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Simon S J A Turney

Bestselling Author • 16 Series • 72 Books

16
Series
72
Books
16
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books
Start with: The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul (2009)
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Publication Order of Agricola Books
Start with: Invader (2024)
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Publication Order of Knights Templar Books
Start with: Daughter of War (2018)

About Simon S J A Turney

S J A Turney is a renowned British writer of historical fiction and historical fantasy novels. He has written several mind-blowing books and series in his career, including the Praetorian series, Marius’ Mules series, The Ottoman Cycle series, Tales of the Empire series, and the Knights Templar series. Turney’s books have successfully reached out to a large number of readers in different parts of the world and have wide fame and acclaim. In addition to writing under his original name, Turney uses the pen name of Simon Turney for writing some of his other books. He was born in Ripon, United Kingdom; and currently resides in North Yorkshire along with his beloved wife and kids. Turney has a great fondness for pet animals and has kept a menagerie of animals in his house. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series, Simon S J A Turney has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Simon S J A Turney

Publication Order of A Roman Adventure Books
2 books 2016–2017
1

Crocodile Legion

Crocodile Legion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of A Roman Adventure Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2016
2

Pirate Legion

Pirate Legion continues the Publication Order of A Roman Adventure Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
Publication Order of Agricola Books
3 books 2024–2025
1

Invader

Invader continues the Publication Order of Agricola Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
2

Warrior

Conflict and courage define Warrior, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Agricola Books series by Simon S J A Turney that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2025
3

Commander

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Agricola Books with Commander, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2025
Publication Order of Knights Templar Books
6 books 2018–2021
1

Daughter of War

Conflict and courage define Daughter of War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Knights Templar Books series by Simon S J A Turney that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2018
2

Last Emir

Last Emir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Knights Templar Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2018
3

City of God

City of God continues the Publication Order of Knights Templar Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
4

The Winter Knight

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Knights Templar Books with The Winter Knight, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2019
5

The Crescent and the Cross

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Knights Templar Books with The Crescent and the Cross, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2020
6

The Last Crusade

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Knights Templar Books with The Last Crusade, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2021
Publication Order of Legion XXII Books
2 books 2022–2023
1

The Capsarius

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Legion XXII Books with The Capsarius, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2022
2

Bellatrix

Bellatrix is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Legion XXII Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books
17 books 2009–2025
1

The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul

Epic adventure awaits in The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Simon S J A Turney has built.

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2009
2

The Belgae

The Belgae is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2010
3

Gallia Invicta

Gallia Invicta continues the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
4

Conspiracy of Eagles

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books with Conspiracy of Eagles, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2012
5

Hades' Gate

Hades' Gate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2013
6

Caesar's Vow

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books with Caesar's Vow, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2014
7

Prelude to War

Conflict and courage define Prelude to War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series by Simon S J A Turney that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2014
8

The Great Revolt

The Great Revolt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2014
9

Sons of Taranis

Sons of Taranis continues the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
10

Pax Gallica

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books with Pax Gallica, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2016
11

Fields of Mars

Fields of Mars continues the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
12

Tides of War

Conflict and courage define Tides of War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series by Simon S J A Turney that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2018
13

Sands of Egypt

Sands of Egypt continues the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
14

Civil War

Conflict and courage define Civil War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series by Simon S J A Turney that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2020
15

The Last Battle

Conflict and courage define The Last Battle, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series by Simon S J A Turney that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2021
16

The Ides of March

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books with The Ides of March, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2023
17

Sertorius' Ghost

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books with Sertorius' Ghost, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2025
Publication Order of Praetorian Books
8 books 2015–2025
1

The Great Game

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Praetorian Books with The Great Game, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2015
2

The Price of Treason

The Price of Treason is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Praetorian Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2015
3

Eagles of Dacia

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Praetorian Books with Eagles of Dacia, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2017
4

Lions of Rome

Lions of Rome is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Praetorian Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2019
5

The Cleansing Fire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Praetorian Books with The Cleansing Fire, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2020
6

Blades of Antioch

Blades of Antioch continues the Publication Order of Praetorian Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
7

The Nemesis Blade

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Praetorian Books with The Nemesis Blade, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2024
8

