James Mace Reading Order
1 series · 22 books
James Mace is an American author whose prolific career spans fiction, history, and historical fiction, drawing from his background as both a military veteran and lifelong historian. His work frequently explores ancient history through immersive narratives, with his Roman-centered novels achieving particular commercial success. Mace began writing his debut novel Soldier of Rome: The Legionary during his military service in Iraq, establishing a creative practice rooted in lived experience and scholarly depth.
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Standalone Novels Series
22 books
James Mace has written 22 standalone novels that should be read in publication order, beginning with Brutal Valour. The series includes historical military fiction spanning various time periods and settings, from ancient Rome to Napoleonic Europe, with titles such as Soldier of Rome, I Stood with Wellington, and Marshal Ney. While each novel stands independently, reading them in the order they were published provides the best experience of Mace's evolving storytelling across different historical eras.
Start with Brutal Valour, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brutal Valour |
| 2 | Centurion Valens and the Empress of Death |
| 3 | Courage, Marshal Ney |
| 4 | Crucible of Honour |
| 5 | Cruelty of Fate |
| 6 | Die by the Blade |
| 7 | Empire Betrayed |
| 8 | Forlorn Hope |
| 9 | I Stood with Wellington |
| 10 | Kingdom of the Damned |
| 11 | Lost Souls |
| 12 | Slaves of Fear |
| 13 | Soldier Of Rome Heir To Rebellion |
| 14 | Soldier of Rome |
| 15 | Soldier of Rome : Rebellion in Judea |
| 16 | Soldier of Rome : Reign of the Tyrants |
| 17 | Soldier of Rome : Rise of the Flavians |
| 18 | Soldier of Rome : The Legionary |
| 19 | Soldier of Rome : the Centurion |
| 20 | Soldier of Rome : the Last Campaign |
| 21 | Soldier of Rome : the Sacrovir Revolt |
| 22 | Tears of the Dead |
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- James Mace has written 22 books across 1 series.