Scepter Of Mercy books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Scepter Of Mercy series?"

"There are three books in the Scepter Of Mercy series, published between 2003 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Scepter Of Mercy series?"

"The first book in the Scepter Of Mercy series is The Bastard King, published in 2003."

Q: "Is Scepter of Mercy connected to Turtledove's other fantasy series?"

"No, it is a standalone fantasy trilogy separate from the Videssos books. The Scepter of Mercy has its own world and characters."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Bastard King	2003	Harry Turtledove	Buy
2	The Chernagor Pirates	2004	Harry Turtledove	Buy
3	The Scepter’s Return	2005	Harry Turtledove	Buy

The Scepter Of Mercy trilogy follows King Lanius and his general Grus as they try to recover the stolen Scepter of Mercy, a powerful artifact that has been taken by a rival kingdom under the influence of a dark god. The three books blend political intrigue with quest fantasy.

Published between 2003 and 2005, the trilogy includes The Bastard King, The Chernagor Pirates, and The Scepter’s Return. It is one of Turtledove’s more contained fantasy works, telling a complete story across three books without expanding into further sub-series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Scepter Of Mercy series?

There are three books in the Scepter Of Mercy series, published between 2003 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Scepter Of Mercy series?

The first book in the Scepter Of Mercy series is The Bastard King, published in 2003.

Is Scepter of Mercy connected to Turtledove's other fantasy series?

No, it is a standalone fantasy trilogy separate from the Videssos books. The Scepter of Mercy has its own world and characters.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order