First published 2017
Jamie Fraser stands at a crossroads between his Highland past and an uncertain future. Lord John Grey navigates the treacherous waters of military duty and personal honor. Master Raymond works his mysterious craft in the shadows of history. These seven tales pull back the curtain on pivotal moments that shaped the Outlander universe. Fraser faces his earliest battles as a young warrior learning the cost of survival. Grey confronts impossible choices between loyalty and conscience. Raymond's ancient wisdom collides with forces beyond mortal understanding. Each story reveals how these men became who they are, showing the defining moments that forged their characters. The collection spans decades and continents, from Scottish battlefields to colonial plantations, from zombie-plagued islands to the corridors of military power. Two stories appear here for the first time, while five others gather beloved tales previously published elsewhere. Together they form a tapestry of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that connect us across time.
Genres: short-stories, historical-fiction, military-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Scotland, Highlands, Colonial Plantations
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
526 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press
Content warnings: violence, war