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Alex Gough

3 Series • 15 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Carbo of Rome Books
Start with: Watchmen Of Rome (2014)
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Publication Order of Imperial Assassin Books
Start with: Emperor's Sword (2019)
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Publication Order of Mark Antony Books
Start with: Caesar's Soldier (2023)

ⓘ About Alex Gough

About Alex Gough Alex Gough is a respected British writer renowned for crafting historical fiction as well as thrilling novels embedded with intriguing narratives. His books are primarily anchored in Roman history, exhibiting his passion for this ancient era. His gift for character creation shines through in every word he writes, making his stories highly entertaining and enjoyable. His novel protagonists are particularly well crafted, offering readers a memorable journey through historical narratives. Apart from writing captivating novels, Alex is well known for contributing to prestigious British publications like UK Vet and Veterinary Times. These contributions demonstrate his multifaceted brilliance, transcending beyond his skill in narrating historical tales.

All Book Series by Alex Gough

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Watchmen Of Rome

Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2014

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2014
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Carbo and the Thief

Book 2 of 4 · published 2014

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2014
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Bandits of Rome

Book 3 of 4 · published 2015

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2015
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Killer of Rome

Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021

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2021
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Emperor's Sword

Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2019

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2019
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Emperor's Knife

Book 2 of 7 · published 2019

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2019
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Emperor's Axe

Book 3 of 7 · published 2020

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2020
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Who All Die

Book 4 of 7 · published 2020

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2020
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Emperor's Spear

Book 5 of 7 · published 2021

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2021
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Emperor's Lion

Book 6 of 7 · published 2022

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2022
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Emperor's Fate

Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2022

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2022
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Caesar's Soldier

Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2023

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2023
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Caesar's General

Book 2 of 4 · published 2024

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2024
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Caesar's Avenger

Book 3 of 4 · published 2025

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2025
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Caesar's Nemesis

Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026

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2026

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Alex Gough?

About Alex Gough Alex Gough is a respected British writer renowned for crafting historical fiction as well as thrilling novels embedded with intriguing narratives. His books are primarily anchored in Roman history, exhibiting his passion for this ancient era. His gift for character creation shines through in every word he writes, making his stories highly entertaining and enjoyable.

Which Alex Gough series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Carbo of Rome series, the earliest of Alex Gough's multi-book series: it opens with Watchmen Of Rome (2014) and runs to 4 books across 2014–2021, ending with Killer of Rome (2021). Alex Gough's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.

How many books has Alex Gough written?

Alex Gough has 15 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2014 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the Imperial Assassin series with 7 books.

In what order should Alex Gough's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alex Gough's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Carbo of Rome (2014–2021, 4 books), Imperial Assassin (2019–2022, 7 books) and Mark Antony (2023–2026, 4 books).

How are Alex Gough's books organised into series?

This guide splits Alex Gough's 15 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: Imperial Assassin (7 books, 2019–2022); Carbo of Rome (4 books, 2014–2021); Mark Antony (4 books, 2023–2026).