Books by Keith Roberts

At 2:54 a.m. on Friday October 12, 1984, an active service unit of the Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated an explosive device on the sixth floor of the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England.Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and senior members of her government were in the hotel attending their annual party conference. The device had been placed behind a bath panel in room 629 a month earlier, and was irrefutably “the most destructive single assault on the government since the attempt to blow up Parliament 380 years earlier. The object was to wipe out most of the British government, which was uncharacteristically, in a single location,” (The Times, Friday, October 12, 1984).Ten years later, in April 1994, the trial of six members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army was heard in Tucson, Arizona. The six were indicted for conspiracy to purchase explosives and weapons for use by the Provisional Irish Republican Army.This story is based on those two incidents and involves two characters: an Irishman who was one of the gang convicted for the Grand Hotel bombing, and a former British Police officer who had been on the Thatcher security detail. Their paths cross again in Northern Mexico with horrendous results, and the former policeman goes on a rampage.About the Author: This is the first novel by Keith Roberts, a former guardsman in Her Majesty’s Brigade of Guards. After retiring from the British Police, he immigrated to the USA. “I grew up in Coventry, an industrial city in the middle of England, and now live the cowboy life in Tucson, Arizona, with three horses, three dogs, and the occasional rattlesnake.Publisher’s website: http://sbprabooks.com/KeithRoberts 

The Boat of Fate is a historical novel set in the late Roman Empire, specifically focusing on the period around the 4th century AD. The story follows the life of a young Roman officer named Marcus who is stationed in Britain. The novel explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the clash between the Roman and Celtic cultures during a time of great upheaval and transition.

First published in 1986, The Lordly Ones is a collection of seven stories by Keith Roberts, encompassing science fiction, fantasy, and ghost tales. The anthology includes: "The Lordly Ones""Ariadne Potts""Sphairistike""The Checkout""The Comfort Station""The Castle on the Hoop""Diva"In his review for White Dwarf magazine, Dave Langford praised the collection, stating, "Only Roberts could write a moving and harrowing post-holocaust tale set in a public lavatory... and then write another. Recommended."

Kaeti on Tour is a collection of linked short stories by Keith Roberts, continuing the narrative of the protagonist, Kaeti. The stories explore various facets of Kaeti's life, blending elements of fantasy and reality. Roberts' storytelling is known for its rich character development and imaginative settings. The collection has been described as self-indulgent, but in a limited edition, this self-indulgence is seen as a positive aspect, showcasing the author's unique style.

Kaeti & Company is a collection of ten short stories that blend elements of high comedy, terror, and delicate love scenes. The stories are connected through the character of Kaeti, who takes on various roles across different narratives, showcasing a range of human emotions and experiences.

Winterwood and Other Hauntings is a collection of ghost stories by Keith Roberts, first published in 1989. The anthology showcases Roberts' fascination with the supernatural, presenting seven tales that blend the eerie with the everyday. The titular story, "Winterwood," delves into themes of memory and loss, weaving a haunting narrative that lingers with the reader. Other stories in the collection explore various facets of the uncanny, all delivered with Roberts' characteristic depth and literary craftsmanship.

A collection of 10 science fiction stories by acclaimed master Keith Roberts, author of "Pavane" and "The Chalk Giants."

Osprey's survey of British soldiers during the English Civil War (1642-1651) period. When civil war erupted in England in 1642, it quickly involved every level of society throughout the British Isles. On one side the King and his supporters fought for traditional government in Church and State. On the other, the supporters of Parliament sought radical changes in religion and economic policy, and a greater share of power at the national level. This is the first of two volumes in the Elite series exploring the recruitment, organisation, and tactics of the soldiers of the English Civil War. This book opens with an account of the origins of the military theory used by both sides, before discussing the weapons, logistics and management of the infantry throughout the Civil War campaign.

The definitive alternate history - an engrossing future that never was.