S.J.A. Turney Reading Order

2 books (2016–2017)

S.J.A. Turney's Roman Adventure series comprises two complete historical fiction novels published between 2016 and 2017. Begin with Crocodile Legion, followed by Pirate Legion, reading them in publication order for the intended narrative experience. This action-packed historical adventure series blends the author's expertise in historical settings with engaging storytelling across its two installments.

Start with Crocodile Legion and read in order.

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1	Crocodile Legion 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Pirate Legion 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2024–2025)

The Agricola series by S.J.A. Turney comprises three historical fiction novels currently in progress, with Invader, Commander, and Warrior released between 2024 and 2025. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the narrative as intended. This action-driven series blends historical elements with adventure storytelling.

Start with Invader and read in order.

5 books (2013–2021)

3 books (2011–2017)

S.J.A. Turney's Collections series comprises three complete historical fiction works published between 2011 and 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales of Ancient Rome, followed by Deva Tales, and concluding with Forged in Fire. Each installment stands as an independent collection of stories within the author's historical and action-adventure fiction catalog.

Start with Tales of Ancient Rome and read in order.

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1	Tales of Ancient Rome 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deva Tales 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Forged in Fire 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2018–2021)

The Knights Templar series by S.J.A. Turney comprises six historical fiction novels published between 2018 and 2021, following the adventures and conflicts of the medieval military order. This action-driven series should be read in publication order, beginning with Daughter of War and concluding with The Last Crusade. The series appears to be complete, making it ideal for readers seeking a finished narrative arc centered on the Templars during the Crusades era.

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

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1	Daughter of War 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Last Emir 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	City of God 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Winter Knight 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Crescent and the Cross 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Last Crusade 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

2 books (2022–2023)

Legion XXII is a two-book historical fiction series by S.J.A. Turney published between 2022 and 2023. The series follows publication order, beginning with The Capsarius and continuing with Bellatrix. Although not officially confirmed as complete, the series appears to be finished with its second installment.

Start with The Capsarius and read in order.

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1	The Capsarius 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bellatrix 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

18 books (2009–2026)

The Marius' Mules series by S.J.A. Turney is an ongoing historical fiction sequence set in ancient times, following military campaigns and political intrigue across multiple theaters of conflict. Currently comprising 17 books published between 2009 and 2025, the series should be read in publication order beginning with The Invasion of Gaul, which introduces the core narrative. The sequence progresses through campaigns in Gaul, Egypt, and other regions while exploring themes of loyalty, warfare, and empire. New installments continue to be released, making this an active series for readers seeking immersive historical military fiction.

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

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1	The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Belgae 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gallia Invicta 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Conspiracy of Eagles 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hades' Gate 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Caesar's Vow 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Prelude to War 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Great Revolt 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Sons of Taranis 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Pax Gallica 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Fields of Mars 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Tides of War 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Sands of Egypt 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Civil War 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Last Battle 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Ides of March 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Sertorius' Ghost 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	King of the Mountains 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2021–2021)

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1	Agricola: Architect of Roman Britain(As: Simon Turney) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2015–2025)

The Praetorian series by S.J.A. Turney is an eight-book historical fiction sequence that spans from 2015 to 2025 and remains ongoing. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Great Game and continuing through The Price of Treason, Eagles of Dacia, Lions of Rome, The Cleansing Fire, Blades of Antioch, The Nemesis Blade, and concluding with Praetorian. This action-driven series blends historical fiction with elements of adventure across its expanding narrative.

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

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1	The Great Game 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Price of Treason 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Eagles of Dacia 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lions of Rome 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Cleansing Fire 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Blades of Antioch 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Nemesis Blade 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Praetorian 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Bandit King 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

3 books (2021–2022)

The Rise of Emperors is a three-book historical fiction series by S.J.A. Turney published between 2021 and 2022. The series consists of Masters of Rome, Sons of Rome, and Gods of Rome, which should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete as of its final release in 2022.

Start with Masters of Rome and read in order.

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1	Masters of Rome 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sons of Rome 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gods of Rome 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2017–2020)

This two-book complete series of historical fiction novellas by S.J.A. Turney spans from 2017 to 2020 and should be read in publication order. The first entry, The Bear and the Wolf, is co-written with Ruth Downie, followed by Vengeance. Both titles reflect the author's strengths in action-driven historical narratives.

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

3 books (2016–2024)

S.J.A. Turney has published two standalone historical fiction novels between 2016 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Song of War, a collaborative work featuring multiple authors including Stephanie Thornton, Kate Quinn, and Christian Cameron, followed by Para Bellum. Both books draw from the author's expertise in historical fiction and action-driven narratives.

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

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1	A Song of War(With: Stephanie Thornton,Kate Quinn,Christian Cameron,Libbie Hawker,Vicky Alvear Shecter,Russell Whitfield) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Para Bellum(As: Simon Turney) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Terra Incognita(As: Simon Turney) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2009–2017)

The Tales of the Empire series comprises seven historical fiction novels by S.J.A. Turney, published between 2009 and 2017. The complete sequence should be read in publication order, beginning with Interregnum and continuing through Ironroot, Dark Empress, Emperor's Bane, Insurgency, Invasion, and concluding with Jade Empire. This finished series combines action and adventure within a historical fiction framework across its full span.

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

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1	Interregnum 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ironroot 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark Empress 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Emperor’s Bane 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Insurgency 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Invasion 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Jade Empire 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2021–2025)

The Aspects of History Short Story Collections is an ongoing series of historical fiction and adventure anthologies by S.J.A. Turney, comprising four volumes published between 2021 and 2025. Each collection should be read in publication order, beginning with Imperium, followed by Iron & Gold, Action this Day, and Historical Heroes. These short story compilations blend historical narrative with action-driven storytelling across diverse time periods and settings.

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

4 books (2018–2023)

The Damned Emperors is a four-book historical fiction series by S.J.A. Turney featuring dramatized accounts of Rome's most notorious emperors. Published between 2018 and 2023, the series follows Caligula, Commodus, Domitian, and Caracalla in publication order, with each book exploring a different figure from Roman history. The series appears to be complete as of 2023. Readers should begin with Caligula and proceed through the books in the order they were released for the intended narrative experience.

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

4 books (2013–2015)

The Ottoman Cycle is a four-book historical fiction series by S.J.A. Turney set during the Ottoman Empire period. Published between 2013 and 2015, the complete series comprises The Priest's Tale, The Thief's Tale, The Assassin's Tale, and The Pasha's Tale, which should be read in publication order. Each book follows a different protagonist whose tale connects to the larger narrative arc of the cycle.

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

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1	The Priest's Tale 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Thief's Tale 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Assassin's Tale 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Pasha's Tale 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2021–2025)

The Wolves of Odin is an ongoing historical fiction and action adventure series by S.J.A. Turney comprising six books published between 2021 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Feud and continuing through Iron and Gold, The Bear of Byzantium, Wolves around the Throne, Loki Unbound, and Kings of Stone and Ice. This complete-to-date collection follows a chronological narrative arc designed to be experienced sequentially from start to finish.

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