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Ian James Ross

2 Series • 9 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of de Norton trilogy Books
Start with: Battle Song (2023)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Twilight of Empire Books
Start with: War at the Edge of the World (2015)

ⓘ About Ian James Ross

After returning to the UK, Ross began studying ancient empires in order to create historical fiction novels. For more than ten years, he has been involved in researching about the later period of the Roman Empire and writing about its army. Author Ross’ interests consist of high regard for detail and accuracy. He is also highly devoted to the storytelling craft. Ross is represented by a literary agent named Will Francis at the Janklow & Nesbit Agency. He is in a contract with the Head of Zeus Publishing for the release of his books in the UK. Ross claims that he has been fascinated by the historical background. The idea of a vast empire that ruled for centuries and proved its dominance over the entire world excites him even today.

All Book Series by Ian James Ross

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Battle Song

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2023

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2023
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War Cry

Book 2 of 3 · published 2023

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2023
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King's Enemy

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2024

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2024
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War at the Edge of the World

Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2015

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2015
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Swords Around the Throne

Book 2 of 6 · published 2015

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2015
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Battle for Rome

Book 3 of 6 · published 2016

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2016
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The Mask of Command

Book 4 of 6 · published 2017

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2017
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Imperial Vengeance

Book 5 of 6 · published 2018

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2018
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Triumph in Dust

Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2019

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2019

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ian James Ross?

After returning to the UK, Ross began studying ancient empires in order to create historical fiction novels. For more than ten years, he has been involved in researching about the later period of the Roman Empire and writing about its army. Author Ross' interests consist of high regard for detail and accuracy.

Which Ian James Ross series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Twilight of Empire series, the earliest of Ian James Ross's multi-book series: it opens with War at the Edge of the World (2015) and runs to 6 books across 2015–2019, ending with Triumph in Dust (2019). Ian James Ross's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.

How many books has Ian James Ross written?

Ian James Ross has 9 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2024. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being the Twilight of Empire series with 6 books.

In what order should Ian James Ross's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Ian James Ross's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Twilight of Empire (2015–2019, 6 books) and de Norton trilogy (2023–2024, 3 books).

How are Ian James Ross's books organised into series?

This guide splits Ian James Ross's 9 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: Twilight of Empire (6 books, 2015–2019); de Norton trilogy (3 books, 2023–2024).