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Sean Thomas Russell Reading Order

6 series Β· 15 books

Sean Thomas Russell is a Canadian author known for his compelling historical novels that often feature the Royal Navy, as well as engaging fantasy tales. With a prolific career spanning from 1991 to 2014, he has published 15 books across six series, including notable works such as The River Into Darkness and the Adventures of Charles Hayden. His writing showcases a blend of rich historical detail and imaginative storytelling, appealing to fans of both genres.

Adventures of Charles Hayden Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2014)

Start with Under Enemy Colors, the first of 4 books in the Adventures of Charles Hayden series.

#Title
1
Cover of Under Enemy Colors
Under Enemy Colors
2
Cover of A Battle Won
A Battle Won
3
Cover of A Ship of War / Take, Burn or Destroy
A Ship of War / Take, Burn or Destroy
4
Cover of Until the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead
Until the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead

Initiate Brother Series

Complete

2 books (1991–1992)

Start with The Initiate Brother and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Initiate Brother
The Initiate Brother
2
Cover of Gatherer of Clouds
Gatherer of Clouds

Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2003)

Start with The Thief-Taker and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Thief-Taker
The Thief-Taker
2
The Emperor's Assassin

Moontide and Magic Rise Series

Complete

2 books (1994–1996)

Start with World Without End and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of World Without End
World Without End
2
Cover of Sea without a Shore
Sea without a Shore

The River Into Darkness Series

Complete

2 books (1997–1998)

Start with Beneath the Vaulted Hills and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Beneath the Vaulted Hills
Beneath the Vaulted Hills
2
Cover of The Compass of the Soul
The Compass of the Soul

The Swan's War Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2003)

Start with The One Kingdom and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The One Kingdom
The One Kingdom
2
Cover of The Isle Of Battle
The Isle Of Battle
3
The Shadow Roads

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sean Thomas Russell written?
Sean Thomas Russell has written 15 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2014.
What is the first book in each Sean Thomas Russell series?
Here are the first books in Sean Thomas Russell's series: Adventures of Charles Hayden: Under Enemy Colors; Initiate Brother: The Initiate Brother; Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner: The Thief-Taker; Moontide and Magic Rise: World Without End; The River Into Darkness: Beneath the Vaulted Hills.
What order should I read Sean Thomas Russell's books?
We recommend reading Sean Thomas Russell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Sean Thomas Russell's series complete?
Sean Thomas Russell has 6 completed series.

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