With Stamps on Her Coat

Cover of THE GLASSMAKER’S OATH

THE GLASSMAKER’S OATH

Cover of The Last Bearers of the Ark

The Last Bearers of the Ark

Cover of The Last Giant of Gath

The Last Giant of Gath

Cover of THE LAST NIGHT OF BABYLON

THE LAST NIGHT OF BABYLON

Cover of The Lazzaretto Ledger

The Lazzaretto Ledger

Cover of The Mask of the Council

The Mask of the Council

Cover of The Mirror of Saint Mark

The Mirror of Saint Mark

Cover of The Monastery of the Black Archive

The Monastery of the Black Archive

Cover of The Mountain of Anak

The Mountain of Anak

Cover of The Mountain of the Oath

The Mountain of the Oath

Cover of The Night Visions

The Night Visions

Cover of The Nine of the Temple

The Nine of the Temple

Cover of The Octagon Ledger

The Octagon Ledger

Cover of The Priest of Salem

The Priest of Salem

Cover of The Prophet Who Ran

The Prophet Who Ran

Cover of The Queen of Sheba

The Queen of Sheba

Cover of The Road of Ashes

The Road of Ashes

Cover of The Road to Damascus

The Road to Damascus

Cover of The Rule of the Poor Knights

The Rule of the Poor Knights

Cover of The Salt Road Cipher

The Salt Road Cipher

Cover of The Scarlet Cord

The Scarlet Cord

Cover of The Sea of Nations

The Sea of Nations

Cover of The Seal and the Sword

The Seal and the Sword

Cover of The Second Seed

The Second Seed

Cover of The Seventh Covenant

The Seventh Covenant

Cover of The Shepherd at the Gate

The Shepherd at the Gate

Cover of The Silver of the Temple

The Silver of the Temple

Cover of The Star in the East

The Star in the East

Cover of The Vault of Solomon

The Vault of Solomon

Cover of The War of the Four Kings

The War of the Four Kings

Cover of The Western Pilgrimage

The Western Pilgrimage

Cover of THE WIDOW OF POMPEII

THE WIDOW OF POMPEII

Cover of The Women of Endor

The Women of Endor

Cover of Throne of Bashan

Throne of Bashan

Cover of When the Engines Fell Silent

When the Engines Fell Silent