Tom Harper Reading Order

26 books (1964–2026)

The Courtney series spans 24 historical fiction and adventure novels beginning with When the Lion Feeds in 1964 and continuing through 2025. Originally authored by Wilbur Smith and later co-written with Giles Kristian, this ongoing series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narratives across generations. The books blend action-packed adventures with historical settings, tracing the legacies of the Courtney family across centuries and continents.

Start with When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith), the first of 24 books in the Courtney series.

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1	When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith) 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sound of Thunder / The Roar of Thunder(By: Wilbur Smith) 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Sparrow Falls(By: Wilbur Smith) 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Burning Shore(By: Wilbur Smith) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Power of the Sword(By: Wilbur Smith) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Rage(By: Wilbur Smith) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Time to Die(By: Wilbur Smith) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Golden Fox(By: Wilbur Smith) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Triumph of the Sun(By: Wilbur Smith) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Birds of Prey(By: Wilbur Smith) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Monsoon(By: Wilbur Smith) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Blue Horizon(By: Wilbur Smith) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Assegai(By: Wilbur Smith) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Golden Lion(By: Wilbur Smith,Giles Kristian) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Tiger's Prey(With: Wilbur Smith) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	War Cry(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Courtney's War(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Ghost Fire(With: Wilbur Smith) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	King of Kings(By: Wilbur Smith,Imogen Robertson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Legacy of War(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Storm Tide(With: Wilbur Smith) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Nemesis(With: Wilbur Smith) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Warrior King(With: Wilbur Smith) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Crossfire(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Flashpoint(By: Wilbur Smith,David Churchill) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Vengeance(With: Wilbur Smith) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2003–2006)

Tom Harper's Demetrios Askiates series comprises three historical fiction novels following a protagonist through the tumultuous medieval world. Published between 2003 and 2006, the complete trilogy consists of The Mosaic of Shadows, Knights of the Cross, and Siege of Heaven. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the narrative as intended, moving chronologically through each installment as the author released them.

Start with The Mosaic of Shadows and read in order.

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1	The Mosaic of Shadows 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Knights of the Cross 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Siege Of Heaven 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

1 book (2013–2013)

6 books (2007–2015)

Tom Harper's six historical fiction and adventure novels were published between 2007 and 2015, with The Lost Temple as the first entry. Although each book stands alone as its own complete story, reading them in publication order—The Lost Temple, The Book of Secrets, The Lazarus Vault, Secrets of the Dead, The Orpheus Descent, and Black River—allows readers to experience Harper's evolving storytelling style across the completed series. These novels can be enjoyed independently or as a collection of interconnected adventures spanning nearly a decade of releases.

Start with The Lost Temple, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Lost Temple 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Book of Secrets 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Lazarus Vault 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Secrets of the Dead 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Orpheus Descent 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Black River 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2014)

Tom Harper's Zodiac Station series consists of two historical fiction adventure novels published in 2014. The complete duology should be read in publication order, beginning with Polar Vortex followed by Zodiac Station. These action-packed stories blend historical elements with thrilling adventure narratives set against dramatic backdrops.

Start with Polar Vortex and read in order.

#	Title
1	Polar Vortex 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Zodiac Station 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible