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6 series · 15 books

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Sean Thomas Russell is a Canadian author known for richly detailed fantasy and historical fiction set primarily in naval and Romantic-era settings. Publishing under various name combinations including Sean Russell and S. Thomas Russell, he has crafted multiple interconnected series spanning from 1991 to 2014, including the Adventures of Charles Hayden, which brings the British Royal Navy to vivid life, and the intricate fantasy world of the Initiate Brother series. His prolific output across fantasy, historical fiction, and adventure demonstrates a particular gift for weaving complex narratives that blend historical authenticity with imaginative world-building.

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.

Start this series with Under Enemy Colors

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Under Enemy Colors
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Battle Won
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Ship of War / Take, Burn or Destroy
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Until the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Initiate Brother Series

Complete

2 books (1991–1992)

Start with The Initiate Brother and read in order.

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The Initiate Brother
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Gatherer of Clouds
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2003)

Start with The Thief-Taker and read in order.

Start this series with The Thief-Taker

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The Thief-Taker
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Emperor's Assassin
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Moontide and Magic Rise Series

Complete

2 books (1994–1996)

Start with World Without End and read in order.

Start this series with World Without End

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World Without End
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Sea without a Shore
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The River Into Darkness Series

Complete

2 books (1997–1998)

Start with Beneath the Vaulted Hills and read in order.

Start this series with Beneath the Vaulted Hills

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Beneath the Vaulted Hills
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Compass of the Soul
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Swan's War Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2003)

Start with The One Kingdom and read in order.

Start this series with The One Kingdom

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The One Kingdom
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Isle Of Battle
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Shadow Roads
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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