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ⓘ About Douglas Jackson
Douglas Jackson is a Scottish novelist that hails from Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. His first novel was the critically acclaimed Caligula that was published in 2008. His luck at being born in a place so full of history of bloody warfare that it was believed ghosts from thousands of years before haunted it got him interested in history and historical fiction. He attended the Parkside Primary School before proceeding to Jedburgh Grammar School, where he quit a few days to his 16th birthday. With no O level certificate, he did not have any idea of what to do with his life, until a friend found him a placement with a Youth Opportunities Scheme.
All Book Series by Douglas Jackson
The Doomsday Testament
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2011 Pen name · James Douglas
The Samurai Inheritance
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2014 Pen name · James Douglas
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Douglas Jackson?
Douglas Jackson is a Scottish novelist that hails from Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. His first novel was the critically acclaimed Caligula that was published in 2008. His luck at being born in a place so full of history of bloody warfare that it was believed ghosts from thousands of years before haunted it got him interested in history and historical fiction.
Which Douglas Jackson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Gaius Valerius Verrens series, the earliest of Douglas Jackson's multi-book series: it opens with Hero of Rome (2010) and runs to 9 books across 2010–2018, ending with Hammer of Rome (2018). Douglas Jackson's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Douglas Jackson written?
Douglas Jackson has 24 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2008 and 2026. 23 of them belong to 6 named series — the largest being the Gaius Valerius Verrens series with 9 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Douglas Jackson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Douglas Jackson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Rufus (2008–2009, 2 books), Gaius Valerius Verrens (2010–2018, 9 books) and Jamie Saintclaire (2011–2014, 4 books), plus 3 more.
How are Douglas Jackson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Douglas Jackson's 24 books into 6 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Gaius Valerius Verrens (9 books, 2010–2018); The Warsaw Quartet (4 books, 2019–2026); Jamie Saintclaire (4 books, 2011–2014); Glen Savage Mystery (2 books, 2014–2019); Marcus Flavius Victor (2 books, 2022–2023), plus 1 further series.