Praetorian

Praetorian continues the Publication Order of Praetorian Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
Publication Order of Rider of Rome Books
1 books 2024–2024
1

The Iron Gates

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rider of Rome Books with The Iron Gates, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2024
Publication Order of Rise of Emperors Books
3 books 2021–2022
1

Sons of Rome

Sons of Rome continues the Publication Order of Rise of Emperors Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
2

Masters of Rome

Masters of Rome continues the Publication Order of Rise of Emperors Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
3

Gods of Rome

Gods of Rome is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rise of Emperors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2022
Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books
7 books 2009–2017
1

Interregnum

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books with Interregnum, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2009
2

Ironroot

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books with Ironroot, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2010
3

Dark Empress

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books with Dark Empress, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2011
4

Emperor’s Bane

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books with Emperor’s Bane, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2016
5

Insurgency

Insurgency continues the Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
6

Invasion

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books with Invasion, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2017
7

Jade Empire

Jade Empire continues the Publication Order of Tales of the Empire Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
Publication Order of The Damned Emperors Books
4 books 2018–2023
1

Caligula

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Damned Emperors Books with Caligula, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2018
2

Commodus

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Damned Emperors Books with Commodus, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2019
3

Domitian

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Damned Emperors Books with Domitian, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2022
4

Caracalla

Caracalla continues the Publication Order of The Damned Emperors Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
Publication Order of The Ottoman Cycle Books
4 books 2013–2015
1

The Thief's Tale

The Thief's Tale is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Ottoman Cycle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2013
2

The Priest's Tale

The Priest's Tale is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Ottoman Cycle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2013
3

The Assassin's Tale

The Assassin's Tale is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Ottoman Cycle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2014
4

The Pasha's Tale

The Pasha's Tale continues the Publication Order of The Ottoman Cycle Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
Publication Order of Wolves of Odin Books
6 books 2021–2025
1

Blood Feud

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Feud as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wolves of Odin Books series showcases Simon S J A Turney's mastery of suspense.

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2021
2

The Bear of Byzantium

The Bear of Byzantium is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wolves of Odin Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2022
3

Iron and Gold

Iron and Gold continues the Publication Order of Wolves of Odin Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
4

Wolves around the Throne

Epic adventure awaits in Wolves around the Throne, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Wolves of Odin Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Simon S J A Turney has built.

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2023
5

Loki Unbound

Loki Unbound is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wolves of Odin Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2024
6

Kings of Stone and Ice

Kings of Stone and Ice continues the Publication Order of Wolves of Odin Books story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 2020–2020
1

Vengeance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Vengeance, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2020
Publication Order of Collections
3 books 2011–2017
1

Tales of Ancient Rome

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Tales of Ancient Rome, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2011
2

Deva Tales

Deva Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2017
3

Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Simon S J A Turney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
Publication Order of The Aspects of History Short Story Collections Books
4 books 2021–2025
1

Iron & Gold

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Aspects of History Short Story Collections Books with Iron & Gold, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2021
2

Imperium

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Aspects of History Short Story Collections Books with Imperium, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2021
3

Action this Day

Action this Day is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Aspects of History Short Story Collections Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon S J A Turney have come to expect.

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2023
4

Historical Heroes

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Aspects of History Short Story Collections Books with Historical Heroes, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books 2021–2021
1

Imperium

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Imperium, another outstanding contribution from Simon S J A Turney.

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2021

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Simon S J A Turney?

Simon S J A Turney is a bestselling author known for 16 book series containing over 72 books. Popular series include Publication Order of A Roman Adventure Books, Publication Order of Agricola Books, Publication Order of Knights Templar Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Simon S J A Turney series to start with?

For readers new to Simon S J A Turney's work, the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 17 books. Begin with The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Simon S J A Turney written?

Simon S J A Turney has written over 72 books across 16 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Simon S J A Turney books in order?

Yes, reading Simon S J A Turney's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Simon S J A Turney write in?

Simon S J A Turney writes primarily in fiction. With 16 series across 72 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Simon S J A Turney's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Simon S J A Turney's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Simon S J A Turney's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Simon S J A Turney's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Marius' Mules Books series. The first book, The Invasion of Gaul / The Conquest of Gaul, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.