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Douglas Jackson Reading Order

7 series · 24 books

Historical FictionMystery & Thriller

Douglas Jackson is a Scottish author who crafts atmospheric historical thrillers featuring protagonists navigating dangerous worlds across different time periods. His work spans multiple series, including the Gaius Valerius Verrens novels set in Roman Britain and the Glen Savage Mystery series, showcasing his range from ancient history to contemporary crime. With over two dozen books published since 2008, Jackson blends meticulous historical detail with page-turning mystery and suspense.

Gaius Valerius Verrens Series

Complete

9 books (2010–2018)

Start with Hero of Rome, the first of 9 books in the Gaius Valerius Verrens series.

Start this series with Hero of Rome

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Hero of Rome
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Defender of Rome
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Avenger of Rome
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Sword of Rome
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Enemy of Rome
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Scourge of Rome
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Glory of Rome
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Saviour of Rome
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Hammer of Rome
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Glen Savage Mystery Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2019)

Start with War Games and read in order.

Start this series with War Games

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1
2
Brothers in Arms
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jamie Saintclaire Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2014)

Start with The Doomsday Testament(As:James Douglas), the first of 4 books in the Jamie Saintclaire series.

Start this series with The Doomsday Testament(As:James Douglas)

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The Doomsday Testament(As:James Douglas)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Isis Covenant(As:James Douglas)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Excalibur Codex(As:James Douglas)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Samurai Inheritance(As:James Douglas)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Marcus Flavius Victor Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with The Wall and read in order.

Start this series with The Wall

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1
2
The Barbarian
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rufus Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2009)

Start with Caligula and read in order.

Start this series with Caligula

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2
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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Pliny's Last Day
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Warsaw Quartet Series

Ongoing

4 books (2019–2026)

Start with Blood Roses, the first of 4 books in the The Warsaw Quartet series.

Start this series with Blood Roses

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Blood Sacrifice
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Blood Vengeance
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Douglas Jackson written?
Douglas Jackson has written 24 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Douglas Jackson series?
Here are the first books in Douglas Jackson's series: Gaius Valerius Verrens: Hero of Rome; Glen Savage Mystery: War Games; Jamie Saintclaire: The Doomsday Testament(As:James Douglas); Marcus Flavius Victor: The Wall; Rufus: Caligula.
What order should I read Douglas Jackson's books?
We recommend reading Douglas Jackson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Douglas Jackson still writing new books?
Yes, Douglas Jackson has 1 ongoing series: The Warsaw Quartet.

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