Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commerce Emperor | 2024 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
| 2 | Commerce Emperor 2 | 2024 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
| 3 | Commerce Emperor 3: A Progression Fantasy Epic | - | Maxime J. Durand | N/A |
| 4 | Commerce Emperor 3 | 2025 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
Commerce Emperor is a four-book progression fantasy series by Maxime J. Durand that takes an unconventional approach to the genre. Rather than following a warrior or mage climbing a power ladder through combat, the series centers on a protagonist who progresses through trade, negotiation, and economic strategy. It is an unusual premise that sets it apart from most progression fantasy.
Published in 2024 and 2025, the series builds its world around markets, supply chains, and the political leverage that wealth provides. Durand brings the same inventive energy he applies to his combat-focused series, but channels it into a system where a well-timed trade deal can be more powerful than a fireball. Readers tired of standard power fantasy may find this a refreshing change.