The Borderlands books in order

The Borderlands is a historical fiction series by Amanda Cockrell set on the frontier of Roman Britain, following soldiers and civilians navigating the clash between Roman and native cultures.
Series · Historical Fiction · Military Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Shadow of the Eagle 2022 Amanda Cockrell Buy
2 Empire’s Edge 2023 Amanda Cockrell Buy
3 Birds of Prey 2024 Amanda Cockrell Buy

Amanda Cockrell’s Borderlands series explores the Roman frontier in Britain, where legionaries, auxiliaries, and native Britons lived in uneasy proximity. Beginning with Shadow of the Eagle in 2022, the series follows characters caught between two worlds — the order of Rome and the untamed lands beyond the wall.

The trilogy continues with Empire’s Edge and Birds of Prey, each expanding the scope of the conflict while keeping the focus on the people whose lives are shaped by imperial ambition and local resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Borderlands series?

There are three books in the The Borderlands series, published between 2022 and 2024.

What is the first book in the The Borderlands series?

The first book in the The Borderlands series is Shadow of the Eagle, published in 2022.

When is The Borderlands set?

The Borderlands series is set during the Roman occupation of Britain, in the contested territory along the empire’s northern frontier. The stories follow Roman soldiers, local Britons, and the communities that form in the borderlands between cultures. The series began with Shadow of the Eagle in 2022.

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