
Christian Jacq Reading Order
9 series · 37 books · Born 1947-04-28
Christian Jacq is a French author known for his captivating historical fiction, particularly focused on ancient Egypt. With 37 published works across nine series, including notable titles like Judge Of Egypt, Mozart, and Mysteries Of Osiris, he has established a distinctive voice in his genre. Active from 1983 to 2011, Jacq’s storytelling transports readers to the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations.
Judge Of Egypt Series
Complete3 books (1993–1994)
Start with Beneath the Pyramid and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Beneath the Pyramid 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Secrets of the Desert 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Shadow of the Sphinx 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mozart Series
Complete4 books (2006–2011)
Start with The Great Magician, the first of 4 books in the Mozart series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Great Magician 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Son of Enlightenment 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Beloved of Isis 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Brother of Fire 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mysteries Of Osiris Series
Complete4 books (2003–2008)
Start with The Conspiracy of Evil, the first of 4 books in the Mysteries Of Osiris series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Conspiracy of Evil 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Tree of Life 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Way of Fire 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Great Secret 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1983–2009)
Start with Magic and Mystery in Ancient Egypt / Egyptian Magic, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Magic and Mystery in Ancient Egypt / Egyptian Magic 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Wisdom of Ptah-Hotep 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Fascinating Hieroglyphics 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Living Wisdom of Ancient Egypt 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Egypt 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Queen Of Freedom Series
Complete3 books (2001–2002)
Start with The Empire of Darkness and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Empire of Darkness 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Flaming Sword 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The War of the Crowns 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Ramsès Series
Complete5 books (1995–1997)
Start with The Eternal Temple / The Temple of a Million Years, the first of 5 books in the Ramsès series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Eternal Temple / The Temple of a Million Years 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Son of Light 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Battle of Kadesh 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Lady of Abu Simbel 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Under the Western Acacia 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1984–1999)
Start with The Judgement of the Mummy, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Judgement of the Mummy 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Black Pharaoh 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Champollion the Egyptian 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Master Hiram and King Solomon 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Tutankhamun Affair 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Tutankhamun: The Last Secret 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | For the Love of Philae 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Stone Of Light Series
Complete4 books (2000–2000)
Start with Nefer the Silent, the first of 4 books in the Stone Of Light series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Nefer the Silent 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Paneb the Ardent 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Place of Truth 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Wise Woman 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
Vengeance Of The Gods Series
Complete2 books (2006–2007)
Start with Manhunt and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manhunt 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Divine Worshipper 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Christian Jacq written?
- Christian Jacq has written 37 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2011.
- What is the first book in each Christian Jacq series?
- Here are the first books in Christian Jacq's series: Judge Of Egypt: Beneath the Pyramid; Mozart: The Great Magician; Mysteries Of Osiris: The Conspiracy of Evil; Non-Fiction: Magic and Mystery in Ancient Egypt / Egyptian Magic; Queen Of Freedom: The Empire of Darkness.
- What order should I read Christian Jacq's books?
- We recommend reading Christian Jacq's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Christian Jacq's series complete?
- Christian Jacq has 9 completed series.

