Ancient World books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ancient World series?"

"There are 5 books in the Ancient World series, published between 2012 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ancient World series?"

"The first book in the Ancient World series is The Seven Wonders, published in 2012."

Q: "Should I read the Ancient World books before or after Roma Sub Rosa?"

"The Ancient World books were written after most of the Roma Sub Rosa series and work best read after you are already familiar with the older Gordianus. However, since they are set earlier chronologically, reading them first is also a valid approach."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Seven Wonders	2012	Steven Saylor	Buy
2	Os Salteadores do Nilo	2014	Steven Saylor	N/A
3	Raiders of the Nile	2014	Steven Saylor	Buy
4	Wrath of the Furies	2015	Steven Saylor	Buy
5	Wrath of the Furies: A Novel of the Ancient World	2015	Steven Saylor	N/A

Steven Saylor’s Ancient World series serves as a prequel to his long-running Roma Sub Rosa mysteries. Set during Gordianus the Finder’s youth, these books follow him on a journey through the ancient world, visiting the Seven Wonders and getting caught up in adventures across Egypt, the Mediterranean, and Asia Minor.

The trilogy begins with The Seven Wonders in 2012 and continues with Raiders of the Nile and Wrath of the Furies. Each book is a standalone adventure while also building toward the events of the main Roma Sub Rosa series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ancient World series?

There are 5 books in the Ancient World series, published between 2012 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Ancient World series?

The first book in the Ancient World series is The Seven Wonders, published in 2012.

Should I read the Ancient World books before or after Roma Sub Rosa?

The Ancient World books were written after most of the Roma Sub Rosa series and work best read after you are already familiar with the older Gordianus. However, since they are set earlier chronologically, reading them first is also a valid approach.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order