Anthony Riches Reading Order
3 series · 20 books
Anthony Riches is a British historical fiction author with a degree in Military Studies from Manchester University. He has written 20 books across 3 series including the bestselling Empire series set in Ancient Rome, following the adventures of Marcus Valerius Aquila on Hadrian's Wall.
Empire Series
Ongoing15 books (2009–2026)
Start with Wounds of Honour, the first of 15 books in the Empire series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wounds of Honour 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Arrows of Fury 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Fortress of Spears 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Leopard Sword 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Wolf's Gold 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Eagle's Vengeance 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Emperor's Knives 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Thunder of the Gods 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Altar of Blood 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Scorpion's Strike 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  River of Gold 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Vengeance 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Storm of War 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Clash of Legions 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Field of Blood 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Michael Bale Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Start with Nemesis and read in order.
The Centurions Series
Complete3 books (2017–2018)
Start with Betrayal and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anthony Riches written?
- Anthony Riches has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Anthony Riches series?
- Here are the first books in Anthony Riches's series: Empire: Wounds of Honour; Michael Bale: Nemesis; The Centurions: Betrayal.
- What order should I read Anthony Riches's books?
- We recommend reading Anthony Riches's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Anthony Riches still writing new books?
- Yes, Anthony Riches has 1 ongoing series: Empire.