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S.J.A. Turney Reading Order

18 series ยท 76 books

S.J.A. Turney is an accomplished English historical novelist known for his immersive tales set in Antiquity and the Roman era, as well as themes surrounding the Knights Templar. With a prolific output of 76 books across 18 series, including popular works like A Roman Adventure and Marius' Mules, Turney has captivated readers since 2009. Active until 2025, his engaging storytelling continues to explore rich historical landscapes.

A Roman Adventure Series

Complete

2 books (2016โ€“2017)

Start with Crocodile Legion and read in order.

#Title
1
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Crocodile Legion
2
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Pirate Legion

Agricola Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024โ€“2025)

Start with Invader and read in order.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021โ€“2021)

#Title
1

Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2011โ€“2017)

Start with Tales of Ancient Rome and read in order.

#Title
1
Tales of Ancient Rome
2
3
Forged in Fire

Knights Templar Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2018โ€“2021)

Start with Daughter of War, the first of 6 books in the Knights Templar series.

#Title
1
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Daughter of War
2
3
4
The Winter Knight
5
The Crescent and the Cross
6
The Last Crusade

Legion XXII Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022โ€“2023)

Start with The Capsarius and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Capsarius
2

Marius' Mules Series

Ongoing

17 books (2009โ€“2025)

Start with The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul, the first of 17 books in the Marius' Mules series.

#Title
1
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The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul
2
3
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Gallia Invicta
4
Conspiracy of Eagles
5
6
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Caesar's Vow
7
Cover of Prelude to War
Prelude to War
8
The Great Revolt
9
Cover of Sons of Taranis
Sons of Taranis
10
11
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Fields of Mars
12
Tides of War
13
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Sands of Egypt
14
15
The Last Battle
16
The Ides of March
17
Sertorius' Ghost

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2021โ€“2021)

#Title
1
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Agricola: Architect of Roman Britain(As: Simon Turney)

Praetorian Series

Ongoing

8 books (2015โ€“2025)

Start with The Great Game, the first of 8 books in the Praetorian series.

#Title
1
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The Great Game
2
Cover of The Price of Treason
The Price of Treason
3
Eagles of Dacia
4
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Lions of Rome
5
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The Cleansing Fire
6
Blades of Antioch
7
The Nemesis Blade
8

Rider of Rome Series

Complete

1 book (2024โ€“2024)

#Title
1
The Iron Gates

Rise of Emperors Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021โ€“2022)

Start with Masters of Rome and read in order.

#Title
1
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Masters of Rome
2
Sons of Rome
3
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Gods of Rome

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2017โ€“2020)

Start with The Bear and the Wolf(With: Ruth Downie) and read in order.

#Title
1
The Bear and the Wolf(With: Ruth Downie)
2

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2016โ€“2023)

Start with A Song of War(With: Stephanie Thornton,Kate Quinn,Christian Cameron,Libbie Hawker,Vicky Alvear Shecter,Russell Whitfield) and read in order.

#Title
1
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A Song of War(With: Stephanie Thornton,Kate Quinn,Christian Cameron,Libbie Hawker,Vicky Alvear Shecter,Russell Whitfield)
2
Para Bellum(As: Simon Turney)

Tales of the Empire Series

Complete

7 books (2009โ€“2017)

Start with Interregnum, the first of 7 books in the Tales of the Empire series.

#Title
1
2
3
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Dark Empress
4
Emperorโ€™s Bane
5
6
7

The Aspects of History Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

4 books (2021โ€“2025)

Start with Imperium, the first of 4 books in the The Aspects of History Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
2
3
Action this Day
4
Historical Heroes

The Damned Emperors Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018โ€“2023)

Start with Caligula, the first of 4 books in the The Damned Emperors series.

The Ottoman Cycle Series

Complete

4 books (2013โ€“2015)

Start with The Priest's Tale, the first of 4 books in the The Ottoman Cycle series.

#Title
1
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The Priest's Tale
2
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The Thief's Tale
3
Cover of The Assassin's Tale
The Assassin's Tale
4
Cover of The Pasha's Tale
The Pasha's Tale

Wolves of Odin Series

Ongoing

6 books (2021โ€“2025)

Start with Blood Feud, the first of 6 books in the Wolves of Odin series.

#Title
1
2
Iron and Gold
3
The Bear of Byzantium
4
Wolves around the Throne
5
Loki Unbound
6
Kings of Stone and Ice

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has S.J.A. Turney written?
S.J.A. Turney has written 76 books across 18 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2025.
What is the first book in each S.J.A. Turney series?
Here are the first books in S.J.A. Turney's series: A Roman Adventure: Crocodile Legion; Agricola: Invader; Collections: Tales of Ancient Rome; Knights Templar: Daughter of War; Legion XXII: The Capsarius.
What order should I read S.J.A. Turney's books?
We recommend reading S.J.A. Turney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is S.J.A. Turney still writing new books?
Yes, S.J.A. Turney has 5 ongoing series: Agricola, Marius' Mules, Praetorian, The Aspects of History Short Story Collections, Wolves of Odin.

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