Christian Cameron Books in Order

Where to Begin Your Journey

Christian Cameron is a master of historical authenticity and epic scale, writing military thrillers, deep-dive historical epics, and high fantasy. Because his bibliography spans multiple eras and genres, your starting point depends entirely on what you want to read first:

• For Ancient History Fans: Start with Killer of Men, the first book in The Long War series, which follows the Greco-Persian wars from the ground up.
• For Medieval Enthusiasts: Begin with The Ill-Made Knight, launching the Chivalry series, which follows a cook's boy turned mercenary knight during the Hundred Years' War.
• For Epic Fantasy Lovers: Pick up The Red Knight (written as Miles Cameron), which begins the critically acclaimed Traitor Son Cycle.
• For Sci-Fi Readers: Start with Artifact Space (written as Miles Cameron), a premium space opera set aboard a massive interstellar commercial ship.

The Long War Series (Greco-Persian Wars)

This series is widely considered Cameron's masterpiece. It details the epic conflict between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire through the eyes of Arimnestos of Plataea. Meticulously researched, it showcases the reality of hoplite phalanx warfare and naval skirmishes. Read these books in publication order:

1. Killer of Men (2010)
2. Marathon (2011)
3. Poseidon's Spear (2012)
4. The Great King (2013)
5. Salamis (2015)
6. Rage of Ares (2016)
7. Treason of Sparta (2023)

The Chivalry Series (14th-Century Medieval Europe)

Following Sir William Gold, a real historical figure, this series is a detailed look at the life of a mercenary during the Hundred Years' War, the campaigns of the Black Prince, and the power struggles of Italy. The publication order matches the chronological order of Gold's life:

1. The Ill-Made Knight (2013)
2. The Long Sword (2014)
3. The Green Count (2017)
4. Sword of Justice (2018)
5. Hawkwood's Sword (2021)
6. The Emperor's Sword (2024)

The Tyrant Series (Alexander the Great Era)

Set during the campaigns of Alexander the Great and the subsequent wars of his successors (the Diadochi), this series focuses on Kineas, an Athenian cavalry commander, and his descendants in the Black Sea region. The reading order is chronological:

1. Tyrant (2008)
2. Storm of Arrows (2009)
3. Funeral Games (2010)
4. King of the Bosporus (2011)
5. Destroyer of Cities (2013)
6. Force of Kings (2014)

Reader Tip: While not officially part of the series, Cameron's standalone novel Alexander (2012) covers the same era and provides excellent background context for the world Kineas inhabits.

The Tom Swan Adventures (15th-Century Spy Thriller)

Tom Swan is a young merchant's son who becomes a traveler, soldier, and spy in a rapidly changing 15th-century Europe. This series was originally released as serialized novellas. Start with the first cycle, which is collected under the title Tom Swan and the Head of St. George, before moving on to the standalone sequel novellas:

The Head of St. George Arc

• Castillon (2012)
• Venice (2012)
• Constantinople (2012)
• Rome (2013)
• Rhodes (2013)
• Chios (2013)

Subsequent Tom Swan Books

• Tom Swan and the Keys of Saint Peter (2021)
• Tom Swan and the Siege of Belgrade (2023)
• Tom Swan and the Last Spartans (2023)

The Commanders Series (Hellenistic Greece)

This duology centers on Philopoemen, one of the last great generals of independent Greece, as he struggles to defend the Achaean League against Sparta and the growing shadow of Rome:

1. The New Achilles (2019)
2. The Last Greek (2020)

Fantasy & Sci-Fi as Miles Cameron

Under the pen name Miles Cameron, the author writes immersive fantasy and science fiction, carrying over his signature realistic tactical combat and deep worldbuilding.

The Traitor Son Cycle

An epic fantasy series featuring a mercenary company led by the Red Knight, defending a kingdom from monsters and wild magic. Read the main series in order, inserting the companion novellas before the final book:

1. The Red Knight (2012)
2. The Fell Sword (2013)
3. The Dread Wyrm (2015)
4. The Plague of Swords (2016)
5. The Messenger's Tale, Part 1 & Part 2 (2017) (Audio-exclusive companion novellas)
6. The Fall of Dragons (2017)

Masters & Mages Series

A classic coming-of-age fantasy set in a Renaissance-style magic academy, following a young man named Aranthur as he gets caught up in espionage and war:

1. Cold Iron (2018)
2. Dark Forge (2019)
3. Bright Steel (2019)

The Age of Bronze Series

A mythic bronze-age fantasy where humans rebel against cruel and tyrannical gods. Read in order:

1. Against All Gods (2022)
2. Storming Heaven (2023)
3. Breaking Hell (2024)

Arcana Imperii Series (Sci-Fi)

A military science fiction space opera focusing on Marca Nbaro, a young officer aboard a massive trade vessel facing alien and human threats:

1. Artifact Space (2021)
2. Deep Black (2024)

Note: The novella collection Beyond the Fringe (2023) contains side stories set in this universe, which are best read after the first novel.

The Alan Craik Spy Thrillers (As Gordon Kent)

Co-authored with his father, Kenneth Cameron, under the joint pen name Gordon Kent, this modern naval intelligence and military thriller series follows Navy officer Alan Craik. Read them in order:

1. Night Trap (also published as Rules of Engagement) (1999)
2. Peace Maker (2000)
3. Top Hook (2002)
4. Hostile Contact (2003)
5. Force Protection (2004)
6. Damage Control (2005)
7. The Falconer's Tale (2007)
8. The Spoils of War (2011)