Rory Clements Reading Order
3 series · 18 books
Rory Clements is a British author renowned for his historical fiction, with a prolific portfolio spanning 18 books across three series, including the John Shakespeare and Tom Wilde narratives, as well as standalone novels. Active from 2009 to 2025, he has earned acclaim for his immersive storytelling, particularly highlighted in his John Shakespeare series set during the Elizabethan period. Clements is a two-time winner of the Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger, further establishing his reputation in the genre.
John Shakespeare Series
Complete8 books (2009–2015)
Start with Martyr, the first of 8 books in the John Shakespeare series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Martyr 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Revenger 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Prince 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Man in the Snow 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Traitor 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Heretics 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Queen's Man 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Holy Spy 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with Munich Wolf and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Munich Wolf 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Evil in High Places 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tom Wilde Series
Ongoing8 books (2017–2025)
Start with Corpus, the first of 8 books in the Tom Wilde series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Corpus 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Nucleus 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Nemesis 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Hitler's Secret 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | A Prince and a Spy 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Man in the Bunker 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The English Führer 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | A Cold Wind From Moscow 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rory Clements written?
- Rory Clements has written 18 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Rory Clements series?
- Here are the first books in Rory Clements's series: John Shakespeare: Martyr; Tom Wilde: Corpus.
- What order should I read Rory Clements's books?
- We recommend reading Rory Clements's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Rory Clements still writing new books?
- Yes, Rory Clements has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, Tom Wilde.