Tim Severin Reading Order
4 series · 27 books
Tim Severin was a British author and adventurer known for his historical fiction and non-fiction works. Over his career from 1964 to 2019, he penned 27 books across four series, including the popular Hector Lynch, Saxon, and Viking series. His storytelling often intertwines thrilling plots with rich historical detail, making his most notable works both educational and entertaining.
Hector Lynch Series
Complete5 books (2007–2017)
Start with Corsair, the first of 5 books in the Hector Lynch series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete16 books (1964–2019)
Start with Tracking Marco Polo, the first of 16 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tracking Marco Polo 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Explorers of the Mississippi 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Golden Antilles 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Vanishing Primitive Man 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Oriental Adventure 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Brendan Voyage 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Sindbad Voyage 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Jason Voyage: The Quest for the Golden Fleece 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Ulysses Voyage 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Crusader 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  In Search of Genghis Khan 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The China Voyage: Across The Pacific By Bamboo Raft 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Spice Islands Voyage: The Quest for Alfred Wallace, The Man Who Shared Darwin's Discovery of Evolution 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | In Search of Robinson Crusoe / Seeking Robinson Crusoe 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | In Search of Moby Dick 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The African Adventure 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Saxon Series
Complete3 books (2012–2015)
Start with The Book of Dreams and read in order.
Viking Series
Complete3 books (2005–2005)
Start with King's Man and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tim Severin written?
- Tim Severin has written 27 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Tim Severin series?
- Here are the first books in Tim Severin's series: Hector Lynch: Corsair; Non-Fiction: Tracking Marco Polo; Saxon: The Book of Dreams; Viking: King's Man.
- What order should I read Tim Severin's books?
- We recommend reading Tim Severin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Tim Severin's series complete?
- Tim Severin has 4 completed series.