Books by Mandi Grace
Whether you're looking for a faith-based retelling of the legend of Robin Hood or you're more interested in light sci-fi and sisters fighting tyranny in a future we'd rather avoid, there's a heartfelt and gripping story for you to be found on this page!
The Legend of the Thief
Growing up as the daughter of the Sheriff of Nottingham, 16-year-old Marian has always felt a responsibility for her people. When the dishonorable authorities in England begin to raise taxes, murder indiscriminately, and beat innocent children in her streets, Marian faces a choice: staying safe and watching quietly, or speaking out and standing against the injustice that she sees at the risk of her own life.
Farther north in England, 15-year-old Lucy sees her parents die at the cruel hands of Prince John. Running from her grief, she sets out on a quest to protect others from the horrible fate her own family suffered at the hands of the unjust rulers of England.
As these two girls’ lives intertwine, will they be able to make a difference for the people, or will injustice prevail?
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The Journey of the Peacekeeper
As a servant in the Locksley manor, Much has always done what he is told, knowing his opinion doesn’t matter. He desires to be valued as a brother to the Earl’s son Robin, but the Earl has always made it abundantly clear that Much is nothing beyond a useful servant.
When Robin sets off to fight in King Richard’s Crusade, Much dutifully follows after him–ignoring his own discomfort and desire to stay clear of the war in favor of pleasing Robin.
As Robin’s impulsive and reckless behavior puts Much and others in danger, will Much continue to accept the Earl’s evaluation that he holds no value and his opinion doesn’t matter, or will he learn to speak up–and save lives in the process?
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The Song of the Nightingale
When her entire family is murdered, a young Palestinian girl is forced to pretend to be a man simply to survive. She buries her name, her identity, her past…but has she buried it so far it can’t be found, even by herself?
The girl now-known as Dusty is soon caught up in a whirlwind of violence and drama as the Crusades rage around her, and her turmoil rages within.
And then her path crosses with the handsome and persistent Will Scarlett; a man determined to unlock every hidden secret she’s buried deep. Yet how can she allow him to know who she truly is when she won’t even acknowledge her past herself?
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The Tragedy of the Traitor
When his entire family is killed in a tragic fire, young Allen of the Dale sets off on the Crusades in the hope of dying in battle. Instead, he encounters Robin Hood and a renewed vigor to live and love again. Yet through it all, he is plagued by the fear of losing those he is learning to care about.
When a choice arises to save a life by betraying the very people he loves, Allen doesn't hesitate. Death, for him, is the far worse option. But as the smoke dissipates and the consequences of his choice spread like the fire that killed his family, one burning question remains: was it worth it, in the end?
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The Story of Gisbourne
Haunted by the memories of his father’s whip and insults, Sir Guy of Gisbourne pursues power and strength to avoid showing the weakness his father abhorred. In an effort to silence the voices echoing in his mind, he intends to become the most ruthless man in England. Yet his friendship with Lady Marian, and the memories of his mother’s kindness, hinder his attempts to remain aloof as he is forced to confront the idea that in his fight to break free of his father’s influence, he risks becoming the very thing that he hates.
The OG Robin Hoods
I have a very limited selection of the original publications of my Robin Hood books. Email me for info if you're curious!
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Return to Sherwood
After being pardoned by King Richard the Lion-Heart upon his return from the Third Crusade, Robin Hood and his gang of outlaws lived in peace. After Richard's death, however, John Lackland is crowned the King of England.
As John battles his nephew Arthur for the throne of England, he is distracted by one singular passion: destroying the outlaw who caused him so much trouble in the past. John's only aim is to kill Robin and his friends, and to that end, he hires a mercenary to hunt them down. Forced to flee Nottingham and return to living as fugitives, Robin and his friends must rely on one another in new ways, make new alliances, learn new skills, and evade the mercenary known as Sir Hugh in order to survive.
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Return to Grace
After fleeing Nottingham to escape King John and his hired mercenary known as Sir Hugh, Robin Hood and his remaining gang of outlaws scatter in their attempt to survive.Those in England are caught up in a battle with Sir Hugh. Meanwhile, Robin Hood and the others in France attempt to build new lives for themselves as they evade King John's forces. All this as the lone knight Gilbert is seeking revenge.As fugitives, separated from their loved ones, the gang must decide where their true loyalties lie as they fight to find a way to stop Sir Hugh and the King before they all die.
Sequel Series
Return to Sherwood and Return to Grace are the sequel series to the Robin Hood books, set ten years after the gang of outlaws is pardoned by King Richard.
Isolation
What if the strange dreams you have been having tell the real story of your life?
Cassy Wilmark, a tenacious eighteen-year-old living in small-town America, knows nothing but her poverty-stricken life. She struggles to keep food on the table for her twin sister and mentally-ill mother by scavenging in the woods near her home. When an army that her barely lucid mother seems to recognize arrives at her door declaring her town conquered, Cassy is suddenly plagued with dreams of a past life that she doesn’t recognize; dreams that involve royalty and human experimentation, horrors beyond her imagination and the nostalgia of a childhood that isn’t hers. Can this seemingly ordinary girl separate reality from fantasy before she loses her family, or is the fantasy truly her reality?
Find Hope: Book 2
COMING SOON
The thrilling and action-packed sequel to Isolation is coming soon!
Finding Hope: Book 3
The final installment in the dystopian trilogy coming soon!