Simon Scarrow Reading Order

5 books (2020–2027)

The Berlin Wartime Thriller series follows CI Schenke through four books of mystery and historical fiction set during World War II. Beginning with Blackout in 2020, the series continues through Dead of Night, A Death in Berlin, and the forthcoming CI Schenke 4, with the most recent entry Sons of the Reich published in 2027. This ongoing series should be read in publication order to follow the detective's investigations as they unfold. Simon Scarrow, known for blending historical detail with thriller pacing, crafts these wartime mysteries against the backdrop of Berlin during the conflict.

Start with Blackout, the first of 4 books in the Berlin Wartime Thriller / CI Schenke series.

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1	Blackout 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dead of Night 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Death in Berlin 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	CI Schenke 4 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sons of the Reich 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

25 books (2000–2026)

The Eagle series by Simon Scarrow comprises 25 historical fiction novels published from 2000 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Under the Eagle, to follow the chronological progression of the narrative. The series blends military history with thriller elements across its substantial catalog, offering readers an extended historical adventure spanning multiple decades of releases.

Start with Under the Eagle, the first of 25 books in the Eagle series.

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1	Under the Eagle 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Eagle's Conquest 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	When the Eagle Hunts 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Eagle and the Wolves 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Eagle's Prey 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Eagle's Prophecy 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Zealot / The Eagle in the Sand 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Centurion 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Gladiator 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Legion 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Praetorian 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Blood Crows 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Brothers in Blood 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Britannia 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Invictus 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Day of the Caesars 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Blood of Rome 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Traitors of Rome 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Emperor's Exile 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Honour of Rome 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Death to the Emperor 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Rebellion 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Revenge of Rome 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Tyrant of Rome 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Sword of Rome 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2011–2014)

The Gladiator series by Simon Scarrow is a four-book historical fiction sequence following the life and struggles of a gladiator in ancient Rome. Published between 2011 and 2014, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fight for Freedom and continuing through Street Fighter, Son of Spartacus, and Vengeance. Each installment builds upon the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for following the protagonist's arc across this action-driven historical saga.

Start with Fight for Freedom, the first of 4 books in the Gladiator series.

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1	Fight for Freedom 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Street Fighter 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Son of Spartacus 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Vengeance 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

5 books (2014–2015)

The Invader Short Stories series by Simon Scarrow comprises five complete short story collections published between 2014 and 2015. These mystery and thriller tales, rooted in historical fiction, should be read in publication order beginning with Blood Enemy, followed by Dark Blade, Death Beach, Imperial Agent, and Sacrifice. The series offers standalone stories that collectively form a finished collection for readers looking to explore Scarrow's shorter fiction work.

Start with Blood Enemy, the first of 5 books in the Invader Short Stories series.

6 books (2019–2020)

The Pirata series by Simon Scarrow comprises six historical fiction novels published between 2019 and 2020, following a complete arc. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hunters of the Sea and concluding with Pirata. This finished series blends mystery, thriller, and historical elements across its full run from the first installment through The Pirate Chief.

Start with Hunters of the Sea, the first of 6 books in the Pirata series.

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1	Hunters of the Sea 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sea of Blood 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Black Flag 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Gates of Stone 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Pirate Chief 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Pirata 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2006–2010)

The Revolution Quartet is a complete historical fiction series by Simon Scarrow comprising four books published between 2006 and 2010. These novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Young Bloods and continuing through The Generals, Fire and Sword, and concluding with The Fields of Death. The series blends mystery and thriller elements within a historical setting, offering readers a gripping narrative arc across its full span.

Start with Young Bloods, the first of 4 books in the Revolution Quartet series.

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1	Young Bloods 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Generals 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fire and Sword 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Fields of Death 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2012–2018)

The Roman Arena series by Simon Scarrow spans six historical fiction novels published between 2012 and 2018, following publication order from Barbarian through Champion. This complete series blends mystery and thriller elements within an ancient Roman setting, with each installment building on the previous narrative. Readers should begin with Barbarian and proceed through the subsequent five books in the order they were released to experience the full story arc.

Start with Barbarian, the first of 6 books in the Roman Arena series.

1 book (2014–2014)

4 books (2012–2027)

Simon Scarrow's three-book series of standalone novels spanning 2012 to 2019 blends mystery, thriller, and historical fiction elements. Though each novel stands alone, readers should follow publication order beginning with Sword and Scimitar, followed by Hearts of Stone and Playing With Death. The series is now complete.

Start with Sword and Scimitar and read in order.

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1	Sword and Scimitar 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hearts of Stone 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Playing With Death 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Last King of Britannia(With: T. J. Andrews) 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2022–2026)

Simon Scarrow's Warrior series comprises seven historical fiction novels published between 2022 and 2026, with the sequence still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Druids' Lair and continuing through The King in Rome, The War Prince, Brothers of the Sword, Lord of War, Warrior, and concluding with Warlord of Britannia. This series blends mystery and thriller elements within a historical setting, offering readers a complete narrative arc across its seven installments.

Start with The Druids' Lair, the first of 7 books in the Warrior series.