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Stephen Dando-Collins

Bestselling Author • 3 Series • 35 Books

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35
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: 2000 A.D.: Experts & Extroverts Preview the Year 2000 (1986)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Finklestein's Miracle (1989)

About Stephen Dando-Collins

Stephen worked in Britain and Australia as a copywriter, senior advertising agency executive, and as a graphic designer. He was an independent marketing consultant for a number of years, running the Australian operations of an American market research company before he moved to Noosa Heads, and then on to the Tamar Valley in Tasmania, where he was born, and now writes full time. Stephen’s debut novel, called “Finklestein’s Miracle”, was released in the year 1989. He writes scientific nonfiction, children’s novels, and biographies, with much of his work dealing with military history ranging from Roman, Greek, and Persian times to American nineteenth century history and World Wars I and II. He is considered an authority on the legions of ancient Rome, as well. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, Stephen Dando-Collins 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 Stephen Dando-Collins

Publication Order of Caesar the War Dog Books
5 books 2012–2016
1

Caesar the War Dog

Conflict and courage define Caesar the War Dog, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Caesar the War Dog Books series by Stephen Dando-Collins that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2012
2

Operation Blue Dragon

Epic adventure awaits in Operation Blue Dragon, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Caesar the War Dog Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Stephen Dando-Collins has built.

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2013
3

Operation Pink Elephant

Operation Pink Elephant continues the Publication Order of Caesar the War Dog Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
4

Operation Green Parrot

Operation Green Parrot continues the Publication Order of Caesar the War Dog Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
5

Operation Black Shark

Operation Black Shark continues the Publication Order of Caesar the War Dog Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
4 books 1989–2014
1

Finklestein's Miracle

Finklestein's Miracle continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
2

Cobbers: The Complete Lives And Loves Of The Bloke And Ginger Mick

Cobbers: The Complete Lives And Loves Of The Bloke And Ginger Mick explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Stephen Dando-Collins.

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1997
3

The Inquest

Epic adventure awaits in The Inquest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Stephen Dando-Collins has built.

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2004
4

Tank Boys

Tank Boys is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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2014
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
26 books 1986–2023
1

2000 A.D.: Experts & Extroverts Preview the Year 2000

2000 A.D.: Experts & Extroverts Preview the Year 2000 continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
2

Two Heads are Better Than One

Two Heads are Better Than One is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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1991
3

Penguin Book Of Business Wisdom: A Must Have Collection Of Business Quotations, Thoughts And Anecdotes For Every Business Situation

Penguin Book Of Business Wisdom: A Must Have Collection Of Business Quotations, Thoughts And Anecdotes For Every Business Situation is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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1997
4

Standing Bear Is a Person: The True Story of a Native American's Quest for Justice

Epic adventure awaits in Standing Bear Is a Person: The True Story of a Native American's Quest for Justice, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Stephen Dando-Collins has built.

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2004
5

Nero's Killing Machine: The True Story of Rome's Remarkable 14th Legion

A gripping mystery unfolds in Nero's Killing Machine: The True Story of Rome's Remarkable 14th Legion as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Stephen Dando-Collins's mastery of suspense.

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2004
6

Cleopatra's Kidnappers: How Caesar's Sixth Legion Gave Egypt to Rome and Rome to Caesar

Cleopatra's Kidnappers: How Caesar's Sixth Legion Gave Egypt to Rome and Rome to Caesar is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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2005
7

Mark Antony's Heroes: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor

Mark Antony's Heroes: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
8

Pasteur's Gambit

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Pasteur's Gambit, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Dando-Collins.

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2008
9

Blood of the Caesars: How the Murder of Germanicus Led to the Fall of Rome

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood of the Caesars: How the Murder of Germanicus Led to the Fall of Rome as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Stephen Dando-Collins's mastery of suspense.

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2008
10

Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow America's Most Famous Military Adventurer

Conflict and courage define Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow America's Most Famous Military Adventurer, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Stephen Dando-Collins that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2008
11

The Ides: Caesar's Murder and the War for Rome

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Ides: Caesar's Murder and the War for Rome as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Stephen Dando-Collins's mastery of suspense.

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2010
12

The Great Fire of Rome: The Fall of the Emperor Nero and His City

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Great Fire of Rome: The Fall of the Emperor Nero and His City, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Dando-Collins.

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2010
13

Legions of Rome: The Definitive History of Every Imperial Roman Legion

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Legions of Rome: The Definitive History of Every Imperial Roman Legion, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Dando-Collins.

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2010
14

Crack Hardy: From Gallipoli to Flanders to the Somme, the True Story of Three Australian Brothers at War

Conflict and courage define Crack Hardy: From Gallipoli to Flanders to the Somme, the True Story of Three Australian Brothers at War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Stephen Dando-Collins that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2011
15

Taking Hawaii: How Thirteen Honolulu Businessmen Overthrew the Queen of Hawaii in 1893, with a Bluff

Taking Hawaii: How Thirteen Honolulu Businessmen Overthrew the Queen of Hawaii in 1893, with a Bluff is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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2012
16

Mistaken Identity: The Trials of Joe Windred

Mistaken Identity: The Trials of Joe Windred is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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2012
17

Rise of an Empire: How One Man United Greece to Defeat Xerxes's Persians

Rise of an Empire: How One Man United Greece to Defeat Xerxes's Persians continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
18

Sir Henry Parkes: The Australian Colossus

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Sir Henry Parkes: The Australian Colossus, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Dando-Collins.

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2013
19

Operation Chowhound: The Most Risky, Most Glorious US Bomber Mission of WWII

Operation Chowhound: The Most Risky, Most Glorious US Bomber Mission of WWII continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
20

The Big Break: The Greatest American WWII POW Escape Story Never Told

The Big Break: The Greatest American WWII POW Escape Story Never Told is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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2017
21

Mr Showbiz: The Biography of Robert Stigwood

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Mr Showbiz: The Biography of Robert Stigwood, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Dando-Collins.

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2017
22

Caligula: The Mad Emperor of Rome

Caligula: The Mad Emperor of Rome is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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2019
23

Cyrus the Great, Conqueror, Liberator, Anointed One

Cyrus the Great, Conqueror, Liberator, Anointed One continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
24

Conquering Jerusalem: The AD 66-70 Roman Campaign to Crush the Jewish Revolt

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Conquering Jerusalem: The AD 66-70 Roman Campaign to Crush the Jewish Revolt, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Dando-Collins.

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2021
25

Constantine at the Bridge

Constantine at the Bridge continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Stephen Dando-Collins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
26

Rebels Against Rome

Rebels Against Rome is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Dando-Collins have come to expect.

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2023

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Stephen Dando-Collins?

Stephen Dando-Collins is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 35 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Caesar the War Dog Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Stephen Dando-Collins series to start with?

For readers new to Stephen Dando-Collins's work, the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 26 books. Begin with 2000 A.D.: Experts & Extroverts Preview the Year 2000 to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Stephen Dando-Collins written?

Stephen Dando-Collins has written over 35 books across 3 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Stephen Dando-Collins books in order?

Yes, reading Stephen Dando-Collins'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 Stephen Dando-Collins write in?

Stephen Dando-Collins writes primarily in fiction. With 3 series across 35 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Stephen Dando-Collins's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Stephen Dando-Collins'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 Stephen Dando-Collins's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Stephen Dando-Collins's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series. The first book, 2000 A.D.: Experts & Extroverts Preview the Year 2000, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.