Ben Kane Reading Order

2 books (2014–2015)

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1	A Day of Fire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Year of Ravens 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2018–2019)

Ben Kane's Clash of Empires is a two-book historical fiction series completed between 2018 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Clash of Empires followed by The Falling Sword. Both novels are standalone in structure but form a complete narrative arc when read sequentially.

Start with Clash of Empires and read in order.

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1	Clash of Empires 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Falling Sword 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2015–2023)

The Eagles of Rome series by Ben Kane comprises eight historical fiction novels published between 2015 and 2023, following the author's established pattern of immersive military narratives. The complete sequence should be read in publication order, beginning with Eagles at War and concluding with Io Saturnalia!, to experience the full arc of the story as intended. This ongoing collection blends Kane's expertise in historical detail with fictional storytelling, drawing from the author's background in both historical fiction and non-fiction research.

Start with Eagles at War, the first of 8 books in the Eagles of Rome series.

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1	Eagles at War 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Shrine 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hunting the Eagles 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Arena 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Eagles in the Storm 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Eagles in the Wilderness 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Eagles in the East 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Io Saturnalia! 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2008–2018)

Ben Kane's Forgotten Legion Chronicles is a four-book historical fiction series that spans from 2008 to 2018 and follows publication order. The complete series consists of The Forgotten Legion, The Silver Eagle, The Road to Rome, and The March, each building on the narrative established in its predecessor. Readers should begin with the first installment and progress through each book in sequence to experience the full scope of this historical epic.

Start with The Forgotten Legion, the first of 4 books in the Forgotten Legion Chronicles series.

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1	The Forgotten Legion 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Silver Eagle 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Road to Rome 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The March 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2011–2026)

Ben Kane's Hannibal series consists of four historical fiction novels published between 2011 and 2014, following publication order. The complete series includes Enemy of Rome, Fields of Blood, The Patrol, Clouds of War, and A Land Aflame, and should be read in the sequence they were released to properly experience Kane's narrative arc.

Start with Enemy of Rome, the first of 4 books in the Hannibal series.

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1	Enemy of Rome 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fields of Blood 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Patrol 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Clouds of War 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Land Aflame 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2022)

Ben Kane's Richard the Lionheart trilogy follows the life of England's famous medieval king across three novels published between 2020 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Lionheart, followed by Crusader, and concluding with King. With all three volumes now released, the series appears to be complete. Kane, known for his historical fiction and non-fiction works, brings his characteristic attention to detail to this account of one of history's most legendary monarchs.

Start with Lionheart and read in order.

1 book (2023–2023)

1 book (2022–2022)

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1	Sands of the Arena and Other Stories 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2012)

Ben Kane's two-book Spartacus series offers a historical fiction account of the famous gladiator and slave rebel. Published in 2012, this complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Rebellion followed by The Gladiator. Kane draws on his expertise in historical fiction to explore this pivotal figure from ancient Rome.

Start with Rebellion and read in order.

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1	Rebellion 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Gladiator 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2025)

Ben Kane has released two standalone novels as of 2025, with more forthcoming. Napoleon's Spy arrived in 2023 followed by Rome in 2025, and both should be read in publication order. Each novel stands alone as an independent story within Kane's historical fiction output.

Start with Napoleon's Spy and read in order.

1 book (2024–2024)