As prequel novel to OUTLANDER, A BIRD IN THE HAND will tell the story of Jamie‘s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie. (Note that the book’s title is not set in stone.)

Excerpts from this new novel will be added here periodically, listed by temporary titles on the right side of this webpage.

When Will The first OUTLANDER Prequel Novel Be Published?

In the near future, even though the book is about the far past. <g> As of July, 2026, I am currently writing A BLESSING FOR A WARRIOR GOING OUT, Book Ten of my Outlander series of novels, as my primary focus. Publication dates for BLESSING and then A BIRD IN THE HAND will be announced after I finish writing each of them.

A BIRD IN THE HAND may eventually have two sequels—for a prequel trilogy. (And I’d like to write a Master Raymond novel at some point.)

Visit (or return to) my OUTLANDER Prequels webpage for more information.

The image above shows the actors who portray Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie (Jamie’s parents) from the BLOOD OF MY BLOOD tv series, courtesy of Sony and STARZ.

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