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Tom Harper Reading Order

6 series · 39 books

Action & AdventureHistorical Fiction

Tom Harper is an English author and journalist whose background in broadcast news at the BBC, Channel 4, and ITV News Anglia informs his richly detailed historical fiction. His gripping narratives span multiple series including the Courtney adventures and the Demetrios Askiates saga, blending meticulous historical research with propulsive storytelling across more than three decades of publication. His 2021 novel The Wolf Den, set in ancient Pompeii and launching a bestselling trilogy, exemplifies his talent for bringing historical settings vividly to life through compelling character-driven plots.

Courtney Series

Ongoing

26 books (1964–2026)

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

Start this series with When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith)

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

Demetrios Askiates Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2006)

Start with The Mosaic of Shadows and read in order.

Start this series with The Mosaic of Shadows

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

Edwin Thomas Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
The Twelfth Tablet
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
The Twelfth Tablet
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2015)

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

Start this series with The Lost Temple

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

Complete

2 books (2014–2014)

Start with Polar Vortex and read in order.

Start this series with Polar Vortex

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Polar Vortex
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Zodiac Station
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tom Harper written?
Tom Harper has written 39 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Tom Harper series?
Here are the first books in Tom Harper's series: Courtney: When the Lion Feeds(By: Wilbur Smith); Demetrios Askiates: The Mosaic of Shadows; Zodiac Station: Polar Vortex.
What order should I read Tom Harper's books?
We recommend reading Tom Harper's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tom Harper still writing new books?
Yes, Tom Harper has 1 ongoing series: Courtney.

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