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Steven Saylor

Steven Saylor Reading Order

8 series · 29 books · Born 1956

Historical FictionNon-Fiction

Steven Saylor crafts meticulous historical novels set in ancient Rome and the classical world, drawing on extensive knowledge gained through formal study of history and classics. His Roma Sub Rosa series follows Gordianus the Finder, a Roman detective navigating the intrigue and danger of the late Republic, while his broader body of work spans multiple periods of antiquity with scholarly attention to detail. Over three decades of publishing, Saylor has established himself as a master of the historical mystery genre, blending authentic period settings with compelling narratives that bring ancient civilizations to life.

Ancient World Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2015)

Start with The Seven Wonders and read in order.

Start this series with The Seven Wonders

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1
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The Seven Wonders
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Raiders of the Nile
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Wrath of the Furies
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1993–2014)

Start with Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian: A Literary Anthology, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian: A Literary Anthology

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1
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Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian: A Literary Anthology
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Best American Erotica 1996
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1
A Bookish Bent
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Roma Sub Rosa Series

Complete

13 books (1991–2018)

Start with Roman Blood, the first of 13 books in the Roma Sub Rosa series.

Start this series with Roman Blood

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1
2
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Arms of Nemesis
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Catilina's Riddle
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Venus Throw
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Murder on the Appian Way
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The House of the Vestals
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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8
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Last Seen in Massilia
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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A Mist of Prophecies
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Judgment of Caesar
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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A Gladiator Dies Only Once
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Triumph of Caesar
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Throne of Caesar
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rome Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2007–2021)

Start with Roma and read in order.

Start this series with Roma

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1
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2
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3
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (1992–1992)

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1
A Will is a Way
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2013)

Start with Future, Present, Past and read in order.

Start this series with Future, Present, Past

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1
Future, Present, Past
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
My Mother's Ghost
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2003)

Start with Honour the Dead and read in order.

Start this series with Honour the Dead

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1
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Honour the Dead
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Have You Seen Dawn?
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steven Saylor written?
Steven Saylor has written 29 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Steven Saylor series?
Here are the first books in Steven Saylor's series: Ancient World: The Seven Wonders; Anthologies: Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian: A Literary Anthology; Roma Sub Rosa: Roman Blood; Rome: Roma; Short Story Collections: Future, Present, Past.
What order should I read Steven Saylor's books?
We recommend reading Steven Saylor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Steven Saylor's series complete?
Steven Saylor has 7 completed series.

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