Rory Clements Reading Order
4 series · 19 books
Rory Clements is a British historical mystery writer whose crime novels span from Tudor England to World War II. His John Shakespeare series immerses readers in the Elizabethan spy world, while his Tom Wilde sequence delivers intense WWII espionage thrillers with contemporary urgency. An award-winning author with two Crime Writers' Association Historical Daggers to his name, Clements crafts meticulously researched narratives that blend historical authenticity with gripping detective work across multiple time periods.
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John Shakespeare Series
Complete8 books (2009–2015)
The John Shakespeare series by Rory Clements comprises eight historical mystery thrillers published between 2009 and 2015, with the complete sequence best read in publication order beginning with Martyr. The series follows Shakespeare, a man operating in the shadows of Elizabethan England, through cases of espionage, betrayal, and religious conflict across the titles Martyr, Revenger, Prince, The Man in the Snow, Traitor, The Heretics, The Queen's Man, and Holy Spy. This finished series blends historical fiction with thriller elements, offering readers a interconnected narrative arc that unfolds across all eight installments.
Start with Martyr, the first of 8 books in the John Shakespeare series.
Start this series with Martyr
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Martyr |
| 2 |  Revenger |
| 3 |  Prince |
| 4 | The Man in the Snow |
| 5 |  Traitor |
| 6 |  The Heretics |
| 7 |  The Queen's Man |
| 8 |  Holy Spy |
Sebastian Wolff Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Invitation from a Dictator |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Rory Clements has launched an ongoing series of standalone mystery thrillers set in historical periods. The first two books, Munich Wolf and Evil in High Places, were published in 2024 and 2025 respectively. While each novel can be enjoyed independently, readers should begin with Munich Wolf and follow publication order to experience the series as intended.
Start with Munich Wolf and read in order.
Start this series with Munich Wolf
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Munich Wolf |
| 2 | Evil in High Places |
Tom Wilde Series
Ongoing8 books (2017–2025)
The Tom Wilde series comprises eight mystery thrillers written by Rory Clements, with books released from 2017 through 2025. This ongoing series blends historical fiction with espionage intrigue and should be read in publication order, beginning with Corpus. The complete sequence includes Corpus, Nucleus, Nemesis, Hitler's Secret, A Prince and a Spy, The Man in the Bunker, The English Führer, and A Cold Wind From Moscow.
Start with Corpus, the first of 8 books in the Tom Wilde series.
Start this series with Corpus
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Corpus |
| 2 |  Nucleus |
| 3 |  Nemesis |
| 4 |  Hitler's Secret |
| 5 | A Prince and a Spy |
| 6 | The Man in the Bunker |
| 7 | The English Führer |
| 8 | A Cold Wind From Moscow |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rory Clements written?
- Rory Clements has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
- 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.