Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hero of the Valley | 2021 | Gary Spechko | Buy |
| 2 | The Academy of Steel | 2021 | Gary Spechko | Buy |
| 3 | The Arnite Empire | 2022 | Gary Spechko | Buy |
| 4 | The Black Rose of Helvetia | 2023 | Gary Spechko | Buy |
| 5 | Imperial Entanglements | 2025 | Gary Spechko | Buy |
Gary Spechko’s The Hero of the Valley series spans five books published between 2021 and 2025. The series opens with The Hero of the Valley, introducing the protagonist and his world, and The Academy of Steel deepens the story with a martial training arc. Both books came out in 2021.
The Arnite Empire (2022) and The Black Rose of Helvetia (2023) expand the stakes to empire-level politics and intrigue, while Imperial Entanglements (2025) pushes the story further into complex political terrain.