The Youngest Templar Series by Michael P. Spradlin, Paul Boehmer

Washed up on a foreign shore, Tristan is lucky to be alive. As before, it seems to be a miracle– the Holy Grail the young Templar squire is protecting has saved his life yet again. But now he is lost in a strange land, and he doesn’t know if his friends, the fiery archer Robard Hode and the Saracen assassin maid Maryam, still survive... moreWashed up on a foreign shore, Tristan is lucky to be alive. As before, it seems to be a miracle– the Holy Grail the young Templar squire is protecting has saved his life yet again. But now he is lost in a strange land, and he doesn’t know if his friends, the fiery archer Robard Hode and the Saracen assassin maid Maryam, still survive. Tristan’s knack for getting into trouble is alive and well, though, and he quickly finds himself drawn into a conflict between a heretical band of Cathars and the oppressive King of France.With his duty to the Grail pulling him back toward Britain, Tristan finds himself falling for the beautiful leader of the Cathars. And when he chooses to help her in her people’s hour of need, Tristan risks not only himself but his friends and the Grail itself on a quest that may prove to be a disaster.From the Compact Disc edition. less

His friends are few, and his enemies are close behind...Washed up on a foreign shore, Tristan is lucky to be alive. Now he must continue across Europe on his mission: to save the Holy Grail. With crack shot Robard Hode, and lethal assassin Maryam, Tristan heads for Scotland. But on the way the friends are drawn into a deadly conflict between a band of Cathar heretics and the King of France, who is determined to wipe them out for good... moreHis friends are few, and his enemies are close behind...Washed up on a foreign shore, Tristan is lucky to be alive. Now he must continue across Europe on his mission: to save the Holy Grail. With crack shot Robard Hode, and lethal assassin Maryam, Tristan heads for Scotland. But on the way the friends are drawn into a deadly conflict between a band of Cathar heretics and the King of France, who is determined to wipe them out for good. When he chooses to help defend the Cathars, Tristan puts not only his own, but his friends' lives in mortal danger. Flung into gaol, he fears his quest could end in disaster. Will the Grail fall into the hands of his most powerful enemy...? less

Tristan and his companions-the fiery archer Robard Hode and the assassin maid Maryam-have escaped to England. But tragedy has occurred to Tristan's beloved abbey while they were on the Third Crusade, and Robard's home in Sherwood Forest suffers under the rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Many obstacles still prevent them from delivering the Holy Grail into safe hands. Tristan must defeat the evil Sir Hugh in one final battle... moreTristan and his companions-the fiery archer Robard Hode and the assassin maid Maryam-have escaped to England. But tragedy has occurred to Tristan's beloved abbey while they were on the Third Crusade, and Robard's home in Sherwood Forest suffers under the rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Many obstacles still prevent them from delivering the Holy Grail into safe hands. Tristan must defeat the evil Sir Hugh in one final battle. And he must learn the secret of his birth, a secret Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine are willing to kill to protect! less

This short novella picks up where The Youngest Templar: Orphan of Destiny left off. Now that Tristan has completed his quest and learned his true identity he has been knighted and joined the Templars. His friends Robard and Maryam return to Sherwood where Robard has unfinished business with the Shire Reeve of Nottingham, William Wendenal. But villainy has been visited upon Robard's home and now Maryam, the Merry Men and Tristan must act quickly to save Robard from a horrible fate... moreThis short novella picks up where The Youngest Templar: Orphan of Destiny left off. Now that Tristan has completed his quest and learned his true identity he has been knighted and joined the Templars. His friends Robard and Maryam return to Sherwood where Robard has unfinished business with the Shire Reeve of Nottingham, William Wendenal. But villainy has been visited upon Robard's home and now Maryam, the Merry Men and Tristan must act quickly to save Robard from a horrible fate. Full of action, adventure, drama and humor this short is the first installment in what will become Book 4 in The Youngest Templar series. less