Ben Pastor Reading Order

2 books (2007–2008)

This two-book historical fiction series by Ben Pastor follows a complete narrative arc across two volumes. The Water Thief and The Fire Waker were published in 2007 and 2008 respectively and should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. The series is complete and requires no additional volumes.

Start with The Water Thief and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Water Thief 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Fire Waker 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2001–2001)

#	Title
1	Fourteenth Annual Collection 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1999–2024)

The Captain Martin Bora series consists of eight historical fiction novels by Ben Pastor, beginning with Lumen in 1999 and continuing through The Venus of Salo in 2024. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across the interconnected stories. These standalone yet linked narratives span from 1999 to the present, offering readers a rich historical setting with recurring protagonist Captain Martin Bora at the center.

Start with Lumen, the first of 8 books in the Captain Martin Bora series.

#	Title
1	Lumen 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Liar Moon 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Dark Song of Blood 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tin Sky 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Road to Ithaca 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Horseman’s Song 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Night of Shooting Stars 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Venus of Salo 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible