January 2009: Requiem is published in the US with the title The Fall of the Templars.
October 2008: Requiem, the final book in the Brethren Trilogy, enters the Sunday Times top ten on publication in the UK.
January 2008: Brethren (Die Blutschrift) is named Book of the Year 2007 by German newspaper the “Bild.”
September 2007: Crusade enters the UK chart at number 2.
May 2007: Robyn is chosen as one of Waterstone's "25 authors for the future." (Read more here)
August 2006: Brethren is a US bestseller in its first week of publication and enters the UK chart to become the bestselling hardcover fiction debut of the year.
Brethren has so far sold to nineteen countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK, and USA
Reviews for the Brethren Trilogy
Young writes with remarkable accuracy, action-packed efficiency and gut-wrenching violence. The Times
"Intricate but wonderfully written…an exhilarating ride...evokes the atmosphere of the times brilliantly..." Birmingham Post
"..a sweeping historical adventure as well as a cracking sequel."
The Financial Times
"…a fascinating period…Young’s prose is fine and the plot is satisfyingly complex." The Sunday Telegraph
"Richly worked and captivating...an epic story of war, intrigue and heroism." Good Book Guide
"El Cid meets the Da Vinci Code! Exciting, page-turning fiction."
Boyd Hilton (Simon Mayo's book panel)
"Combining rich historical detail, clever plotting and engaging characters, Young has crafted a historical thriller that will have readers turning pages and envisioning the sequel." Publishers Weekly
"A sweeping historical adventure with strong characters and serious verve..." Sarah Weinman, Baltimore Sun
"In a word: Gripping." The Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin
"Young combines historical detail, lively characterisation and strong narrative drive." The Canberra Times.
"Irresistible... Teeming with spirited characters, treachery and betrayal."
Raymond Khoury, author of The Last Templar
"…one of the best historical debuts in recent memory."
John Connolly, author of The Book of Lost Things
"Wonderful ...loaded with medieval atmosphere, action, and intrigue."
Steve Berry, author of The Templar Legacy
"Engaging and enjoyable" Tom Harper, author of Siege of Heaven
"If you love the Templars, the Crusades, and the Middle Ages, this is the book for you." Sharon Kay Penman, author of Prince of Darkness
"Pacy and well-written, with vivid, convincing characters…"
Alison Weir, author of Innocent Traitor
"…a brilliant piece of sustained imagination."
David Boyle, author of Blondel's Song